Despite only experiencing 3 so far, I can say that this last decade has been the best. It's not necessarily been that happiest all the way through but despite it's ups and downs it's been full of firsts, lasts and everything in between.
I made a 'before 30' list a few years ago and didn't stick to it but I don't regret that because I was obviously busy with something more important. I do feel like I want to pack as much into my final 20's Month as it's just about as much as I'm willing to commit to.
So, with the inspiration from a few fellow 29-ers who have blogged about similar (the brilliant Holly Brockwell, the stationery queen, and the amazing writer/blogger Paul Schiernecker ) here it is:
Rollerskate backwards without holding my little sister's hands
Paint a picture that I can give to my Mum
Learn a real song on the violin - not just the Game of Thrones theme
Visit 1 more new country
Read 'Cider with Rosie' - the copy my Grandad bought for my Grandma
Go on a road trip without a plan or map
See a gig where I can scream the lyrics
Have a boozy picnic until the sun goes down or the liquor runs out
Write letters to those who I've lost touch with - make up before the new decade begins
Re-create 10 years old - movies, good and companions
Finish the novel you started at 21
Take photos of the places that broke and mended my heart
Make a trifle and eat it from the bowl
Have a photo night and dig out the pictures that wouldn't have made it to the 'aww weren't we always adorable' post on Instagram
Speaking of Instagram aka my favourite social media platform; complete a photo a day challenge. Including the day of the big 3.0.
Look into my family history - I'm desperate to know whether my Nana worried about 30?!
Be brave enough to share a song on the guitar outside of my house.
Cycle 50 miles and try to understand why the mister loves it so much.
Stay up and watch the sunrise. Just once. And not complain that the day will be wasted if I sleep in after.
Enter a competition - and try to place.
Volunteer - if only for a few hours. Try to give something back to someone else.
Get back in the saddle. Literally. On the horse. (Terrifying)
Visit Shoreditch house.
Go clubbing. Pre-drinks, pre-pub, club, post drinks then food.
Watch 'Ronin' - finally.
Spend a day in my PJs playing computer games.
Go blonde. Or at least less brunette. *gulp*
Take a dance class.
Cook for my Aunts. (Aka the best cooks in the family).
Re-watch SITC. Start to finish. Prepare for 30.
Re-watch 'Girls'. Mourn my 20's.
Vlog the list. And have the guts to upload it.
Be away somewhere on my birthday and be grateful I made it thus far.
xoxo*
*pretty sure that's not acceptable in your 30's?
