Below are a list of things that I want to do before I turn 30. As of today (12/22/2011), I have less than 17 months before I turn 30 years old. So, as my friends I hope you'll encourage me and run along beside me as I cross off these milestones
1) Beef up my sewing skills. - This will require getting a sewing machine. However, one project I'd love to do is to sew Keira's 2nd birthday party outfit.
2) Learn to play the keyboard. - This will require getting a keyboard. I've asked for one for Christmas for the past 16 years and never got one, so...something I'll have to work towards. No worries. I'd love to learn to play some Christmas music or other powerful instrumentals.
3) Finish a darn good novel and begin looking for a Publisher/Agent. I have a lot of ideas I'm working on shaping right now. I plan to set aside writing time every day and will be setting a daily writing word count goal here soon. 500 words per day? I say yes!
4) Finish School and obtain my B.A. degree in Education Studies. Even if I never use the darn thing (though I'm sure I will) I can at least look at all my parents in the eyes and say...I did it, I messed up back then...but I did it!
5) Pubilish some of my Photography and begin a freelance photography business. This will require buying some equipments and making the commitment. However, I've been looking and am excited to start making small purchases here and there in the next 17 months.
6) Get Fit- This is a goal I hope to see progress with in the next 6 months, and continue on until I'm 30 and beyond. No, I don't believe you have to look like Jullian Micheals, but I do believe in being healthy and confident, and being toned and fit will make ME feel that way. So as of Jan 1st, 2012, I will no longer be eating at fast food (though chic-fil-a will be my "treat" spot), I'll be cutting out ALL soda, candy, and lay off the chips, and sweet snacks. I'll be making healthy breakfasts and eating cheerios if I have to have cereal. Lots of excercising in the cards and I cannot wait!
* To be more specific on the "Get Fit" part: On Jan 1st, 2012, I plan to get up in the mornings with my boos, and go running down the hill (really...not as in, running like crazy), then walk back up it. I plan to do this three times a day. I want to become "fluent" in running. I'll also be doing the Biggest Loser Fitness Program book (still working on the specifics), as well as the biggest loser ultimate fitness game with XBOX. I plan to do this 5 days a week, in addition to my running. I know, I know...maybe too much...I don't think so though. I also plan to start using my kid. They make the best workout buddies in terms of lifting them with your legs (abs, butt and leg workout), and etc.
7) Start playing in the Kitchen more. This means I will be doing more cooking in the kitchen and trying new things. Andrew and I plan to start budgeting our food and making healthier options and meal plans. So excited!
8) Religion- Yep, I'm going to start watching my excessive cursing (mainly because I don't want Keira's first sentence to be, "Damn that bitch, she almost hit me with her ratty ass car" (or something similar). We also think we found a church we want to explore. It's a big one here in San Diego, and we hope to check it out after the first of the year. I found my small bible, and just am really looking for morals more than a bible beating place. If that makes sense. I'd love to get involved in a church, mainly because they are normally filled with nicer people with good morals and positive outlook.
*Will be edited and reposted on my wall as I think of other fantastic things I want to accomplish.*