Then, as we all know, the years begin to speed by until they all blur into one. I was surprised this past year to realize I was turning 34 not 33. So I made a bucket list of 34 things I wanted to do before I turned 35. It all seemed reasonable; I had a year after all!
And yet here I am, well past the halfway mark, and my bucket list is far from halfway accomplished.
Here's what I've accomplished so far:
1. Read 34 new books: It's hard to believe that according to my log, I've only read nine books since April. Is that true? That's depressing.
2. Visit a new city: This has actually worked out pretty nicely. Since April, I've been to Tacoma, WA for the first time (to visit my dear friend Sarah on a girls-only weekend). I went to New Orleans, LA with Scott for the wedding of Vlad and Isis. I visited Denver, CO with Scott, Jonathan and Sarah for a whirlwind weekend trip just us grown-ups. And finally, with my new job, I've been visiting lots of new cities, most notably, Oklahoma City. I've definitely got this one covered. Check.
3. Order a dirty martini: How have I not managed this one? Who's up for a drink over Christmas break?
4. Get a cleaner in at least once: Not yet.
5. Do something rebellious: The original #5 was "Commit 34 crimes" because it seemed funny. I won't confirm or deny the committal of any crimes, but sure, I'll admit to being "rebellious" instead. No details though. Check.
6. Pick back up an old hobby or interest: I've tried to pick up a few hobbies but haven't been successful at them sticking. I have very little free time for hobbies, but I have done a little bit of sewing and painting and poetry writing. I'm still going to say check though, for the attempt.
7. Visit the beach: Sarah and I went to the beach in Tacoma. Check.
8.Get rid of 34 things: According to my log, I've gotten rid of six things. 28 to go...
9. Try a new, exotic food: Mmm, not yet. Any suggestions? (Not sushi.)
10. Do something politically active: With the political climate in the US what it is right now, I'm afraid if I do anything politically active, I'll get shot. So if we can just consider voting in both the primaries and the general election me being politically active? And perhaps listening to Hamilton the Musical and Hamilton Mixtape nonstop? Check?
11. Read the US Constitution: Not yet.
12. Donate to a new cause: Why yes. Since April, I've donated to several new causes on top of my usual monthly ones (Lucie's Place, Femme International, Doctors Without Borders and our local NPR station). I have now sent my support to the Human Rights Campaign, Hearts & Hooves, The One, Inc., The 1LT Tom Martin Memorial Foundation, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign (as well as Bernie Sanders') and the American Red Cross. All of which I recommend you donate to as well! (Except the two presidential campaigns of course.) Check.
13. Create 34 original things: I've created four things: a painting, a few hooded baby towels, a picture frame, and a poem. 30 to go.
14. Sing a showtune at a karaoke bar: This *almost* happened in Denver with Sarah, Jonathan and Scott, but I chickened out. ME. I have no idea why I did this. I have not stopped regretting it since. "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" is just waiting for me to belt out and bring tears to every eye in the room.
15. Go on an adventure with husband: I feel like counting New Orleans or Denver for this one would be a cop-out. So not yet.
16. Build a coop to raise chickens: Not yet.
17. Learn how to wolf whistle: Not yet.
18. Write or mail 34 letters or parcels: If I had just gotten out my Christmas cards this year, I might've been able to accomplish this in one fell swoop. But I've sent a total of one card this year. Yeesh.
19. Complete Trailhead Admin training: Not yet, and probably never now, since I no longer work with Salesforce anymore.
20. Play a video game: Does Pokemon Go count? Yes? Okay good. Check. Phew.
21. Protest against or march for something: But what if I get killed by a crazed Trump supporter?
22. Take kids on a surprise trip: Not yet.
23. Publish a book: Not yet. But it's in the works.
24. Climb a mountain: Can I wait until spring?
25. Get hot stone massage: Hey, yes! I did this. It was nice, but I prefer a deep tissue massage. Check.
26. Join a group: I wonder if starting a new job counts, since I'm in a new "group" of people? No? Not really? Boo.
27. Get Lasix: Nope, and my courage has definitely faltered regarding this.
28. Paint a picture: I painted a willow tree for Scott. So check.
29. Buy a house: Nope.
30. Get a tattoo: Since April, I've gotten three tattoos. Scott and I got carbon atoms on our forearms first. Then I got an outline of Arkansas and Scotland on my ribcage. And a few weeks ago, I got a stack of books on shoulder blade. I love all of them, but the books might be my favorite tattoo of ALL. Check.
31. Run a race: I am still registered for a half marathon in March. I'm now thinking I need to downgrade to a 10k. Even that seems far fetched right now though...
32. See a play: Scott and I went to see Twelve Angry Men at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock. There are so many other plays I'd like to see too! But we've seen at least one, so check.
33. Read Macbeth: Currently reading. Just finished the third act.
34. Throw a party: Haven't yet, but there's still time.
The takeaway from all of this is that time runs away from us way too fast and trying to accomplish all of these things in one year ought to be easy, but so far, I'm finding it hard. With my new job taking up all my energy, spare time is something I haven't had the luxury of experiencing lately, to the extent that I haven't even blogged in over a month. I should really make a point of doing some things that do not involve work. I recognize that I'm becoming a workaholic.
So when given the option of training for the half marathon or taking a nap, I just tend to lean towards the nap. But saying that, a dirty martini or hiring a cleaner should absolutely fit into my need for relaxation.
I'll try to blog more too.
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