40@40 – August rush.

It's the end of August, and I'm starting to feel a bit panick-y about the list. Then I remember that it's MY list…and I reserve the right to modify as I see fit. If it's not fun, why do it? 

1. learn to snowshoe done

2. rediscover 5 new veggies hmmm…beets, parsnips, brussel sprouts so far

3. visit Seattle done

4. get a facial

5. try all 10 red wines from Food & Wine's "10 New American Value Reds" list  funny, I've tried a BUNCH of new wines this year – but not sure that I've hit any on this list

6. visit a winery done! (visited 11…such an overachiever)

7. take a meditation class done

8. establish a mediation practice try. and try again.

9. read 26 books need to check the count on my Nook

10. buy more houseplants does 1 count as more?

11. watch 4 documentaries 3 down, 1 to go

12. weekend at the Cape canceled due to unforeseen circumstances

13. print a blog book done

14. join a CSA done

15. hang pictures in the family room

16. repaint the kitchen

17. repaint my scraproom/office

18. get a hot stone massage

19. make 8 new risotto recipes up to 3 or 4…but this will be easy in the fall 

20. photograph the foliage in Stowe

21. renew my passport

22. buy a new camera yeah, baby

23. take a cooking class

24. buy a juicer & start making green juice yup

25. attend a yoga retreat done

26. complete a week-in-the-life project done. sort of. 

27. give blood

28. make a new friend

29. write a manifesto

30. send 2 non-holiday cards per month fail.

31. take a food photography class

32. visit Marmalade (home of Curly Girl Designs)

33. complete the Unplugged Half Marathon in < 3 hours so close!

34. watch all of the movies nominated for Oscar's Best Picture 

35. go on a monthly date with Austin

36. get mammogram

37. have a necklace made for my OLW done

38. de-clutter the mudroom done

39. send a note to someone that I admire

40. visit the ocean on both coasts