30 Before 30!

So, this morning, I was coming out of the shower. My damp foot met with the dry polished wood floor outside the bathroom and I nearly fell to my death. I didn't fall though and I didn't die obviously, but it got me thinking...what do I want to do before I die? And then I thought, why wait till I die, how about before I turn 30? So I made a list of 30 things to do before I turn 30. And it's almost exactly 18 months away!

(Ok, the above story is slightly fictional. I did slip coming out of the bathroom this morning, but really I'm just using that as an excuse for not posting this list on 3/20, exactly 18 months till my 30th birthday. In fact, I started the list the day I got back from Argentina and only just finalized it this morning after my near death experience coming out of the bathroom. It's been a busy few weeks - give me a break).

This list could've been slightly different but the past 6 - 12 months I've actually done a lot of the things that I would've once put on this list, like "Visit Sonoma." So I'm kind of proud that I've actually done a bunch of things I've been wanting to do, but there are still a bunch left!

Feast your eyes on this:

30 Things to Do Before I Turn 30

1. Shoot a gun/take shooting lessons.
2. Learn French.
3. Take tap/ballet classes.
4. Go to a casino.
5. Do Bike NY again.
6. Take a photography class/digital camera class.
7. Have a full spa day.
8. 100-mile bike ride.
9. Visit Canada
10. Buy real estate.
11. Visit Michelle and Monica in Jacksonville.
12. Finish reading And the Band Played On.
13. Go to a taping of SNL (or another decent late night show).
14. Own at least 15 of my favorite movies on DVD.
15. Get frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity.
16. Take a cooking class.
17. Visit Mom/Dad’s place in Burnt Store Marina.
18. Treat my family to dinner.
19. Finish a Sunday crossword puzzle.
20. Take Pilates classes.
21. Frame travel photos/hang travel photos.
22. Go cross-country skiing.
23. Pay off one loan.
24. Watch all 3 Godfathers.
25. Learn stick shift.
26. Run a 5k.
27. Get a job.
28. Visit a new wine region.
29. Blog more frequently.
30. Read A People’s History of The United States.

Voila!!

I'm still working on a list of my 20 favorite songs.

Have you ever...?

Have you ever truly felt like roadkill? Have you ever done a cartwheel with both feet bound to a board? Try snowboarding. No, it wasn't my first time, but it was probably the first time in my twenties (and definitely the first time in my late twenties). I spent the day sprawled out across the mountain - aching. In fact, it's been 3 days and my shoulder still doesn't feel right. I haven't been able to lift my left arm above my belly button since before Thursday and putting on my coat is difficult. Still, it was totally worth it and despite falling down every 2 minutes (that might be an overstatement), I would do it again. Luckily it was a slow day and there weren't many folks on the mountain because when you're sprawled out across the center of a mountain, the less people threatening to plow into you the better. Also the less ice for you to skid out on the better, but I can't control that. But seriously, my arm still hurts. It wasn't made any better the following day when I gave blood w/ my dead arm (I actually think it's my shoulder).

Have you ever packed for a vacation while you were already on vacation? It's not as much fun as it sounds. This is the first time it's actually been work to go on vacation.

Have you ever gotten really really excited when you're listening to the radio and you realize its TWO FOR TUESDAY!! (Umm, right, me neither)

Have you ever seen the rain?

Have you ever heard a worse love song lyric than "Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you...?" This one's not rhetorical - let's see who's actually reading this post. That is the worst song lyric I've ever heard. I challenge anyone out there (anyone?) to post the worst song lyrics you've ever heard - something that just irks you to think about. You can also post your favorite song lyrics, but that's not nearly as much fun. That lyric is actually Jordin Sparks, "Tattoo." Yes, the song is actually called tattoo and it's actually been playing on the radio.

What's your least favorite love song lyric? (It'll be a miracle if 5 people respond to this).