It’s 50 Days ’til 50—Get Busy Living!

Needless to say, it has been some time since I published a blog post. However, I make a conscious effort to check the site to monitor engagement from readers, and today was no different. I learned someone read the post, “If Not Now…When,” dated December 17, 2017. I wrote about redeeming the time and doing the things I expressed wanting to do. It is not surprising to see I didn’t accomplish much on my list—unfortunately— but this truth inspires me to do something about it.

The list contains 20 things to complete. I fulfilled two and put in some effort toward three others. So, I am challenging myself to take action on as many of my goals as feasibly possible over the coming weeks:

1. Find a church home (doable)

2. Sing on the Praise & Worship team/choir again (hmmm…attainable)

3. Date (I bite-size tried, so I get some credit)

4. Go out with friends more (I went out a few times, so I get some credit here, too)

5. Study forensic science and obtain a Criminal Justice degree (I’m going to need more than 50 days)

6. Visit New Orleans (did it)

7. See the musical “Chicago” on Broadway (I give myself half credit for seeing “Wicked’ on Broadway, although it deserves full credit…it was awesome!)

8. Ski (doable)

9. Horseback riding (possible)

10. Visit Rome (what’s the timeframe for getting a passport renewal these days?)

11. Visit Australia (see above)

12. Learn Portuguese (I may need more time)

13. Cook a Prime rib roast (did it!)

14. Become a personal stylist (doable)

15. Conduct a self-esteem seminar (need more than 50 days)

16. Learn how to play the bass guitar (I think I need more days)

17. Be published in a renowned magazine (with my picture in color – not that I’m ungrateful to Huffington Post) (does my magazine count?)

18. Model in a fashion show (I may need more time)

19. Visit Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s church (doable)

20. Attend a Murder Mystery weekend event (definitely doable)

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the person who inspired me to “get busy living” because it’s 50 days ’til 50—thank you! I’d love to chat with you!

A wise man, the late Miledge Golphin, once said, “Get all you’re going to get before you turn fifty.” Considering there are 50 calendar days before my 50th birthday, I have my work cut out for me. God willing, I’m going to do my best to do as much as I can feasibly accomplish by my birthday. Here I go!