Photo a day - January - Take 4

GOAL 22 - A PHOTO A DAY DURING MY 50TH YEAR

The end of January

This is what happens when you open a bag of jerky

Sunset on my drive home

Phoenix Art Museum

Goal 7

Rage Room

I've wanted to smash up a rage room since I first heard about them. I've just booked my spot, and I can't wait to go. I'll post pictures once I've fulfilled this goal.

Rage room video

Smashing rage room AZ

Photo a day - January - Take 3

Goal 22 - A photo a day during my 50th year

I have a goal to actually finish a whole chapstick before loosing it.

Roses from my husband.

Shopping with these cuties.

Just made Lemon Curd to give away as one of my acts of kindness.

Photo a day - January - Take 2

Goal 22 - A photo a day during my 50th year

Jon Bon Jovi greeting me as I pull into my garage.

My friends daughter showing me how easy it is to navigate a smart phone.

My buddy.

My bestie and me.

The back stories to the books I've co-written with A. Nelson.

Two of my favorite people.

The Gilbert Temple.

Me with fellow writers A. Nelson & P.J. Switzer.

Sympathy card from my vet after I had to put my cat to sleep.

My friends puppy, although I want to steel her.

Goats crossing the road behind me.

My letter giving me a date to take my citizenship test.

Photo a day - January

Goal 22 - Photo every day during my 50th year

The books I use to help me become a better writer.

My Grandads medal - the Arctic Star & my Grandmother's pin for being in the Land Army.

The entrance to my place of solitude where I do all my writing.

My writers nook.

Yes, I'm a coin collector.

My dog trying to squeeze between the furniture to reach me.

I'm a shoe person.

What the crap is this toy? The louder you yell the faster it goes? Torture

My dog being sketchy.

My dogs Seahawks jersey. GO SEAHAWKS!

My first Bon Jovi Album.

Skyping with my friend and co-writer.

Wit & Wisdom of 50 years

Things that I've learned or been confused by

Who decided that a horse should wear shoes. Seriously, I've never looked at an animal and thought "Damn, this horse needs accessories."

Youth is wasted on the young. By the time you realize who you, what you want, and finally manage to get rid of your debts, your body falls apart, you can't remember jack, and spontaneity isn't your strong point.

It's okay to say NO! It doesn't make you a bad person, and your don't have to explain yourself. However, pick your battles. Saying NO to going into work, or to your wife can have serious consequences. Start with something small, like your kids!

Everybody lies. Don't believe me? Check a woman's weight on her drivers license and see if she was stretching the truth. You know she did. And when a husband asks his wife what she's thinking and she responds with "Nothing!" Oh that's a lie, and you'd better figure out what Nothing stands for before she explodes.

Let them talk, they're going to do it anyway. Don't waste your life paralyzed by what people say about you. Unless it's good. Then lap it up baby. A wise man once told me, "Opinions are like belly buttons. Everyone has one but they don't hold much water."

Why not me?

Russell Wilson

Goal #53

Today I reached out to the best player in the NFL, Russell Wilson. I have nothing to total respect for this guy. Not only is he a freakin legend in football, but he works hard with his charitable foundation, and serves the people in his community. I've asked Russell if he would perform 50 acts of kindness with me, and I'm going to believe in his mantra of, "WHY NOT ME."
For anyone who would like to donate to Russell's foundation, just click on the link.
https://whynotyoufdn.org

Goal #13

Have a theme song for the year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2u5uUu3DE

The thought of turning 50 has had me filled with a sense of dread. Time feels like it speeds up during this stage of life and suddenly I feel extremely aware of my fragile mortality, and have a sense of nostalgia for days gone by.
I'm no longer the girl who can turn heads, but rather, I've become invisible and forgettable.
All it takes is a good nights sleep to give me a sore neck in the morning and the menopause has me in a choke hold with her gnarly fingers digging into me.
With my best years behind me, it's easy to feel a little sorry for myself. Which is another good reason to have a ridiculist. After all, if I'm as invisible as I have come to believe, no-one will notice  as I hot flash my way through each goal.
It's my life, by Bon Jovi (the best band ever) is the perfect theme song for this year, and every year. I'm gonna own turning 50, because I've worked hard to get here.
It's time to pull up my big girl panties, (and they ARE big these days) slip on my bifocals and get to enjoying a stage in life that so many are denied.

Goal #10

Rusty Rodas

Goal #10 

Take a selfie with Instagram sensation and Kindness Ambassador, Rusty Rodas. Being an animal lover myself, I've been following this beautiful Golden Retriever on Instagram for sometime now. Nope, I'm not a weirdo, but I do get tired of all the drama and politics we see on all forms of social media, and enjoy checking out things that will just bring a smile to my face. Rusty does just that. With a variety of outfits, an excellent owner/mom with a great sense of humor, and the desire to spread some happiness, Rusty brightens my day. Whenever life gets too serious, I can check out @rustyrodas on instagram to find some comic relief that will instantly put a smile on my face. 

Rusty may not be your typical celebrity, but anyone who has a gift for spreading joy is pretty Iconic to me. 

Goal #11

Chris Pratt

I did it. I reached out to Chris Pratt (a fellow Seattle Seahawks Fan) and invited him to go to a Seattle home game with me. I'm fairly sure that he's wondering who this crazy old lady is that wants to hang out with him, but I assured him that I wasn't a weirdo. Not sure if I should have done that, considering any weirdo out there doesn't actually realize there's anything wrong with them, but I'm hoping I came across as a harmless, crazy in a good way, dreamer. 

LET'S GO SEAHAWKS

Goal #27

Chapstick

Okay, so one of the items on my Ridiculist is to finish a whole chapstick. I know what you're thinking, what a ridiculous and pointless goal to have. Well, that's one way of looking at it. For me, it's significant because I have the personality that starts a project, that project becomes my life, and then I forget about it or stop caring. Yes, I'm a quitter!
So there's more to this challenge than you think. To me, it's symbolic of sticking with something, of seeing things through, and to stop being wasteful.