Turning 40, I hear it’s a big deal but I have yet to feel the anxiety or worry about it. Maybe it’s because I’ve had the body of an 87 year old for years, medically speaking! Or because I’ve never really cared about my age, because every day and every year that I have gotten older means I am still here on this earth! That is so much better than worrying about a number. But, since it is a “milestone” age I figured I would do something special. Other than the normal celebrating my birthday we do each year! I wanted to do as many new things as I could before I turned 40. The problem that my ADHD and procrastinating ass has come to, is that I have 40 days until my birthday! So, here goes 40 things in 40 days!
I will mention that I know it is going to be near impossible to pull off each of these things. But why set my goals low and wish I had done more? I will set my goal high and see what I can do. After the 40 days, when everyone can wish me happy birthday, I will update and let everyone know just what I was able to accomplish!
- Take better care of myself.
- I am currently starting my list off right! I am sitting in the waiting room waiting for my first mammogram. I am not excited! But I know it is important and I have to keep my health in check. And as I’ve said thrice in my life, better to be proactive than reactive!
- See a band I have never seen.
- I am a music lover for sure! It runs through my veins. I grew up going to concerts and have taken my kids to many as well. I love live music and seeing new bands. I will be marking this off of my list tomorrow! I am so excited to see Vixen and meet Roxy who grew up next door to my favorite fellow BOB!
- As many acts of kindness I can dish!
- I always love giving random acts of kindness. Paying for someone’s coffee or…not beating the crap out of someone who deserves it! Kinda kidding! But as I get older I can recall how much of an impact in my life other people’s acts of kindness has affected me. So not only in the next 40 days, but also after that I plan to give moments of kindness and happiness to as many people as I can!
- Write a letter to my future self.
- This is something I wish I had done years ago. But I can’t go back in the past, I can only change the future. So I will be writing a letter to myself. Maybe multiple. So I can look back and see how my life has changed and not just rely on facebook memories!
- Getting scuba certified.
- This has been on my list of things to do for years. But something always comes up and I put it off. I cannot guarantee I can be certified by my birthday but I can make sure and schedule to have it done. And I will!
- Solo travel.
- Now, I do a bit of travelling. I am truly blessed. And I love travelling with my husband, or my friends or family. But I have never actually taken a trip by myself. I am inspired by my sweet little sister/grown up young’n/my father’s granddaughter? She is my friend! Not physically related but might as well be. Either which way, she is on a solo trip in Europe for 2 months! How amazing?!! I cannot pull that off in 40 days but maybe I can travel somewhere alone. And possibly meet up with her in someplace new!
- Find a personal mantra.
- I’m up for suggestions! I have a lot of different sayings, a lot of advice I can give, I am a little wise at times. But as for myself, I don’t know what I would say if someone asked me what my own mantra is. So I will be working on that!
- Watch a sunrise in a new place.
- I love sunrises! Which is a bit odd seeing as I am NOT a morning person! But there is nothing better than being up early to watch the beauty God created as the world opens it’s eyes. I can recall so many sunrises that I have been able to watch and cherish those memories. So I am going to watch a sunrise somewhere that I never have.
- Take a road trip to a new town.
- Now I don’t mean a far away drive for days kind of place. Texas is huge and I will have an easy enough time finding somewhere to go that I never have been. Even for a day to eat something new or see what the town has to offer. Experiencing things I never have is the theme so this one fits right in!
- Hot air balloon ride!
- This has been something I have wanted to do for years. Like since I was a child. I have looked it up in different places that I have travelled to but we just never made it happen. I am going to do everything I can to make it happen! Just watch!
So I could type out 40 things with a small explanation but that would make for one long post! So I will stop with the 10 and list the others that have popped in my head!!
11. Rock climbing
12. Take a dance class
13. Volunteer
14.Go hiking
15. Paraglide
16. Apply for TSA precheck
17. Find a new hobby
18. Do a photo shoot
19. Take a class to learn a new skill
20. Take a makeup class/lesson
21. Closet cleanout!
22. Have a picnic in a park
23. Have a spa day
24. Take a class in something weird
25. Go skydiving!!
26. Take a ride in a helicopter
27. Get my pilots license
28. Sleep in a tree house
29. Meditate? I think I can learn to…
30. Learn calligraphy
31. Do a cartwheel. And not hurt myself!
32. Visit a museum I’ve never been to
33. Take a photography class
34. Play paintball
35. Build a kite and fly it!
36. Make homemade pickles
37. Spend a whole day giving high fives to everyone I see!
38. Learn to make a stained glass
39. Paint a picture for someone
40. Make a time capsule!
There you have it folks! 40 things. Now to see how much I can accomplish! Check back soon!!
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