I’m getting old, my mom won’t like to read it but it’s true. I will be 23 by mid September. I started a big girl job. I’ve been eating salad. You know, adult things. So 30 is just under 7 and a half years away and there’s a lot I would like to do between now and then so I thought I would share my 30 things before 30 list!

1. See at least 30 states.
2. Get paid for a freelance gig.
3. Travel to a new continent.
4. Develop a healthy diet and regular exercise routine.
5. Visit 7 new countries.
6. Start the adoption process.
7. Read 300 books.
8. Curate a collection of my own recipes.
9. Take three random classes just because.
10. Go vegan for a month.
11. Take a vacation just to relax.
12. Buy a house.
13. Volunteer using talents.
14. Get Leslie a friend.
15. Visit somewhere new for at least a month.
16. Become a blogging “expert”.
17. Make time for vacation every year.
18. Create a budget and stick to it, allowing it to fluctuate as finances change.
19. Learn how to let go of material items.
20. Strive to spend majority of time with enjoyable tasks.
21. Find a go-to therapist.
22. Take a real picture everyday for a year.
23. Post 700 blog posts.
24. Take 20 minutes once a week to do nothing.
25. Face a fear every year.
26. Figure out how to use the Super 8 camera.
27. Have a real “Treat Yo’ Self” day every year, but save for it.
28. Live alone.
29. Share passion with others.
30. Make a positive impact on someone’s life.

What do you want to do before you turn 30?