I’ve never given much thought to turning thirty as I certainly don’t look it and don’t really feel it either in a lot of respects. Also, because I wasn’t raised in America I think all the jokes and worries that come along with turning 30 have never affected me, it’s just an age. So to celebrate it I was inspired to make a list of 30 things to do whilst 30 which begins February 17, 2004.

Here are the things I’ve come up with:

1. Karaoke
2. Move out of my current city to a fabulous one
3. Buy no cards but instead, make them all for everyone and all occasions
4. Sew something
5. Learn to ask for help when needed.
6. Sleep 8 hours.
   
7. Get some style.
8. Upgrade my digital camera from 2megapixals to something over 6
9. Use new camera to sell more photography
10. Look after my nieces for a weekend
11. Create an indulgent bed
12. Read at least a book a week
13. Connect more with others
14. Buy some jewellery, particularly earrings (I haven’t worn earrings except when I got my ears pierced at 12)
15. Do a hand stand
16. Have a successful garden
17. Have a spa weekend at some plush hotel where I can watch movies, get massaged and nap.
18. Knit a scarf
19. Create a home that I adore.
20. Learn more, break through fears and take more risks
21. Have a birthday cake (I’ve never had one for myself!)
22. Buy and wear a pair of jeans
23. Fly a plane
24. Create a chic style
25. Have breakfast in bed
26. Wear ballet slippers
27. Have a picnic
28. Grow Tulips
29. Have afternoon tea
30. Keep Gentlemen Hours for a week and not feel guilty about it