30 before 30 update

2. skydive (eeeeeeekk!) [doing]

doing!

a birthday gift from some of my darling friends in perth.

when i got the card from charlene, i didn't know whether to laugh or cry!

I'm quite excited either way.

so stay posted for this one...

5. run 10km [done]

somehow this was preferable to completing than say making pizza dough (no. 14).

we had a public holiday the other week and I just got up after dinner and decided to do it.

it's not easy.

i'm talking running 10km.

no walking, no breaks, no leisurely jog.

i did it in 62 minutes.

and not going to lie, i'm pretty proud of myself!

12. have a whole month of no shopping [done]

quite easily done when you're not earning money for a while.

so i made it more like 12 weeks without buying any shoes, clothes, etc.

a good lesson in deciding what you want as opposed to need in life.

16. spend a whole weekend at home [done]

some people might think this is strange, but in a life where you're so busy with work and social activities, it's great to have a real break from everything – including "fun".

another one i'd seriously recommend trying.

17. knit a scarf [so, so close to being finished]

and because of this i'm going to slightly cheat and say done.

i only have to cast-off and that requires some concentration and possibly a youtube video to learn.

18. go to body balance, yoga or pilates consistently [done]

i did.

and it's amazing what it does for your peace of mind, posture and strength.

my favourite is yoga i think.

the class i do at my gym is pretty intense.

i am more sore the next day after a yoga class than a 10km run…

i'll indulge you all (or myself) in a proper round up soon.

i have had some amazing feedback about this list and want to share my thoughts behind it all.