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Thirty Before Thirty – Weeks 3 & 4

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Well, here we are. The final week of my 20s. And in one of those ironies of life that never cease to make me marvel at the Good Lord’s sense of humor, I am battling a raging head cold that has me feeling like a woman three times my age!

Last week’s hiatus from my Thirty Before Thirty list came as a result of a 11-day family roadtrip adventure that took us back to the state where Matt and I grew up: our beloved New Mexico. We logged 2600 miles and more than 34 hours in the car. That’s togetherness, baby!! It was so nice to be back, though, to see everyone. Pray for the Southwest when you can, as the terrain there is so parched from drought, angry fires are erupting at the slightest provocation that are robbing people of the homes and possessions they cherish. They need rain!

So, back to my list. Here is where I stand so far…

My Thirty Before Thirty

1. Go on a date night with my hubby.
2. Cook something with an ingredient I’ve never used before.
3. Treat myself to a manicure and pedicure.
4. Write letters to those I love.
5. Update our framed photos.
6. Spend a day totally unplugged from the internet.
7. Finish organizing my craft closet.
8. Do something special with Jack.
9. Do something special with Charlotte.
10. Do something special with Cecily.
11. Buy an outfit for the new baby.
12. Buy lunch for a stranger in a drive-through.
13. Watch fireworks.
14. Eat breakfast in bed.
15. Read a book.
16. Relish a New Mexico sunset.
17. Get my house professionally cleaned.
18. Call my grandparents.
19. Learn to use my serger.
20. Can some of my hubby’s salsa.
21. Buy something on Craig’s List.
22. Paint my hutch.
23. Make s’mores.
24. Run through the sprinklers.
25. Try a new type of cuisine.
26. Buy a new camera.
27. Enroll in a photography class.
28. Surprise a friend by picking up her kids to watch for the morning.
29. Take an afternoon to go thrifting.
30. Eat the hottest hot wings I can find.




5. Update our framed photos.

I didn’t do an exhaustive update, by any means, but it felt good to finally get the portraits of the kiddos we had taken months ago put into frames! I love being greeted by their sweet little faces every time I walk through our entryway.

6. Spend a day totally unplugged from the internet.

During our trip, it felt so good to be completely unplugged for a number of days. No email. No blogging posts or photo editing or commenting. It is so easy to become consumed with the internet, especially when it comes to blogging, and I think it is an important exercise to take a complete break every now and then. This is something I think I’m going to try to do occasionally from here on out!

16. Relish a New Mexico sunset.

Does watching the sunrise as I took over driving on the last leg of our trip to New Mexico count? I think it does. 🙂 On our way there, we drove all 17 hours in one fell swoop, which meant the final miles of our journey occurred right at dawn. There is something so breathtaking about the wide open vistas of the desert Southwest. I do love the lush landscape of the south, but sometimes I find my heart pining to see an unobstructed horizon!

18. Call my grandparents.

I did even better than that: I got to visit with them in person last week!

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I’ll admit that I’m not making as much progress on my list as I had hoped I would by this point. But the motivation this project has given me to live intentionally is something I’ll take such away from, regardless of how many things I get to mark off!

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  2. amanda says

    Hope you feel better! Didn’t know you are a fellow New Mexican! Me too! Woot woot! I’m a ‘Cruces girl! And yes, nothing, NOTHING beats a New Mexico sunset (or sunrise)!

  3. Heidiopia says

    Way to go, Amy! I’m headed for Amarillo, TX next week with my crew…dreading the 18 hours of driving, but can’t wait to see family and friends! Hope you feel better soon and can get back to your list. Maybe breakfast in bed should be next. 🙂
    Heidi @ Show Some Decor

  4. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    Hope you feel better soon! Head colds are no fun. 🙁

    I was born in Albuquerque! We moved to Virginia when I was about a year old, and I’ve only since flown over it to get to Vegas, but would love to visit again someday. 🙂

  6. Buckeyegal says

    Love this idea. I’m thinking I need to do a 40 before 40…hmmm with the way I procrastinate though I need to start now…2 years to go…I might get half done! 🙂 Happy early birthday…feel better.

    I just recently started following you. Love your stuff.

  7. Kelli @ RTSM says

    You did more than I probably would have:) It sounds like you had a great trip though! You should share some tips on traveling with kiddos!

  8. Linz says

    NM does have great sunsets and the perfect blue skies! I’m a NM girl too (Silver city) just found your blog and love it!