12.

Transfer Files From Old Computer to New Computer.

          This may not seem like a lofty goal to some. It really is not. It was just a matter of stopping the procrastination and buckling down. You see all of my school files are saved in "Works" format, while my new computer only has "Word". So while I did upgrade it came with an inconvenience  factor. My first free Saturday in forever  a month was dedicated to this mission. I originally thought I needed some tech support help. Turns out I am perfectly capable of doing it on my own.

          All it took was a Google search and I was on my way. I found a program to download from Microsoft. After that it was a few formatting issues to take care of that only required me to walk away from the computer once.

          So I can now say I have crossed the first milestone off my list. Albeit, a boring one it is so worthy of my time. I promise from here on out this will become a bit more entertaining of a read (hopefully). 

Why I need a list

I am list maker. Period. End of story... I make lists everywhere: scratch paper, my iPod touch, the desktop on my computer screen. I make lists about everything: what to do on my day off, grocery shopping, packing for the weekend, what not to forget to bring to school. The list goes on and on (pun intended).

Awhile back my dear friend Becca made a list, "101 in 1001." I loved it. I was inspired by her courage to put it all out there. But not really for myself. The true inspiration for this blog came from when I was traveling Alaska with friends. I was shocked I was in Alaska, let alone the fact I hiked a mountain. I wondered what else I was capable of accomplishing. So naturally, I started a list.

This list is 30 things I want to do before I turn 30. For the record I turn 30 on October 7, 2013. So a few years to go. I can do this. I want to do this. And like any list, I am motivated to cross things off.

Check out my list. Laugh at my list, cringe at my list, be in awe of my list, be shocked, or think I am pretty lame for needing to put those things on a list. I hope to find fun and adventure with this blog. Moreover, I hope to continue to set high goals (and some just plan ridiculous ones) for myself.

Disclaimer: Some of you (Mom) may think some items on this list are far fetched and dangerous, or just plan dumb. That is okay, it is my list...for me.

I want to journey through the successes and the failures of these goals. And I hope to learn, explore, grow, and get up, dust myself off and keep trying.  

30 Before 30

30 Before 30 List

For my soul...

1.      Read through the entire Bible

2.    Pray more, worry less

For my wallet..

3.  Double contributions to ROTH IRA

4.  Buy a new (used) car

For my fellow humans...

5.  Send my mom flowers on MY birthday

6.  Make an Advent gift for a spirit in need

7.  Send a package to a special person serving in Kuwait

8.  Send a friend a random gift

For my brain...

9.  Successfully grow pumpkins

10.  Take a Community Ed class

11.  Run a 5K

12. Transfer files from old computer to new computer

13.  Figure out how to download music

14.  Eat sushi

For my wandering feet...

15. Take a vacation to a warm destination

16.  Swim in an ocean

17.  Visit Stacey in North Carolina

18.  Ride a train

For the girl inside of me...

19.  Throw a party

20. Buy a pair of nice jeans

21.  Grow my hair out & get highlights

22. Sell wedding ring

23. Give away wedding dress

For the creativity juices...

24.  Start journal/blog

25.  Make painted wall art

26.  Sew a skirt

For the unexpected...

27.  Sleep past noon

28.  See a concert

29.  Do dishes everyday for a month

30.  Skydive