Thirty Things
Since I’m turning the big 4 – 0 this year, I’ve made a list of thirty things I’d like to do before my birthday. When I named the list 30 things to do before the end of my thirties, there was some confusion and many people thought I was only turning thirty this year. While I would love, love, love that to be true, it is NOT. I will be thirty plus ten.
So, I have changed the name of my list to Thirty Before Forty to eliminate any confusion.
Halfway Mark
February 7th officially marked the halfway point. 6 more months until my birthday. Gulp.
So, let’s check in and see how I’m doing on my list.
Finish an Aerobic or Zumba class feeling like I could teach it (instead of being all red-faced and gasping for air!)See this POST to see how I got there- Take a Girl’s trip (No kids or boys allowed.)
- See 3 Non-cartoon movies in the theater. I haven’t even seen a cartoon movie in a theatre since Big Hero Six
- Drink the recommended amount of water each day for a week. Nope.
- Submit my writing to 4 major Online sources. (2 Done)
- Raise more money for the March for Babies than our team did last year. Working on it! Please feel free to help me out by making a donation HERE
Plan and write my blog posts for two weeks in advance at least one time.You’re reading one of them right now 🙂- Reach 3000 Facebook Followers on the Blog (I’m a little over 1800. Please help me out HERE.)
Change the design of my blog to something really cool (or at least to something I think looks really cool.)- Be a successful President of my Twin’s Club. We’re almost to the end of our year, so I hope so!
Attend the Third Annual Walker and Willis Walk to Fight TTTSWe just got back and you can see a few pictures HERE- Take a trip to Minnesota to see some friends. Gotta wait until it’s a little warmer for this one.
- Meet some of my favorite bloggers in person (Who’s with me?!?! Conference? Meet-up somewhere fun?)
Fit into my Junior Prom Dress one last time (even if I can’t breathe when it’s zipped up.)Picture coming soon!Have a game night.It was an intimate gathering, but still a lot of fun.Throw a party.Read all about it HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE- Watch the final season of Son’s of Anarchy Nope, but I did watch 2 seasons of The Affair and House of Lies
- Write a couple of letters to friends instead of emails. Gotta get on this one.
- Clean out my closet And this one
- Perform on stage again. (Scheduled!)
- Try to learn to knit or crochet (again.)
- Try to learn to quilt.
- See at least 3 concerts.
See at least 1 Play or Dance ProductionWe just saw Cabaret and it was fantastic!- Go ice skating It may be a little late in the season, but it IS Wisconsin
- Do a blog, Periscope, or Instagram challenge and FINISH it.
- Work on Scrapbooks or memory boxes for the twins.
- Run 3 miles (in a row.)
Do a Fashion post on the blog.HERE it isActually make a few of the healthy and/or yummy things I’ve pinned on Pinterest.This just happened during my Meal Planning Mania
So, I’m about a third of the way through my list. There are a few I’m worried about (knitting, the trips, the running,) but I’m going to do my best. I’ll update one more time before my birthday hits, but if you have any suggestions, I’m all ears.
Do you have a goal/bucket list before you hit a certain milestone? What are some of the things you want to accomplish?
Happy Half Birthday! 🙂
🙂 Thank you!
I love this idea, I should start a list too! You have a lot of great ideas on your list!
Neat idea!! Good luck on all your goals!!
Thank you!
I would love a authentic bloggers meet up!!!!
YES!!!
Looks like you have some exciting things coming up this year! I really need to do a list like this to help motivate me to do some of the stuff I’ve always wanted to do.
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Thanks Shannon! 🙂
This list is great! I love that you hve some just for mama things on here, because that’s super important for us moms:)
Exactly. Thank you Lauren!
Maybe you can take a girls trip with some blogger friends, kills two birds with one stone. What I’m doing next month! So excited. Actually going to the BAM conference in Vegas. Yay! We just started Sons of Anarchy…sort of got side tracked with Prime Time coming back, but we’ll start watching again in the summer. Good luck with the rest of your list! Off to like you facebook, so now you have 1801:)
Awe. Thank you Sarah! A conference in Vegas sounds Awesome!!!!!
I am totally up for meeting up somewhere! I’d love to hit up a conference this summer!!!
Great list! Good luck checking these off :]
xx katie // a touch of teal
I love this list!! Sounds like we’re very close in age, so this list is really inspiring me, too. 🙂 So many of these things would be on my list too!
Woo! Looks like you’re booking right along!! I just applied to run for my first board position in our twin mom club this week. Newsletter editor! I don’t know if I could ever be president, but I’m really hoping to get this spot 🙂
I have one of these like 100 in 1001 and I forget about all the things I wanna do with just monthly goals… Now I should refocus on my BIGGER dreams too! GREAT list, its a good variety and I’m excited to see what progress you make! I’m on of your 1800 on FB! 🙂 good luck!~
This is so great and I think you are rocking your goals so far! I am especially envious of doing blog posts in advance! I’m liking the blue on your blog too:). Good luck with the rest of them!
You’re accomplishing goals left and right, Shann! Congrats on making such a dent in your list. Best of luck with the next six months!
I like your list!!! Seems like a good mix of fun and personal items!
OMG please, you have got to be kidding me, you are no where close to 40. This is a fantastic list and makes me want to make a list of my own. I am totally with you on #13, this space is such a great opportunity to meet and connect with outer awesome bloggers. Good luck on putting a check mark against these awesome things from your list soon, so exciting!!! 🙂
Good for you on getting some things crossed off already! Milestone birthdays are a great reason to write some goals out. I’ve passed the 40 mark, but maybe it’s not too early to start writing out my bucket list for the big 5-0. Yikes! 😉
Yes! I’m definitely doing it earlier before the next milestone.
Well, can I just say that you look FRIGGIN FANTASTIC, momma. Like, for real. I love this list so much and think it’s wonderful to create these bucket lists so we see that each day is a gift and that we always have something special to look forward to. Also? You’ve crossed off a lot of items on your list (and I for one am incredibly stoked to see your prom dress picture!!)
Just wait until you see the hair from the old one 🙂 Thank you so much Charlotte!
Love this!! Can’t wait to see if you finish!! Good luck!
Thank you!
You are making great progress on your list! Do you have any ideas or plans for your girls trip?
I was actually hoping to get to Chicago soon. It’s one of my favorite cities, and that way we can shop, eat, and relax a little too. 🙂
This is an awesome list! I’m very impressed with what you’ve accomplished so far. Never would have guessed 40, so kudos to you!! The blogger meetup would be awesome!!
Thank you…I really appreciate that 🙂
I love that you wrote see 3 concerts! I know that I’m younger than you, but my mom (who is 50) never sees concerts anymore when she used to all the time in her 20s and it makes me so sad .Just because you have kids doesn’t mean you don’t have to give up your own life!!! Kudos to you!! Hoping your 40s are your best years yet! xo
Thank you Chelsea!
I’ve never made a list like this but I think I should to hold myself responsible for reaching my goals. I love that you’re raising money for March of Dimes – thanks from a premie mom!
Awe. You’re welcome! Anything for the babies!
Hi Shann,
You have an amazing list but let me tell you that 40 is the new 30. So don’t worry! 😉
I hope so Anamika 🙂
You are doing awesome at working through your goals, and let me just add in here, you definitely don’t look like you’re turning 40 <3
Thank you 🙂
This is great progress! And I am in awe that you can fit into your junior prom dress. I would just love to be able to fit into my wedding dress again!
It’s taken a while, and I can’t really believe it either. I actually never thought it would happen 🙂
Looks like you have a great list and a lot of goals. You go girl
Thanks Sandy!
I really hope you can take a girls trip, Shann! Those are the best! You get girl time, relaxation time, and time for fun! Great bucket list!
Thanks! I really hope so too…much needed. 🙂
You are doing amazing on your list so far!! How awesome that you can almost fit into your dress from junior year! I would love to be able to fit back into my dress from then. That would take a lot of time. I hope you are able to meet some fellow bloggers! I loved being able to attend my first conference and meet other bloggers. Can’t wait to see what else you accomplish on your list!
Thank you Mistle! I hope so too!
What a fun list! It looks like a lot of fun to knock everything off!
Thanks! I hope so!
Yes! Let’s do it!
You’re doing great on your list! A good way to start drinking more water is to actually set timers during the day as a reminder to drink water. I try to drink 2 glasses around meal times and then I usually add in a few more throughout the day in between. You’ll actually find that once you start drinking water your body will begin to crave more water and you’ll immediately start noticing the benefits!
Great tips! Thank you Cara!
You’re one closer to your Facebook goal!
This is quite the bucket list, I hope you are able to accomplish it all before you turn 40 🙂
Thank you so much!
I’m having this milestone birthday in July! I love your list and think it’s always as important to look at what you’ve accomplished compared to what you hope to do! Good for you.
Thank you!
Love this list! I wish I had thought to do something like this. I just turned 30 in January and it would have been fun to do something like this before!
Now you have 10 years before 40 🙂
I want to do a girls trip so badly, but someone is always getting married or pregnant in my group of friends! ha!