34 things

it's been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. in that spirit, i have decided to copy denise's fabulous 34 things list. it's a wonderful way to track personal goals and achievements. the list denise created inspired me to think about some of the things i want to do before i turn 35. trouble is...i am only 33 and my 34th birthday is a mere 5.5 months away. i am afraid i'd be setting myself up for failure with a list of 33 things to do before i turn 34 (especially with a new baby!) so my list is also a list of things to do before i turn 35. the list is a bit ambitious in parts but, hey, i do have almost a year and a half to complete it! i hope this is something i continue year after year...the lists will get longer but with any luck life will just get more fun!

34 things to do before i turn 35

1. start a supper club
2. find a place to volunteer
3. take a spontaneous vacation
4. host a girls night out
5. visit a state i have never been to
6. make a new friend
7. find a church to attend
8. take a class of any kind
9. take a swimming class with wil
10. paint something - just once!
11. visit the central park & bronx zoos
12. plant a vegetable garden
13. attend a baseball game (or two!)
14. see anything on broadway
15. take a music class with wil
16. see a performance at the met (denise...let's do this together!)
17. meet the new babies born in my family (cooper & upcoming baby cohorn)
18. spend a day at the modern museum of art
19. buy and give a gift to someone for no reason
20. go camping
21. take a weekend trip with my sister
22. paint the front door and trim
23. complete a photo album of wil's first year
24. have a family picnic on the beach one summer evening
25. fill in wil's baby book
26. see a performance of handel's messiah
27. play the piano again (maybe this will be my class!)
28. have a date with ryan at least every third month
29. read a daily devotional
30. take a yoga class
31. see a outdoor concert
32. attend one performance per season at the two river theatre company
33. start and finish our mudroom/playroom
34. attend 2 newcomer's club events