40 by 40...McGee Style

Ok.
It's true.
I'm entering my 40th year.

It seems like a cliche reasonable time to reflect on where I've been and where I'm going and in my obsessive online searches research I've come across the idea of a 40 things to do before I turn 40 list.

Now, there aren't all earth shattering, high dollar, big deal things but they are all moments I would like to have over the next 365 days. And as I go I'll update and highlight the fun stuff!

My 40 by 40

1. Enjoy a drink with a sphere ice cube.
2. Learn to surf.
3. Camp at the beach.
4. Get to my lifetime goal weight.
5. Take a hike in red mountains.
6. Run a 5k.
7. Paddle board.
8. Take a family road trip.
9. Take a yoga class.
10. Road trip with Mr Man.
11. Visit a museum.
12. Get my substitute teacher credential.
13. Outline my first book.
14. Post 20 blogs.
15. Have a Disneyland date with Mr. Man.
16. Make something.
17. Laugh with my mom.
18. Watch a movie outside.
19. Donate blood.
20. Give $20 to someone who needs it more than me.
21. Spend 24 hours alone.
22. Treat myself to a facial.
23. Send a card in the mail just because.
24. Spend time with dad.
25. Let it go-that thing that gives you anxiety. You know the one.
26. Have coffee with a friend you haven’t seen in more than a year.
27. Submit an article for publication.
28. Ride a bike.
29. Run the two mile route.
30. Bake a strawberry rhubarb pie.
31. Go to a Bingo night.
32. Shoot a gun.
33. Get dressed up for a night out on the town, dinner and a show.
34. Throw a party.
35. Send out Christmas cards.
36. Decorate something at home using one of the pins on my Pinterest board.
37. Play a piano. It’s been too long.
38. Spend a day with my camera out. Not my iPhone camera. THE camera.
39. Read a really great book. 
40. Dare I say get a tattoo? Or at least decide on the tattoo.

I'll be making some changes around here and updating the look a bit, adding a section for my 40 by 40 and just generally getting all crafty on you so keep coming back...It's going to be a great year!