50X50

i turned 45 last week. since my 30th, i've had difficulty with milestone-type birthdays. they seem to be times to reflect. when i reflect, i have a hard time bringing up all my accomplishments. i tend to focus on all the things i've NOT accomplished (yes, i know i need therapy!). so, i did some thinking about all the things i've talked about for years and years and all the things i've been afraid to talk about and all the things i didn't even know i wanted to do until i really thought about it. and i started a list of 50 things i want to do by the time i reach my 50th birthday. i'm not quite to 50 items yet, but maybe you can help me. are there things you've heard me talk about a million times that i haven't done yet? there are some items that should be on the list but are not included becuase i don't think they'll be financially viable in the next 5 years - like studying yoga in india and going on a meditation retreat to tibet. that will be on my 60X60 list once the kids are safely raised and are productive citizens.

comment - let me know what would be on your list. i will continue adding to mine and let you know how i'm doing.

50X50

1. Build a regular blog
2. Start an Etsy shop
3. Dive at the Great Barrier Reef or visit the Galapagos Islands (provided it is financially possible!)
4. Get out of debt
5. Learn to play tennis (with Ray)
6. Learn to play golf
7. Learn to screen print
8. Become comfortable in my body
9. Really work toward getting my body healthy
10. Get a tattoo
11. See Al Green Preach
12. Take my kids to a bluegrass festival
13. Hike in Big Bend
14. Stay up for more than 3 seconds on water skis
15. Cook a prime rib
16. Pull a skier on the boat
17. Finish my book
18. Be able to do Wheel again – with grace
19. Get the children’s books that are in my head onto paper and out to publishers
20. Maintain an organic garden thru an entire summer
21. Travel for a year with the kids
22. Renew my yoga practice
23. Simplify my stuff
24. Simplify my life (this one is loaded and probably needs much more definition!)
25. Regularly practice random acts of kindness – have it be part of my everyday thoughts
26. Be kind to myself without thinking about it
27. See the Grand Canyon
28. See Orcas in their natural home
29. Get my office organized
30. See the fireflies in the Great Smokey Mtns in TN
31. Take a road trip with my mom
32. Learn to knit (it may not be possible!!!)
33. See Asleep at the Wheel in concert
34. Take my kids to a bluegrass festival
35. Teach the boys yoga
36. Make daily meditation a priority
37. Give up the foods that make me sick