40 Things To Do By 40

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It’s very hard to believe I’m only 3 years away from 40! Anyone that knows me, knows I like lists! These are 40 things to do before you turn 40. I still have a few things to go….but I’m not giving up 😉

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Walk behind a waterfall

2. See the Hollywood sign

3. Adopt a dog (or 20)

4. Have boudoir photos taken

5. Visit Iceland to see the Northern Lights and soak in the Blue Lagoon

6. Stay in a hut over the water in Bora Bora

7. See New York City at Christmas

8. Visit a castle

9. Go whale watching

Swim with whale sharks

Whale sharks off the coast of Isla Mujeres

11. Take a helicopter ride

12. See the pyramids in Egypt

13. See Koalas in Australia

14. Go on safari

15. Visit Savannah, Georgia

16. Visit Rome, Italy

17. Visit Positano/Amalfi Coast in Italy

18. Love someone

19. Get a tattoo (or 5)

Conquer your biggest fear

21. Fly first class internationally

22. Have at least 6 months expenses in a savings account

23. Have a strong retirement plan you’re regularly contributing to

24. A train ride through the Swiss Alps

25. Swim with dolphins

Swimming with dolphins should definitely be on your list of 40 things to do before the age 40 — Swimming with dolphins in Isla Mujeres

26. Visit the Austrian Christmas markets

27. Own your own home

28. Be healthy

29. Volunteer with an animal rescue

Visit Santorini, Greece

31. Say you’re sorry to someone you know you hurt

32. Forgive someone who hurt you

33. Apply for your dream job

34. Pay off your car

35. Have no credit card debt

36. Live alone

37. Move away from your hometown, if only for a short time

Before you turn 40 you should have at least tried moving away from your home town. — My brief stint living in California

38. Visit at least one of the countries your family comes from

39. Visit Paris and see the Eifel Tower

40. Do whatever you want, you’re a grown-ass woman 😉

What are some of the things on your list???

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