30 before Thirty

Here is my not-so-long-anticipated "30 before Thirty" list. Taaaaaaa-daaaaah! I have been compiling and working on this list since last summer. I hope to have everything crossed off by my thirtieth birthday on September 28, 2013. Along the way I will be writing about these activities/goals and will share my progress as I make positive changes in my life.

30 before Thirty

1. Lose 30 pounds
2. Learn how to play chess
3. Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
4. Knit or crochet a scarf (at least 4 feet long) or 3 wash rags
5. Make cheese
6. Make soap
7. Complete Adobe CS6 tutorials on Lynda online training
8. Participate in a Polar Bear Plunge 2/23/13
9. Swear off soda for a month, and greatly cut back afterwards January 2013
10. Learn how to drive stick shift
11. Travel out of the country (and, renew passport!)
12. Sew myself a skirt or other clothing item
13. Get makeup lessons
14. Create a 2012 yearbook (and, take more photos!)
15. Create a important information binder
16. Pay off student loan (or have enough money saved to do so)
17. Submit my childrens book for publication
18. See a “big” live concert
19. CPR/first aid certification
20. Competence in rock beat on drumset
21. Run a 5k
22. Run a “fun” 5k
23. Attend a Brewers Game 9/29/12
24. Attend a Packers Game 12/9/12
25. Go to 6 Flags Great America
26. Go to a Medieval Times Dinner
27. Beat a 10 minute mile
28. Visit a state I've never been to
29. Bike to work for a whole week (preferably become a habitual activity)
30. Lose another 30 pounds (yes, 60 total)