Criteria: Create a “bucket list”, or rather my 40 'drops' in the bucket of things that are still fabulous and stuff I want to do within my 40th year.......but within my fat arm's reach.
I’ve categorized these, as this type of prioritizing helped me to wrap my head around my endless list of ideas.
The final results:
Educational
1. Take a cooking class.
2. Research my family tree. (Just started in July - but fascinating!)
3. Read one book per month. (This is ongoing, of course!)
3. Read one book per month. (This is ongoing, of course!)
4. Watch one classic movie I've never seen per month. (This too.)
5. Research regional festivals and events, and attend one I've never been to before.
5. Research regional festivals and events, and attend one I've never been to before.
Health and Wellness
6. Take tennis lessons.
7. Go dancing! (Any kind...line dancing/country/dancing/hiphop) (More, please.)
8. Stress reduction - get a massage once a month. (Thank goodness this one is ongoing too.)
8. Stress reduction - get a massage once a month. (Thank goodness this one is ongoing too.)
9. Organize my recipes. (Sort, purge, and file!)
Family
10. Enjoy high tea with my mom, aunts, and cousins (girls, of course.)
11. Host a game night for my friends/family.
12. Take family to a professional football game.
Personal
13. Get a up-to-date professional picture taken.
14. Have a professional makeup lesson.
15. Cupcake Day! Every 4th day of each month, enjoy a cupcake from Polka Dot Bakery. (My favorite 'ongoing' activity!)
16. Place a standing flower order each month for seasonal fresh flowers. (Ongoing!)
16. Place a standing flower order each month for seasonal fresh flowers. (Ongoing!)
17. Join a product-of-the-month club. (This is ongoing, too!)
18. Attend a concert of one of my favorite artists: U2, Beyonce, Gaga….TBD.
18. Attend a concert of one of my favorite artists: U2, Beyonce, Gaga….TBD.
Spiritual/Service
19. Meditate and focus for 10 minutes each morning for one month.
20. Join or start a Bible study group.
21. Volunteer to serve each month. (This is ongoing, too!)
Travel
22. October 2010 - Location: Los Angeles, California! Celebrating my 40th birthday
23. November 2010 - Location: Nashville, Tennessee!
24. December 2010 - Location: Charleston, SC!
25. January 2011 - Location: Charlotte, NC!
26. February 2011 - Location: Grove Park Inn Spa, Asheville, NC!
27. March 2011 - Location: Dallas, Texas!
28. April 2011 - Location: Washington, DC!
29. May 2011 - Location: Oak Island & Bald Head Island, NC!
30. June 2011 - Location: New Orleans!
31. July 2011 - Location: Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Orlando, FL!
32. August 2011 - Location: World's Longest Yard Sale - Jamestown, TN!
33. September 2011 - Location Hint: Should be some grapes here, at their peak.
34. October 2011 - Location Hint: My #1 destination to round out the year.
Treasure
35. Buy a real piece of furniture not requiring an Allen wrench.
36. Buy a real piece of jewelry.
37. Create personal stationery for myself. (It's been ordered...yippee!)
38. Buy a nice quality set of luggage.
38. Buy a nice quality set of luggage.
39. Complete my china pattern collection - and use it!...(Working on it.)
40. Acquire a small upright piano.
Note: If you’re wondering why some things have been left off, or why I didn’t add a particular location….see the X-List post.
