Sunday, June 14, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Today I turned 31 years old. Many people have asked me how I feel about turning 31. So, in case you are wondering, I FEEL GREAT!!!! Seriously! I am so excited about this year! I am determined to make this the best year of my life so far. With some inspiration from my good friend Marianne (she ran 31 miles to celebrate her birthday. she is amazing!), I have decided to set 31 goals for the year. As I accomplish each of the goals, I am going blog about them. Below is my list of 31. It is not in any special order. Some of them are just fun things I like to do but never take the time to do them. Some of them are going to be very challenging. Some of them are just for fun because I deserve to have some fun this year. Here is my list:

  1. Do a triathlon
  2. Run a 5K
  3. Run a 10K
  4. Play Tennis
  5. Hike Stewart Falls
  6. Do a Century Bike Ride (100 Miles)
  7. Go to an Oakland A’s game
  8. Go to the beach
  9. Make my bed for 31 days in a row
  10. Play Whiffle ball
  11. Learn to cook something (I haven't decided what yet. Any ideas?)
  12. Eat a Sprinkles cupcake
  13. Organize my closet
  14. Get an Eye Lash Tint
  15. Lay by a pool
  16. Watch Fireworks
  17. Go on a date (Yep, just hoping for at least one this year)
  18. Learn a new song on the piano
  19. Learn to use my expensive out of date camera
  20. Buy flowers for someone
  21. Do a session at the SLC temple
  22. Keep a gratitude journal for 31 days
  23. Send thank you cards to 31 people
  24. Get a Massage
  25. Read 1 book a month
  26. Be on-time every where I go for 1 week
  27. Learn to golf
  28. Create and stick to a budget for a month
  29. Do 31 random acts of kindness
  30. Have a dinner party
  31. Send birthday cards to all family members


I would love help accomplishing these goals so let me know if you want to join me on any of them.

Here's to a 31-derful year!

PS...Happy Flag Day!
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9 comments:

  1. MarianneJune 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    MaryAnn-YOU are an inspiration!! I love your 31 goals and hope I get to be a part of them! Happy Birthday! I know you'll have THE BEST year yet!

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  2. JamJune 14, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I would like to eat sprinkles with you, also I would like to run a 5K with you (I hate to run tho but, I think it would be good for me). LOL!
    Also what is an eye lash tint? I want to get my eyeliner tattoed so maybe I can do that while you are getting your tint? :) Happy B-Day !!!

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  3. JamJune 14, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I want to eat sprinkles with you and run a 5K I hate to run tho so maybe not? LOL
    Also what is an eyelash tint? I want to get my eyeliner tattooed so maybe I can do that while you get your tint? HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)!!!

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  4. KrystalJune 14, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Woohoo!!! HAPPY FLAG DAY!!!

    I'm thinking Sprinkles in Houston Fall 2009. I'm intrigued about the eye-lash tint. That sounds like something I need to join you on as well! Oh and I think you should add the "outlet outlet" as a bonus. ;)

    See you in a couple weeks!!!

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  5. LindsayJune 14, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Yeah for blogs and birthdays and goals! Seriously..you are amazing! You have so much going for you and know this is your year! Enjoy it...Triathalons are awesome. We did the Jordanlle and loved it! Here's to birthday's! Have a great day!

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  6. amesJune 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Yeah Welcome to blogging! I am so excited to follow you in your year of 31. You have some great goals. It makes me think about some things I want to accomplish. Happy Birthday too!!

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  7. Nuvia 3June 15, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Wow! That is some list. I would love to join you on the running or the bike ride, but it is more likely that I will eat the cupcake. Happy Birthday/Flag Day.

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  8. camillajeanJune 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    LOVE IT!!!! :) SOOO EXCITED for you!!! It's gonna be a GREAT YEAR (ESPECIALLY since you know ME and I'll be in your life -- monthly lunches WOOT WOOT!!!) Haha .. haha! Lay by the pool is prolly my FAVORITE one!!! ;) LOL :)

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  9. Sarah N.June 23, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    You are the best! Call me when you want to hit an Oakland A's game because I'm in the neighborhood! Yippie! Love ya lots!

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