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/

Photo a Day - October - Take 3

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

1.   My awesome second cousin, Fraser.

2.   The top of my halloween hot chocolate.

3.   Thank you cards from Fraser and Lyla.

4.   Me. Fraser and Lyla dressed for halloween. 

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.

Photo a Day - October - Take 1

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

1.   The cutest dental assistant in the world, My daughter.

2.   Putting my feet up after grouting the kitchen floor.

3.   GO HAWKS.

4.   My kitchen has been repainted

Goal #34

What do Ellen tickets and Unicorns have in common?

They don 't exist

Once again, I've requested tickets to the Ellen show. I wanna be excited, but after multiple attempts, I'm not holding out much hope

The disclaimer on Ellentube, does state that there is no guarantee of any tickets, however, I feel like I'm on a quest for the Holy Grail. 

Nee

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 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 2

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

1. The only plants I can't kill

2. Family

3. Back at the hospital

4. My grandads Fred's medals

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 3

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

1. Hanging out with my father in law

2. Returning to Arizona after visiting my father in law in Alaska

3. Visited the grave of my nephew

4. Flashback. Can't believe I still had this

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

Photo a day - July - Take 1

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

1. Dog sitting Barkley's friend

2. Relaxing at True Rest Floatation

3. Why friends a hunter

4. This car ran me off the road, damaged my vehicle, and then refused to take responsibility

Photo a day - June - Take 8

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

1. My good friend, Dori, is building her house here

2. I love this sign on the side of a mountain

Bonus photos

3. Back to the vets with Barkley

4. Cool old truck

GOAL 55 - COMPLETE

Goal 55 - Be a Blonde for the day

     Let's just start by saying, I'm no Beyonce. That girl could pull off just about anything, but this girl... well, that's a whole different story.

     After trying on a bunch of blonde wigs, I'm not gonna lie, I became a little discouraged. Turns out, I'm not the chameleon I'd like to think I am, and for the most part, I look ridiculous as a blonde. But I did find this blonde bob, and wore it the whole day to complete goal 55 on my Ridiculist. 

     They say Blondes have more fun. I wish it was that easy. Let's face it, we'd all be running to the nearest hairdressers if all you had to do was  bleach your hair to have a good time.

     Regardless of whether I have Brown, Blonde, or Grey wiry strands on my head, my life is fun because of the people I have in it and because of what's inside of me. 

Photo a Day - May - Take 5

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

1.   Family dinner at Red Robin Hmmmm

2.   My father in law recovering the rifle of the Bellevue Sniper

3.   My daughter receiving her American Citizenship

4.   Letter from Attorney General, Bobby Kennedy to my Father in law, Weldon Potter