The List...

2010 was an eventful year, with ups and downs. I have learned a great deal and have become a stronger person. One thing 2011 is sure to bring...another decade to my life. I am not where I thought I would be, but the time has come to close that book and start a new one. That being said, the list was born...30 Things to do before 30! My mission: List 30 things I would like to do, experience, and change before my 30th birthday. The Rules: The list began on December 25th and was completed by midnight on the first day of the year. All the tasks of the list must be marked off by midnight on May 1st, my 30th Birthday. The list is not about how many places I can visit or how much I can spend. It is a "soul building" challenge to myself. Each item on the list means something to me and may be completed in a broad manner, but never the less, will be completed. So here is the list...

1. Be-friend a stranger
2. Re-connect with old friends
3. Make new friends
   
4. Go out on my own
5. Read to Brylee
6. Leave the past behind
7. Go back to church
8. Visit Nana more
9. Get rid of what I don't need
10. Take a road trip
11. See something beautiful
12. Learn something new
13. Take pictures
14. Make a new playlist
15. Do something kind for someone I don't know
16. Eat sushi
17. Plan a date with myself
18. Drive a really cool car
    
19. Send something I have written for publication
    
20. Do something I am afraid of
    
21. Visit a state I have never been to
    
22. Go to a casino
    
23. Apologize to someone from my past
    
24. Trim the fat
    
25. Do something I would rarely do
    
26. Stand in the grass
    
27. Complete this list
    
28. Save mementos of this journey
29. Hit the re-start button
    
30. Fall in love (remember this is broad and could mean a lot of things, so don't everyone start freaking out!)

Let the games begin!