Inspired by Dan Saffer, I decided it’s time to make my 30 before 30 list. Thirty things to do before I turn thirty. It’s not a list of impossible things, like going to the moon. There’s definitely enough time (well, 2 years isn’t too bad) – but some of the tasks may not be as menial. Especially veal stock. Anywhoo, here’s the 30 – time to start crossing.
- Experience the Spain countryside
- Travel across at least 3 countries in Asia (preferably with my mom/dad)
- See the Niagara Falls, from both sides
- Drive up the Pacific Coast Highway from San Diego to Seattle
- Spend a weekend in the Oregon wine country
- Eat at The French Laundry
- Learn to speak Spanish to an okay proficiency level
- Donate blood
- Find a place to volunteer on a regular basis
- Discover an amazing new band in the city
- Spend a day at a gorgeous beach – nothing but eating, playing, drinking, and enjoying the sunset
- Collect a really meaningful art piece
- Go fishing in the pacific northwest
- Learn to swim better
- Take a dance lesson
- Complete a 10 mile day-hike where the view from the top is breathtaking
- Grow an urban garden
- Party all night in New York till I see the sun rise
- Go see a ballet or opera
Do a 50+ mile biking trip- Brew a Flemish sour ale, only to make me appreciate the Duchesse de Burgogne even more
- Prepare an amazing 5+ course meal for two
- Teach someone to cook independently
- Design & launch a meaningful product or service that others will use
- Make a new friend
- Build a tangible piece of art
- Make veal stock from start
- Learn & practice yoga
- Open up my life and heart to someone
- Help a complete stranger for the good
So there we go. Not vastly unlike lists you’ve never seen. It’s all about starting to check it off. Pictures shall serve as proof.