The 30-Firsts Project

This 2014, I am turning 30. So, I am throwing myself into this craziness I call The 30-Firsts Project. 30 things, I want to do or not do, make, go, have. Whatever. For the first time. From the simple things to highly impossible ones. Who knows.

And here's what I got so far from my own vivid imagination and some suggestions and ideas from friends - divided between Planned and Unplanned (took place instantaneously as part of my daily life and/or travel).

PLANNED:
1. Solo dayhike - I'm looking at Batulao or Mt Pico. Take note, it should be SOLO, by myself (ok, with a guide, for safety reasons)

2. Ride our very own PNR trains - it's intriguingly interesting even when they were still dilapidated. Now that they were renewed and some new units are operating, It makes me want it more.

3. A formal driving class - The 1st driving 'class' i had was with Pops when I was 8 on a motorcycle, and we went straight to banana trees. I am confident with 2 wheels but not that much on 4.

4. Some piano lessons - Actually, I can settle with getting the instrument and learn by my own. That's how I did with guitar. I remember I borrowed a friend's electronic Organ and figured out Five for Fighting's Superman. 

5. Surf, surf, surf! - Who doesn't want? It's like walking on the ocean with a glide.

6. Cook Paella - Yum!

7. A Para-sail selfie - Let's see how this will look like. I had a nice snorkel-selfie few months back.

8. Outdoor rock climb/rappel - I did indoor. Nothing beats the natural feel.

9. Buy Lottery ticket...everyday, for a month - hoping to be instant millionaire so I can travel the world.

10. Cliff-diving - Hmmm, it's been on my list ever since I learned about Ariel's Point in Boracay. And for the several times I visited the island, I always miss it.

11. No pork or red meat in one month - A big test for me. No, don't take away rice, puhleease. That would be suicide to deprive me of both.


UNPLANNED: 
12. Negative temperature  - Oh yeah, not just negative but freezing -30 degrees celcius! Ice and snow fun. I also had my first swoosh on an ice-sculpted slide. Here's more about it.

13. Hospitalized for a week - Measles struck me, the serious one. It is not the good kind of firsts but definitely a highlight in my 3-decade of existence.

14. Down Under Encounter - No fancy itinerary, it was a business trip, short-noticed and even compromised my personal booked/planned travel to Taipei. Melbourne is a rustic, elegant city, an on-going battle of the old and new, peaceful and chaotic at the same time. I hope I get to come back to get to know the place more and visit the glamorous Sydney as well. Write-up soon.

15. An expensive, good purchase -It was only 10grand+ in Pesoc yet to my standard yes, it was a pricey buy. Maybe perhaps because I paid it in cash. I didn't have a doubt when I made the purchase. And now it's giving me that much comfort.


This mark means it's completed.


To be continued..... Keep checking back.