FAIL.
I'll admit it. On my 30th birthday, I made a list of 30 things I wanted to make in that year. I've only made half of them. I'll own it. And I'll say I have three main reasons. One--time. Last year, especially the couple of months after my birthday, were traumatic and terribly sad for my family and me. Two--when I bought my townhouse, I was essentially without a functioning kitchen for a month. Three--and this is the best one--after getting engaged last July, I decided things like buttermilk biscuits, creme brulee, and eclairs weren't really going to help me get into wedding dress shape.
But I've got a plan. Thanks to a fantastic suggestions from Branny, I'm turning my list of 30 into a list of 31, which I'll finish while I'm 31 years old. Here's the catch, though--I don't yet know what one item I want to add to my list. And I won't be able to tell you until after I get back from my honeymoon. You see, I want my 31st item to be something M and I had on our honeymoon in Hawaii. It may be an attempt at recreating a dish we had at one of our dinners, it may be a traditional Hawaiian dish, or it may be a Hawaiian-inspired meal. I'm not sure. But as soon as I know, you'll know. I can promise you that.
two years ago: fresh honey lemonade
6 comments:
Fail is so not fair when this has been such a year. Good, Bad, Sad, Happy and so on. All in all you have weathered it like the amazing person you are and I have looked up to you while doing it. Lots of love and wish I could be there to celebrate with you! See you soon!!!!
I think we all put our lives on hold for a bit after a tragedy like you had. That buys you an extra couple months at least. Happy Birthday!
meh I wouldn't worry about not getting 30 things done by 30. Good luck getting the 31 things done by 31! Happy 30th b-day! May I recommend you try (if you eat fish) mahi mahi? It is FABULOUS! Congrats on the marriage and enjoy Hawaii!
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I celebrate my birthday all month long! hehe. I think of it like this, 30 things I "could have done" when I'm 30. There are times in our lives when the unexpected happens, and you deal with the cards you are dealt. Honestly, I hated the year 2010 and I'm doing everything in my power to make 2011 a better one. There are so many things I wish that were different, but you need reflection and refocusing of priorities. You are already on the higher road, adding the 31 things to do. Can't wait to hear which one you'll do. How about learn to surf while you are in Hawaii? That sounds like fun!!! Have a wonderful fun-filled day!
love your idea for the new challenge--can't wait to see what you end up deciding!
congrats!
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