Investing in experiences is very important to me. I love to go to Brazil in December to spend my mom’s birthday with her. I love to go on tropical vacations in February to get away from the cold, I love to go to Europe in Spring… I’ve made these things a priority and because of that, I’ve been able to do them for the last three years. 

As I was writing the 30 things I’d like to accomplish in the next 10 years, I kept thinking of the things I did do before I turned 30. I think if I had written a list, it would look pretty much like this. 

1. Went Deep See fishing
2. Got scuba certified
3. Became a certified Yoga Sculpt teacher
4. Swam with sharks
5. Fed Stingrays
6. Went on 3 cruises
7. Visited over 30 countries
8. Went to 4 continents 
9. Went Parasailing
10. Swam with Manatees (Florida)
11. Sat front row in a broadway Musical in New York (Lion King)
12. Ate a Philly Cheese Steak in Philadelphia 
13. Saw the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and went all the way to the top floor
14. Walked on the pink sand beach (Bahamas)
15. Saw the Eiffel Tower Glitter at night (Paris) 
16. Walked across Abbey Road in London
17. Saw the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
18. Drank beer and ate brats in Germany
19. Explored the Acropolis (Greece)
20. Swam in the Blue Lagoon (Iceland)
21. Made a wish at the Trevi Fountain (Italy)
22. Visited Pompeii (Italy)
23. Drove and climbed the Amalfi Coast (Italy)
24. Bought my first house (sold it), and bought my first investment property
25. Visited the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro
26. Flew on a private jet
27. Grew a garden and ate the produce
28. Went whale watching (Iceland)
29. Ate pizza in Naples
30. Became successfully Self-Employed

What are some of the cool things you’ve done in the last 30 years??? Write them down! And if you want to share I’d love to hear them: poly@polymendesphotography.com.