27 by 27 (REVISED)

I just met with two friends tonight who are doing these goal lists along with me and we talked about what we have accomplished so far, what we are working on, what we have planned and what we have changed our mind about.  I hadn't actually looked at my list in a few months so it was a good reminder for me.  In reviewing my list I was a little disappointed with some of my choices and I decided to do an overhaul on my list 8 months into the 18 month timeline... so here is my new list with less of a focus on spending money on me and more on learning and giving back to others:

1. Learn to play the piano
2. Read 50 books - in progress and on track
3. Become a member at HBC - DONE!
4. Start a blog - done
5. Go on a missions trip
6. Snorkel - done it and LOVE it!
7.  Take a dance class - done
8. Work on my photography - done some, but would love to keep working on this
9. Go fishing
10. Take a gym class - I have this planned, just need to actually do it
11. Visit Mexico - done
12. Go to the lookouts at the Sears Tower and Hancock Building
13. Go cross-country skiing
14. Get contacts
15. Go to a Chicago pro sports game (not including Cubs or Bulls)
16. Give $100 to a stranger
17. Explore a cave
18. Paint a picture - planning to attempt to do something for my mantle...
19. Mentor someone
20. Be mentored
21. Spend more time listening to God during prayer
22. Volunteer regularly
23. Reduce possessions - simplify
24. Learn to play tennis (well) - in progress
25. Focus on building stronger friendships rather than adding more friends - in progress
26. Constant submission to God's will - I am learning and getting better at this
27. Be bold - boldness is the theme word I chose for the year 2011 and WOW! I have surpassed my expectations for myself so far (that is God!), but I want to keep challenging myself here.