I've been reading blogs for almost a decade now and a few of the bloggers that I have followed have turned 30 and made 30 lists. Either things they want to accomplish by the age of 30 or during their 30th year or for the duration of their 30s. And of course these lists consist of 30 things. So I thought I would create a list of the 30 things I would like to accomplish during my early 30s. 30 is a fairly big number so I'm going to mix lofty goals with smaller ones to make this realistic.
- ommitted due to personal nature (if it happens I'll let you know later)
- develop some natural gravity. people tend to treat me like I'm a big joke. I don't want that to continue through my '30s.
- work on my languages. get more proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese and acquire more vocabulary in French and Swedish.
- finish the 25 books Latinas should read challenge
- improve my wardrobe. I've been so poor the past few years that I've been holding on to my threadbare clothes. Its time for a change.
- clear away my student loan debt. I think I'll be able to pay off my credit cards before I turn 30 so I just have this student loan to tackle. Lucky for me, it wasn't that big to begin with so this should be doable.
- develop a few key organizational skills. I used to be super organized and now I'm just plain scatterbrained. I need to recapture my inner organizational diva.
- take a vacation. And not just a few days off to work on things. A proper trip somewhere far away.
- maintain a good relationship with my parents. It's the best it's ever been right at this moment and I want that to continue.
- be in the best shape of my life. I was in really good shape in early '09. I want to get back to that.
- run a 5k race.
- try to read 3 books a week. 2 books for work and 1 book for pleasure.
- lengthen my attention span. Do various exercises to keep my attention focused longer.
- watch all the classic films I own, either recorded on VHS tapes and my ever-increasing pile of DVDs. I take for granted that they are there waiting for me.
- start looking for a house with Carlos
- exercise several instances of patience. It's unlikely I'll flip a switch and be completely patient but some exercises will help.
- explore some of the things I loved so much as a child. Following the I'm Remembering Tumblr has made me realize how much the toy & TV culture of the 80s was a part of my life. It must have shaped me some how. I need to figure out how it has.
- liven up my music library. It's kind of sad right now.
- get more into Jazz music. Read more about performers and amass a greater collection of works.
- learn some hairstyles and hair management tricks. My hair is either down with a side split or up in a bun or ponytail. I need to start experimenting.
- knit. something. anything. How about that knitted tie I keep meaning to make? Maybe I'll attempt a sock? ::gasp::
- have cocktails at fancy bars in the city. My recent trip to Noir bar has put me in the mindframe of dressing up, going out and having some fancy drinks.
- frequent my local repertory theaters. I already do this but I need to keep doing this. And more often if I can.
- keep learning how to cook and keep improving my culinary skills. Raquelle-as-chef is always a work-in-progress.
- work on my skin. It's always been a mess, thanks to hormones and genetics. There's gotta be something I can instead of just covering it up.
- visit friends. My friends have been selfish and self-absorbed so I've been avoiding them. It's time to get back in touch.
- with #26 in mind, I want to focus more on people who are thoughtful, generous and kind and less on people who are selfish and greedy.
- develop a sense of elegance and grace. I'm clumsy on a good day. I could get away with it in my 20s but not in my 30s.
- keep up with my blogs. This is important to me as it's an outlet.
- start my own business. What that will be, I have no idea.
The whole point of this list is that I want to be a better, enhanced, more adult version of myself in my 30s. I want to demonstrate that I can grow as an individual.
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6 comments:
This is a really great list! I might do one for the big 2-5 next year (which I'm kind of dreading, actually..) Your #28 is definitely going to be on my list, too. I think we're even more aware of our lack of poise when we watch so many classic films in which all of the female characters are just oozing grace and sophistication!
How did I miss this blog of yours? This is a good list--they all seem doable. But I've got to say, although I only met you once, I can't believe people don't take you seriously. You seemed very self-possessed.
Kate - I think I did the same when I turned 25. But I didn't post it on here. I did do a "I'm 25 now" post http://anoldfashionedgirl.blogspot.com/2005/11/quarter-life-relaxation.html . My 26th year was more important. That's when I moved out and got my own place.
Don't classic film sirens put modern women to shame?!
John - Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I hope I have that impression on people I meet in the future.
Whoa! You're going to be a Renaissance woman! Numbers 2, 5, 10, 20, 22 and 28 are essentially the same goal and will make you into Rita Hayworth, which I applaud standing.
A fine list. Happy birthday and congrats on making it up the hill. It's nice and cozy up here. :)
It's easy to get overwhelmed with big lists, so pick which are the most important and lock your sights on them. Debt is a no-brainer. Getting in shape isn't a task, but a life change. I sacrifice at least ten hours a week to working out, and I eat strictly except for 3-4 "cheat" meals a week including snacks. With 5 'meals' a day (3 + 2 snacks) that's about a 90% adherence to diet, which works and is livable. You cook well and healthy, so that should be an easy one.
Of the folks I know online you seem to have it together better than most. Getting taken seriously is a tough one, but usually comes down to speaking last and acting first. A quick thinker doesn't need to be quick to speak their thoughts.
Best of luck. You've got me thinking of what my 20 for 40 should be next year... I sure hope the list shrinks as you get older! I don't know if I can accomplish 40 things if I live to be 90!!!
Mark - You are awesome! I love how you picked out those particular #s. I guess in my heart of hearts I want to be a glamorous classic film star. But not Rita Hayworth please. Because senility runs in my family and I'm already experiencing some problems with concentration and memory. She died of complications with Alzheimer's.
Tommy - Well my birthday isn't until November, but thanks anyways. Thanks for your encouragement too. People keep telling me the 30s are much better than the 20s and I believe them.
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