Thirty before Thirty

About a month ago I turned 29! As I enter the last year of my twenties, there have been several interesting conversations sounding age:

- The last year of your twenties is the last year to get "it" out of your system. "It" here referring to foolish antics, irresponsible behavior, etc. This makes total sense; think about when you hear crazy stories from others or even on the news, one of the first questions: how old are they? This immediately grants the person some slack when in their twenties, but just as easily cast more judgement when in their thirties...or older

- Along the same lines is the idea that ones twenties are for enjoying life and making new experiences; which would imply that beyond your twenties the focus is more on being an adult; investing, settling down, making roots, etc.

- For women, it appears this is especially true in reference to making a family! Science tells us that most women will reach their sexual peak during this age range, instinctively the crescendo to a halt due to harsher child bearing years in ones forties.

- Research has also suggested that for some of the longest living folks in the world; their thirties was their favorite time frame; this was reportedly  due to balance between work and play; enjoying life through a different lens which was eased due to increased income and seeking a suitable companion for life which great memories were build with. 

I have no clue what my stance will be on the the decade of thirty in retrospect, but as it begins to peak over the horizon I've vowed to myself the following: I'm intentionally going out with a bang, I will not fall victim to judgements, and I will (without a doubt) enjoy this next chapter!

To hold myself accountable I've not only written out thirty things I'd like to do and/or try before thirty; I'm going to post them and share! I've only be 29 for about 30 days and already have some of these tasks lined up...trying to stay motivated for the follow thru! I also created a hashtag so I can easily reflect before the big 30!  I've  decided anything I don't accomplish before thirty will be goals to tackle within the general sense of life. #nojudgements

I challenge you to keep me grinding with my checklist. I also encourage you to make something similar for yourself! If you need an accountability partner, post your list in the comments- I'll check in! 

#tams30before30

1. Wanderlust - November

2. Salsa dance

3. Sky diving

4. Speed dating

5. Ride a ferry 

6. Nude house experience

7. Glass blowing class

8. Fruit picking 

9. Karaoke in public

10. Vagina steam

11. Concert outta town - August

12. Sporting event outta town

13. Zip line

14. Horseback riding

15. Get my makeup done at a professional counter- October

16. Create and order a custom pair of sneakers

17. Attend a networking event with intention

18. Sports/fitness class✔️

19. Bar-tending class

20. Pole class

21. Create a tasty meal (beverage, food)

22. Tackle the grill

23. Attend wind down Wednesday - September

24. Get aromatherapy educated

25. Plan and execute a stay-cation

26. Tevana life! 

27. MLK museum

28. Explore a local Georgia wonder

29. Oktoberfest - October

30. Climb Stone Mountain