30 Things To Do Before I’m 30

posted 22nd July 2009    Written by: Andrea    CATEGORY: All Posts, Andrea, Inspiration, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 1

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Andrea’s Post

While driving to and from Bonnaroo, the most amazing music, art and camping experience of my life, I decided to make a list of 30 things to do before I am 30 years old. I’m calling it my 30 Before 30.

I just turned 25, so that gives me 5 years to complete all of my goals. A few of my friends also made lists and we are going to keep in touch and track which items we accomplish over the next few years.

ANDREA’S 30 BEFORE 30

  1. Go on a hot air balloon ride
  2. Learn how to play the guitar (at least one song)
  3. Visit Australia
  4. Visit London
  5. Get married (married?!… this one is VERY questionable)
  6. Buy a new car (mine is 13 years old. Her name is Mabel)
  7. Cut my hair (I’ve always had long hair)
  8. Start my own business or non-profit
  9. Backpack through Europe
  10. Continue to dance
  11. Drive cross-country
  12. Watch the sunrise and sunset from the same day on 2 different coasts of the USA
  13. Become a published Writer
  14. Take my dad to see the Grand Canyon
  15. Take my mom to see the Louve in Paris
  16. Teach a college course
  17. Visit Poland and see where my great grandparents grew up
  18. Read the top ten classic novels
  19. Watch as many Oscar award winning films as possible
  20. Move (that could be out of DC or inside of DC)
  21. Learn how to calm down
  22. Do something with my travel photos. (Currently they live in cyberspace)
  23. Start an investment account
  24. Ride a horse
  25. Volunteer for a cause that matters to me
  26. Submit an entry to Postsecret
  27. Participate in Flash Mob

[Flash Mob: is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse. The term flash mob is generally applied only to gatherings organized via social media or viral emails.]

28. ?
29. ?
30. ?

I know my list isn’t totally complete yet but, I hoping some of you may be able to help me.  What would be on your list? Share with me your 30 Before 30 lists whether its complete or incomplete like mine. Maybe we can all get some good ideas from each other!

photo credit: jesse.millan

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21 Responses to “30 Things To Do Before I’m 30”

  • Kelly Mitton Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Great list Andrea! You’ve managed to incorporate the best of everything life has to offer. One on my list not on yours … Skydive. I will be crossing that off my list next week! Good luck. :)

  • Marisa Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Yay for music/art/crazy festivals! I especially like the task to calm down-on my list as well. I suggest learning a new language so you can impress over in Europe!

  • Kristy Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    The beginning of my list:

    1) Get back to Barcelona

    2) Participate in the local Solstice parade naked bicycle ride!

    3) Spend a year eating only things grown 100 miles from where I live

    4) Publish non-fiction

    5) Publish a fictional / creative writing piece

    6) Start a cohousing community

    7) Live on a boat for a year

    8) Participate in Seattle’s HUMP film festival

    9) Treat my mother to a 2 week spa vacation

    10) Make a documentary

    11) Buy a SUPER nice digital camera and get back into photography

    that’s all I’ve got so far, but I’m getting there! I have 9 years to make it all happen!

  • Lauren Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Ohh, I loved this entry!! Andrea you have opened my eyes to “Flash Mob” & I’m hooked! I also agree with Kristy that the naked bicycle ride is a must. I’ve heard that it’s very empowering!! Not to mention completely wild! haha. I have one sugesstion –> Attend a Massive!! I went to a music festival in LA with over 90,000 people and it was amazing to be apart of the crowd & to feel over taken by everything around you! Also, although I’m scared.. I think a hot air balloon ride would be beautiful!

  • the beast girl Says:
    July 23rd, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    This is fantastic! I started my list as well … it is not complete so I need to add to it. Maybe I’ll do that today? Anyway, here’s my beginning list.

  • Seattle Something » 30 before 30 Says:
    July 23rd, 2009 at 1:24 pm

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  • 101 Things To Do Before I Go | Stratejoy | Empowering Women to Conquer Their Quarterlife Crisis Through Inspiration, Clarity & Authentic Happiness Says:
    July 24th, 2009 at 9:24 am

    [...] I set out to write this post, inspired by Andrea’s post from Wednesday, I wanted to share some items from my List as well as some inspirational lists from [...]

  • Boys to Men | Stratejoy | Empowering Women to Conquer Their Quarterlife Crisis Through Inspiration, Clarity & Authentic Happiness Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 10:10 am

    [...] each other a week deadline to finish and made a pact to share them via email. Take a look at my 30 Before 30 list and let me know what else I could [...]

  • Michael Henreckson Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I’m just wondering who defines the top ten classical novels. :)

    Also, have you run a marathon? Could be a great one to add to the list, and will never be as easy as now. :)

  • I Was Born With The Travel Bug | Stratejoy | Empowering Women to Conquer Their Quarterlife Crisis Through Inspiration, Clarity & Authentic Happiness Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:06 am

    [...] anyplace and I chose to do this trip solo, just for me. Plus, going to Poland is on my list of things to do before in 30, so look out Poland here I [...]

  • Do One Thing That Scares You | Stratejoy | Conquer Your Quarterlife Crisis through Fresh Strategies for Real Joy Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    [...] Why Eastern Europe, the Cold countries, during the cold month of October? Well, I’ve been to “regular” Europe and 2 years ago I explored a handful of cities in China. I wasn’t looking for a tropical paradise… I wanted adventure… Eastern Europe it was. Plus, Poland was one of the countries highlighted on the trip and given my ancestoral background, Poland had made it on to my list of 30 Things To Do Before I’m 30. [...]

  • Past and Future Says:
    November 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 am

    [...] of Andrea’s blogs was titled “30 Things to do Before I’m 30”. I like the idea because I’m always adding things to my mental list. Without seeing them written [...]

  • Aritza, Goddess of sarcasm & unfinished sentence Says:
    January 4th, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Love reading your list ! You have some really great ideas in there :)

    Read mine on my blog : http://aritza-goddess.blogspot.com/

    - Go parasailing
    - Learn to bake a chocolate mousse cake
    - See the Grand Canyon
    - Try hot (bikram) yoga
    - Learn to speak spanish fluently
    - Swim in the Pacific ocean
    - Go to a shooting range
    - See a musical on Broadway
    - Learn to drive standard
    - Take a roadtrip
    - Go to a nudist or semi-nudist beach
    - Spend a holiday in another city
    - Have sex in a car
    - Do 200 hours of volunteer work in 365 days

    Etc, etc.

  • A New Year, A New Direction and New Hair | Stratejoy | Conquer Your Quarterlife Crisis through Fresh Strategies for Real Joy Says:
    January 6th, 2010 at 10:05 am

    [...] months ago, when I first started writing for Stratejoy I made a list of 30 things to do before I’m 30. I constantly consult it and through my time with Stratejoy, I have inched my way closer and closer [...]

  • Chip Bennett Says:
    January 19th, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Love your list, I’m starting my own 30 before 30 project. I’d love to hear your thoughts on my list. http://30beforethirty.wordpress.com If I can help you with your list I would love it.

  • Andrea Says:
    January 19th, 2010 at 8:34 am

    Chip, Ill be sure to take a look! Looking forward to it!
    ~Andrea

  • Some other 30 before thirty lists « 30 Before Thirty Says:
    January 19th, 2010 at 12:07 pm

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  • Chip Bennett Says:
    January 19th, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I have to admit I’m a little jealous that you have 5 years to finish your list, I’m cutting it close. Look forward to reading more of your writings.

  • Denice Says:
    August 25th, 2010 at 12:31 am

    Skydive is also on my list :)

  • ru Says:
    May 23rd, 2011 at 6:32 am

    love it!
    One on my list is record a song. Anythn. Write it n take it to the booth.lol

  • Matthew Beechey Says:
    September 20th, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Hello
    just wanted to get in contact with Andrea about her list as I am starting to write my own and wanted to ask a couple of questions.

    thanks
    Matthew

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