I over shot by birthday deadline by about 10 days, but my 40 before 40 bucket list is officially complete! It was an amazing year filled with fun and excitement. My favorite part was sharing experiences with friends and family. It was an extraordinary year, but just because the list is complete doesn’t mean the adventure is over. My 39th year was fabulous, but I expect my 40th to be even more thrilling.
A Solo Walk to Len Foote Hike Inn
There is joy in sharing experiences with others, but there is also something magical about going it alone. Experiences had while solo are like having a secret all to yourself. There’s something powerful in that.
The Power of Every Day Adventure
There’s this commencement speech written by Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune in 1997 called “Wear Sunscreen”. You’ve probably heard it. It was later recorded with background music, and I’ve heard it quoted at several graduation ceremonies over the years. If you are not familiar or need a dose of inspiration, have a listen here.
Visiting The Terracotta Army
This little soldier has been keeping watch over the soap dispenser in my bathroom for years. Not a soul passes without a thorough hand washing. My husband brought him back from a work trip to China a few years ago as he knows how fascinated I am with the story behind the Terracotta Army.