July 2, 2010. 40 years old. It’s a big milestone, and it deserves respect. A friend told me I should start a Bucket List for 40…things to do in my 40th year. Of course, there is the ever-present “lose 30 pounds.” To make this more real, I’ve decided that I will don a bikini on my 40th birthday. However, I haven’t declared that I will wear it in public or be photographed wearing it…that would be overkill. Another friend has pledged to run a full marathon the week of her 40th birthday, and that, too, is overkill. At this point, a big move for me would be going on a date and actually living through it. Or figuring out my 401(k) allocation. Or giving up wine and cheese for Lent (which I won’t do…the horror!)
So I’m starting this blog not only as an inspiration to get my ass into that bikini, but also to help build the rest of the 40-Year-Old Bucket List. Suggestions are welcome and will be entertained, but anything that involves adrenaline will be pointed to and laughed at.
Finding Forty 