Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman

I am working diligently on my list. 

Ok maybe that's a lie. Ok maybe not.

School has consumed my life these past few weeks it seems!! So I am well on my way to crossing "Web Design Certificate off my list". Only a few more classes to go!

Also I've added a few new things to the list and crossed off one. 

I recently added and crossed off "Take a Flight By Myself". 

Kinda silly, I know. And it didn't dawn on my until it was something I was about to do, but taking a flight by yourself seems like a really grown up thing to do. And... well.... let's face it someday's I really don't feel like an adult. More often that not I feel like the old Brittany Spear's song, "Not a girl, not yet a Woman".

Why is that? Maybe it's denial of getting older and still wanting to hold on to my youth.

This isn't the place for me to psycho-analyze myself though so let me get back to the point.

As I said my goodbye's to Marine and headed for the gate I felt very self-assured and confident. Despite the fact this was only my second time flying. 

Yes I did say second time. 

Despite what my friends seem to think, I'm not scared of flying. In fact I think taking off is quite thrilling and no matter how many times I do fly I don't think I'll ever loose that fascination I feel as the plane leaves the runaway and launches into the sky. Nor will I ever loose that sense of relief when the wheels touch down.

I admit though I was a little nervous that I had a lay-over and connecting flight. I mean we all know how my luck goes and I really don't think anybody would be surprised if I somehow got lost and ended up on the wrong flight.

But no I was to paranoid for that and checked my ticket probably at least 4 times before I actually boarded the second flight.

So technically I took 2 flights by myself. I am an official adult. Or a 13 year old kid with divorced parents in different states. 

Let's Update

It is now November.....

Have I crossed anything else off the list?

No.

Have added anything to the list?

*Head hung down* No.

But don't give up on me!!

In fact I'm adding something to the list now.....

Get My Webdesign Certification

This is something I had started previously but have yet to finish. Well it's on the list now! So gotta finish it before 30.

Its ok.

I've got this.

Have you made your list yet?

Dear GMA ~ Advice Guru Found

So today I get to cross one thing off my list:

Apply For A Job I Want Even If I Think There's No Way I'll Get It

That's right I applied for a job that there is slim chance I will ever hear back about. I applied for the Good Morning America (GMA) Advice Guru.

I had been thinking about my answers for the past couple days. Thinking about what to say and better yet how to say it.

I should have filled out the application days ago but with Marine being on leave I've really not had much spare time on my hands.

Besides I tend to think I work better under pressure anyway.

Today (well yesterday seeing as it's 12:10 a.m.) was the last day. All entries had to be in by midnight.

I tried first thing this morning.

No avail.

I tried to upload my information during my lunch break.Computer decides to spaz on me.

After work I rushed to the barn to feed horses thinking that I could squeeze in time before my evening plans.

Nope. Didn't happen.

Marine and I were going out to diner and a movie with friends.

The whole diner I am sitting there thinking to myself of ways to make sure I applied in time.

At 11:30 I was able to turn on my computer and start copy and pasting my answers into the slots.

I read my essay one final time.

And as the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. I hit SUBMIT.

I wait for a confirmation.

For something.

All I get is a blank page.

Did it take my application?

Am I able to cross something off list??

I don't know. Maybe I'll never know.

But at least I had the guts to try in the first place. And my fingers are crossed that maybe, just maybe, my application did go thru.

I mean really --- wouldn't that be about the coolest job ever?!

The Announcement

So I have told my friends my idea about 30 before 30. I received a few "are you crazy" looks and a few "good idea" nods.

In a recent phone conversation I tell Marine about my list. Marine is supportive and asks what I have on my list so far.

I excitedly tell him what I have on my work-in-progress list.

Marine is no dummy and realizes that parts of this list are going to impact incorporate his cooperation.

"Please tell me your not wanting me to do the hot air balloon with you......" He states.

"Ummmmm....... well I hadn't really thought about it," I ponder, "But yeah I guess I kinda figured you would."

Have I ever mentioned Marine is a big wuss afraid of heights?

"I think I might have to stay on the ground and watch that one."

"What? Come on this can help you get over your fear!" I encourage.

He laughs.

"If you can jump out of a plane you can do this." I state matter of fact, "besides it just goes up and down so technically it's not even a ride."

"I've never jumped out of a plane."

"You haven't?" I sound surprised.

"No............. what made you think I had?" He laughs.

This is kinda what pops in my head:

{ Photo taken from Google Images }

"I thought thats something you have to do in the military. Jump out of planes every once in awhile."

"No babe, I've never jumped out of a plane."

"Oh ok. Well a balloon ride will be a great place to start." 

He laughs cause he knows he'll end up doing it but I bet he's half dreading my 30 before 30 grand idea. 

Coming Up With A List

My list is kinda like my life: a work in progress.


So instead of coming up with 30 things all at once I've decided I'll add to it as I deem necessary.

You can see the list on the sidebar.

But let me dissect it for ya:

Belize

• Travel to a foreign country
• Kinda cheating here cause I know I'm going to a foreign country on mine and Marine's Honeymoon.... so this is kinda of an easy freebie to get me started but still a goal

• Win High Points
• If you don't know I barrel race and compete with my horse on a pretty regular basis. Over the years I've won a good bit of money and a previous High Points title but never a Champion Belt Buckle. So this goal is to win a belt buckle before 30. This may be an unrealistic goal seeing as I'm in a transition between horses at the moment. My current horse is about set for retirement and my young horse is still in training. This goal I can not achieve on my own --- it will take team work. But I think me and Miss B can do this before she enters her retirement years!

• Read 3 Classic Novels
• I am an avid reader and I always say I want to read several classics..... but then I never do. So my goal is to read 3 ------ these 3 will be named at a later date. I'm open to suggestions. 

• Apply For a Job I Want Even if I Think There's No Way I'll Get It
• This is about being brave and taking chances. This goal may be repeated...... I mean what if I do apply and don't get the job? I mean if I'm going I'm going all out. Go big or go home. I already have an idea for this and trust me it's BIG. You'll see.

• Ride In A Hot Air Balloon
• One of my dear friends puts on a festival every year that features hot air balloons. The past two years things have come up and I have not been able to go. So this goal I plan to achieve next year at her festival. 

30 Before 30

The big 3-0 is getting closer and closer.

And the need desire to achieve something BIG just keeps nagging at me.

But what to do?

There isn't just one goal I want to accomplish but many goals. So I have decided I've got 2 years. 2 years to complete 30 before the big 30.

List coming soon......