20x30

This project is entirely inspired by someone I admire, Drew Moody, and his 30x30 list.

I have two years to do 20 things important to me, before turning 30 years old.

Because I only have two years to complete these, I’m keeping it at 20. And, because this is being posted here, publicly, I must also maintain this space in order to document my accomplishments and failures.

1. Read 5 books each year (total 10)

I just recently started reading since I got out of school, and it has been far too long.

2. Visit Canada or Mexico

I’ve never been out of the country. That’s insanity!

3. Visit San Francisco

I have been to San Francisco once, and I absolutely loved it. I didn’t get to spend as much time as I wanted to there, and Mae has never been, so why not?!

4. Visit Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth is a beautiful little town here in Washington, very near the base of Mt. Rainier, that was modeled in the way of a Bavarian village.

5. Complete business plan

Mae and I have always known that we want to be entrepreneurs. We did it once, but this time we really need to solidify ourselves in that plan, and make it happen!

6. Get first tattoo

I have wanted a very specific tattoo for a very long time. That one, however, would take a lot of time, and a lot of money. I have an idea for a small first tattoo.

7. Have a photograph printed and framed

I have plans to purchase a wonderful new camera. Since my Canon DSLR’s lens was broken, I’m seeing it as an opportunity to upgrade to a better camera. I intend to hone my skills vastly in order to produce an image that I am proud enough to have printed, framed and hung on my wall.

8. Create my own tea blend

Tea is a newly-discovered interest of mine, and I really want to be able to make one that reflects myself and some aspects that I really enjoy about tea.

9. Roast a Gesha coffee

Geshas are considered by most to be the paramount of coffees. While my opinion on this is different, I have had a Gesha that was in my Top 5 coffees, and I would love to be able to create one equally as good.

10. Reform diet to eat more whole foods, consume more fiber

We are vegan. We still eat some processed foods every now and then, and don’t consume the appropriate amounts of fruits and veggies. I am working one eating one banana a day, and want to consume a LOT more veggies than I am now. Studies show that Americans get way more protein than they need (dangerous amounts, even), and only about 1/4 of the fiber they need, which can result in gut issues, increased cancer risks, etc.

11. Attend a yoga class

Yoga classes can be a life changing experience, I’ve heard.

12. Go Carless [Completed]

We are currently in the works of selling our car and getting bicycles. I want to solidify this! Living in the city and owning a car doesn’t entirely make sense.

13. Establish a yoga routine

Yoga is super good for your body and mind, and I need to improve both of those!

14. Establish a reading routine

I’m currently only reading at night before bed, and not every night, because sometimes I’m just too darn tired! Reading before bed is not the best way to retain information either. I want my daughter to grow up with a lot of books around her (not eBooks). Growing up this way has been shown to be just as important to a child’s success as parent involvement.

15. Establish a meditation routine

Meditation has helped me a lot in the past, and — like with everything that is truly good for us — I’ve fallen off the wagon.

16. Climb Mt. Si

Mt. Si is a lovely and uniquely-formed mountain within the Cascade Range. Most know it from its appearances in Twin Peaks.

17. Learn to build a fire

Believe it or not, I cannot build a fire (in Washington, at least). I’ve done so successfully in the dry forests of Idaho, but not up here!

18. Start and finish Harry Potter books with Lorelei

Lorelei likes Harry Potter, and she enjoys reading. Let’s do it!

19. Grow hair past shoulders

I accomplished this once before, and want to do so again!

20. Get paid for a photo/photoshoot

This one will be the most difficult on the list to accomplish, I feel. Not only is life as a photographer hard, but getting paid for your work is something that does not come easily at all, even for seasoned photographers.