30 before 30

30before30.md

30 in 30

I turn 30 in October. Here are some things I've always wanted to do but haven't done, or have fallen out of the habit of doing. I plan to do these things before 🍰 🎉

Personal

• Begin a daily meditation practice
• Read 30 books
• Read a book in another language. In college, I studied up to various levels of reading competency in Spanish, German, Ancient Greek and French. I've let that knowledge go.
• Establish a daily and weekly routine, waking up at a certain time, with time for chores and a somewhat-set “bedtime"
• Volunteer
• Go on a hike
• Try Yoga: I don’t have to like it, but I want to try it
• Be a better listener
• Practice patience

Family and friends

• Visit my mom
• Visit my dad
• Visit my siblings
• Remember birthdays — call or send cards

Home

• Finally buy plants for my apartment; keep them alive and safe from my cats
• Finish decorating my apartment -- no unintentionally empty walls
• Go through my stuff! No neglected boxes from college or clothes I don't wear.

Travel

• Visit Europe
• Visit Canada or Mexico
• Visit another continent: Asia, Africa, Australia or South America

Work and finance

• Make a realistic budget that includes an emergency fund
• Speak at conference (hopefully)
• Mentor if the opportunity arises

Months of change

• February No alcohol
• March Give to charity. Give money to every homeless person who asks
• April Follow budget
• May Cook all meals at home unless it's a special occasion or I'm traveling
• June Follow a daily and weekly routine. Wake up at a certain time, spend time on chores and a somewhat-set "bedtime"
• July Be water-wise: short showers, mindful water use during dishes & laundry
• August Be positive: Don't say anything negative
• September No social media: only direct interactions with friends and family
• October Celebrate 30! 🍰 🎉