Birthday Goals

Today I celebrated my 40th birthday.  This has been a scary birthday for me.  I've been dreading it for years.  When I turned 38, I decided I was going to go out of my 30's with a bang so I'd be ready to embrace my 40's.  Here are some of the goals I set and which ones I accomplished before my birthday:

• Buy and wear a pair of skinny jeans.  I bought them last Christmas and love them, especially with my fake Uggs.
• Run a half marathon.  I ran two of them last spring, just five weeks apart!
• Dye my hair blonde.  I've always wanted to be blonde, so last spring I went blonde.  I loved it, and it looked amazing with my "tan" (thank you Jergens daily self tanner).
• Start an Etsy shop.  I originally planned on selling knitted and crocheted items.  Much to my surprise, it evolved into jewelry design.  I never thought I'd be good at it, but I love it!
• Run a marathon. I was going to run the Denver Rock n Roll Marathon, but had to postpone it for a family wedding.  I'm now planning on running the Surf City Marathon in February.
• Lose 30 pounds.  I never thought I'd accomplish this one.  After 4 kids and not much success on Weight Watchers, Slim Fast, and Jenny Craig, I finally did it!  I've lost 35 pounds!  Good old healthy eating, no processed foods, and lots of running.

I can't wait to see what's in store for my 40th year.  I've always wanted to have really RED hair, so last night I dyed it a pretty reddish, coppery brown.  Another goal accomplished!