So, I wanted to have a good solid list of 40 things I'd like to do before I turn 40. But I've spent a lot of time thinking about it, and I have a few less than that. It still feels right - because I'm open to ideas (send them my way!), or to a growing experience this year that challenges me to things I haven't thought of yet.
Nothing on my list is earth shattering - but again, this is about LIVING WITH INTENTION for 13 months. Some items on the list are light, others are much more deep than they might appear. So... drumroll please - here is my list "so far." :)
13 x 40 - a list of things to do before my 40th Birthday!
1. WRITE.
2. Help people who really need it.
3. Have a massage.
4. Go on a *big* trip to a place I’ve never gone.
5. Take my kids out of town by myself.
6. Participate in a 5K/10K… and a 1/2 marathon.
7. Lose 10—15 lbs. Again.
8. Earn a bikini.
9. Do something that really scares me.
10. Go camping in our new tent.
11. Paint a canvas. Draw and frame a picture.
12. Enjoy what I eat.
13. Go to a few movies all by myself.
14. Listen to my children.
15. Date my husband.
16. Exercise for a total of 500 miles.
17. Forgive someone… and then move on.
18. Explore cooking. Then, throw a dinner party.
19. Do something incredibly romantic.
20. Get all my photo albums caught up.
21. Say YES. But only to what is right to say YES to…
22. Make a regular practice of prayer and meditation.
23. Stop using bad language.
24. Drive with full attention.
25. Spend time with people I love.
26. Read 50 books or more.
27. Get our finances in order with a set budget.
28. Complete my gratitude project.
29. Have a physical.
30. Face my fear of water.
31. Ride a roller coaster. (David Wilcox)
32. Ask for letters. Write some letters.
33. Be content.
34. Plan a big 40th celebration!
What else should I think about doing this year? What are your thoughts about my list?
I've already started my journey - and I can't wait to share it with you! Thanks for following me.
Brandi, what a great journey you are on and I love your list. It's making me think of my own list.
ReplyDeleteIf one of them is to enjoy food-why not add (it's going to be on my list)-explore new restaurants. You can join me because I have a list of them!
ReplyDeleteGreat list by the way.
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