It is better late than never. After some soul searching and some outside influence, I have put together a 40 before 40 list; 40 things I want to do before my 40th birthday. I feel that things on this list will help me be a better person, body, mind, and soul. I have broken done into five different categories: learning, giving back, fitness, travel and just for me.
Learning
- read the Bible all the way through
- read 100 books
- graduate from college (Associates degree August 2010)
- learn to play the piano
- re-learn to play the saxophone
- take a dance class
- take a flying lesson
- take an art or creative writing or photography class
Giving Back
- go on a mission trip within the US (completed June 6th-8th, 2013, Camp LRCA Crown Point, In.)
- go on a mission trip outside of US
- lead a bible study group (Moms Group, 10-17-13)
- volunteer on a major holiday
- volunteer on my birthday
- donate to locks of love (completed on 3-15-13, 15 inches, sent to Pantee instead)
- coach a youth sport (that my kids are not on) (RHJPCheer, Red Squad, July - Oct 2013)
- mentor a student (my students in Driven, Fall 2013)
Fitness
- loose 60 pounds
- get in the best shape of my life
- run a 5k (completed on 4-26-13, with Sammy and Cassie, 44:09)
- run a 10 min mile
- complete a woman triathlete
- influence my husband to become healthier
- go to a water park and not feel self conscious
- look good in a little black dress
Travel
- go camping in a national/state park
- take family to Hoilday World
- visit a winery
- visit Mt Rushmore
- visit Yosemite
- re-visit the Grand Canyon
- see a Broadway show
- stay at a Bed n Breakfast
Just for ME
- get a manicure/pedicure (Manicure 4-3-14)
- go out to the middle of nowhere and watch a metro shower (completed 08-11-12 watched with my Son)
- kiss on the big screen at a game
- kiss in the rain
- purchase a home
- pay off credit cards/past bills
- get a job I love (completed 11-14-12, the new Lead Expert over Div 8 @ JCP)
- write a letter to myself and open it on my 40th birthday (completed letter on 10-17-12)
Little Bitty