30 Before 30 | A List of Things I Aspire to Complete Before My 30th Birthday

Sitting of me in front of my desk at age 20
I love seeing pictures that show change! This is a picture of me currently, at the age of 20. In ten years, I’ll take a similar one and see how much has changed, both in my appearance and life!
Sitting at a desk brainstorm my 30 before 30 list
My first step to coming up with my 30 before 30 list was to start brainstorming anything and everything I want to complete before I turn 30!
Dog sitting in a garden with flowers and rocks
It has taken a long time, but I am now working at living life to the fullest. Part of that means I am trying to notice the good and the beauty in everyday life! Instead of just sitting at home all day, I am working harder at exploring and noticing new things!

I love making lists! They are some of my favorite things and bring me comfort! For one, lists allow me to dump out all my thoughts onto paper making sure I don’t forget something. Other lists bring me hope, such as lists that I can look forward to, like Christmas lists and wish lists. This list is a little different. I have written down 30 things that I hope to complete before my 30th birthday, in other words, a 30 before 30 list. Some of these will obviously be easier to complete then others, but I feel like all of them are doable! This 30 before 30 list is helping to keep me accountable to reach my full potential and accomplish my dreams!

My 30 Before 30 List

  1. Move into my own apartment, house, condo, etc. 
  2. Knit a sweater 
  3. Go on a cruise 
  4. Get a dog
  5. Drive across the country
  6. Ski in Colorado 
  7. Read 300 books
  8. Run a 5k
  9. Write a book
  10. Write 300 blog posts
  11. Take a solo vacation
  12. 100 random acts of kindness 
  13. Go horseback riding 
  14. Start a retirement fund 
  15. Go for a boat ride
  16. Go to a broadway show 
  17. Learn a new language
  18. Visit the London Eye
  19. Visit Italy 
  20. See the Golden Gate Bridge 
  21. Go skydiving
  22. Go scuba diving 
  23. See live music 
  24. Bungee jumping 
  25. See the northern lights 
  26. Build a table or desk 
  27. Make a piece of art
  28. Visit Auschwitz 
  29. Make my own jewelry 
  30. Open an Etsy shop

Endnote

I have never had the chance to travel much or get to see new places. Whenever we go on vacation we always visit the same place. While it still feels a bit like a vacation, it’s not as new and exciting as it once was. I really want to travel and visit new places, so many things on my list include traveling. I’m hoping that my 20s are the year for travel and new experiences! I feel like this is the perfect time to do some of these things because I will be done with college in a few years and I can work on this list while I get settled into adult life!

I would love to know what your would write on your list! Have you ever created a list like this before? Let me know in the comments down below or send me a message or email! If you want inspiration as to what to put on your list, Lets Live and Learn has a ton of great ideas!

Phoebe