It's been a month and a half since my freedom from studying began. I started off raring to go out and conquer the world. As I announced here, I planned to make an ambitious list of all the things I want to accomplish in the next couple of years, ranging from buying a DSLR camera (and learning to use it) to running a marathon. I started that list, entitled "30 by 30", meaning 30 things I would like to do by the time I turn 30. Over a month later, my list has 17 items on it. "17 by 30" just doesn't have the same ring to it. I am STUCK on 17, and am tempted to fill up 18-30 with things like "Brush my teeth everyday" (which, by the way, I already do. Twice a day, in fact. Flossing daily, on the other hand, should probably go on the list).
I don't know what it is about lists, but I just don't like them.
Don't take this to mean that I have lost all motivation and head directly to the couch and watch TV after work. I still plan to accomplish plenty, I just don't like being told what to do...even if it's ME that is giving me orders.
So I'll leave my list of 17 items saved here on my computer. Maybe I'll think of 13 more goals by the time I turn 30.
I totally hear you with lists. Oppressive. I wish there was another way to keep track of things you want to do, especially something so monumental as your "Before 30" list. A thought I just had: maybe you could take pictures of everything you want to do and post it on a bulletin board or something. And don't even worry about coming up with 30 things. If you can get your brain from list tyranny, think of all the ideas you could have. :) You didn't know I also ran an advice column, did you?
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