The Year of 35

My 35th birthday passed by last week and I made the decision to celebrate turning 35 all year by placing before myself a wide array of aspirations to give me extra motivation to live life to the fullest. In the midst of the chaos of life I don't want to miss out on the joy of paying attention to my mind and my body and my spirit. I want to make sure that I don't take life too seriously and that I remember to just have fun.  I also like lists and goals, mostly because I like to check them off and reach them. So, here it goes...  The year of 35. It could just be the best yet. 

35 books

Category: Mind and Spirit

Timeframe: January 1, 2014- December 31, 2014

Seriously, people.  It had been at least 16 months since I had cracked a book, and then something exploded in me and I started reading and haven't stopped since.  My count has already reached 28. Incidentally, I am not overly concerned about reaching this goal. And for the record, I do still have a job and my children continue to be well nourished. I just happen to be crazy.  Book reviews forthcoming. 

350 miles

Category:  Body

Timeframe: January 1, 2014- December 31, 2014 or May 1,2014- May 1, 2015

I have definitely fell off the running train lately, but I'm determined to get back on. I am giving myself some flexibility with the time frame here, but I'm aiming for the end of the calendar year. So far I have run a whopping six miles this year, so I've got my work cut out for me, but I believe my next goal could help me get there...

3-5 races

Category:  Body

Timeframe: January 1, 2014- December 31, 2014

I'm already registered for a 5k, informally committed to a half marathon, and a Thanksgiving day race is slowly becoming tradition.  This one is basically in the bag as long as I follow through and don't accidentally get pregnant, which leads me to my next few goals...

Sexual Intercourse 35 times in 35 days

Category:  Mind; Body; Spirit; Marriage; Pleasure

May 1, 2014-June 4, 2014

This does not seem too difficult, except I just realized that I will be out of town for 6 of those days. Throw in the joy of the monthly cycle of the female body and general fatigue, and, yikes, this is going to take some serious effort! It's SO on, though!  We are on schedule so far.  Yesterday was a tired day so today was a two-a-day. 

3 new positions

Category:  Marriage

Timeframe: May 1, 2014-December 31, 2014

You're welcome, Matt.  

5 new places

Category:  Marriage

Timeframe:  May 1, 2014-December 31, 2014

Just to keep it interesting. 

And- just in case that isn't sufficient sexual motivation...

3-5 times a week

Category:  Mind; Body; Spirit; Marriage; Pleasure; SEX

Timeframe: May 1, 2014-December 31, 2014

I am clearly going to be up for "Wife of the Year" award in 2014 and I am fairly confident that I will win. 

35 push ups 5 times a week

Category:  Body

Timeframe:  May 1, 2014-December 31, 2014

35 blog posts

Category:  Mind; Spirit

Timeframe:  January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014

I know my faithful readers are going crazy with delight right now. (If you are out there, will you please identify yourselves?  Someone? Anyone?)

35 second planks- front and both sides

Category:  Body

Timeframe:  Goal achieved by December 31, 2014

3-5 unmistakeable dauntless acts or moments

Category: Just for Fun;  Self-Care

Timeframe:  May 1, 2014-December 31, 2014

I. Am.  Obsessed. With. Divergent. 

If you have no idea what this means, a later blog post will give exciting and riveting detail. 

3 times a month, 50 minutes in a coffee shop (beginning in April)

Category:  Spirit;  Self-Care

Timeframe:  April 1, 2014-December 31,2014

This is already changing my life. 

35 things not typical of a 35 year old

Category:  Just for fun

Timeframe: January 1, 2014-December 31,2014

I can't wait to see what all ends up on this list!