30 before 30

Today, on the Eve of my 29th birthday I sat and compiled a bucket list. "30 before 30" I've thought about this for quite some time and knew I would like to do it. I didn't however, know that my life would be turned upside down when I was planning it. I feel that this is much more important now more than ever. I'm struggling to find purpose. I put on a happy face. Yes, sometimes I am indeed happy, but alone in the silence I am sad. Doing everyday tasks are hard and forceful. I don't want to feel this way. I believe in my faith. I find comfort in my faith. I know that this journey has purpose. So I decided that I want to make this next year a challenge. I want to push myself to be greater than I am, while having fun along the way. I hope you will follow along with me. Cry with me. Rejoice with me.

"30 before 30."

1. Blog about Jackson's Life and Death
2. Read an "adult" book
3. Finish a 5k
4. Do a time capsule with my family
5. Write one blog a month about my progress
6. Have a family outdoor movie night
7. Disconnect for a week
8. Leave a note in a library book
9. Attend a concert
10. Dance in the rain
11. Print pictures
12. Eat a donut from every donut shop in the cincy area
13. Write a message in a bottle
14. Try sushi
15. Take a family hike
16. Carve initials into a tree
17. Tie dye shirts with the girls
18. Donate time to a shelter
19. Attend a spin class
20. Sleep under the stars
21. Do something meaningful
22. Buy a pair of cowboy boots
23. Kiss in the rain
24. Build a blanket fort with Aric
25. Do something brave
26. Stay out all night with friends
27. Say "Yes" for an entire day
28. 30 acts of kindness during my birthday week
29. Have a smash cake photo shoot
30. Finish this list



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