40 Things

I'm not much of an MTV channel watcher however I am totally anticipating this show (starts tomorrow), The Buried Life and here's why .... I’m almost 40 … well I have a little more than a year to go (February 24). It’s a milestone and I’m really looking forward to the next year and since it’s such a special occasion I thought I do something special to celebrate. Actually instead of one special thing, I want to do 40 things before I turn 40. My own sort of list like the MTV show, I think their lists are quite a bit different from mine but I hope to get some inspiration from these young guys. Here's my 40 things:

1. Run a 5K race
2. Fly kites
3. Take the kids to see the ocean
4. Go on an overnight get-away with Aaron (no kids)
5. Go roller skating
6. Go ice skating
7. Lose weight (10-15 lbs)
8. Make myself a skirt
9. Give blood
10. Learn to knit or crochet
11. Institute a family game night
12. Do a gratitude project
13. Eat healthier
14. Get in some sister time
15. Do some random acts of kindness
16. Do monthly date nights with Aaron
17. Go on a family vacation
18. Organize our basement
19. Open an Etsy store
20. No Spend Month
21. Go to the Dentist
22. Finish my picture of the day album for 2009
23. Read a whole book
24. Watch the Madmen series
25. Learn to make the Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls
26. Organize my recipes
27. Go through the kids’ school art
28. Make a couples/wedding album
29. Lunch/dinner with girlfriends
30. Ride bikes with the kids
31. Do $1 week food drive
32. Have at least one Fancy-Shmancy Family Dinner
33. Begin regular Family art time
34. Make a family rules canvas
35. Take a few naps
36. Make a scrapbook about me
37. Embellish my printers tray
38. Become debt free (except house and 1 car payment)

Some things may seem not so "special" but it’s things I want to get done. Some of these are get it done in a few hours kind of thing and some are on-going things to work on once a month or once a week or throughout the entire year. I’m starting more than 13 months before my birthday because of my procrastination issue. I’ve already gotten started on some of my 40 things …. I plan on keeping track of my progress on my blog each month.

I have a problem with my list ... there’s only 38 things. I need 2 more. I’ve been working on this list for a few months. Some things got cut or consolidated. I need help. Please leave a comment to help me come up with 2 more things to do before I’m 40 …. I’ll take any and all ideas into consideration so please help me out!