so, i'm reading the next thing on my list, and although it's kind of a cheesy, lame story, i do like the idea of having a list of things to do before turning a certain age. the character in the book has a list of things to do before turning 25, but as i'm past that age (eep!), i'm going to try to complete it before turning 30 (which will happen in 2012). & since i like balance, i'm making a list of 30 things.



the list
01 lose 100 pounds.
02 finish jonathon strange & mr norrell.
03 start an etsy business.
04 write a novel.
05 host & cook thanksgiving dinner.
06 paint/create a large piece of art.
07 make a quilt.
08 read five hardcore classics.
09 learn to make chinese food.
10 try rollerblading.
11 get my nose pierced.
12 pay off all of our plastic.
13 learn to crochet.
14 get a tattoo.
15 read all the printz winners & honors.
16 build up an emergency savings account.
17 create a window box herb garden.
18 run a 5k.
19 learn the basics of the guitar.
20 (truly) give up soda.
21 host a holiday party.
22 do an epic re-read of harry potter.
23 play one piece from the score of pride & prejudice
24 take an epic bike ride (30+ miles).
25 take a yoga class.
26 read the mists of avalon.
27 begin a meditation practice (30 days in a row!).
28 look fabulous at my 10 year reunion.
29 get out of warren.
30 (save up the money in order to finally) get married.

there's no need to do these in order, although some things had better start now. this ought to be fun!