Updated July 11, 2010

In August, I turn 30. Here are 30 things I want to accomplish before I move into the next decade of my life.

Run a marathon
Go camping
Learn how to gamble.
Begin writing a cookbook
Tell someone I like, how I feel about them, regardless of the outcome
Begin writing a book.
Watch a movie I’ve never heard of before.
Make someone feel special.
Sleep in until Noon for once
Figure out a system for managing my socks.
Write a song
Surprise an old friend.
Learn how to properly swim
Get to under 200 lbs.
Change someone’s life for good.
Attempt to grow a plant
Roadtrip through California by myself..visiting friends, breweries, wineries. (October Trip Planned)
Make someone laugh till they cry.
Cook a complete meal for someone other than myself.
Do a real pullup or ten.
Properly cook an artichoke.
Learn to dance
Learn to skate (ice or rollerblade)
Show someone the Grand Canyon (September Plan!)
Go to Moab and visit Arches National Park
Brew beer at home.
Buy a new computer (PC)
Use my job skills to help someone outside the workplace.
Ride in a helicopter
Skydive