In case you have missed it, I created a 30 by 30 list, inspired by my dear friend Jessica, a while back. Basically, there are 30 things I wanted to try to do before I turned 30. While I will forever claim that I am 24, the real life deadline for these goals has arrived–today, actually!
So, here’s the final run-down of my achievements and… well, not the things I’ll be finishing up while 30.
Health/Fitness [1/3]
1. [EDIT:] Take an exercise class like Zumba or something.
2. Take a swing dancing class
3. Find and master 3 tasty low-fat recipes [According to Seth: Crock pot Chicken Tacos, pesto, hummus]
Arts/Crafts/Hobby [1/3]
4. Complete 3 home-improvement/DIY decor crafts [1: Desk in closet]
5. Organize a scrapbooking/DIY craft system [Done! Fall 2013]
6. Complete a second photography project [Done: May 2013]
Food/Kitchen [4/6]
7. Try 5 new foods [Done: 1: Sushi, 2: Udon 3. Scallops, 4. Craisins 5: Tapioca Pudding]
8. Make home-made pasta [slated for… soon!]
9. Make a Quiche [Done: August 2013]
10. Learn 2 new foodie terms [Done: 1. Blanch 2. Meringue]
11. [EDIT:] Harvest veggies from own garden [Done: September 2013]
12. Make homemade fries [Done, twice. In April 2012.]
Travel and Events [4/4]
13. Visit at least 3 new countries [1: Japan, June 2012; 2: United Kingdom, July 2013; 3: Ireland, July 2013]
14. Attend a murder mystery dinner [Done! March 23, 2011]
15. Visit Niagara Falls (not during winter—or fall) [Done! June 2012]
16. See the Pacific Ocean [Done! June 2012–Japan shores]
Family [2/2]
17. Watch my husband graduate [Done: June 2013]
18. EDIT: Refinance my Condo [Done November 2013]
Finances [3/4]
19. Pay off our remaining credit card debt [Done! April 2012]
20. Pay off my student loans [May roll over to a 30 during 30… hopefully]
21. Save to pay cash for UK trip [Pretty much done: July 2013]
22. EDIT: Roll over KY retirement to 403(b) and set up current automatic deposits to a 403(b) plan. [DONE: August 2013]
Educational/Professional [4/5]
23. Finish my educational technology endorsement [Done! Winter/Spring 2013]
24. Earn money for taking pictures (at least three sessions) [Done! 1: Jess and Jon’s wedding June 2012; 2: Rachel and Justin, August 2012; 3: Haleigh and Andrew: September 2012 and more!]
25. Take a professional photography class/workshop [DONE: #iHeartFaces Photography Conference for Women, October 2013]
26. Land an ideal teaching/educational job [Done: May 2013]
27. Publish the 400th post to http://www.rejoicingrebecca.com [Done! Uploaded xanga posts March 2014]
Christ-Seeking [2/3]
28. Read five Seth-approved theological books [1: Solid, 2: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, 3:Leading on Empty 4: Leaders Who Last, 5: The Unexpected Journey]
29. Mentor 4 different college girls [Done! Spring 2013. 1: Kyle, 2: Rebecca, 3. Sarah, 4. Caitlin]
30. Lead someone to Christ
Love,