GOAL #42 Complete

 Goal # 42 Complete - Hike Ice Caves

As beautiful as this amazing experience was, it was the first time I was actually frightened. As I wiggled through the tight crevasses, the constant cracking of the ice was a little unnerving. All I could think was think that if the ice moved, that I would be in a terrible mess. 

My guide was amazing and very patient with me and my nerves. He did his best to fill me with confidence as he explained all the work and preparation he and the crew put into the safety side of things at the Matanuska Glacier. And to be fair, they are very proactive in doing everything to ensure safety and fun. I was just a bit of a scaredy cat! Doesn't happen often, but this was one of the few times it did.

https://glacier-tours.com/

Goal #48 Complete

Goal #48 Complete - Visit the Seven Magic Mountains

I visited this artistically fun roadside attraction with my good friend, Mandi, and we enjoyed the warmth of the desert air on our skin as we checked out these vibrant giants. Call me crazy, but I love this kind of thing.

https://sevenmagicmountains.com/

GOAL #17 Complete

 Goal #17 Complete - Hang with Reindeer

I'm not going to lie, this is by far one of my favorite things that I've done. The staff at the Reindeer farm in Palmer, AK, are great, and not only allow you to visit with and feed the Reindeer, they send you away with a whole wealth of knowledge on Santa's furry helpers.

These reindeer are so domesticated that they are used in movies, and events such as Fur Rondy where they outshine humans in the running with the reindeer.

And just for the record, Santa's reindeer aren't a bunch of guys that pick on Rudolf. Oh no ho ho! They are actually females. Male Reindeer shed their antlers in the winter and are antler free by Christmas.

https://people.com/pets/santas-reindeer-are-female/

https://www.reindeerfarm.com/

Goal #26 - January

Goal #26 - 30 Day Challenge Every Month - January

At the end of 2019 I purchased this big book of 30 day challenges. I'm a goal driven individual and this book was full of new and fun ideas.

For January I've chosen to start the year by listening to a TED talk every morning to start my day.
I'm half way through the month so far, and I've felt a tremendous lift in my mood and attitude toward everything.
This is a goal I'd recommend to everyone.

Goal #24 COMPLETE

Goal #24 - Get retweeted by a celebrity

Not so much a retweet, but I'm gonna take it. I tweeted this picture on my twitter account and tagged Jon Bon Jovi in it. Imagine my surprise when it showed up on his website. Eeeeeek #ifonlythiswasanactualphotoofus #swoon

Photo a Day - October - Take 7

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

1.   Not your average ice cream

2.   Lyla & Fraser

3.   Face painting at the pumpkin festival

4.   Kate Spade bags are the bomb

Photo a Day - October - Take 4

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

1.   Best BBQ in town.

2.   Jack-o-lanterns

3.   The beautiful Mrs Clarke with her Cheesecake Factory doggie bag.

4.   Dolly the steamboat.

Photo a Day - October - Take 2

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

My awesome writing besties have released their four part Christmas Frost series. I couldn't be more proud of them.

Goal # 34

GOAL #34 SPEND THE DAY WITH GIRAFFES

I didn't get to spend a whole day with Giraffes, but I had to opportunity to spend a little time with them. I truly wish that I could have had a longer time, but the health and well-being of these magnificent animals is more important that my Ridiculist.

I don't know if it's those big brown eyes, or the nerdy big ears, that make them so adorable to me, but I just love them. 

Here are a few facts about my favorite wild animal

1. It's the tallest mammal on the planet.

2. Giraffes only need a max of 30 minutes sleep a day.

3. A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground, hence the awkward stance at the watering hole.

4. Giraffes give birth standing up - Ouch.

5. The fuzzy horns on a giraffes head are called Ossicones.

6. A giraffes spots are as unique as our fingerprints.

7. A giraffes tongue can reach up to 21 inches.

8. Giraffes have 32 teeth. 

9. Giraffes are classified as high risk of extinction in the wild.

10. You can adopt a giraffe be visiting www.bornfree.org.uk

https://www.bornfree.org.uk/news/giraffe-critically-endangered

Photo a day - August - Take 8

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

1. The website for the book by myself and Amanda Nelson

2. Septembers on its way

3. Type Transire Books into Pinterest and we show up all over the place

4. Football season is upon us - GO SEAHAWKS

Photo a day - August - Take 6

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

1. Collage of me and my daughter

2. Family recipe

3. Collage of me and my son

4. This would be a dream come true to have this wall and fence around my property.

Photo a day - August - Take 5

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

1. This cracks me up every time I see it

2. My boy is a stand up comedian :)

3. I love love love this quote

4. Some friendships last forever - Me and Justine

Photo a day - August - Take 1

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

1. Visiting a friend at the hospital

2. the only things Bruce Lee quoted as needing

3. I soooooo want this jacket from Lu Lu Lemon

4. Light fixture for the dining room

Photo a Day - July - Take 8

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

1. Aunt Carma & Uncle Rich

2. Roadtrip

3. August

4. Glen Canyon

Photo a Day - July - Take 7

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

1. I went to a wedding reception here

2. Beautiful sunset

3. Making sure my great niece is safe at college

4. Family time

Photo a Day - July - Take 6

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

1. Checking out show homes and fell in love with this one

2. What the...

3. The largest Kokopelli

4. Visiting my friend, Leslie, at the hospital

Photo a Day - July - Take 4

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

1. My sister in law collects Christmas Houses

2. I hate when the coyotes de-feather their dinner in my yard

3. I can't wait to harvest my lemon tree

4. Barkley healing from surgery

Photo a Day - July - Take 2

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

1. My new fridge

2. Sitting on my sister in laws back patio

3. Took my dad for a pedicure

4. Practically grandkids to me

GOAL 9 - COMPLETE

GOAL 9 - 50 HUGS WITH 50 STRANGERS IN 50 MINUTES

While at Comicon, I decided to kill two birds with one stone and attempt goal #9. 

I felt a little intimidated to start with, but I quickly noticed how happy people were to give someone a hug. There were some that were a little shy, but still willing, and then there was those who threw their arms around me like a long lost friend. 

This goal was a great reminder of the goodness that's out there. It's important not to loose sight of that.

Photo a day - June - Take 7

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

1. Got a new clock for the pool area

2. Getting my home in order - I highly recommend this book

3. My dog, Barkley, trying to guilt me for leaving

4. Cool couch