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March 01, 2005
40 by 40, part 3
I can't even finish my list of 40 things to do before I turn 40, let alone accomplish any of them in the few months I have left. I only made it to number 20 on my list. I'm not sure whether I'm sublimely satisfied with life or completely unimaginative. Either way, help me out: What are some things a person should do before turning 40?
September 09, 2004
40 before 40, part two
Here are some more things I want to do before I turn 40:
11. See all the lighthouses on the East Coast.
12. See all the lighthouses on the West Coast.
13. See all the lighthouses in between.
14. Spend two weeks at the beach just reading and writing.
15. SURVIVE HURRICANE SEASON!
16. Beat my 8-year-old son at ... anything.
17. Cook a dinner for my husband so good that he says, "That was the best meal I've ever had."
18. Make smoothies with bananas that grew on the tree in our soon-to-be backyard.
19. Plant a garden.
20. Spend the afternoon napping in a hammock.
August 25, 2004
40 before 40
Just after my 39th birthday, I decided to make a list of 40 things I want to do before I turn 40. I suggested Gary make a list of 50 things he wants to do before he turns 50. He's way ahead of me.
Here's the beginning of my list, in no particular order:
- Create a last will and testament.
- Wear a piece of really expensive jewelry.
Have my first mammogram.- See the place Colter's namesake discovered.
- Start playing guitar and piano again.
Buy a house!- Take Colter to Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
- Thank my family for their love and support through the years.
- Hold my dad's hand one more time.
- Meet
someone famous I admireJames Taylor.
About
I'm Julie Moos. I live with my husband Gary and 11-year-old son Colter on Florida's Gulf Coast. I created DotMoms and work as an editor at The Poynter Institute, a school for journalists.
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