30 before 30 - update!

Since I'm not getting any younger, I figured I needed to get started on my 30 before 30 list. 

1. Go to New York  - Done! 
   
2. Take a trip to Boston - Trip is booked to DC in May, with a day spent touring Boston! 
3. Go to Chicago - take a photo in front of the 'Bean' - Done! 
   
4. Visit Charleston - Done! 
   
5. New 4-door car - black on black - Done, Black Mazda 6! 
   
6. Pay off said car
7. Own a home 
8. Have my fairytale wedding... & a marriage more beautiful than my wedding.
9. Be called Mommy.. maybe even by two kids.
10. See The Fray in concert
11. See James Morrison live
12. Develop a regular workout routine - 3 times a week before work?
13. Pay off student loans <-- I can't wait for this day! - Any day now!
14. Become a member of a church and attend regularly
15. Have home decor for every holiday
16. Host and prepare a holiday dinner for my entire family
17. Have a White Christmas
18. Obtain a position at a non-profit to gain experience for Make-A-Wish - Now volunteering at Make-A-Wish! :)
19. Go white-water rafting
20. Go horseback riding on the beach
21. Swim with dolphins
22. Run an official 5k
23. Go skiing in North Carolina - Done! 
    
24. Go camping
25. Start a family tradition
26. Stop drinking soda
27. Learn to french braid <-- I've never been able to do that!
28. Build up my savings back to 20k
29. Pay for a strangers meal
30. Have the photos on all my computers transfered onto one hardrive

Slowly but surely, I'm getting things checked off! 

Seeing the world

Traveling scares me.

Not the actual act of exploring new places, but the getting there part. I've said it before and I'll say it again - planes 

are my biggest fear... really any manmade object that involves heights.

There are people who spend their lives waiting for their next adventure. Admittedly, I've never been one 

of those people. I enjoy being at home surrounded by the people that I love most, it's what brings me comfort. 

However, when I see photos like the ones below, I get a strong desire to experience different cultures 

and see all the beauty the world has to offer with my own two eyes.

Those photos alone may, or may not, have single handedly influenced an overseas vacation addition to my 30 before 30 list. 

So much to do, so little time!

I doubt there will ever be a day when I'm too old for a Mary-Kate & Ashley reference ;)

Realistically, I know I'll never see all, or even most, of the world. Let's face it - I don't have the funds, time or 

desire to spend years away from the ones I love. BUT - if you were to do a 2-3 week trip and pack as much in 

as possible, what locations be included on your "must see" list? Tips & tricks always welcome!

30 before 30

I always tell myself I want to get back into blogging - then life happens. I need to remember that the sole purpose of this blog is to be able to look back on all of the things I did. Starting now, I'm making a pledge to blog at least once a week. If I can do more, I will but I think that's a good goal to get back into the grove of things. 

Speaking of goals - I've had a 30-by-30 list going on for over two years. I'm ashamed to say that I've barely crossed off anything during that time. For the sake of accountability, I figured I should share it. So, here it goes!

1. Go to New York 
2. Take a trip to Boston
3. Go to Chicago - take a photo in front of the 'Bean'
4. Visit Charleston 
5. New 4-door car - black on black
6. Pay off said car
7. Own a home 
8. Have my fairytale wedding... & a marriage more beautiful than my wedding.
9. Be called Mommy.. maybe even by two kids.
10. See The Fray in concert
11. See James Morrison live
12. Develop a regular workout routine - 3 times a week before work?
13. Pay off student loans <-- I can't wait for this day!
14. Become a member of a church and attend regularly
15. Have home decor for every holiday
16. Host and prepare a holiday dinner for my entire family
17. Have a White Christmas
18. Obtain a position at a non-profit to gain experience for Make-A-Wish
19. Go white-water rafting
20. Go horseback riding on the beach
21. Swim with dolphins
22. Run an official 5k
23. Go skiing in North Carolina
24. Go camping
25. Start a family tradition
26. Stop drinking soda
27. Learn to french braid <-- I've never been able to do that!
28. Build up my savings to 20k
29. Pay for a strangers meal
30. Have the photos on all my computers transfered onto one hardrive

With just under 3 years remaining until the big 3-0, it looks like it's time to get to work ;)