Forty One-derful Things: A Goal for the New Year

Hey!  Did you hear?  Another year has come to a close.  It is a NEW YEAR!  Woohooooo 2015!!!

There, now that I got that out....

As always, New Year's Day brings with it reflection, introspection and resolutions.  This New Year's Day is, of course, no different.  What is different, however, is that I am finally starting to feel like my  year is starting off with an upward slant.  For the last few years I have fought through depression, malaise, exhaustion, disappointment, a lack of focus and too much inconsistency.  While I know that there is still much to learn and much to do (and I still have no idea what I want to be when I grow up), I have actually formulated a plan for this year that excites me.  

Last year, my fortieth on this earth, was a pretty good year.  Sure, it started out a bit rocky, but in the last few months I have been feeling that there may finally be forces at work that will absolutely result in positive outcomes.  I don't know in what way they will manifest, but I know that I will have to be the one to see them through.  After all, some of my best experiences were because I opened myself up to them.  I need to make my own opportunities.  

In 2014, I created many (and mini) goals for which I could strive to accomplish.  I wrote 40 blogs leading up to my fortieth birthday.  I organized my pantry.  I didn't lock my child in a tower (even when there were days that I really wanted to).  I also experienced many "firsts".  I dyed my hair pink.  I took a bucket list worthy trip to Ireland!  Yup, 2014 may be pretty tough to top.

So here's what I propose:  In 2015, I will turn 41.  I want to experience new things.  I want to go beyond just eating at new restaurants or reading a good book or seeing a new movie.  While I am not adverse to including these sorts of experiences, these are things that I would probably do anyway.  I want to do more, be more.  Perhaps I will learn a new skill or travel to a new place...the possibilities are endless.  

The time limit is not, however.  My goal this year is to experience 41 new things by the end of the 2015.  That's 365 days for 41 new adventures...I'd better get started!

I can't do this alone, however.  Life is always more fun when we have someone to share it.  With that said, I am open to suggestions--and if anyone wants to join me on this journey, let me know.  ;)

Until my next entry, Lovelies....