Birthday List Beginnings

When I turned 30, I decided to make a list of 30 things that I had not done that I wanted to try to accomplish in my 30th year. After all, life is short, and I want to go out knowing that I truly LIVED the life that I had.
That year's amazing experiences, adventures, and fun times make me want to keep the list going. I've decided to use this blog space to document the adventures...and to update and add to the list each year.
To see what I've accomplished, click on the archive links on the right to go to specific items from the list in order of the date they were accomplished. New, partially accomplished, or not started items can be found under "November 2011," since I have the year to work on them.
Let me know what adventures you'd like to join me in! You can use the "comment" function to leave me notes. I hope I inspire you to create a list of your own...let me know and if you need someone to join you in your adventures. I'll probably be up for it!

November 22, 2011

Ski Mont Blanc

When I was little, we went on a trip to Chamonix, France...and I heard stories from some of the skiers about their adventures skiing the glacier and navigating the crevasses of Vallee Blanches...so I've added it to the list.

Added to the list: 11/22/07

Take an Argentine Tango Tour

This link is an example of one of these tours

People who would like to do this with me:
Erika Willacy

Added to list: 11/22/07

Take a Spanish Emersion Course

People who would like to do this with me:
Rebecca Myers

Added to list: 11/22/07

Take an Elephant Trek

It's offered in Laos and Southern Nepal

Added to list: 11/22/07

Hike in the Himalayas

Check out this National Geographic Nepal Trek: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nomad/nepal/

Added to list: 11/22/07

Go scuba diving in the Similan Islands

My scuba instructor recommended doing a liveaboard in the Similan islands, for some of the best diving in Thailand.

People who would like to do this with me:
Kimberly Benenson

Added: 11/22/09

Go to the World Cup

Every four years doesn't seem often enough, so I need to plan ahead.

For more information: FIFA Website

People who would like to do this with me:
Chris Silk
Jon Benenson
Michael Benenson
Tina Benenson
Rajiv

Added: 11/22/09

Go to the Garlic Festival

Where else can you find garlic ice cream? I read about the Gilroy garlic festival and have always wanted to check it out.

People who would like to do this with me:
Jaspreet

Added: 11/22/2009

Take Ice Skating Lessons

When I was in middle school I took ice skating lessons, learned the basics, but my crossovers are still pretty week. I'd like to take lessons again and get more comfortable and learn some fancier maneuvers.

Added: 11/22/09

Learn to be more confident alone at a bar

The fact that I can never get the bar tender's attention is part of this, but I also think there is some real skill involved in looking cool and confident at a bar.

Added: 11/22/2009

Go Heliskiing

The perfect way to get to perfect powder. I hear that Mike Wiegele is the best, so I'd love to try that...but any will do. I also found Mica Heliskiing which also looks cool.

People who would like to do this with me:
Chris Silk
Christina Yarnold

Added: 11/22/2009

Be a Rockette for a day

Try the Rockette Experience, learning what it's like to be a Rockette and how to audition for Radio City Music Hall.

Added to list: 11/22/08

Try out for a Broadway musical

Added to list: 11/22/08

Ride a mechanical bull

Seems like, since I've been in the South for 8 years now, I should at least have ridden a mechanical bull once.
Nearest options in the Atlanta area seems to be Cowboy's

Added to the list: 11/22/08

Go to the Mermaid Festival on Coney Island

I've never been to Coney Island and have always wanted to check it out. My brother told me about the Mermaid Parade that happens there every summer, so thought this would be the perfect time to visit.

People Who Would Like to Do This With Me:
Jon Benenson
Aileen Monahan
Oliver Benenson
Abe Benenson
Josh Benenson

Added: 12/24/10