Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Go away
I have blocked you in every way that I know possible on the internet and you are still popping up. Now with a fake account. I've now blocked that one as well. Go away. I wish that I never met you. I would give anything to be able to go back in time to Mr.Sitko's class and listen to my mom when she said that I should stay away from you. Being your friend was a mistake. I hate you.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
40 before 40, what I've completed so far and the rest of the list, well almost.
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!
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!
Friday, July 26, 2013
40 before 40
I was inspired by my friend Lindsay's 30 before 30 list and accomplishments (read her blog here, it's very fun!) and I decided that I'm going to borrow her idea and do a 40 before 40. Ugh 40. . . moving on. My list is not grand or extravagant it's just a bunch of random things that I've always wanted to do or that I've been too scared to do or that I think would be funny to do. I only have 20 so far but I'm sure I'll come up with the other 20 soon. If you have any suggestions please let me know, I'm very open!
Here's what I have so far:
1. Drive to San Diego.
One of my "bucket list" items is to drive until it's warm (I have this whole north means cold, south means warm thing. I know it's flawed, that's not what this blog is about). I figure I could do a two for one here. I honestly don't remember how Geoff and I ended up picking San Diego, we were probably talking about Anchorman!
2. See the Full House house.
YES, I'm aware that it's in San Francisco, this is a different list item. I am most likely going to do both on the same trip.
3. Have a vacation alone with girl friends.
Ideally 1, 2 and 3 could all be down at the same time but who knows what will happen. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Rachelle Rimmer, has already signed up for this one and another dear friend Mel gave me a great suggestion. I initially wanted this to be a month long trip but she pointed out that it might be rather hard for people to get a month off of work. She suggested having friends come and go throughout the month. I think it's perfect.
4. One month vow of silence.
This one, although invokes laughter when I tell to people, is probably the second most important list item to me. I won't be able to do this one for a few years because I think that the girls will need to be a bit older to understand and for us to still be able to function as a normal family.
5. Learn sign language.
I've always wanted to learn sign language ever since I was in Mrs.Guspie's junior high class and my friends and I taught ourselves the sign language alphabet and would spell out words to each other from across the class. It was our answer to not being allowed to pass notes in class. My friend Yuval Greenfeld has signed (pardon the pun) up for this one and the next one.
6. Have a serious argument in sign language.
I use to watch The L Word, love that show. There's this one scene where a deaf woman and her partner are in a really serious argument. The partner knew sign language so that whole scene was dead silent. It was so intense, their hands were moving so fast and there was so much emotion. Yuval and I tend to "debate". . . about everything. It's all with love and heartfelt but it's true. I couldn't think of a better person to do number 5 and 6 with.
7. Great White Shark tank dive.
I love sharks, Great Whites are my favourite. I have wanted to do this for as long as I can remember. I had an opportunity when my parents took Douglas and I to Hawaii but my mother simply said, "What if you die?" That meant that I wasn't allowed but I'm no longer on a family vacation and I will make sure not to be when I do number 7.
8. Learn to change a tire.
I believe that this is a skill I should have. Melody Forbes has offered up her time to teach me this one.
9. Take a pole dancing class.
I think this will be really hard! Pole dancers, although I don't encourage their choices, are very strong and some are quite talented.
10. Do a proper baseball slide.
I'm not a baseball fan at all, I know very little about the game but when I think about baseball my dream is to slide onto a base. It doesn't have to be home, any base. I think that moment would be so exhilarating, your heart pounding knowing you only have seconds to be get there, running as hard as you can, your lungs burning from pushing yourself, watching the ball from the corner of your eye and praying to make it there before it does. Knowing that sliding below the glove will be your only option. You drop with your feet leading, everything goes silent until the inertia of your foot slamming in to the base jolts your whole body. You smile and think to yourself, I made it, I can breathe again. I want that feeling.
11. Follow a random semi truck for 7 days.
This sounds crazy I know. I just think it would be so random! Go to a truck stop and pick a truck with an out of country license plate and go!
12. Read The Shining.
That movie scared the crap out of me. I don't even remember how long it has been since I watched it. Stephen King is so talented and I think I owe it to him to read his novel seeing as his film is still giving nightmares. I'm truly scared to do this one.
13. Get my PADI.
I should have done this at least 10 years ago. I've missed out on so many opportunities. I've done "entry" dives in several different countries that could have been proper dives. All of those entry dives were amazing but I know that I short changed myself.
14. Rent a table at a flee market and sell painted rocks for way too much money with my Auntie Noelle.
I see no reason that this one needs any further explanation.
15. Get wheels on my skateboard.
Years ago my friend Gail invited me to rock and roll bingo. I asked her what that was. She explained it me to as regular bingo but that you win prizes instead of money. I (jokingly) said that I'm only going if I can win a skateboard, she laughed and told me that she had no idea what the prizes were. I won a bingo that night and I won a skateboard. It was so funny. The skateboard is only the deck, no wheels. I've decided that it needs wheels and to set a deadline.
16. Learn how to skateboard.
I'm going to have this brand new skateboard, why not put it to good use. My friends growing up were primary boys and a few of them skateboarded. I always wanted to learn but I was the girl who watched with pride on the sidelines, silly girl. It's my time to learn, nothing fancy, I'm not even attempting to learn any tricks but to be able to go a few blocks would be nice.
17. Visit the gopher hole museum in Torrington.
For the last 9 years every time Geoff and I are driving from Calgary to Edmonton I ask him if we can go to the gopher hole museum, his answer is obvious. I have to be honest though, up until about 2 months ago I envisioned the museum as glass boxes showing different gopher homes (holes) but then I read an article about it and it's actually a bunch of stuffed gophers posed (picture the mice Steve Carrell's character in Dinner for Schmucks dressed up but gophers).
18. Meet Jason Maas.
I use to be a big Edmonton Eskimo fan, my brother bought me season tickets one year and I was hooked! I went to almost every game for 2 seasons. Jason Maas was my favourite. Then I went travelling. One of the really neat things that the Eskimos use to do is that they would call their season ticket holders each year to ask if they were renewing. While I was travelling, who calls asking for me. . .my parents told him that I was away and how sad I'd be as I'm such a big fan. They ended up meeting him at a charity event and got his autograph for me reminding him of the phone call. I have no idea the likelihood of this one actually happening but I'm putting it on. I may not follow the CFL anymore and I know that he doesn't play anymore but Maas will always be my favourite!
19. Volunteer to help end Alzheimer's.
I'm not sure in which capacity I'd like to volunteer yet, if it would be on the fundraising side or if it would be on the patient care side or something else all together but I want to help end Alzheimer's in any way that I can. Number 19 is the most important one on my list.
20. Jump off of a high dive.
Like a really really high one. I'm terrified to do this, sick to my stomach as I'm typing terrified. Cheers to facing fears!
There you have it. I'm halfway done writing out my 40 before 40 list. I've downloaded The Shining (number 12), that's as far as I've gotten on actually starting any of them. I have 8 and a half years to do them, seems like a long time but I'm getting on them ASAP so that I don't run out of time. If you have suggestions for any new ones please let me know. Also, if there is one or more that you'd like to do with me, I'd be thrilled to have you join me on my 40 before 40 quest! Thanks again Lindsay for your inspiration!
Here's what I have so far:
1. Drive to San Diego.
One of my "bucket list" items is to drive until it's warm (I have this whole north means cold, south means warm thing. I know it's flawed, that's not what this blog is about). I figure I could do a two for one here. I honestly don't remember how Geoff and I ended up picking San Diego, we were probably talking about Anchorman!
2. See the Full House house.
YES, I'm aware that it's in San Francisco, this is a different list item. I am most likely going to do both on the same trip.
3. Have a vacation alone with girl friends.
Ideally 1, 2 and 3 could all be down at the same time but who knows what will happen. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Rachelle Rimmer, has already signed up for this one and another dear friend Mel gave me a great suggestion. I initially wanted this to be a month long trip but she pointed out that it might be rather hard for people to get a month off of work. She suggested having friends come and go throughout the month. I think it's perfect.
4. One month vow of silence.
This one, although invokes laughter when I tell to people, is probably the second most important list item to me. I won't be able to do this one for a few years because I think that the girls will need to be a bit older to understand and for us to still be able to function as a normal family.
5. Learn sign language.
I've always wanted to learn sign language ever since I was in Mrs.Guspie's junior high class and my friends and I taught ourselves the sign language alphabet and would spell out words to each other from across the class. It was our answer to not being allowed to pass notes in class. My friend Yuval Greenfeld has signed (pardon the pun) up for this one and the next one.
6. Have a serious argument in sign language.
I use to watch The L Word, love that show. There's this one scene where a deaf woman and her partner are in a really serious argument. The partner knew sign language so that whole scene was dead silent. It was so intense, their hands were moving so fast and there was so much emotion. Yuval and I tend to "debate". . . about everything. It's all with love and heartfelt but it's true. I couldn't think of a better person to do number 5 and 6 with.
7. Great White Shark tank dive.
I love sharks, Great Whites are my favourite. I have wanted to do this for as long as I can remember. I had an opportunity when my parents took Douglas and I to Hawaii but my mother simply said, "What if you die?" That meant that I wasn't allowed but I'm no longer on a family vacation and I will make sure not to be when I do number 7.
8. Learn to change a tire.
I believe that this is a skill I should have. Melody Forbes has offered up her time to teach me this one.
9. Take a pole dancing class.
I think this will be really hard! Pole dancers, although I don't encourage their choices, are very strong and some are quite talented.
10. Do a proper baseball slide.
I'm not a baseball fan at all, I know very little about the game but when I think about baseball my dream is to slide onto a base. It doesn't have to be home, any base. I think that moment would be so exhilarating, your heart pounding knowing you only have seconds to be get there, running as hard as you can, your lungs burning from pushing yourself, watching the ball from the corner of your eye and praying to make it there before it does. Knowing that sliding below the glove will be your only option. You drop with your feet leading, everything goes silent until the inertia of your foot slamming in to the base jolts your whole body. You smile and think to yourself, I made it, I can breathe again. I want that feeling.
11. Follow a random semi truck for 7 days.
This sounds crazy I know. I just think it would be so random! Go to a truck stop and pick a truck with an out of country license plate and go!
12. Read The Shining.
That movie scared the crap out of me. I don't even remember how long it has been since I watched it. Stephen King is so talented and I think I owe it to him to read his novel seeing as his film is still giving nightmares. I'm truly scared to do this one.
13. Get my PADI.
I should have done this at least 10 years ago. I've missed out on so many opportunities. I've done "entry" dives in several different countries that could have been proper dives. All of those entry dives were amazing but I know that I short changed myself.
14. Rent a table at a flee market and sell painted rocks for way too much money with my Auntie Noelle.
I see no reason that this one needs any further explanation.
15. Get wheels on my skateboard.
Years ago my friend Gail invited me to rock and roll bingo. I asked her what that was. She explained it me to as regular bingo but that you win prizes instead of money. I (jokingly) said that I'm only going if I can win a skateboard, she laughed and told me that she had no idea what the prizes were. I won a bingo that night and I won a skateboard. It was so funny. The skateboard is only the deck, no wheels. I've decided that it needs wheels and to set a deadline.
16. Learn how to skateboard.
I'm going to have this brand new skateboard, why not put it to good use. My friends growing up were primary boys and a few of them skateboarded. I always wanted to learn but I was the girl who watched with pride on the sidelines, silly girl. It's my time to learn, nothing fancy, I'm not even attempting to learn any tricks but to be able to go a few blocks would be nice.
17. Visit the gopher hole museum in Torrington.
For the last 9 years every time Geoff and I are driving from Calgary to Edmonton I ask him if we can go to the gopher hole museum, his answer is obvious. I have to be honest though, up until about 2 months ago I envisioned the museum as glass boxes showing different gopher homes (holes) but then I read an article about it and it's actually a bunch of stuffed gophers posed (picture the mice Steve Carrell's character in Dinner for Schmucks dressed up but gophers).
18. Meet Jason Maas.
I use to be a big Edmonton Eskimo fan, my brother bought me season tickets one year and I was hooked! I went to almost every game for 2 seasons. Jason Maas was my favourite. Then I went travelling. One of the really neat things that the Eskimos use to do is that they would call their season ticket holders each year to ask if they were renewing. While I was travelling, who calls asking for me. . .my parents told him that I was away and how sad I'd be as I'm such a big fan. They ended up meeting him at a charity event and got his autograph for me reminding him of the phone call. I have no idea the likelihood of this one actually happening but I'm putting it on. I may not follow the CFL anymore and I know that he doesn't play anymore but Maas will always be my favourite!
19. Volunteer to help end Alzheimer's.
I'm not sure in which capacity I'd like to volunteer yet, if it would be on the fundraising side or if it would be on the patient care side or something else all together but I want to help end Alzheimer's in any way that I can. Number 19 is the most important one on my list.
20. Jump off of a high dive.
Like a really really high one. I'm terrified to do this, sick to my stomach as I'm typing terrified. Cheers to facing fears!
There you have it. I'm halfway done writing out my 40 before 40 list. I've downloaded The Shining (number 12), that's as far as I've gotten on actually starting any of them. I have 8 and a half years to do them, seems like a long time but I'm getting on them ASAP so that I don't run out of time. If you have suggestions for any new ones please let me know. Also, if there is one or more that you'd like to do with me, I'd be thrilled to have you join me on my 40 before 40 quest! Thanks again Lindsay for your inspiration!
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