There’s this blog I discovered some weeks ago that I find inspiring: The 30 Before 30 Project,Celine Novenario’s chronicles of her adventures as she ticks off the items on her list of 30 things to accomplish before she turns 30 years old.
As I go through her blog posts, I can’t help but think that this girl’s life right now is just awesome. Granted, she can afford to do all the exciting things she gets to do all over the world, but then how come not all rich people get to do fun stuff? Because they didn’t list down things that they want to do, with a tight timeline to boot.
I have listed down five things I’d like to accomplish in this lifetime, but these are long-term goals. As much as I want to build a house right now, my bank account says not yet. There’s really not much I can do on that particular list at this point.
And so, instead of being envious of Ms. Novenario who is having a blast in her late twenties, I have decided to make a list of things I want to do in the next few years, from the mundane to the exciting. I’m 27 & 1/2 years old right now, which means I have 2.5 years until I turn 30. It’s too little time for me, to be honest. Let’s admit it, some of the cool stuff would cost money, and my money for the next 15 months is allotted for wedding expenses. Plus, I’d like to do some of the more exciting things on my list as a married woman–with my future husband, of course. And so, taking into consideration that goals need to be S.M.A.R.T (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely–with my finances dictating how attainable they would be), I have decided to make a list of 31 things to do before I turn 31 years old. Yep, my very own 31 before 31 project. Not so much for originality, but more of being realistic by adding an extra 365 days, and because ’30 before 31′ does not have a good ring to it.
My dear blog friends, let me present to you THE 31 THINGS I’D LIKE TO DO BEFORE I TURN 31. I hope you can join me for the ride.
You haven’t tried BALUT? Gosh, try it girl, you will love it. Just close your eyes so that you won’t see the sisiw. I still do up to now.
I love your list… very doable. Good luck! xoxo
are you turning 31 soon? you look younger..
interesting yung INDIA!
go for it! plan it!
**A goal without a plan is just a wish** – Little Prince
This is a wonderful, worthwhile and rewarding ‘project’. Good luck!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I bought the Kimono doll pens at Clipper in Festival Mall. They have branches nationwide. Hope you find one near your area.
waaah exciting listahan ito…=)
Happy weekend!
In deep thought of my own list hahaha!
1st, good thing u knew what u wanted!
2nd, that list will surely be your guide to check from time to time. At least you know your direction. (back to #1)
Lastly, take ur time and enjoy each day…have faith!
Goodluck dea!
nakakatawa naman! may make love pa! given na yun noh hahaha!
Great list! I should make a list too, but since I am already 31, I should make it like 40 before 40 project. Hahaha!!! And I’ll try to include eating balut in that list =)
Leah: I’m scared of balut… this will probably be one of the last things I’ll do on this list. But I’ll do it talaga, I’ll definitely close my eyes and make sure there’s a lot of ice cold beer and softdrinks within reach.
chyng: More than three years to go pa before I turn 31.
I love that quote from St. Exupery, I love The Little Prince din.
Rach: Thanks for visiting. I’ll check that store out the next time I visit Festival, I’m from Las Piñas lang.
Cherie: Thanks, gawa ka rin ng list mo, you’re still so young.
mishi: Good luck with your list din! Gawa ka na!
dyanie: Gusto ko araw-araw for one whole month, hahaha! Nandamay pa talaga ako!
Josiet: You haven’t eaten balut, too? Ayan, 2 na tayo! Let’s do this!