Happy Birthday! 30 Before 30 Update

Two years ago, I made myself a list of 30 things I wanted to do before I turn 30. In 2015, I crossed a lot off my list like road tripping across the United States and visiting national parks. In 2016, I've only crossed off a few more things. AH! I only have 3 years left!

New: I have highlighted things I hope to complete this year! I have also changed #17 from "Ride an elephant" to "Go on safari in Africa" because I learned that (many times) the elephant's spirit must be broken in order for them to give rides to strangers all day. How could I be sure the elephant I rode was not treated like this? Do I want to support that kind of industry?

Nah.

30 Before 30

1. Grow a garden of fruits or vegetables and eat them
2. Own a dog
3. Go to a music festival
4. Learn to drive stick
5. Own a sari and know how to wear it
6. Go on a spontaneous trip  - Some would say I did this, but I more meant like show up at an airport or train station and pick a place.
7. Skydive
8. Visit Zion National Park
9. Take a road trip across the United States
10. Ride a train overnight
11. Take a cooking class
12. Get professional, classy nudes done
13. Visit Thailand
14. Win a chance contest
15. Stay in a 5-star hotel
16. See the Grand Canyon
17. Go on safari in Africa
18. Go to Patagonia
19. Visit Yellowstone
20. Eat at a 5-star restaurant
21. Get paid to work full-time for a magazine, literary journal, publishing house, etc. - Even though I didn't stay at that position long, I try it. 
22. Publish another book
23. Take a "Girls Only" trip with female friends
24. Visit Japan
25. Take a nude drawing class
26. Go on a cruise
27. Live in another country temporarily
28. Adopt or have a child
29. Visit all seven continents
30. Pay off a loan and own something big - My credit cards! Since I've had two cars declared totaled this year, they've been paid off completely too.