Today is my birthday. I think of my birthday as a reminder to me to celebrate life. My perception of my birthday was transformed when I turned 23. It transitioned from being a time when I wondered to how others would celebrate me and into a time when I chose to celebrate life.
One year ago I turned 40, and I was already into a birthday of adventures. Last year I decided to embrace 40 experiences for my 40th birthday (similar isn’t it to this year). I am seeking to live life intentionally, mindfully. You can find all of my 40 for 40 experiences here.
The most popular ones were
- 40 for 40 {Experience 33} : Closet Re-do
- 40 for 40 {Experience 15} : Adopt Colton
- 40 for 40 {Experience 36} : Write the Exes
And the one I recommend, as it is such a lovely way to celebrate a birthday is 40 for 40 {Experience 13} : Birthday Ritual
So on my birthday, it is my hope that you, my friends are celebrating . . . life.
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Updating as we go . . .
Day 1: About Intention
Day 2: About Adventure
Day 3: Challenge – Community Event (Hayride)
Day 4: Challenge – Use Groupon (Daytrip)
Day 5: Challenge – Find Event on the Internet (Art Show +)
Day 6: Challenge – Head to the Local Fair
Day 7: Flashback Friday – Andrew, Liza
Day 8: Challenge – Celebrate with Family
Day 9: Challenge – Celebrate Your Own Birthday
Day 10: Challenge – Adventure During Lunch
Day 11: Challenge – Accept an Invitation
Day 12: Challenge - Hot Air Balloon Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Day 13: Challenge – Go to the Theater
Day 14: Flashback Friday – Andrew, Liza
Day 16: Challenge - A Giving Adventure
Day 17: Challenge - Highway Sign (Shaker Village)
Day 18: Challenge - Lunchtime Adventure (Outdoor Art)
Day 19: Challenge – Fire Safety Adventure
Day 20: Challenge – Lunchtime Adventure (REI)
Day 21: Challenge - Flashback Friday – Andrew, Liza
Day 22: Challenge - Other People’s Homes
Day 23: Challenge - Adventures in Baking
Day 24: Challenge - Adventure Outside
Day 25: Challenge – Embrace Speed
Day 26: Challenge – A Haunted Maze
Day 27: Challenge – A Night at the Museum
Day 28: Challenge – Flashback Friday Andrew, Liza
Day 29: Challenge – March in a Parade
Day 30: Challenge – Retreat
Day 31: Challenge – Intentional Adventures Lessons Learned
