Well, Lovelies, it happened. I’m 30, and nothing exploded or melted down. In fact, I have this weird sneaking feeling that my 30’s are going to be kind of amazing. While I ponder on that for a bit, here’s a breakdown of how things shook out with my 30 by 30. Did I finish it completely? Nope. Did I do way more cool stuff on it than I thought I would? Yep. So I’m gonna label it a big fat success. Check it out.
CHECKED OFF THE LIST…
- 2. Find a new apartment. {Completed 10/30/10.}
- 4. Write another song for my niece, and record all of the songs that I’ve sung for her. {Completed 11/24/10.}
- 5. Ride the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island. {Completed 10/3/10.}
- 7. Take an impromptu trip to a place I’ve never been. {Completed 1/30/11.}
- 8. Do a YouTube ukulele collaboration video with Ryan. {Completed 2/24/11.} (Keep an eye peeled for this one.)
- 10. Complete 30 hours of concentrated vocal practice. {Completed as of 1/22/11.}
- 11. Re-read James and the Giant Peach. {Completed 9/22/10.}
- 12. Fix the buttons that have popped off of my couch. {Completed 11/2/10.}
- 14. See every Broadway show that opens between now and my birthday. {Completed shows that had opened before I left town for tour. 1/10/11.}
- 15. Make my own sangria recipe. {Completed 12/25/10.}
- 16. Make a stop-motion video. {Completed 10/15/10.}
- 17. Do a successful handstand. {Completed 2/22/11.}
- 18. Embroider something. {Completed 12/9/10.}
- 20. Go to at least one choral concert. {Completed 10/15/10.}
- 21. DIY this shower curtain. {Completed 12/1/10.}
- 22. Reorganize our bookshelves. {Completed 11/11/10.}
- 23. Delete MySpace. {Completed 9/21/10.}
- 24. Watch a sunrise. {Completed 10/17/10.}
- 25. Bake these cupcakes. {Completed 10/13/10.}
- 27. Eat at ABC Kitchen. {Completed 1/9/11.}
- 28. Watch the final episodes of Pushing Daisies. {Completed 10/25/10.}
- 29. Learn one dramatic and one comedic monologue. {Completed 2/15/11.}
- 30. Leaving this one up to YOU — whaddaya think #30 should be? (Update: Calling this one good – I booked a year-long national tour, which sounds like an excellent #30 to me.) {Completed 11/1/11.}
DIDN’T QUITE GET TO…
- 1. Do one unassisted pull-up. (But I’m SO close!)
- 3. See New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Delaware. (Time got cut short when I headed out on tour. Planning to do this in the coming year.)
- 6. Learn how to rag knit. (Will tackle it as soon as tour ends.)
- 9. Complete 30 hours of concentrated piano practice. (Only did 6.5 hours. Will try again as soon as there’s a piano at my disposal.)
- 13. Find and buy something fabulous from a thrift shop in the East Village. (Again, ran out of time when tour commenced. We’ll get this one done!)
- 19. Be consistent with a food journal. (This one was hit and miss. Will persevere.)
- 26. Go up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty. (Plans were foiled when rehearsal was scheduled the day I had tickets! Can’t wait to do it when we’re back in the city.)
OVERACHIEVED AND DID THESE, WHICH WEREN’T ON THE LIST AT ALL…
- Have been consistent with Lovely Indeed and have built my readership up a bit (thank you, Lovelies!). And started guest blogging at The Sweetest Occasion — super exciting.
- Booked two readings of awesome new musicals in NYC.
- Challenged myself to take an advanced rock music performance class. It, well, rocked.
- Was able to be with my family to see my niece baptized.
- Figured out a way to tour and work with Mr. Lovely.
Phewph! When I look at it in list form, it’s kind of overwhelming! It’s been an excellent challenge, and I’m kind of already considering making another for the next birthday — a 30 by 31, maybe? I’ll think it over and let you know. And guys, I want you to join in the fun! Let’s all do it, and encourage each other. Who’s got a list going? xoxo
Fantastic Chelsea! I think it’s wonderful how much you accomplished! 🙂
You rock!! So inspiring! Good job!!
I want to know which monologues you learned! 🙂
Okay, Chelsea, I’m working on my own 30 by 30 list… my deadline is January 15, 2012. Congrats on so many lovely accomplishments!
Hooray! I can’t wait to see what you decide to put on yours! Keep us updated. 🙂