Welcome to The Year of 40 blog!!
Life is ironic, As I sat down to write my Year of 40 list… I noticed there was a Blog Post I hadn't posted from a few years ago. I realized right away what it was. It was announcing my journey to adopt. Which didn't actually come to be. I wasn't prepared to read all of the emotions I was feeling at that time again. Another reminder of something I hoped for, but didn't come to be... but that is life, right?.... and I am going to take it as part of chapter that has closed. Looking forward, not back (#18), And a new chapter has begun! I am squeezing the life out of 2018....THE YEAR OF 40!
Life is ironic, As I sat down to write my Year of 40 list… I noticed there was a Blog Post I hadn't posted from a few years ago. I realized right away what it was. It was announcing my journey to adopt. Which didn't actually come to be. I wasn't prepared to read all of the emotions I was feeling at that time again. Another reminder of something I hoped for, but didn't come to be... but that is life, right?.... and I am going to take it as part of chapter that has closed. Looking forward, not back (#18), And a new chapter has begun! I am squeezing the life out of 2018....THE YEAR OF 40!
Here is my "Year of 40" List and I will start blogging on them from time to time.
Let me explain this list.... It's not a list of New Years Resolutions, not a list of goals per say, it's not a list of things I hope will just happen this year.
It's a list of things that would make this year the best year it can be! (Including the "Unexpected" things, I know will be great too) I Many are things that will help make me the best I can be. Many are things I've been saying I will do and haven't done. I am putting steps in place to achieve each of them. I want look back on this entire year and know that I did everything I could to make it an impactful year for others and for myself. I want to be intentional about things and NOW is the time!
These are not in any particular order and definitely not in order of priority. They are all important to me for different reasons!!
It's a list of things that would make this year the best year it can be! (Including the "Unexpected" things, I know will be great too) I Many are things that will help make me the best I can be. Many are things I've been saying I will do and haven't done. I am putting steps in place to achieve each of them. I want look back on this entire year and know that I did everything I could to make it an impactful year for others and for myself. I want to be intentional about things and NOW is the time!
These are not in any particular order and definitely not in order of priority. They are all important to me for different reasons!!
You each will play a special part of this year and I look forward to all that brings!! .....Especially the 9 more Surprises!! : )
1. Successfully train and complete the
Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Nashville, TN. April 28th- Training has begun and I'm already
behind. 98 days until Race Day!!
2. Welcome as many people as possible in my home for a meal and a
meaningful time at my table. (hoping to get at least 10-15 dates scheduled)
3. Totally become Financially Fit. I'm fairly certain this is going to
take until 12/31/18, but I am getting professional help and committed to this.
4. See all of my relatives! I
don't see any of them nearly enough, some I haven’t seen since in over a
decade, so this is exciting.
5. Run 40 "Race" Miles.
6. Read 6 Books. I
don't think I read 1 an entire book in 2017. PS. This number was much higher,
but I decided to be realistic.
7. Get Tech organized. Part 1. I have 3 personal emails that I am
having hard time letting go of. And I probably have over a million emails total. No exaggeration
(These are separate because
they are both a VERY big deal!!)
8. Get Tech organized. Part 2. Get photos organized. I
also have photos all of the place. My phones and computer are always maxed
out on storage. I would like to be totally Tech organized and living in 2018
with all that the tech world has to offer!
9. Get on ESPN or Today Show. If
you follow me on Instagram, you will see that I was recently the closest I may
get this year!!
10. 40 Donations to St. Jude. I am committed to raising $1,000.00
for the children of St. Jude for my race in April. If I receive 40 $25 to St.
Jude, I can accomplish that goal.
11. Visit my stomping grounds at Pitt State and or KState. (hoping
for both!)
12. Learn 2-4 new skills, possible hobby. (ie, class at Home Depot, perhaps a sewing class because I can’t even sew a button anymore, what has become of me!!)
13. Intentionally worry less and take steps to do so. (Tacking it immediately) I truly
believe worrying is a disease and I just can't heal from it on my own. I'm really working
hard to get rid of it! I've had it since birth :/
14. 40 days of intentionally working on breaking at least 3 bad
habits and replacing with new good habits. Ie, Having a yard sale with my stuff in my house when I get home from work. Losing
stuff every other day. Password reset every week. These habits need to go!
15. 40 scripture verses memorized.
16. More Zen. More rest. Better rest. Whatever it takes. More Yoga, Less FB. Less of everything with
a screen. I have had over a year of poor rest, so this is very important!
17. Meal Planning. Sat Plan and Sun Prep. Plan, Plan, Plan. Stick
with the Plan!
18. Make every day count. Don't miss an opportunity that is presented in each day. Looking forward and not back. (habit of
looking back)
19. Stop yelling at people in the car while driving. I’m the
worst. It's not nice and such a bad habit, it got
it's own line!
20. More Face time with my people, less texting. Let's meet in person. More coffee dates, More in person chats!
21.
22. Be more present. Put down the phone, close the laptop. Be in
the moment. Be intentional!
23. Love on the needy, the orphans and the widows until it hurts.
24. 20 + Handwritten notes, telling people you care and love
them.
25. Send off my HS Senior Girls knowing they are loved and cared for before they go into the next phase of life!!
26. After 20 years, Get back on those ski's. Learn to Snowboard.
1 trip planned, another one in the works.. BOOYAH!
27. Go Paperless as much as possible. This will follow 7 & 8. I am still living in
the 80's and have giant paper sacks that make me crazy!
28. Cut the Cable Cord. The TV has become my roommate and it's time to evict them. This one ties to a few of the others. I needed to make this one of it's own, so I would actually do it- that's what this year is all about. This
is good for so many reasons. A must do. It's in the works
29. Don't sweat the small stuff. Let it GO! If Elsa can do it. I
can do it! This sounds easier
than it is. I sweat everything and I'm working to break this.
30. Unexpected.
It’s only the 19th and I’ve
been able to see 3 people I’ve known since I was a wee little one… and a 4th
is coming in a few weeks. What a fun surprise in 2018!!
31. Unexpected.
32. Unexpected.
33. Unexpected.
34. Unexpected.
35. Unexpected.
36. Unexpected.
37. Unexpected.
38. Unexpected.
39. Unexpected.
40. Unexpected.
I love your list! Actually, when u set out to write this I was expecting more of "jumping out of a plane", visit the Taj Mahal, etc. I am really impressed that you took the personal growth route. This is an awesome list, and it will open your heart and eyes up to things you never imagined! Best wishes on your journey to 40!!!
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