The 40 before 40 continues!
I'm very happy to say that I can check two things off of my 40 before 40 list. The first thing that I completed was number 9, take a pole dancing class. Oh my goodness, so much fun! I ended up doing it as a very last minute birthday party for my 32nd birthday. I was joined by 9 amazing, adventurous and sexy ladies (who shall remain nameless as some prefer not to be named). By the end of the 1 hour class we rocked a little routine that would have made even the most talented stripper want to take notes. I have to give some serious credit to ladies who can pole dance, what a workout! The 10 of us were all comparing injuries and sore muscles after the class. Thank you so much for helping me cross my first item off of my list those who shall remain nameless.
The second thing that I can cross off is number 12, read the Shining. Quite frankly, I'm pissed off about this one. How many times have you said or heard, "The book is so much better than the movie", tons. With that statement in mind I decided to read with caution, my plan was to only read it during the day. Reading during the day + two five year olds at home = NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN! New plan, I'll read it while the girls are at ballet, that's 45 minutes every Saturday. That was going great until lovable me made friends with all the other dance moms. New plan, I'll read while I'm running on the treadmill at the gym, SUCCESS! After a little bit of a learning curve, almost falling off of the treadmill a couple of times and figuring out it's best to use a giant font I was on my way. It still ended up taking a ridiculously long time to finish but as of this morning I'm finished and disappointed. So disappointed in fact that I'm questioning the scariness of the movie because I could have definitely read the book during my usual reading time before bed. It really wasn't nearly as scary as my memory of the movie but as a precaution I stuck to my day time only plan. I really preferred the movie or at least my memory of the movie.
I'm almost finished writing my list, here's a little blurb on the new items:
21. Complete Zombies, Run! 5K
I'm sure a lot of people have heard of the running program couch to 5K (if not, it's a program designed to get anyone from a couch potato to be able to run a 5K), well Zombies, Run! 5K is just that but with a zombie theme. It's so entertaining! Basically the story is that you find yourself in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, get taken in by a camp and they are training you to be one of their runners. Your name is Runner 5 throughout the story. I've done a few different c25K programs but this one is my favouite for a few reasons. Yes, I'm a zombie nut but my love for this app is so much more than that. This app incorporates knee lifts and heel lifts, had I been using this app consistently before my 10K run last year with my cousin Kim, I wouldn't have pulled a muscle so bad in my foot that I needed to massage it for almost an hour after our run. Another thing that I love about this app is that it's a story that unfolds the more you run. There are some days that I can't wait to do my next run to hear what is going to happen next. I just finished week 3 day 3! Which leads me to number 22 on the list.
22. Complete Zombies, Run! missions
The Zombies, Run! 5K was actually the second app done by the creators, the first was Zombies, Run! The two are work with each other. In this app there is more story as it's not a training app and as the story unfolds you "pick up" different supplies and get chased by zombie hoards, you have to increase your speed by 20% to outrun them. The app uses the GPS on the phone to know your speed. It's a great design because it can be used walking/running or running/sprinting. I've recently found a great community of Zombies, Run! users who share photos off their runs and tips. I believe that I'm on mission 9 of season 1, it's been really cold outside lately and I'm a wuss.
23. Run a half marathon
The farthest distance that I've gone on a run is 10K, a half marathon is just over 21K. I honestly can't imagine running that far right now but there was a time that I couldn't imagine running 10K and I've done it a few times now. The feeling of accomplishment I have whenever I cross a finish line is truly an amazing experience. I well up with tears each time. I believe that between completing my Zombies, Run! 5K and all of the Zombies, Run! missions and some long distance training I'll get there one day.
24. Host summer Olympics with Gardar
A friend of mine, Gardar and I had a fantastic conversation about hosting a summer Olympics with our friends. I don't really want to get to into this one as I don't want to give away any ideas.
25. Perform a set at Coasters
My hubby and a few of his friends have agreed to help me out on this one. They all play instruments and we're going to get a set list together and rehearse and play at set at Coasters (or some other hole in the wall that will let us get on their stage). I'm am uber excited about this one! I've always wanted to be a rockstar!
26. Learn how to juggle
I really should change the title of this one to "Try and learn how to juggle" as I've tried very unsuccessfully before. Does anyone know how to juggle who'd be interested in trying to teach me?
27. Watch an American civil war reenactment
I honestly don't know what else to say about this one. The idea of a whole bunch of men dressed in civil war era military gear acting out a war is really fascinating to me.
28. Host a flash mob
Oh my goodness, this is a biggie for me, huge! It has to be perfect. I'm so excited and nervous about this one.
29. Take a photo of Maggie and a photo of Lily in my wedding dress
I think that this would be a beautiful keepsake and it's a list item that I'd like to get done this summer while they are still quite small. A friend of mine, Lise, is a brilliant photographer and fingers crossed that she'd like to help me out on this one.
30. Go to the ballet Swan Lake
I was a ballerina for 17 years of my life and I have missed it every day since I stopped. Maybe one day I'll get back into it, until then I'd love to see the ballet Swan Lake.
31. Sing Paradise by the Dashboard Light by Meat Loaf at karaoke with Sandy
Yeah, I don't know what to say about this one, haha. I've given myself this unwritten rule while making this list, that anything that I add to it has to stay on it no matter how silly or ridiculous it might be (see number 27).
32. Pick a part at Pick-a-Part
How neat would it be to dig through old vehicles and unscrew this part or that? Yeah I'm super stoked about this one. This one initially started when Geoff and I were having a problem with the back door of our van, well the van is no longer in need of that repair but I still really want to go to pick-a-part so if anyone needs a hand finding something, I'm your girl!
33. Chase a rainbow
I've been looking into this one a little bit lately as it seems to be the rainy season. I really want to try and find the end of a rainbow!
34. Find the surviving ancestors of the dogs who were rescued from the Titanic.
Ok full disclosure time, I may have had a couple of drinks when I decided that this would be a perfect thing to add to my 40 before 40 list but as you learned on number 31, if I write it on the list it stays on the list. I have no idea where to even start with this one as a quick internet search brings up such contrasting information.
35. Give Christmas baskets to families in need with Kim.
Shortly after Christmas I was chatting with my friend Kim about how our Christmas' went and we came to the conclusion that between our mutual friends we could sponsor a couple of families for Christmas. This is a very feel-good item on my list and so doable but something that will mean so much to a family in need.
Well that's where I'm at for now, I have 5 items left to add on my list and I'm thinking of altering number 11 as I've been informed that it could be very dangerous. So if you have any interest in joining me on any of my ventures please let me know! The more the merrier!
