"here's what great, you chose this life and sometimes it sucks but you keep going, because if it sucks you only have yourself to blame. so when it sucks you own it and when its great you own it "


Sunday, September 25, 2011

The List


I have been in a slump lately, and as you can see I haven’t written in a while. I find it hard to write for writings sake. Rather I draw inspiration from things I see or hear. Having spent the weekend in Texas, I was fortunate enough to have dinner with an old friend. As we typically do, our time together consisted of a home-cooked meal, intertwined with the six-month worth of news and gossip.

Of the many things that were discussed, she had mentioned that she had created a list of the 30 things she wanted to accomplish before turning 30. I found this intriguing, but more importantly, this might very well be the spark that gets me writing again.

Next year I turn 30, her list would not work for me. A 35 before 35 list I feel is both attainable and is not likely to be a factor in my impending baldness. In carrying out this list there are two rules

  1. They have to be realistic
  2. They can’t be too mundane

What follows is my list of the 35 things I wish to accomplish before I turn 35. Considering what I have achieved in the previous five years, I felt that everything on this list fits within these two constructs.

So enjoy the ride as the next five years looks to be epic.


35 before 35

  1. Master my digital camera
  2. Become proficient on my Guitar
  3. Perform at an open mic night
  4. Become conversational in French
  5. Hike the great wall
  6. Eat Chinese food in China
  7. Buy a stranger a meal
  8. Finish writing my book
  9. Complete a Doctorate
  10. Publish 5 Articles
  11. Plant an Aggie Flag on the Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro
  12. Hike the ice fields of Patagonia
  13. Become a master diver
  14. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  15. Take a gourmet cooking classes
  16. Swim in Cinnamon Bay
  17. Go trout fishing in Alaska
  18. Volunteer at a homeless shelter
  19. Learn to drive a stick
  20. Go on a spice tour in Stone Town
  21. Kayak through Big Bend
  22. Learn to surf
  23. Take dance lessons
  24. Host an exchange student
  25. Finish my family tree
  26. Travel to Stuttgart; meet my relatives.
  27. See the Stones in concert
  28. See Garth perform at the Wynn
  29. Visit the Grand Canyon
  30. Finish reading the Dark Tower Series
  31. Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail
  32. Take a road trip to the tip of Main
  33. Catch, cook, and eat a fresh lobster
  34. Teach a class
  35. Make the perfect mix tape


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