The Updated "30 before 30"

Okay, here is the updated list of "30 things to do before I turn 30." I reserve the rights to make changes and adjustments as needed during the next year and a half. But, somehow, by the time I turn 30, 30 things I have not done before should be completed. So far I have completed only three. However, my Masters degree should be done by June (so that one can be half-way marked off). I really should learn how to change my oil ASAP because I am due for an oil change anyway. As far as some of the others...the Crater Lake trip will have to happen within a specific time frame so that I can actually get up to the lake, I might have a half-marathon picked out, but it will involve starting training NOW. The snowshoeing should happen within the next couple of months so that there is still good snow on the mountain, whereas others should wait until it is a little bit warmer. By the way, if any Hood to Coast teams are looking for a back-up, I would love to join you! Guess I better figure out which weekends are open and start planning some trips. As before, if anyone is an expert on any of these, or is interested in taking part, I would gladly welcome company for any of the trips or activities! Here's to making things happen instead of sitting around on the couch (which is what I have been doing). Cheers!

The "30 before 30"

1. Visit Crater Lake

2. “Run” a half-marathon

3. Visit Multnomah Falls

4. Visit Newport Aquarium

5. Visit the Oregon Sea Lion Caves

6. Go skydiving

7. Swim with dolphins

8. Run Hood to Coast (since this one involves a team and lottery, the back up is walk the Portland to Coast)- if anyone needs a back-up member this next year, let me know!

9. Hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail

10. Rock climb at Smith Rock

11. Try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing

12. Finish my Masters Degree

13. Climb the Astoria Column

14. Visit Mt. St. Helens

15. Go clamming

16. Visit Timberline Lodge

17. Ride on a motorcycle

18. Move into my own place

19. Learn to change the oil in my car

20. Eastern Oregon trip- Fossil Beds, Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, etc.

21. Go fly-fishing (by the way, I’m looking for an expert to help me out with this one)

22. Visit Silver Falls

23. Visit the Chinese Garden in Portland

24. Go for a helicopter ride

25. Learn about photography- I don’t know if this will amount to a class or “lessons” from someone more knowledgeable, but I would love to become more knowledgeable about photography and invest in a good camera.

26. Go speed dating- this one is just because I am curious what this is really like and I am not doing this one alone!

27. Run the Warrior Dash

28. Visit a continent I haven't visited before (Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, Antarctica)- What does Western Russia count as?

29. Take a road trip with friends

30. To Be Decided (last one to be completed…maybe something extra fun for my 30^th birthday)