In honor of my 43rd birthday coming up at the end of the month, here is a list of 43 things that I’ve done, learned, bought or changed to make my life better. (In no particular order)
1: I quit eating meat. (21 years ago).
2: I quit smoking. I come from a country where smoking is still to this day extremely widespread. When I was a teenager, it was simply the thing to do. I also stopped smoking 21 years ago, a logical consequence of being married to an athlete. It was hard (I remember crying a lot whenever I craved a cigarette) but so worth it.
3: I started using an electric toothbrush.
4: I started dressing up for no particular occasion.
5: I studied photography. (I’m a published photographer: I took all of the photo sequences for my husband’s third book ‘Choke Em Out”.)
6: I learned how to type.
7: I practiced martial arts and became a jiu jitsu black belt (in addition to my other instructor credentials)
8: I said yes to a layered haircut.
9: I studied Microsoft Word, Photoshop and a variety of other softwares.
10: I learned how to build a website.
11: I learned how to cook a quiche.
12: I started using natural skin care products.
13: I practice yoga 1/week.
14: I get massages every 3 weeks.
15: I became a better listener.
16: I became a calmer mom.
17: I learned Italian.
18: I’m learning Japanese.
19: I’ve learned to be a better wife.
20: I’ve learned to be a better mom.
21: I’ve learned to be a better friend.
22: I’ve learned to like myself.
23: I cultivated a taste for Japanese cuisine (it took me a while).
24: I’ve read many enlightening books.
25: I chose homeschooling.
26: I moved to Los Angeles to get married.
27: I moved to Hawaii.
28: I bought a house in Kailua.
29: I bought a Vitamix.
30: I bought a juicer.
31: I started flossing (not something I was taught to do growing up)
32: I started writing.
33: I drink green smoothies.
34: I became an American Citizen.
35: I’ve traveled the world.
36: I gave birth under self hypnosis.
37: I became fluent in English (my fourth language)
38: I continued writing.
39: I write a daily thank you to my husband.
40: I’ve stayed in touch with my best friends from elementary, middle, high school and college.
41: I tasted Thai Iced Tea (what a treat!)
42: I breastfed my daughter for five and a half years.
43: I’ve loved the same man for over 21 years.
What accomplishments! And many more to come.
This is so cool. Some very inspiring things and some humbling to me. Thank you so much for continuing to write and share your motherhood and personal journey!
And thank you for taking the time to comment and encourage me.
Awww, you’re welcome!!!