30 before 30

Have you ever stopped for a second and realized that time is just passing you by? Time that can never be bought back, no matter how much money you make. Time that can’t be saved for a rainy day, no matter how good you are at budgeting. This weekend I thought about how fast this year is going, and it hit me. I’m almost 30. How did that happen? All the things I thought I would get around to " later". What if later has already come and passed me by!

Thus, I have created a 30 before 30 list. 30 things I've always wanted to do before my 30th birthday. A list of trips I have wanted to take, challenges I've been dreaming of taking on, skills I've been planning to learn and personal breakthrough's I am hoping to have.

In no particular order:  

1. Become a mother
2. See WICKED
3. Run another half marathon or marathon
4. See the Grand Canyon
5. Own a kick-a piece of furniture that has not been owned by anyone else.
6. Take up dance classes
7. Start a Novel
8. Go vegetarian for a month
9. Protest for something worthwhile
10. Fly first class
11. Be able to hold a conversation in another language ( sign language included)
12. Successfully make Macaroons
13. Own a designer dress that makes me feel like the only girl in the world
14. Spend New years eve in Times square
15. Live abroad
16. Become a qualified aerobics instructor
17. Speed date
18. Party at Mardi Gras in New Orleans
19. Create a 5 course meal Master chef style
20.  Conquer the 30 day Bikram yoga challenge
21. Ride a motorcycle on my own
22. Sew a decent article of clothing
23. Complete a Masters
24. Go on a classic American road trip
25. Eat a fresh, warm, eclair straight from the oven in Paris
26. Shoot something
27. Own a pair of leopard print pumps
28. Test drive a sports car
29. Quit my job and do something I love ( this one scares me even as I write it)
30. Plan an Epic 30th birthday bash