It’s the big day . . . so here is my big list. 
Forty things I would like to do this year, at age 40. In no particular order. I will update this list as I complete things!
in progress: italic / completed: bold
- Learn to Knit 4/28/09
- Blog at least twice a week.
- Go on at least one date per month with Mike. 5/12, 6/7, 7/16, 8/8,10/24,2/5,3/20
- Return to my yoga practice.
- Meditate/Pray regularly.
- Get my nose pierced. 4/9/09
- Schedule monthly creative time. 5/12
- Have portraits of Mike & I taken.
- Learn CPR.
- Learn to make soldered charms.
- Strengthen all of my relationships.
- Cook more often . . . and learn to enjoy it!
- Simplify.
- Get photos organized.
- Hear some good live music. [Soulive -7/1, Ingrid Michaelson - 10/25]
- Learn to take photos in manual mode. 9/12/09 (Thanks, Tracie!!)
- Promote peace.
- Create an art canvas. Hang it up somewhere.
- Play the piano with regularity.
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Attend a retreat. [Exuma 11/20 - 11/24]
- Get my passport. 09/08/09
- Sew something from a Japanese craft book.
- Write a personal mission statement.
- Visit NYC again with Mike.
- Practice Extreme Self Care.
- Spend more time outdoors.
- Start a compost bin and/or worm farm.
- Lose 10+ pounds. Live a healthy lifestyle and learn to love my body.
- Choose commitments wisely.
- Give Meghan piano lessons. (She’s taking lessons now @ school!)
- Learn to play guitar with Reilly.
- Write more love notes to Mike.
- Give my family my undivided attention more often.
- Participate in a Complaint Free 21 days challenge.
- Go to Door County with Mike. 8/8/09, 3/20/10
- Spend more time with Hobbs.
- Document favorite family stories. [Summer 09 photo book.]
- Participate in Brené’s book read-along.5/29/09
- Learn to make Latte Art designs
- Fuse plastic bags & repurpose them! (This is #41 on my list, I realize!) 5/23/09
And a bonus goal: keep a scrapbook of my 40@40 accomplishments!
Oh, just looking at that list makes me tired. Good for you! I turn 43 (!!!) in August, I just need 5 things to improve upon this year…any more than that and I’ll need a nap LOL
You might enjoy this challenge scrapbook site to get that all scrapped: http://forwardprogressnow.blogspot.com/ (Sassy Sasha sent me there…)!
Fabulous list! Happy Forty! I absolutely love your blog and it’s design!!!
I could definitely add about 30 of these to my to do list. I probably wouldn’t add the one to go on a date with Mike at least once a month. Because I don’t know him and I think that would be awkward.
Melanie . . . that totally made me laugh!!
I LOVE that list!! What a col idea!! I will have to remember to do that when I turn 43 next year!!
Oh and you better let me know when you are going to Door County as you have to go right through Green Bay!!
Happy belated birthday!!
are you from Kansas? Was looking for an old BFF. If not thanks
wow – you are really something here – website, activities, visions, – - and all that from a busy working mom!! as my kids would say – you are the shizz!!