The unofficial 40 x 40 list, or somthing close to that.
August 3, 2011 | Category: I'm a celebrator, I'm a Dreamer
I’ve always had a “bucket list” of sorts, located only in my mind. Realizing that I’m not getting any younger, I’ve decided to take a hard look at it and try to knock a few of these babies off the list.
Some goals are big, some are ridiculously dumb. I still need to add a few more, I’m assuming they will come to me.
This past weekend, I attended a Nascar race, the Brickyard 400 (thanks to Heather). It was all I ever dreamed it to be, even got skunky beer drizzled on me.
So as of right now, here are a few things I would love to do before I turn 40, or 50, or just get done before I die. I’m not that into specifics.
buy cowboy boots in Nashville- run a 1/2 marathon
- visit Shanghai China
- architectural tour of Rome
- wine country in a convertible
- be an extra in a tv show/commercial/music video
- have a boudoir photo shoot
have a unmedicated birthwork at the State Fair- milk a cow the old fashion way
- dye my hair with streaks of pink/purple
- get something published in print
climb a 14,000 ft mountain- attempt cloth diapering
own a Jeep Wrangler- learn to shoot a gun
- learn to knit
- take my family to Disney (preferably while they still believe in princesses)
- Buy and restore an old (really old) house
- go on a hot air balloon ride
- speak at a conference
- witness a birth, not my own
attend a Nascar race- baptize my children
- visit the Holy Lands
- smoke pot (let’s pretend you never read that, but I really want to do it someday)
hang out on a tour bus with a rock star- pay off a home
- find something super rare at a thrift store/garage sale
- attend a taping of SNL
- make my own wine
- learn to drive a motorcycle
organize and pull off a surprise party- read Atlas Shrugged
- learn to reupholster furniture
Ok, that’s my list in progress. Let me know if you can help me get any of these things knocked off. I’m not above asking for help or friendly favors.
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Hi, I’m Emily.
August 3rd, 2011 @ 9:28 am
great list
there are several on there that i’d love to do, too. not sure how much help i can be, but a few things that i’m happy to go in with you on include:
- cloth diapering: since i’m already doing it i’m happy to be a cheerleader (but promise not to judge one bit if you decide it’s not for you) and answer questions.
- buy and restore an old house: as an historic preservationist and avid diy-er i have grand plans of buying and fixing up houses, bonus if they’re old. would gladly do this with you.
- run a 1/2 marathon: i’ve only ever run 5ks before, so this would be a stretch, but that’s what keeping someone accountable is about, right?
- making wine: my husband is all about brewing beer and will probably be more than happy to jump on the wine bandwagon, too.
i’ve also dyed lots of hair in my day, and have reupholstered some dining room chairs once (but would love to learn something more complex).
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Emily Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
So when are we going to hang out again? I’m festering here downtown indefinitely.
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sarah Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:29 pm
@Emily, anytime! i’m here until mid-october, which feels so far away i’d consider myself here indefinitely, too. i’m finally settled post-vacation, so let me know if anything works particularly well for you. i’m free this weekend, and most weekdays (provided i don’t have any major work projects). my sister’s coming weekend after this coming one, so we could always do a (alcohol-free) girls night out
let me know if you have preferences…
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sarah Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@Emily, oh! and…um…#26. we have a friend. he visits from MI every so often, and is fairly reliable in that dept. no idea if he plans on visiting anytime soon, but i can keep you in mind the next time he takes to the road.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 10:03 am
oh yeah. love it!
So, here’s what i can help with…
-i can teach you to knit, the fast and awesome way.
-i can tell you how to go to snl if you have a free friday night/sat morning/sat night in nyc
-help with cloth diapering…show you my stuff, my process etc. also, you can talk to my sister who knows so much about online places to get good deals on diapers. seriously, you won’t regret it!
-and i know of an awesome old house that needs lots of love!
-let’s hang with mary jane together. i’ve never done it before either…
-dye your hair. i’ve done that some before.
-you’re welcome to come to a certain birth in march, lord willing. not sure you’ll want to be my friend after that. it’s crazy and awesome to witness a birth though.
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Emily Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
sounds like we got a lot of livin’ to do together. Let’s start with knitting this winter, because I’m a grandma like that.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 10:03 am
and i know of a certain old house that needs lots of love!
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 11:59 am
I can totally die your hair! Please?! I always wanted to be a hair stylist when I was younger.
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Emily Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Yeah, and then I get to do yours.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 1:05 pm
1/2 marathon. will run with you.
Atlas Shrugged has come up 4 times this week. Guess I need to reserve it. I’ve read 2 other Rand books and loved them.
SNL = awesome.
as does paying off your house.
learn to knit, speak at a conference, wine country/convertible = all on my list, too.
the find something rare at a thrift store, hasn’t that already happened like 150 times for you?
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Emily Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
After I pop this baby out I’m all about running the mini. Not sure if I’ll have enough post recovery time this year though.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 1:11 pm
Um, I know someone who knows someone who can help you with #7.
Also, #6, if being on YouTube counts.
And I highly recommend taking your kids to Disney while they will be wowed. It was one of my best mom days EVAH.
Love the list!
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Emily Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
YouTube counts. Let’s talk.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 2:58 pm
you make me laugh!! and I almost got streaks of blue put in my hair this last time at the hairdressers – except I wondered “am I the old chick w/ 5 kids trying to be young and hip??” I’m going to do it though SOON – lol… it’s almost fair time – what “new” food they taunting us with this year??
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Emily Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:12 pm
If I dye my hair pink, you must go blue. Regarding fair food, I haven’t heard much! I’m going this weekend, so I’ll be sure to report back!
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Tiffany Reply:
August 5th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
@Emily, My brother and dad are at the Ohio State Fair today and they got a free gourmet lamb meal prepared by a chef.. it’s lamb jam day:) You say the word and i’m going blue streak – then we’ll hit the feather trend before it goes away!! lol
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 4:32 pm
I’m contemplating the Rock N Roll Half Marathon in Denver on October 9th!
And then after the run you will likely be sore…you can run into one of the many dispensaries, claim you got a bad back, and poof #26 will be taken care of too! 
Okay…its probably not that easy, but close. 
Love your list! I need to update mine!
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 7:19 pm
Dude if you find someone who will put you as an extra in a music video… CALL ME! I’ll be there. I’ll do partial nudity!
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 8:07 pm
great list!
looks like you have lots of CD supporters, but I’ll cheer you on for that one. I recently wrote a post about my experiences (only been doing it since April) but it’s been great and I’m not going back!
http://jandmh.blogspot.com/2011/07/everything-you-never-wanted-to-know.html
I started with a 15 mo old and I think that made it so much easier than starting w/ a newborn. you have enough to do with a newborn – let alone trying to learn how to juggle cloth. if we have a baby #3 CD will be a no-brainer now.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 8:56 pm
Stop by here on your way to Disney; we have plenty of cows you can milk.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 11:23 pm
What kind of gun you want to shoot? Hand gun or rifle/shotgun? I’ve got some experience with that.
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August 3rd, 2011 @ 11:27 pm
dude. #26.. in all of the phish concerts you’ve attended in college i don’t buy it…
when you’re not knocked up anymore smoke a j.
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August 4th, 2011 @ 10:42 am
You CAN cloth diaper! It is so easy once you get the hang of it. I figure I do about 8 loads of laundry a week the way it is so why not add in a couple more
If you want to go the bumGenius route let me know and we can work something out 
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August 4th, 2011 @ 11:43 am
I can help with number 34! Well, in that I’ve read it and have the book.
Also, I too need help with number 26. *ahem*
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August 6th, 2011 @ 9:47 am
So for #13, Im not sure how many children you plan on having, but since your pregnant with #4, why don’t you try with this child, then save the money from regular diapers and put it toward #17. And on your trip to #17, you can #13
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August 6th, 2011 @ 10:34 pm
#26…I’m in. You know, for research….
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August 9th, 2011 @ 11:20 am
i’ve never smoked pot either. and it’s also sort of on my bucket list. but that is between you and me and the interwebs. shhh.
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