GOALS

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 40^th (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 13^th, 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

1. Visit the 5 main Hawaiian islands
2. Read 500 books
3. Help Sooner get the Canine Good Citizen Certificate
4. Volunteer with Sooner as a support dog
5. Complete the SD 5 Peak Challenge
6. Visit Yosemite
7. Make a shadow box dedicated to my dad
8. Complete a course in spiritual direction
9. Watch the Macy’s Day Parade in person
10. Tour the east coast in Autumn
11. Reupholster a piece of furniture
12. Buy a piece of art I really love
13. Visit S. Korea and meet Seungji’s mom
14. Try paddle boarding
15. Try a spin class
16. Try 50 new restaurants
17. Visit at least 3 new countries
18. Create a will/trust
19. Take Dad’s ashes to New Zealand
20. Complete visiting all 50 states
21. Complete 25 random acts of kindness
22. Ride a moped
23. Ride a tandem bike with Gary
24. See Hamilton
25. Visit the Islamic Center of San Diego
26. Trauma Informed Yoga Training
27. Yin yoga training
28. Research family history
29. Cooking lesson with Safaa
30. Adopt a rescue dog
31. Explore home expansion
32. Take at least 2 spiritual retreats
33. Lead a yoga retreat
34. Lead Boundless Compassion offerings
35. Visit Nashville
36. Do all San Diego Bite Tours
37. Do a zipline in Costa Rica
38. Stay overnight in a treehouse
39. Go glamping
40. Celebrate NYE in another country
41. Make a wood project with Mac
42. Visit California Adventure
43. Get/play 10 new games
44. Finish The Big Bang Theory- all seasons
45. Read Harry Potter
46. Visit 5 new ice cream/fro-yo shops in SD
47. Take a cooking class
48. Do a walking tour abroad
49. Collect eggs from our own chickens
50.  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.