30 before 30 :/

so, i made my list of 30 things to do before i turn 30.  at the time, it seemed like a long time--30 was far in the future, but now we're less than a year from that, so some things are being crossed off the list.

i'm going to go through the whole list and check in on some of the things, let go of some things, and maybe add a few replacements.

let's start with the first 5:

30 - paint or draw something new for the dining room

i'm not going to need to do this anymore, but i'll just modify it to paint or draw something for the house.  i haven't done this one, but i plan to get it done this summer.  i'll post when it's done.

29 - get my master's

i've already updated on this one.  it's done.  no more school for me for awhile, though i'm always learning.

28 - clean out my closet

eh...i've cleaned it out some, but i definitely have much more to do here.

27 - become a runner

well, i haven't become a runner yet.  i did start the couch to 5k treadmill workout, but i haven't done it regularly enough.  so, yeah, that one's still on the list in a major way.  i'm going to modify it a bit though to run a 5k.  both of my sisters ran a half marathon while i was pregnant, and i'm not that crazy, but i think i can accomplish a 5k.

26 - completely stop drinking soda

done!  i've had only 1 soda in the last few months.  i've really been trying to be healthier and drink lots of water, so this is one that i've taken seriously.


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25 - go to a zumba class

i haven't gone yet.  i don't like classes. it's more serious than that, probably a legit fear.  i'm going to do it though.

24 - learn spanish the rest of the way

you're going to think i'm crazy, but i've been pretty busy with the new baby, and this one hasn't gotten done yet either.  i probably won't be completely done by the end of the year.  i'm hoping to make some major progress though, so i'll update on this one again soon too.

23 - change my sleep schedule

DONE!  adding a baby to the mix really helped here!


that's enough for this entry, i'll update again soon!

cheers!

While I was away...

it was #15 on the 30 before 30 list, and when i left you in july/august, he was due any day.  well, he arrived a week and a half after i expected him, but he was perfect.

this is sam.  he's the king of this castle now and easily my greatest accomplishment.  he's hilarious and happy and probably the easiest baby ever.  we're spoiled.  he keeps me on my toes, and i'm more enamored with him every day.  i don't want to gush too much, so just enjoy a few pictures.  he's almost 8 months old now, so i'll try to limit the pictures.  i could easily post hundreds.

there's just nothing better.  i'll update on the other pieces of 30 by 30 soon.

cheers!

30 before 30 - the updates!

hello!  i came back within a week.  i know you're so proud.

me too, that's why i've returned.

i'm still looking at this list of 30 things as if it is quite daunting, but i've accomplished a few things to check off of the list, so let me tell you about it.

29 - get my master's degree -

well, truth be told, it is not done yet, but the final work is submitted, so now i just wait for grades and a diploma.  hopefully.  So, that's done(ish).  however, in all fairness to the list, i knew that i would finish that one quickly.

26 - stop drinking soda -

i thought this one might be the last, but as of december, i've cut the soda from my life.  i've only cheated once, so i think i'm doing pretty wonderfully with that.  also, i recommend it to anyone because once your drink options diminish so much, you drink a lot more water, and that's all kinds of good for you, so hooray!

23 - change my sleep schedule -

yeah, not so much yet.  i made great gains with this until after the holidays.  so, i'm going to go back to doing this.  i'm shooting for going to bed on school nights (yeah, i'm an adult who says school nights) before ten.  i'll update on this one again soon.

20 - ease up on the profanity -

this one is a work in progress, but there is progress.  that's all for now.

15 - have a baby -

well, yeah, the little one debuts sometime around july 30.  truth be told though, i knew we were expecting when i put it on the list, so yay!  that's easily the biggest news off of the list, so we'll stop our updates there for tonight.  check back in soon!



cheers! (though i'm not cheersing with too much that's fun these days!)

30 before 30 -- last five!

5 - Update Regularly.

That's right.  I blogged about my blog.  I'm sporadic now at best, and I know my life is only about to get busier, so I've just got to commit to it.  On the bright side, I like this, so no big deal, right?

4 - Be a Better Friend

This one will be tough to judge, but calling, hanging out, visiting more.  I have so many wonderful friends, and I'm not always great with being a good long distance (or close distance) friend.  I want to make sure that I don't turn into a hermit.

3 - Be a Better Wife

See a theme here for the end?  I'm clearly awesome already, but I'll work on some other things also, including some of the things I spoke of earlier in the list (ahem...cooking and cleaning).  In addition, I'll probably work on my stupid spending (starbucks, shopping) and just remembering to keep impressing that adorable husband of mine.

2 - Be a Better Daughter, Daughter-in-Law, Sister, Sister-in-Law, etc.

Why should Brett and the friends get all of the improved me?  With the family, it'll be sticking to working on phone calls, visits and hanging out in general.

1 - Be a Better Me + Do Something Unexpected

So, most of this list is working on improving me, so that's the eventual goal I guess, but I don't want to stick to the list.  I also wanna do something a bit crazy or unexpected.  I can tell you right now that won't be piercing or tattooing anything, so get that out of your mind.  Nor do I expect it to be shaving my head a la Britney Spears, but I've got a bit of time to figure this one out.  Suggestions are welcome!

Anyway, that's it.  The list is done.  I've got some big updates for you also, so I'll get on that soon, but until then, Cheers!

Have you missed me?

I'm sorry.  I took the longest vacation from the blog of all time.  I'm working on being back.

I'm not completely there yet though.

So, in the meantime, here are some things that are interesting me.

Awards show fashions: 





Music:




Babies:

So, yeah, I accomplished something off my 30 before 30 list before I even finished it.  Way to go me!

Anyway, I'll catch you up on some of the rest in the coming posts!  Cheers!