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I have compiled a list of 40 things. Not in any particular order. It's just a list of things that I have done, seen, experienced, etc... prior to turning 40. Random things that came to mind. Sure, there's more than 40! But, these are the first 40 that came to mind. :) It's simply a collection of things that make "me" who "I" am, today.

Enjoy! You just might be a part of this list of mine!

Again - no particular order. :P

1-Colored my hair - blond, red, black, multi... and now, as it should be - Brunette.

2-Got a Tattoo

3-Vacationed out of the Country

4-Laughed until I cried - happy tears. And, sometimes sad

5-Hugged a complete stranger. Good and tight

6-Read an entire Book in one sitting

7-Helped a friend (or two) in need

8-Made a friend "online"

9-Lived in Poverty, and reversed it

10-Created and ran a successful business

11-Became a Mommy to 2 beautiful children

12-Took a chance on Love - married him. Beat all the odds!

13-Danced, Nude

14-Made love in a public place (discretely) and in many other wild and crazy places

15-Became an "A" student in College

16-Adopted a terminally Ill pet & nursed him back to health.

17-Made some major life changing decisions

18-Overcame my fear of elevators (almost totally)

19-Said "no" to drugs

20-Lived Alone

21-Went to a Movie alone

22-Rode across Bermuda on a scooter, in the pouring rain (and I mean POURING)

23-Traveled across Country by car

24-Went to Lincoln Center in NYC to the Metropolitan Opera House (Thanks Mom)

25-Experienced several Ballet's (again, Thanks Mom)

26-Enjoyed many "Rock" concerts. Even cried through one (Aaron Lewis/Staind)

27-Skinny Dipped

28-Made a Picnic on the Living room floor

29-Chose forgiveness over anger

30-Discovered my passion for photography

31-Stepped "outside the box" with my sexuality

32-Made friends and family laugh out loud, with my silly sense of humor

33-Rode on scary rides, to make my children happy

34-Drove all night

35-Walked away, and never turned back

36-Wrote several stories, and lots of poetry

37-Enjoyed the simple things in life - stopped and smelled the roses

38-Still try to view the world through rose colored glasses

39-Sing loud and strong, when I enjoy the music - despite the fact that my singing voice is not perfect

40-Become more accepting of myself, and my flaws - Because I am a beautiful woman.

Happy Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday to you and you and you , too!

It's almost Spring!!!! I didn't even wear a Jacket to work today. It's very exciting! And, this weekend we will change the clocks, and earn one more hour of sunlight. Wow!!! It's really almost Spring!!!!

How's everything? Well, it's pretty good. I had a peaceful evening last night, for the most part. Despite the pain (in my hip), the evening was nice. I don't want to complain or anything... but on Saturday I was doing "something" in a very awkward position, that lead to some major, intense hip pain! lol. It's funny, but it's not. I can hardly make it up and down stairs, AND - when I'm in bed, I can't turn on to my right side. It's horrible. I have no idea what to do, besides take Aspirin. I can't believe the pain I'm in! But, I don't want to complain!

So, this weekend.... Can't wait!!!!! I'm finally going to the Melting Pot. I am really looking forward to it. I've wanted to go there for a couple of years. However, it hasn't worked out. But, we now have reservations for Dinner there on Saturday. We're going to the Brand New one, in Atlantic City. We are so excited! And, we'll be gone for the weekend. Staying Bay side! Sunday, we'll pick the kids up, and go to my parents house for Dinner, and to Celebrate my Birthday. It should be nice. :)

But, I should focus on Today. SO far, so good. My brother called me from Switzerland just to see how I was doing. That was nice. After he called, my Dad called ... Just to see how I was doing. Nice! It's been a pretty nice day so far. Hubby has called me too!!! Guess why? Just to see how I was doing... and to tell me he loves me! I'm very very blessed! Mom called too! lol... but I was away from my desk. I'm currently playing phone tag with her. :)

Anyway, I hope this is a happy day for you!

Happy Tuesday!