Mid-Year Check In (and 1 Year to 30...)

My birthday happens to be smack dab in the middle of the year. My 29th birthday was wonderful - full of fireworks, cookouts, messages from near and far, and spending time with some of my most favorite people in the whole world!

It also felt like a good time to check in on my 30 before 30 list. 14 of 30 items are complete, many others are in the works. (Plus, I've already completed 2 items from the contingency list, so I'm covered if there's no bouquet toss at this weekend's wedding!)

The UA fireworks were spectacular this year.

1. Go to movie alone Complete 2/2/14 
2. Karaoke Complete 1/30/14
3. Go on an African safari 
4. Take a glassblowing class Complete 1/26/14
5. Visit the Columbus Museum of Art Complete 4/27/14
6. Participate in the bouquet toss at a wedding (instead of running away)
7. REALLY clean out my closet
8. Buy and learn how to use a DSLR camera
9. See all of the Oscar best picture nominated movies Complete 3/1/14
10. Donate my hair
11. Have drinks at M 
12. Take a hot yoga class Complete 5/18/14
13. Visit the Creation Museum
14. Buy myself flowers Complete 3/21/14
15. Treat myself to orchestra seats at a show Complete 5/21/14
16. Go to High Tea with my mom
17. Light more candles
18. Wear a bold lip for an entire day/event
19. Run a 5k Complete 5/17/14
20. Buy a double boiler and start dipping chocolate again Complete 2/10/14
21. Walk the Olentangy Trail Complete 5/18/14
22. Go on a distillery tour
23. Try absinthe Complete 3/14/14
24. Try using a weapon (gun, sword, etc.) Complete 1/1/14
25. Unplug for 24 hours
26. Be a more diligent Instagrammer
27. Attempt 10 things off my "I'll be trying this" Pinterest board Complete 3/16/14
28. Juice cleanse
29. Walk around the Short North handing out balloons to strangers 
30. Go to a small town festival (like the Circleville Pumpkin Show or one of the many Strawberry Festivals)