30 before 30

A mini bucket list of sorts, in no particular order, inspired by Franish. I grouped things that I think fall under the same large task together. I also acknowledge that since I have roughly 4 years of my 20's left, this might actually be more like, a 2-3 year plan. I know for example that if I got married or had a kid, I'm sure some of my goal real estate would shift over to being awesome at that. However, at the moment, for now, these are 30 goals I want to accomplish before I am 30.


  1. Get into grad school (masters, phd) 
  2. Finish grad school (masters, phd)
  3. Go to: Burning Man, Coachella
  4. Hit my goal weight (125 lbs) - and then maintain it for at least a year
  5. Hit my goal size (4) - and then maintain it for at least a year
  6. Run fast (10 minute mile, 9 minute mile, 8 minute mile)
  7. Do a Cartwheel and a Pull Up
  8. Get Married to a really awesome dude + Start a Family (I think the family starts when you get married)
  9. Build a wardrobe [with a set of staples] that I love (Shoes, Bags, Coats, Clothing Staples, Jewelry) and can wear for years to come
  10. Live in San Francisco [x]
  11. Figure out how to manage my finances (learn about them, invest, etc) and start building nest eggs (house, travel, startup/time off)
  12. Figure out the grooming thing w kp so I don't have to care about it anymore, really, as soon as possible (upper lip, underarms, legs, arms, bikini)
  13. Work at a young startup that I am crazy about (EE[x], CS[x])
  14. Travel: See the world: France, Spain, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Turkey, England, Scotland, India [Kolkata, Bombay, New Dehli, Rajasthan, Pune], Austria, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, See the country [cross country road trip]
  15. Dye my hair a fun color (ombre?)
  16. Piercings! (Ear, Nose? Belly Button?) Tattoo! (henna colored)
  17. Make the very fun big girl first buys and projects that I love: diamonds, a bag I love (bottega veneta I think), a luscious laptop, server, and desktop setup that I can pair with my first very light laptop (macbook air perhaps) allowing me to log in instead of lugging around massive computers all the time [yes, i know the tech things must be periodically updated, but I mean the first and exciting time], louboutins, espresso machine
  18. Run a Marathon
  19. Complete viz side art project.
  20. Keep up a professional blog, and actually have it be updated regularly. 
  21. Feel like I have an adult relationship w the people I don't have an adult relationship with, unless they are not adults. 
  22. Live alone - throw my own dinner party - decorate my own place
  23. Do a grand/big project I am proud of that is not for a degree. 
  24. Get involved with a non-profit cause I care about regularly again (or two)
  25. Improve my glassblowing, gem cutting, metalworking, knitting, photography, dancing (salsa, swing), hiking, camping, climbing, skiing/snowboarding, skating, swimming, meditation, and yoga skills. 
  26. Stay connected with my closest friends while making new ones
  27. Learn how to use my cameras well, and for good. 
  28. Take my brother on an awesome trip as a reward for seeing him graduate college. 
  29. Decide my own worth, and truly believe that, instead of letting others decide it for me, based on things they define as important, instead of things I define as important. 
  30. Achieve sophrosyne - or, be happy and content with myself, my life, and those around me, leading a life of moderation. 

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