2025 is the year of 30 for me! As I approach this milestone, I reflect on where I am and where I want to be. I’ve always been a driven and ambitious person. Most of my goals growing up were focused on my academics and professional life. While I think those are important, I figured this year I should also focus on my personal goals. Some goals that are heavy and some that are silly. In true Bridgette fashion, I created a 30 before 30 list. A list of things that I want to accomplish before my 30th. Those reading may think that it’s too late, but I have the privilege of having a December birthday. Thankfully, I have 330 days to cross everything off my list. I will be chronicling my completion of this list so stay tuned as I make my way through the list.
- Go on a solo weekend trip
- Pay off credit card debt
- Present at a conference
- Get a bob cut
- Learn how to swim
- Go to a trail ride
- 100k+ salary
- Get IRB approval
- Save $5k
- Lose 50 lbs
- Get a rib tattoo
- Travel to Colombia
- Go to a dance class
- Do a weekend trip to Charleston
- Go on a picnic
- Attend a networking event
- Go to a cigar lounge
- Volunteer at a food security organization
- Go to bingo night at IKEA
- Win a walking challenge
- Host a game night
- Get a serious boyfriend
- Lower my A1c
- Walk a 10k
- Learn how to silk press hair
- Try a Pilates class
- Organize my closet
- Take a boxing class
- Make authentic ramen
- Go to an Eagles game
“Determine to live life with flair and laughter.”– Maya Angelou
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