Maybe it’s because I’m turning 40 in a few weeks. Maybe it’s because I had to say my final goodbye to my dad seven months ago. Whatever the reason may be, I find myself being reminded that life is fragile and fleeting, that there are no guarantees. And lately I want to make the most of the time I have.
I love a good list. So when it was 40 days before my 40th (because who doesn’t love that symmetry?), I made a list. It wasn’t long but it has helped me focus on some things I wanted to do or at least try to do in the coming days. I know I will complete over half the items on my list before April 13th, hopefully more. And it feels great! I’m hoping all of you will help me check off one of my favorite items: Make a “50 before 50” bucket list. Is anyone really surprised that making a new list in on my list?
I currently have 49 slots filled and have room for one more. That’s where you come in. I’m open to any suggestions and I want all your ideas. And to make it more fun, I will be giving away a free private yoga session to the person whose suggestion I add to my list.
So that you don’t suggest something already on the list, here’s what I’m aiming for over the next decade:
50 before 50
- Visit the 5 main Hawaiian islands
- Read 500 books
- Help Sooner get the Canine Good Citizen Certificate
- Volunteer with Sooner as a support dog
- Complete the SD 5 Peak Challenge
- Visit Yosemite
- Make a shadow box dedicated to my dad
- Complete a course in spiritual direction
- Watch the Macy’s Day Parade in person
- Tour the east coast in Autumn
- Reupholster a piece of furniture
- Buy a piece of art I really love
- Visit S. Korea and meet Seungji’s mom
- Try paddle boarding
- Try a spin class
- Try 50 new restaurants
- Visit at least 3 new countries
- Create a will/trust
- Take Dad’s ashes to New Zealand
- Complete visiting all 50 states
- Complete 25 random acts of kindness
- Ride a moped
- Ride a tandem bike with Gary
- See Hamilton
- Visit the Islamic Center of San Diego
- Trauma Informed Yoga Training
- Yin yoga training
- Research family history
- Cooking lesson with Safaa
- Adopt a rescue dog
- Explore home expansion
- Take at least 2 spiritual retreats
- Lead a yoga retreat
- Lead Boundless Compassion offerings
- Visit Nashville
- Do all San Diego Bite Tours
- Do a zipline in Costa Rica
- Stay overnight in a treehouse
- Go glamping
- Celebrate NYE in another country
- Make a wood project with Mac
- Visit California Adventure
- Get/play 10 new games
- Finish The Big Bang Theory- all seasons
- Read Harry Potter
- Visit 5 new ice cream/fro-yo shops in SD
- Take a cooking class
- Do a walking tour abroad
- Collect eggs from our own chickens
- YOU DECIDE!
Some of the most important decisions we make are how we will spend our time. Who do you love spending time with? What brings you joy? Every day is a new opportunity to choose. Go do it. Don’t wait.
I’d love to know what’s on your list. And please leave a comment/suggestion on what you think should be #50 on my list.
Help build a float for the Rose Bowl Parade
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Fun read! I read it out loud to Gardy as we were driving . Maybe you and Gary should try letterboxing
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How about #50 being a Duffy Ride in the Coronado Cays at sunset…I know a couple people that will offer up their services! Or a poetry class?
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