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. in progress
02 finish jonathon strange & mr norrell. 
03 start an etsy business.
04 write a novel.
05 host & cook thanksgiving dinner - done! nov 2010
06 paint/create a large piece of art.
07 make a quilt.
08 read five hardcore classics. (on the road, catcher in the rye, wuthering heights, walden, & little women)
09 learn to make chinese food - done!
10 try rollerblading.
11 get my nose pierced.
12 pay off all of our plastic. in progress - halfway there!
13 learn to crochet.
14 get a tattoo.
15 read all the printz winners & honors. in progress
16 build up an emergency savings account of $1000.
17 create a window box herb garden - done! summer 2010
18 run a 5k undertake a 24 hour fast.
19 learn the basics of the guitar.
20 (truly) give up soda - done! sept/oct 2010
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 get married - done! july 10, 2010

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