Hey ho. Here we are again. Another month gone by. And, frankly, I haven't done much on my #40before41 list but read because I've been busy with work (which has included new things not on my list, like mountain biking), participating in #thedailybon, and loving on a new foster pup.
Time to revisit and reconnect. Catch ya back here in a month!
• 40 Before 41 •
Done!
• Develop a new website for my blog — Do you like? • Have a tarot reading done — A friend read the cards for me on my birthday. They indicated a lot of challenge over the next year, but lots of potential success too. She offered to read my cards again for my half birthday, and then she had to take her daughter to urgent care to have a bead removed from her nose. The things you never consider when you don't have kids! Another day... • Find more opportunities to dance — Still trying to tap dance regularly at Ormao (the evening changed so it's gotten a little harder, but now they've added a second class so we'll see if that helps) - made some new friends through it, which I wasn't expecting. Also still line dancing every Sunday. • Visit a hot springs in Colorado — I visited Mount Princeton Hot Springs in Buena Vista, Colorado, with my dear friend Jessica. It rained as we sat in the pools and it was a lovely, sensory experience. • See my byline in a national magazine — Woot! This happened! I've got a story in the Sept./Oct. 2014 issue of Spirituality & Health magazine. Look for it on newsstands now. I'm also working with ZOZI.com on some travel pieces which is super exciting. • Climb Pikes Peak — My #CouchTo14er is complete. This was the biggie on my list. • Take a trip with a girlfriend — Not only did Amber climb Pikes Peak with me, but she and I travelled to Breckenridge for a training hike weekend, which was loads of fun. I am still hoping to take at least one more trip with a girlfriend who I don't see regularly. • Skinny dip — Ahem. Done. And I have photos to prove it. Whether or not anyone else will get to them remains to be seen. Lol. • Learn to make ginger beer — Haven't tried it on my own yet. I figure it's a good middle of winter thing to attempt. • Plant and grow something edible outside — One tomato plant, chard, basil, baby lettuce and mint made it into the pots. I feel like the herbs succeeded, the rest, not so much. • Intentionally play music in the house every day — This has been awesome actually. Somehow it makes the house feel more like a home. • Continue to reduce my wardrobe, a la Project 333 — This was my biggie for October. I joined in on the #33in33 challenge, and you can read more about my journey here, here and here.
In Progress
• Yoga and meditation, daily — Up and down with this. Getting to the mat each day is a real practice. • Blog at least twice a week — I think I'm averaging once a week now, which is much less than I'd hoped, but growing. • Read at least 52 books — Still ahead of schedule. Thirty-six books down, six in progress. I'm still trying to focus on finishing books I've started and set aside lately. • Send a snail mail letter/card/postcard/gift once a month — On track. • Journal at least weekly — This is so not happening. I think I like the idea of journalling more than the act itself. • Invest in a week’s worth of matching bras and panties (foundations matter!) — Five new sets purchased. Lots of lace. • Participate in a stage show (play, musical, etc.) as cast or crew — No callback from my audition for me, so it's time to do more research for new options. • Play paintball — Recruiting friends to join in because this seems like it would be more fun with a group. • Facilitate and participate in at least one improv writing session a month — Summer schedules and sickness got in the way this and last month. Hoping to get back on track soon. • Build a terrarium — Haven't built a full terrarium, but I do now have a mini hanging terrarium with rocks and an air plant. • Learn to bake French macarons — Looking for classes, have one potential option. • Plan my next trip to France — I've been chit-chatting and plotting and planning with my British friend Tamsin, owner of the Little French Retreat, about this ... • Take French language lessons — Tracked down a local French language Meetup group and two friends to go with me. Looking for other options as well. • Make new connections with at least three bloggers I respect — In progress! • Figure out my signature style — This is happening as part of #Project333 and thanks to Pinterest. • Take classes on how to use all the buttons on my DSLR — I signed up for a class in November but it got canceled, so looking for other options. • Have at least one item of clothing tailored to fit — I've decided on jeans. And I'm currently saving to buy a premium pair. • Get will and living will in order — I've found a lawyer. Now, to make the call. • Visit Ojo Caliente — The hubs and I have been talking about doing this for our anniversary. Yip! • Give generously what I want to receive — I'm learning that this means to others and to myself. I have to treat myself well for optimum functioning, physically and mentally. It's a life-long WIP, really. • Show up (my 2014 “one-word” soul mantra) — I kinda think all of this is about showing up. Right?
Ahead of Me Still
• Find the perfect red lipstick (and wear it) • Add a piece of original art to my collection • Stay up once all night until sunrise • Perform at a poetry slam/open mic • Get make-up tips from a pro • Take performance driving lessons
And ... the Not Gonna Happen This Year List
• Attend the Santa Fe Opera — Unfortunately, I didn't jump on this, and it looks like I won't be able to attend until next summer, after my birthday. Kinda sad about that, but perhaps if I ask for tickets FOR my birthday that will count?
What have you been up to lately? Let me know in the comments!
