Okay so it has been 3 months since I posted my 40 Things to do Before 40. Unfortunately, I have not been updating my blog which is actually one of those goals. I really do need to get on top of that. Since there are only 6 months or to be more accurate 27 weeks and 6 days until my 40th birthday it is time to update my progress. I have been slowly checking off a few of my goals, but I clearly need to increase my efforts. Might have to change my goals to 40 Things to do Before I'm no longer 40 because our finances may hinder my efforts. I'll keep working toward accomplishing these goals and see how many I really can accomplish before I turn 40.
40 Things to do Before 40
40 Things to do Before 40
1. Behold the grandeur of the Grand Canyon.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in August when Alyssa is home.)
2. Adventure out alone on a solo road trip.
(Not yet accomplished. Planning to accomplish in November.)
3. Take Delaney on a Mother/Daughter overnight excursion.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December to celebrate her 13th bday.)
4. Take Alyssa away for an exciting art filled adventure.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in August when Alyssa is home.)
5. Take Braxton and Delaney to do baptisms in the San Diego California Temple.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in September.)
6. Sit with Hotch in our “spot” in the Celestial Room at the San Diego California Temple.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in September.)
7. Do the temple sealings for my beloved ancestors.
( Accomplished. We have more sealings to do, but we are making progress.)
8. Visit all four operating Arizona temples in the same weekend.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in August when Alyssa is home.)
9. Stand upon the quadripoint of the United States.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in August when Alyssa is home.)
10. Pay off half of our credit card debt.
(Not yet accomplished. Working on it, but not sure we will be successful.)
11. Ride a motorcycle on a back-country road.
(Not yet accomplished. Need to locate someone with a motorcycle who can take me.)
12. Fit into and wear my sexy wine-colored dress on a romantic date with Hotchy.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
13. Enjoy being close to nature while camping over a weekend.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in October over Fall Break.)
14. Grow vegetables and flowers in pots on the porch.
(Accomplished. My tomatoes didn't fair well with the 40+ wind gusts.)
15. Lose another 30 lbs and weigh-in at 200 lbs or less.
(Not yet accomplished.)
16. Paint a masterpiece and hang it on the family room wall.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in August when Alyssa is home.)
17. Bask in the glory of my sexy beast for an entire weekend away.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in June.)
18. Read the Mueller Report Part II. (Felt the need to change this goal.)
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish by November.)
19. Read all the Book Club books along with another book of choice each month.
(Not yet accomplished. On track to finish in December.)
20. Read the Book of Mormon again and complete the Book of Mormon journal.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in November.)
21. Bake bread to be used for the sacrament at least four times.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
22. Enjoy FREE admission to the Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in August when Alyssa is home.)
23. Stroll along the Desert Botanical Garden when it is FREE.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in October.)
24. Learn the major constellations and use a telescope.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
25. Traverse a ropes course and go ziplining.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in November.)
26. Write letters to the five people who impacted my life the most.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in November.)
27. Reconnect with your closest friends from the past.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
28. Learn to play a few hymns and songs on the piano/keyboard.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
29. Dive back into photography and look into taking a photography class.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
30. Volunteer at the food bank twice a month.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
31. Place my favorite pieces of artwork in the bathrooms.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
32. Complete the temple ordinances for at least 36 female ancestors.
(Not yet accomplished. Currently working on this goal.)
33. Create 70000 total Find A Grave memorials from grave transcriptions/death records.
(Accomplished. Currently have 72487 memorials created.)
34. Finish the Personal Progress and the Honor Bee programs with Delaney.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
35. Study the lives and artwork of 24 great artists.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
36. Study 24 fascinating women and learn about their influence on this world.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
37. Create photo books for each of the children.
(Not yet accomplished. Must get started, but may not be able to finish.)
38. Update our family blog Hoorahoopti Away and keep it current.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
39. Study the life of Christ while reading Jesus the Christ.
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
40. Enjoy a lovely meal with my family in a nice restaurant on my 40th Birthday!
(Not yet accomplished. Hoping to accomplish in December.)
