I am 39 years old and I have:
1. Jumped out of an airplane (tandem).
2. Been on a safari in Kenya.
3. Climbed a pyramid in Egypt.
4. Gone to the airport to meet friends and family when they’ve had layovers.
5. Lent money to someone and never expected it back.
6. Drank milk out of the carton.
7. Taken Lucas to Disneyland by myself. TWICE!
8. Lived in a perpetual state of missing someone.
9. Walked across the Golden Gate Bridge.
3-Day Walk, San Francisco - October, 2010
10. Fell in love with the Eiffel Tower the very first time I saw it. I was 10 and have been blessed to have seen five more times.
11. Been voted “Best Groomed” in high school. What am I a dog?
12. Earned an Outstanding Customer Service award.
13. Delivered a child with no drugs. By choice.
14. Cried myself to sleep.
15. Seen the Dave Matthews Band in concert two dozen times.
I heart DMB!
16. Been to a movie by myself.
18. Thrown a surprise party.
19. Been in three car accidents. All my fault.
Accident #3, 2008
20. Gotten ooey gooey weak in the knees when my husband smiles at me.
21. Stayed up WAY past my bedtime. Nightly.
22. Three tattoos.
This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, Prompt 1.) Last week we wrote about what we have never done… (Check out my I Never list here.) this week write a list of 22 things you HAVE done. (inspired by Sellabit Mom)
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I love it! I’m about to post mine, as well. I missed out on last week’s prompt but might do it tomorrow, just cause!!
I’ll be sure to check it out!
We share many in common including 13, 19 and 21. I heart this list so much Tonya.
At only 39, I’ve lived a very full life. I’m not done yet, but so far, I can’t complain!
I have never understood when people say it is weird to go to a movie by yourself. I’ve seen at least four by myself.
How was the no drugs thing for you? My first child was not bad, thought the second child was trying to tear me in half 😛
I LOVE going to the movie by myself. LOVE it!
As far as the no drug thing, it was a choice but it hurt like a mother F$%^&*!
I practiced all kinds of special breathing techniques and had created a lovely soothing play list… both went right out the window.
By the time we arrived at the hospital I was ready to ask for drugs but then learned I was already at 8 centimeters dilated. Within 15 minutes, Lucas was born.
I would do it again.
I actually didn’t prepare for no drugs, although I was not at all sure that I could let someone stick a huge ass needle in my back. No matter how much pain I was in!! But the choice was taking away when I got to the hospital since I was 10 cms already.
My second one I went in knowing for sure that I would choose no drugs, but OMG!! She hurt me like the hounds of hell!!
That being said, if we were to have another one (soooo not happening!) I would choose no drugs again 🙂
How awesome you have done so much traveling in your life.
DMB is so much fun to see in concert. I used to wait in line for hours to get seats to tickets.
Yes, growing up overseas offered me A LOT of advantages!
I heart DMB so much. But you already knew that. 🙂
Great list! I did the no drugs thing too, with my 2nd and 3rd, and personally felt it was way better than with drugs.
It was a conscious decision for me to deliver my son without drugs, but had I not been 8 centimeters dilated upon arrival to the hospital, I may have changed my mind.
I am so jealous of your traveling! I would love to see DMB in concert.
You simply MUST see DMB sometime. They are amazing. Of course, I’m biased.
I’m so jealous that you have been so many fab places, I would love to go to Egypt!
My parents worked in American/International schools, so I lived my entire childhood (6-17) overseas and then continued visiting them wherever they lived up until 2007.
Egypt is fascinating and those pyramids are a sight to behold.
You’ve been to so many places and done so much!! Love your list.
Thank you! I’ve been blessed. Needless to say, it was not hard coming up with 22 things I have done.
I too chose this prompt this week..whao.. you have been to so many places.. I’ve yet to visit many of those on your list.
My parents worked in American/International schools, so I lived my entire childhood (6-17) overseas and then continued visiting them wherever they lived up until 2007.
Off to check out your list!
Look at you, I knew you were wonderful, but you are AH-MAZING!!!! I feel like I haven’t done anything when I hold my list up to yous!!!! LOL.
I loved learning all these fantastic things about you! Xoxo
Thank you kindly. I have definitely been blessed.
I love it!!! I love your list. It is almost word for word my list of …
nevers.
oh well. I will live vicariously through you.
Kristen
http://www.alittlesomethingforme.com
You have such an exciting list. The picture of you smiling is just a perfect inclusion 🙂
Walking of the GGB was such a HUGE thrill for me. I was freezing, but still enjoyed every minute.
I’m happy to say that I’ve done a few of these things and even a few of them with you. Love number 20. 🙂
I had to include Piggy #1.
Wow!! You have done some amazing things!! And you must really love the Dave Matthews Band 😉
Oh yes I do! My love for DMB is long and deep. 🙂
You have been on many of the adventures on my “have not done” list! What a great list to show for your 39 years!
I’ve been very blessed.
I am so jealous that you’ve seen Dave Matthews!
And you’ve seen him so many times you may as well be friends!
You aren’t friends are you?
God, I wish. I love that man!! You simply MUST go to a show the next chance you get. Let me know when and where and I’ll try to accompany you. 🙂
Man you’ve done a ton of stuff! I have to say that I too fell in love with the Eiffel Tower the first time I saw it!
I don’t know what it is about that tower, but I just love it so.
There is something so fun about pulling off a surprise party, especially when the recipent as no clue.
I am impressed for you surviving Disneyland twice alone w/Lucas! Bravo!!
I’ve always wanted to sky dive, yet I’m afraid of flying. Weird, isn’t it?
How cool that you’ve been able to travel!
My parents worked in American/International schools, so I lived my entire childhood (6-17) overseas and then continued visiting them wherever they lived up until 2007.
Skydiving was a awesome, but I would NEVER do it alone/unattached.
Love this, girl! It shows your sense of adventure, stye and all of that beautiful heart if yours! Love! xo
great list! I love how much you’ve traveled, and I didn’t know you had tattoos 🙂
Um, you’re a couple of months older than I am. That’s what I’m taking away here …. Not my jealousy over all of the cool things you’ve done! You are a bad ass Mama jumping out of airplanes 🙂
Nice list! I’ve done a few of those (tandem jump – whee!).
I just posted my list too. It also includes the Golden Gate Bride and no drugs during labor. I also have 1 tattoo (want more), but didn’t include that. So jealous that you’ve been to the pyramids!
Golden Gate Bride? Really? Jeez!
I think you have me beat when it comes to DMB. I have seen them 21 times!