30 Before I'm 30

I realized today that I'm about a month and a half from turning 24. That's only one year away from being halfway between 20 and 30. It sounds crazy when I type it out, but I promise it sounds crazier in my head. There's a bunch of stuff I want to do while I'm still in my 20s. Stuff that just won't sound as young and carefree if I do it after I hit 30. So here is my list. There are some I've wanted to do for a while (read the Bible cover to cover), some major life decision type things (get married), and some things that I want to do just because I want them (buy an expensive handbag).

1. Run a marathon

2. Go to Disney World at Christmas time

3. Run a race at Disney World

4. Get married

5. Find a job that makes me happy

6. Write a book

7. Adopt a big dog

8. Go to Europe

9. Buy a splurge handbag

10. Move away from my hometown

11. Go to New York

12. Try hard liquor

13. Be able to do 25 push-ups

14. Live by myself

15. Develop a signature cupcake and icing recipe

16. Get at least $10,000 in savings

17. Go white water rafting

18. Learn to play a song on the piano using both hands

19. Own something from Tiffany's

20. Get involved volunteering with an animal shelter

21. Become active in a church

22. Read War and Peace

23. Take a yoga or pilates class

24. Have a spa day

25. Drink a cocktail from a coconut while sitting on the beach

26. Go on a trip by myself

27. Learn how to properly use my camera

28. Re-learn French

29. Find my perfect hair color

30. Decide what I want to be when I grow up