30 Before 30

I like lists. Writing something down on a list makes it far more likely that the task will actually be accomplished.

Recently, it's come to my attention that I need to have more fun. As ridiculous as it sounds to compile a list of fun things I'd like to do...having them written and published means I may actually get around to having some [apparently much-needed] fun!

My weekend project was to finally sit down and create my list of 30 things to do before turning 30. I've been wanting to make this sort of list for years. So here it is! I've got a bit more than 24 months to tackle the list.


30 Before 30 [in no particular order]:

1. Plant a flower garden
2. Ride in a hot-air balloon
3. Have breakfast in bed
4. Spontaneous/surprise trip with my husband
5. Get all dressed up and go to a diner
6. Run an 8-minute mile
7. Go away for a girls-only weekend
8. Do nice surprise things for friends
9. Find the perfect perfume
10. Make my mom’s cheesecake
11. Order room service in a fancy hotel
12. Cook a multi-course meal for guests
13. Volunteer with my husband, abroad would be awesome
14. A second vacation with my sister
15. Create an art project and display it in my home
16. Make good cookies from scratch
17. Get a pedicure
18. Fun photography session
19. Increase the 'house' fund and the 'retirement' fund
20. Actually have a hairstyle
21. Tropical vacation
22. Make a $1,000 donation to a single charity
23. Throw a wedding anniversary party for us
24. Look good in a bikini
25. Buy/send myself flowers
26. Keep a potted plant alive for longer than a month
27. Read a book and take a nap in a hammock
28. Try 10 new foods
29. Build something
30. Take myself on a mini-vacation

Do/did you have such a list  - 20 Before 20, 40 Before 40, a Bucket List, a secret tucked-away list of dreams? Please share!

Tour de Dessert

A small preview from my self-made Dessert Tour of Los Angeles from last weekend.

But first, two notes:
1. There will be additional Tour de Dessert - there are too many wonderful places to visit!
2. Calories don't count if you just look at pictures; I promise.

A map! You had to know I'd write an itinerary, right?And look, it's color-coded.

Only we didn't get to all of those shops. And we found new additions on the way. [Reason #1 why there will need to be at least one follow-up tour. Reason #2? Do we even need a reason #2??]

And now - a preview of the deliciousness!

Parisian macarons. Far superior to those coconut haystacks I grew up with at Passover.

Fried cheesecake. Seriously! Fried. Cheesecake. Amaaaaazing.


The rest will have to wait. Dessert is worth a wait, no?


Do you have a sweet tooth like me?
What is your favorite dessert?