Another month, another 30 before 30 update.

Here’s a recap on my list:

1. Visit 5 new restaurants/museums, etc I have never been to
2. Read a new book every quarter
3. Visit the Grand Canyon – and preferably hike it
4. Get back in the same shape I was in when I started undergrad 12 years ago
5. Go to Las Vegas
6. Go to Los Angeles
7. Start recycling more
8. Get another piercing
9. Start playing the piano again
10. Work on plan to keep in touch with long distance friends and family more often
11. Hug someone at least once a week
12. Start walking and biking more, which means, possibly buy a bike
13. Become a home owner (or start the process)
14. Record a few songs with other musicians in the area
15. Paint a canvas
16. Learn a new craft
17. Help someone else learn something new
18. Go to a movie or a nice dinner by myself
19. Attempt to make time for dating
20. Submit to present at a conference
21. Take a new dance class
22. Make a new friend/contact every month (12)
23. Learn to cook something fancy schmancy
24. Go on an adventure
25. Visit another country aside from Canada
26. Improve my graphic design skills
27. Expand my professional career building to another medium
28. Have a me date every other month.
29. Resist the urge to trade in my car
30. Do something I never thought I’d do

My September update was small but I was on track with many items.

Here’s my current progress.

Item’s I’ve completed:

• 1. Visit 5 new restaurants/museums, etc I have never been to
• 5. Go to Las Vegas
• 17. Help someone else learn something new
• 19. Attempt to make time for dating
• 24. Go on an adventure
• 25. Visit another country aside from Canada
• 30. Do something I never thought I’d do

Items I’m on track with and will complete at year’s end:

• 2. Read a new book every quarter
• 4. Get back in the same shape I was in when I started undergrad 12 years ago
• 9. Start playing the piano again
• 10. Work on plan to keep in touch with long distance friends and family more often
• 11. Hug someone at least once a week
• 22. Make a new friend/contact every month (12)
• 29. Resist the urge to trade in my car

As you can see, I’m about half way there. However, the upcoming trip I will be taking might put a damper in some of these. I’m still going to try my best though.