In one week I will be 30!

I had to pause for a minute to let that sink in. 30 years old. What a milestone.

My life has looked very different from what I imagined it would be when I was younger. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be where I am right now. It’s funny how life works out.

As I think about the year ahead, I’m filled with optimism. I feel like my life is only beginning, like I’m just now discovering who I am and stepping into the person I was meant to be.

To celebrate year 30, I created a bucket list with 30 things I would like to accomplish in this next year. Some things I’ve done before. Some I’ve only dreamed of doing. Some I never thought I would ever do. I’m looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone, having some new experiences, and maximizing this life I have been given.

Cheers to 30 years and many more!

30 Things for Year 30

• Get a tattoo
• Visit California
• Write at least one blog post a month
• Take a dance class
• Read 6 new books (includes finishing some I’ve started)
• Take a cooking class
• Journal more
• Plan a girls trip with friends
• Redecorate my bedroom
• Participate in a 5k
• Go to a concert
• Go to the movies alone
• Try a new class at the gym
• Build muscle strength, tone
• Buy one new clothing item a month
• Volunteer
• Find a new hobby
• Study the Bible more
• Learn to do my makeup
• Establish a better skincare routine
• Take a fun family trip
• Take a writing course
• Eat better; focus on whole, plant based foods
• Make a new friend
• Don’t be afraid to say no; set boundaries
• Go dancing with friends
• Try more local restaurants
• Unplug for a day (or weekend)
• Have a spa day
• Splurge on myself at least once