40 Things To Do Before 40…This is 39!

Earlier this month I celebrated turning 39.  I headed up to Estes Park to the YMCA of the Rockies with Jude and Teagan (more on that soon) and enjoyed a long holiday and birthday weekend with my two favorites. It was a great weekend escape and allowed me to take time and unplug with the kids for a few days.  

Celebrating 39!

I have officially entered my last year of my 30’s!  I have shared this before but I have never been a woman that was bothered about getting older or sharing my age.  I will be honest…thinking that the next time I blow out candles it will be for turning 40 does have me a bit surprised!  Man time goes fast!  To be close to the “forty something” age doesn’t seem possible but hey I am ready to have some fun during my 39th year and celebrate being who I am right now!

40 Things Before I’m 40…This is 39!

 

I love making these fun little lists every year.  It helps me set some goals and think about the year ahead.  Instead of listing 39 things to do in my 39th year, I will be working on 40 things before I am 40!!  Let’s have some fun!!  First, let’s look back at my 38th birthday list and see what I accomplished!!  

Looking Back At 2021! 

1. Be Grateful Everyday! – Worked on this daily!
2. Update my living room. – DONE and LOVE IT!!  See it here. 
3. Read 24 books! – read 15 books, not too shabby!
4. Spa day! –  man…did not do this!
5. Pay off all credit card debt! – SO CLOSE!!!
6. Family Dates – monthly! – adding this to my list again. 
7. Keep my car clean – so sick of that MOM car look!  –  ummmm ooops!
8. Clean out the shed! – Dang it…did not do this!
9. See My First Concert At Red Rocks – YAY!!  Tedeschi Trucks Band in the pouring rain FTW!
10. Get My 7th Tattoo – never got to this…have the design though!
11. Lose 30 Pounds – always a work in progress
12. Have An Adults Only Backyard Party – Had two! And my BFF came to visit for one!
13. Play Volleyball – nope…but Teagan did!  HA!
14. Go To The Water Park – Yes, had a great time with a friend and our kiddos. 
15. Have A Will Drafted – need to work on this still
16. Toes in Ocean!  – COVID!!  UGH!!
17. Get My Nose Pierced (yes, mom) –  DONE and Love it!
18. Get the exterior of my house painted and siding fixed!  – Yes, it looks fantastic!
19. Complete Couch to 5k challenge – Forgot I had this on my list. 
20. Attend A Drag Show – Nope…events just didn’t happen much this year. 
21. Teeth Whitening Treatments – bought one…need to do it. 
22. Less Coffee More Water – yes, with my favorite water bottle!
23. Fix up the basement family room into a space for the kids. – Teagan has made this area her space!
24. Girl’s Trip – Deadwood trip…some boys included. 
25. Continue my Pilates journey! – had to stop this, not in my budget but I did purchase an exercise bike!
26. Open a retirement account.  Being self-employed I need to make sure I am ready! – have one now that I work at the school
27. Have a dance party with the kids. –  we had a few of these!
28. Eat out less… – Some weeks were better than others!
29. Be PRESENT!!  – worked hard on this during my days with the kids. 
30. Take a class.  – I took two classes for work. 
31. Start journaling again.  – man, I need to do this!
32. Squeeze my niece who I haven’t met yet…2020!!!  – HECK YES!!! She is the best!!
33. Go to a drive in movie. – maybe this year
34. Get the kids in the kitchen to help me cook! – Did this for a few months with the kids. 
35. A night away – by myself. – Think I need to do this along with a spa day!
36. Donate blood. – Nope…still need to do this!
37. Go on at least 5 hikes with hiking group. – YES!!!  Feels so good!  
38. Give myself grace…love myself…thank myself. – Everyday….a good reminder! 

Over all, in this land of COVID, I think I did pretty good last year.  38 was a great year and I am excited for 39! 

40 Things To Do Before I’m 40!!

1. Wake-up feeling grateful every day! 
2. Reading Goal – 20 books!  
3. Take lunch breaks at work!
4. Spa Day!
5. Vacation with the kids!
6. Work towards 8 hours of sleep a night! 
7. Change my last name. 
8. Draft my will. 
9. Go on at least 5 hikes with friends. 
10. Ride my exercise bike 3 times a week. 
11. Have a Teagan Day!
12. Have a Jude Day!
13. Get Lasik – no more contacts!
14. Change the light fixture in my kitchen! 
15. Get my 7th tattoo!
16. Clean out the shed!
17. Backyard Party with friends!
18. Have a garage sale! 
19. Karaoke with friends!
20. Run/Walk a 5K!
21. Stand up on my paddleboard!!
22. Donate Blood! 
23. Replace my bathroom towels and rugs! 
24. Try a new recipe each month with the kids. 
25. Keep up my nail game – love ColorStreet!
26. Fix the ceiling in my basement bathroom! 
27. Clean out my closet! 
28. Pay off credit card debt!
29. Continue Therapy!
30. Master my skin care routine!
31. Monthly massages! 
32. Adult only getaway! 
33. Get caught up on dental appointments. 
34. Yearly doctor visit!
35. Buy a new pair of tennis shoes for exercise. 
36. Detail my mom car…clean it up! 
37. Have a PJ day with the kids. 
38. Find the Mountain air a few times!
39. Tell people in my life how much I love them. 
40. Be happy and enjoy the life I am building!

This is a big list but a list that will help me create my happiness!  39 is gonna be great!  

Tell me what is on your yearly list!  What are your goals this year?