Cat's Out of the Bag

Well I officially told some friends today about my wanting to do at least one new thing (a first for me) every week for a year.  They were really receptive.  I got some suggestions like Attend Fashion Week in NYC (one girl is somehow affiliated and can get us in) go to a strip club, sky diving, repelling from a mountain and even flashing my boobs at Mardi Gras haha.  I even had someone tell me they would go do the Polar Bear Plunge 1/1/15 with me when I mentioned it!

I have been actively searching what ideas other people have and its helpful, but what I am quickly realizing is that its a really personal list.  Not only because some people have done things already and others havent, but because people have access to opportunities that others dont, people have interests others dont and some things are time sensitive.  In any event I am on my way.  I have an ongoing Word Doc with some ideas I like as well as some sites bookmarked for later review.   I just cant chicken out! =/

I think once I get an actual list taking shape I will post the link to this Blog onto my Facebook page and give it to some other people I know might be interested in reading.

I feel the Wheels Beginning to Turn!

With a big birthday in 53 days I am sick and tired of feeling sorry for myself and am determined to get unstuck. 

I have been dreading this for years.  I joke that I have been 39 a lotta years but its about time I own up to my age.  Not that I wont fight to feel and look as young as possible, more that I should be proud of all I have achieved and done in my lifetime. 

I bought Lu Ann Cahn's book I Dare Me yesterday. Its my jumping off point. 

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am an Adventure Junkie.  I guess dopamine is my drug of choice! (with vodka a close second! haha)

So my current plan is to research ideas of things to do throughout the year.  I would like to do one or more a week.  Some big, some small but all things that I havent done before.  I want to make it happen so I need to set myself up for success and have ideas on hand as well as a blog established to give me the motivation to keep going throughout the year!  

I am actually excited about my next year!  First time in a long time that has happened! #dopaminefromfirsts

Ice Bucket Challenge Nears $80million Mark

Ice Bucket Challenge Nears $80million Mark... what a brilliant idea this was! Fun and for a good cause! So sad that the co-founder died recently. (Not too much hype about his death though which I think is interesting...)

Some of my favorites:


( http://time.com/3173833/als-ice-bucket-challenge-fundraising-total/)

1. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204557556041678

2. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=621053234660513

3. http://jezebel.com/toddler-surprised-by-ice-bucket-challenge-swears-harder-1627082305?utm_campaign=socialflow_jezebel_facebook&utm_source=jezebel_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

I truly believe that.  

When I am down, I can sleep, drink or do drugs to numb things but some time with my friends/family is usually better than anything.  When I am not confident, its comments from others that hold my insecurities at bay.  I am sure that there is a counter to that... about some hurtful comment or conversation, but luckily I think that most of us live in a kind world where people good hearted.  

I Blinked and its Already August!

How in the world did that happen?

So on my quest to make Oct 2014 as easy to handle as possible,
I worked on my body, my health (sorta) and planned fun events to take away from the fact that I am turning the ripe old age of 39 again (though personal documents keep reminding me its a another decade change...)

I have a girls trip planned to Puerto Rico to celebrate and will be in LA for Halloween I think. (Oh and btw China never happened =/ I did get to England with 2 of my kids for their Uni spring break though and found out that my "unlocked" iphone wasnt unlocked )

So I am physically looking ok but I am mentally feeling horrible.  I am "a hot mess" as they say...  The 10th yr anniversary of losing my Mom, Brother and Father in law just passed and no one remembered but me. The day before yesterday Robin Williams the actor/comedian killed himself after battling depression and addiction.  =[

I read this blog about Robin and depression that resonated with me.  http://thedailybanter.com/2014/08/live-depression-understand-robin-williams-took-life/  Its the ying and yang... and the fact that most people with addiction issues feel too much... I get that. =[

Ok so enough with that.  I will end the post with a funny video of someone cell phone crashing =].  http://blog.petflow.com/cell-phone-crashing-airport/?utm_content=buffer3adc4&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=sungazing&utm_campaign=PFPost