I am not sure how it happened so fast. It has been a month since I turned 39. In less than a year, I will be FORTY. And not even far enough in life.
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Honestly speaking, I could not be more excited. It cannot be avoided. That is life.
Life begins at 40, they say.
But before I turn that age, I want to accomplish things that I felt I should have done in my twenties. I want to complete at least a handful of these before I reach it.
I have been meaning to write this list for a while now, but I always got distracted. But I am determined to make it happen. I know it is going to be exciting.
40 things in less than a year is a lot, but I will try my best ticking most before I am 40 or even 50. This is all about having fun chasing dreams.
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Here are my 40 goals before I turn 40.
- Travel somewhere SOLO – It scares and excites me in equal measure.
- Book a photoshoot session – Capture this moment in time.
- Take a road trip – I started driving this year; now I’m ready for an adventure.
- Celebrate New Year in a different province – Ring in the New Year somewhere new.
- Do a five-kilometer run – My first marathon attempt.
- Get in shape – Reach 65kg and feel confident in a bikini.
- Develop an exercise routine – Make fitness a habit.
- Enjoy a spa day every now and then – Regular self-care.
- Launch a YouTube Channel – Maybe about road trips? Let’s see.
- Try a short haircut – But not shorter than last year.
- Give my hair a lighter hue – Step out of my comfort zone.
- Get rid of credit card debt – Financial freedom by forty.
- Have savings and insurance – Start a side hustle if needed.
- Complete a 30 to 120-day “No Spend” challenge – No Shopee/Lazada, no FoodPanda.
- Build a capsule wardrobe – Find and stick to a style that works for me.
- Plan my 40th birthday with family – A celebration to remember.
- Buy/Get myself an amazing 40th birthday present – I deserve it.
- Write in my blog every single day – Consistency is key.
- Ride a motorcycle – Recently learned and planning to own one.
- Become a morning person – A lifelong challenge for this night owl.
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- Decorate/paint my rented apartment – Thinking of bluish gray.
- Explore the city I live in – Pasig has been home for 5 years, time to explore.
- Keep my face free of acne – Consistent skincare routine.
- Visit my nephew in North Carolina – Stay there for a month or two.
- See the Northern Lights – A bucket list dream.
- Move to another place – A change of scenery.
- Visit a new country – Experience a different culture.
- Learn coding – Expand my skill set.
- Prioritize my hobbies – More v/blogging and journaling.
- Learn Japanese – A language I’ve always been fascinated by.
- Take a swim class – I love the beach, even if I can’t swim yet.
- Take another college course – Never stop learning.
- Explore a new career path – Find what truly excites me.
- Take the board exam – A step towards professional growth.
- Get promoted to a supervisor role – Or consider resigning for new opportunities.
Making a list is very challenging. I have 35 now, and I have 5 more to go. I have many things on my mind that are just not practical. Here are some.
- Get hitched – Maybe, if the right person comes along.
- Have a baby – If life leads that way.
- Move to a condo unit – A new living experience.
- Manage a coffee shop – A dream venture.
- Buy a car – Freedom on four wheels.
So that is my 40 before 40 list. What is on you 40 before 40 list? Let me know.