I turn 30 on December 24 of this year. Here is a list of things I want to complete by or before that date.
WORK {6}
1: Update my resume.
2: Design a portfolio page with the work I’ve done for some of my top clients.
3: Finish the site/social media presence for a Mastering Studio I’ve been working on. (This will launch officially in first quarter — I’ll link when it does.)
4: Create a working LinkedIn Group for my company and actual get some group participation.
5: Make an Etsy store for all the photos/illustrations I’ve made to sell.
6: Set up and get the PCMA’s New England Chapter’s social media up and running. UPDATE: Was contacted to do this and when I sent back emails containing all of the information I’d need back from them to proceed, I never heard back. I attempted contact three times and had to give up on this one.
MONEY {5}
7: Get all my accounts in order (I have money in a dead account to move over and set up with direct deposit.) (This is not hard and is just me being lazy.)
8: Reinvest the money I’ve made in one stock and one mutual fund. Now is the time to be a little more risky.
9: Pay off my car. YES!!!!!
10: Pay off HALF of the remaining balance of my student loans. (KIDS? BE NOT A FOOL LIKE ME — GO TO PUBLIC STATE SCHOOLS.)
11: Cut my current cost of living down by 25%.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT {4}
12: Get Google Analytics Certified.
13: Attend ASAE’s Community Manager courses at the annual meeting in LA in August.
14: Become more active in the member communities of the Associations I belong to.
15: Take a class in video editing/production – simple stuff/basic skills – youtube worthy.
HOME {7}
16: Buy a new bed (and mattress).
17: Find a new solution for organizing mail/assorted paperwork.
18: Host a wine pairings party.
19: Figure out a suitable solution for a workspace.
20: Donate/trash all the stuff I put in storage as an experiment. I haven’t missed it at all.
21: Make more art for the walls.
22: Actually find a long term living solution.
FUN/MISC. {8}
23: Start the Coastal Wine Trail.
24: Actually ride my bike to and from work.
25: Learn how to make a proper espresso shot on the Rancilio
26: Learn how to make a turkey chili. That tastes GOOD.
27: Make a painting with my friends. One canvas, lots of paints, everyone helps.
28: Make a video with my Grandfather documenting his time in WWII before he forgets.
29: Host Blogtoberfest.
30: Have a cocktail and/or meal at all the “Best of Boston” winners (click to see my progress)
::::: Upscale Bar: Drink
::::: Dance Spot: Middlesex
::::: Jazz Bar: Regattabar
::::: Dive Bar: Silhouette Lounge
::::: Casual Bar: River Gods
::::: Gay Scene: dbar
::::: Trivia Alternative: Highland Kitchen
::::: Personal Chefs: Eastern Standard
::::: Girls Nights Out: Cuchi Cuchi
::::: Irish Pub: The Squealing Pig
::::: Last Year’s Alibi Regulars: MiniBar
::::: Late Night Dining: Scampo
::::: Lesbian Scene: Bella Luna
::::: Pick Up Bar Sugar Daddies: Davios
::::: Sports Bar: The Fours
::::: Wine Bar: The Butcher Shop
::::: Restaurant/General Excellence: O Ya
::::: Bar Menu: Sel de la Terre
::::: Gay Scene: dbar
::::: Chinese Restaurant: Fuloon
::::: Best Hamburger: Radius
::::: Best Pizza: Picco
::::: Al Fresco, Affordable: Sophia’s Grotto
::::: Al Fresco: B&G Oysters
::::: BBQ: M&M Ribs
::::: Breakfast: The Friendly Toast
::::: Brunch: Toro
::::: Burritos: Cantina La Mexicana
::::: Destination for a Sunday Bacchanal: Stella
::::: French: Clio
::::: French Affordable: Gaslight
::::: French Fries: Radius
::::: Fried Clams: B&G Oysters
::::: Hot Dogs: Speed’s
::::: Indian: Tamarind Bay
{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }
When you go to the Squealing Pig get the Mars Bar Toastie. You’re welcome.
i’m all for this list!
i turn 30 on friday (yikes) perhaps i should have started my own list a few months back…
this is a very inspiring concept – thanks for sharing.
Not that you asked, BUT – i would HIGHLY recommend checking out the Chili For A Crowd recipe in the “The Silver Palate Cookbook” (p. 130). I think you could easily modify the recipe with great success – (think of using a spicy turkey sausage in addition to regular ground turkey).
@Nicole – WILL DO.
@Alexa: Do a “30 in my 30th Year” list! (And link me to it!)
@Hippittee – I will DEFINITELY check that out. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Bella Luna – I opt out of. Everything else, I am on board! Ps. I have used my office 3 times, you are welcome to it. :-p work on art for my walls too, thanks.
Finally – xoxoxox I can’t wait to drop you this year too! Maybe I will fracture the other arm this year, and I will walk around like the Ken Doll I’ve always wanted to be forever!
Try Tryst in Arlington center. Best Burgers!!!
I love lists. And you, of course.
Love it! I actually have a 30 in my 30th year list. Maybe I’ll post it!
Put the grandfather project at the top of the list. Those are the types of things that can change in a blink. I had to google “Google Analytics Certification,” so now that’s on MY list. I loved the idea of the “friends creating a work of art” project. Hope you see that one through.
I do think (one of ) the key(s) to good turkey chile is a crockpot!
lets get burgers and fries at radius!!!
I have the turkey chili recipe! I have it, I have it!
heh awesome list. i should one together for myself as i only have 2 yrs to go before im 30. ;P
I like the “start the coastal wine trail”
Here’s my take:
http://winewillfixit.blogspot.com/2011/01/30-things-i-did-before-i-turned-30.html