Yes, this is the year I will turn 40. And this is my Count Down to 40!
Today I realized that it’s only about 11 (ok closer to 10 but it’s my countdown darn it!) weeks away so I am feeling a bit reflective.
I have read those inspirational posts from those that have reflected on their lives and I felt compelled to make my own today for some odd reason. I do realize my list will change as I get OLDER (and maybe even tomorrow), but this is where I am, right now, at 39 and 209 days old….
1. Be Grateful. There truly is someone else that Trumps whatever may ail you.
2. Don’t judge others. I mean – really don’t judge others. If you believe in God, then you should know it’s His job – and for that I am grateful! And if you don’t believe in God – well, I am not to judge you. But I do love you.
3. There’s a time you need to put your phone down and TALK with your kids, significant other, best friend, If the person you are spending time with isn’t worth having your full attention, then go spend time with the person that has your attention through your phone. And if it’s a Social Media platform….oh…that’s sad, very, very sad. (and as a blogger and a social media specialist I can and did just say that!)
4. Everything in my life has been a stepping stone to where I am today. It’s amazing to recognize that everyday and every opportunity I have had has lead to what I have done today and will do tomorrow. It’s super cool to see it. And for this I am grateful.
5. Love wholeheartedly. Loving half ass is just stupid. It’s not even love. So love those that matter most, the things you do and your life. <3
6. Make family time. Daily. Weekly. Monthly. I have a 13 year old and a 15 year old. Time flies, and I want to cherish what time I have left with them before they start their lives away from home.
7. Make time for your friends. I have a lot of great people in my life, but only a very few really good friends. I try to make time for them, which isn’t as often as I think we’d like. So it’s truly about quality of time since quantity isn’t possible at this time in our lives.
8. Laugh a lot, but mostly at yourself. I crack myself up daily. You’ve got to have a great sense of humor. If I didn’t I know for sure I wouldn’t last another 40 years.
9. Check those things off your bucket list.
10. Do what you love and love what you do. This took me a long time to live by this. I am grateful to know that now at almost 40 and not at almost 80.
11. Drink really good wine. I mean really good wine. Savor it.
12. Eat Bacon! As often as you want. (and if bacon isn’t your thing, eat whatever is your bacon)
🙂 And since this isn’t a post about a product, a trip or anything but me I want to take this blog post to say thanks for checking out my blog, taking the time to get to know me and care about what I am up to. For this I am grateful. <3
Very grateful.
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Very great advice to everyone of any age! I love #10! It is so important to love what you do! Makes the days so much easier, even when you’re swamped with work.
Yes! You’ve gotta love what you do! 🙂
What a great list! My two are only 6 & 7 but I agree time does fly. I used to remember being bored before I had kids, now it feels like I wake up in the morning, blink, and it’s time for bed. I love your outlook and being that I’m not that far from 40 either I hope to keep all of these things in mind too especially the laughing at yourself part – sometimes, I admit I need to relax, just have fun, and laugh at myself more often.
I seriously would be miserable if I didn’t laugh at myself. 😉
“Eat bacon” LOL, I should have known that was coming 🙂
I’ll love you even when you’re 40 {hugs}!
I can’t imagine a list of anything important not including bacon. 😉
I will love you when you are 40, and geez then I will be close to 50…sigh. lol
I’m a big fan of #10…and it took me a long time to figure that one out! 🙂 … and having turned 40 in February, I have to say it’s not so bad. Doesn’t feel much different than 39…well, maybe I feel wiser. But not older.
I think it took me a long time to figure it out too Traci. I don’t want to it to take my girls as long. It’s a huge lesson, I just wish I learned it a little earlier in life. 🙂