Saturday, December 17, 2011

40 by 40: How am I doing?

Since I do not yet have 40 items to do before I'm 40, I'd say I'm not doing that well. But in realizing I hadn't updated that part my blog in awhile, I decided to take a look at where I'm at in reaching the goals I have set.

1. Complete a Master's Degree - I finished that right before I set the goal. It's a good confidence-building method.

2. See a Beatle in concert. - Ditto.


3. Learn to defend myself - We're looking at starting krav maga classes starting in January. My man says they are the best form of martial arts to take if you're looking for skills you can actually apply in a self defense situation.

4. Go to Italy - Unfortunately, this has not yet occurred.

5. Go back to Armenia - Ditto.

6. Write and publish a book. - Yup. Not even started. However, I have started to edit a book, which is quite cool.

7. Visit every state in the U.S. - I've added Hawaii to my list. I'm now at 30/50 done.

8. Go ziplining. - I did it! Read about it: Ziplining in Maui: Finally, the courage to fly

9. Read every book on Time's 100 Best Novels list - I believe I'm at 20/100. Which means I'm way behind. I got sidetracked by The Hunger Games and Help (both of which I recommend!)

10. Compete in a mountain bike time trial competition. - Not yet.

11. Learn to garden. - So far, my efforts have resulted in dead basil and rosemary, the latter which is very difficult to kill. But I managed.

12. Play a golf game of 100 on a par 72 course. - I started keeping score. Not anywhere near my goal yet.

13. Learn to climb. But not on real rocks. - I forgot about this one. This sounds like a good hobby to pick up this winter.

14. Watch the old James Bond films. - I haven't watched one since I wrote this goal.

15. Learn chess well enough to beat someone. - I'm not very inspiring am I? I also have not played much chess.

16. Watch a television show live. - My sister in California keeps me in the loop, and I'm hopeful this will happen one of the next times I go and visit.

17. Learn to cook. - I'm well on my way to achieving this. This out of all of my goals has been my biggest focus. See my progress here.

18. Learn to dance. - No progress here. Although my niece thinks I am an awesome dancer. Does that count?

19. See the Broncos (or another pro game). - Not yet. My guess is it won't be until at least next year.

20. Go on a cruise. - Going on one in early February. Can't wait.

21. Go to the Grand Canyon. - Still have only seen it from an airplane.

22. Find a volunteer opportunity to be passionate about. - I've made very little progress here. However, at work we're going to start supporting Meals on Wheels. I'm looking forward to that.

23. Say yes more often. - I'm trying! I suppose that's one reason I went ziplining. See No. 8.

24. See more theater - specifically the Broadway classics. - I haven't seen a single show this fall, when many of those classics were in Denver.

25. See the Great American Landmarks. - I just posted this goal, so clearly I haven't made much progress on it!

I have 15 more of my 40 yet to decide on. Any ideas?

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