Housekeeping Item 27 - See a live comedy show Item 28 - Go to a concert

I didn't do entries on them but I went to a concert and two live comedy shows (one of them way back in March). The concert was Sallie Ford & The Sound outside, they were spectacular with an awesome energy that was really infectious. I made the mistake of going to the show by myself, however. Awkward guy standing by himself is never a good thing to be at a concert. Even so, it was fun.

More recently I went to see Howard Kremer's "Have a Summah" tour. It was a blast and I even got to meet Howard, which was a real thrill for me. It's hard to explain, but I really connect with his comedy style (which when I write it out kind of sounds creepy). Kyle Kinane did a set also and it killed; my only previous experience with Kyle was his bit he did on "Drunk History" but I've been watching clips on Youtube ever since the show and have really been liking him.

Housekeeping

Just a quick post with a few updates. I've decided that I'm going to suspend book reviews for a time. I've just finished a book that already has had volumes written about and I don't think I can contribute much in the way of scholarship or critique. I also haven't really had my heart in writing them for a while now. I'm going to continue tracking the books I read and am thinking of ways to post about them and still keep it interesting.

I've also had my eye surgery and will be posting on it later this week. Hopefully I'll be able to bang it out tomorrow. I've got some ideas of what I want to say about it but my keyboard has decided to crap out on me. Currently the right arrow key and the comma are not working. A few other keys are dicey as well.

The List

Here they are, in no particular order:

1. Run a marathon
2. Watch 6 movies at the theater
3. Go to the space needle
4. Go swimming
5. Learn to ride a motorcycle
6. Ride a bicycle 60 miles in one day
7. Write letters to 30 different people
8. Make a Geocache
9. Run a beermile
10. Run a 7 minute mile
11. Grow a moustache
12. Introduce 3 people to movies I love
13. Get 3 new tattoos
14. Run a race in costume or in theme
15. Start a blog and be consistent with updates
16. Finish 30 books
17. Simplify my life
18. Keep a daily record
19. Donate to 30 charities/non-profits
20. Run 6 5K's
21. Play a tabletop RPG
22. Go to the beach
23. Donate blood
24. Get eye surgery
25. Eat at Big Ass Sandwiches
26. Go to the Bar of the Gods
27. See a live comedy show
28. Go to a concert
29. Run an endurance/obstacle race
30. Go camping

If I complete these 30 items with enough time to spare I may do a bonus round of some additional items, either suggestions or things I come up with.

Mission Statement

For the last few months I've been making a list of things that I want to do by the time I'm 30. Some of these things I've never done and some I haven't done in a long time. I decided to make the list 30 items long (for obvious reasons) and will attempt to complete all of them within one year starting next Sunday, December 9th. I will try to post at least once a week, although not necessarily every post will be in regards to an item on the list.

This is something of an adventure or stunt blog, but I'm doing it with specific goals beyond completing the list. I'm hoping that by setting clear goals and writing about my progress I will reignite my passion for writing. I'm also going to try to use these goals and the blog to help balance my mood; I'm happiest when I'm working towards a goal, which is probably true for most people.

The first official post will be a copy of the list next Sunday.