30 before 30

For the last year or so, I have heard those around me personalizing their own "Bucket List," throwing out dreams and desires of what they wish to accomplish in their lifetime. The concept is exciting, yet equally grim as it requires some consideration and realization that we will indeed one day "kick the bucket." So in the spirit of compromise, I have created a list I call "30 before 30," a title that needs no explanation. In no particular order, I should probably get busy and ...

1. Go to a country I've never been to
2. Teach Sunday school
3. Ski out west
4. Become a homeowner
5. Host a really fun party
6. Run a marathon
7. Give a lecture at Wake's PA program
8. Perfect the art of cooking homemade macaroni and cheese
9. Find my niche in the field of infectious diseases
10. Study the book of Romans
11. Go on a hiking trip
12. Make memories with my niece and nephew
13. Have a reunion with my PA school friends
14. Buy a piece of art
15. Create a piece of art
16. Master a new yoga pose
17. Share my faith
18. Buy a new car
19. Have an all day movie marathon
20. Learn how to play soccer
21. Spend a day at the spa
22. Help with the local outreach opportunities at my church
23. Go on a fun family vacation
24. Go fishing
25. Read five good books
26. Volunteer at a free clinic
27. Become a better recycler
28. Splurge on designer shoes
29. Support a charity that speaks to my heart
30. Stay in my pj's all day long