I have about 6 weeks left in my 20s. I am pretty sure the normal reaction to turning 30 is freakout, but I am not really phased. I am proud of where I am in my life, my career, with my relationships and very much looking forward to what’s next.

In the 4 years since the launch of GenPink I’ve done two very successful guest post sets. I usually ask people behind the scenes to contribute based on a select topic and then do a big reveal once the posts are lined up. This time I decided to do it differently. Since I am turning 30 in February I have decided the theme of this series (starting January 1) will be Things to Do Before 30. I have seen any number of lists that include “25 Things I Want to Do Before 25″. Most of these lists are written by one person, I think it’ll be interesting to see what a collection of people come up with. Who knows, maybe we will end up with 100 cool things to do before age 30. I also know that one person’s wishlist to-do will not necessarily be on anothers.

So… this is where you come in, if you are:

1) Under 30*
2) Interested in guest posting (you don’t have to be a blogger)
3) Have something interesting that you’d like to accomplish by the time YOU turn 30

I’d like to invite you to submit a guest post. If you have previously guest posted on GenPink you can submit your post here (don’t worry you can email yourself your password). If you have never written on GenPink just send your finished post to guest@genpink.com.

Deadline is January 1.

Future post to come on how I’m choosing to ring in age 30. Hint: it involves costumes!!

*If you are over 30, (any age!) I’d love submissions on one something you are glad that you did before you turned 30. I’ll probably share this set after I turn the BIG 3.0.

Ironically I’m at a conference about blogging but I haven’t had time to stop and blog (aka I fail at NaBloPoMo). However, the good news is BlogWorld gave me soo many ideas! So, very cool stuff to come. In the mean time I shared a few of my fav quotes on Facebook.com/genpink and my personal Google+.

What would you like to see next from Genpink?

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Janet Wallace

Coffee or tea?

Coffee. If I’m feeling fancy, a decaf honey cinnamon soy latte; otherwise, a cup of decaf with a little room for cream.

Best advice for life in your twenties in 5 words?

You look fabulous, go celebrate!

Favorite quote:

“I’m beginning to think peace is something we made up to keep us from being satisfied with all this luscious chaos.” –Brian Andreas

What makes you different?

In a world full of critics, I’m learning to love everything.

Favorite pink thing?

Cotton Candy.

If we were to buy you a present where should we look?

Art museum gift shops.

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Sneha

Coffee or tea?

Coffee. 1 cup a day keeps me going.

Best advice for life in your twenties in 5 words?

Live the life you love.

Favorite quote:

“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to still be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.”

What makes you different?

I like to travel to a different state/country everyone month just for fun. Spontaneous yet planned, shy and sweet, fiercely loyal independent 20-something.

Favorite pink thing?

The Top 10 lists on GenPink and Pink Pajama Pants

If we were to buy you a present where should we look?

ShabbyApple.com, Crate and Barrel

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Jennifer Buxton

Coffee or tea?

COFFEE – it’s the breakfast of champions!

Best advice for life in your twenties in 5 words?

Always fight for your dreams.

Favorite quote:

“The one claim I shall make for my own sex is that we love longest, when all hope is gone.” Persuasion, Jane Austen

What makes you different?

I love change! I like to blaze my own trails, meet new people and travel to distant lands. Life’s too short to stay still.

Favorite pink thing?

Lip Gloss…I don’t leave home without it ;)

If we were to buy you a present where should we look?

Amazon! That website has everything.

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Sydney Owen

Coffee or tea?

Tea. From Teavana. On ice, por favor.

Best advice for life in your twenties in 5 words?

Dream it. Then do it.

Favorite quote:

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. ” -Samuel Beckett

What makes you different?

Besides the whole jumping out of planes thing? I say thank you to the point of exhaustion and am borderline annoying about it.

Favorite pink thing?

Elysa. No but really, I don’t think I actually own anything pink.

If we were to buy you a present where should we look?

Anything skydiving related would be sweet. Otherwise, send me some sweet running gear.

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Grace Boyle

Coffee or tea? 

Coffee. Second choice? Spicy Bhakti Chai with soy milk.

Best advice for life in your twenties in 5 words? 

Relax. Have fun. Be open.

Favorite quote: 

Buy the ticket, take the ride. -Hunter S. Thompson

What makes you different? 

I actually love finding how we are similar, and how we can connect with so many people from around the world, even with our varied backgrounds. That common ground is beautiful.

Okay, I should also answer the question properly :)

I suppose I'm a bit different because I have the capability to do A LOT and not burn out. I've learned this mostly by friends stating they can't believe how involved I am, so objectively, I suppose it's true. It's my capacity and to me, it's my par. I volunteer, run two blogs, am the Director of Marketing and Sales at a growing startup, have a side hustle biz with currently, four clients helping them with marketing and social community strategy, maintain a relationship with my wonderful boyfriend, regularly find jobs for friends (secret recruiter!), go to yoga and the gym regularly and finally, take time to unwind, enjoy and take vacations.

Favorite pink thing?

My pink MacBook case. I bring it everywhere with me.

If we were to buy you a present where should we look?

I really love culinary-anything. I would say an artisan kitchen store. Think: Williams Sonoma or here in Boulder, the Peppercorn.

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Jenn

Coffee or tea?

COFFEE. 100%. Every morning.

Best advice for life in your twenties in 5 words?

You will be okay.

Favorite quote:

Be the change you wish to see in the world. -Gandhi

What makes you different?

I’m loud and decisive and bossy sometimes and I’m just ME.

Favorite pink thing?

Do they make pink chocolate? Haha

If we were to buy you a present where should we look?

I’m obsessed with the Kate Spade enamel bangle bracelets… But I also usually choose experiences over things, so I’d say Ticketmaster is a good place to start.