This past Tuesday was my 35th birthday.  I am finally getting over my funk of turning 35.  Strangely it's the "5" birthdays that get to me. 

 

I guess the whole thing comes down to a promise I made to myself at 30.  I decided that I would be adventurous in my 30's and not waste this time like I wasted my 20's.  So at 35 I realize I have only 5 years left on my promise.  I have so much more I want to do before I am 40, but am having trouble articulating it.

 

5 Years in Review:

I am proud of the fact that I have tried many new things over the past 5 years. 

 

I have tried rock climbing even though I am terrified of heights.  Thank goodness Walt was there to help me through the first climb. 

 

I also did the rip cord at Six Flags.  Brenda, what were you doing asking me if I was ready?  Just pull the cord!!!!

 

In 2006 I tried scuba diving.  Even with all the crying during training, I stuck with it and love it.  Have already been on 4 dives after certification.

 

I am making a point of traveling more.  I have been to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, twice to Olympic National Park, Savannah, Las Vegas (always wanted to go there), Oklahoma (I think I have covered the entire state), Padre Island, Grand Turk, Tortola, St Thomas, Virgin Gorda, the Bahamas, etc.

 

I changed careers and am much happier.  Sales analysis was never my passion, just something I was good at.  I am passionate about being an admin. 

 

I have less close friends than I used to have, but that's ok too.  I evaluated the group I was hanging out with, and really didn't see how they were emotionally there for me.  There's alot of back story to that, but I don't feel like getting into that in this posting.  The friends I have now are fantastic!  They are the ones who are there for me like I am there for them.  They helped get me through June without have a complete breakdown.  I love my friends!!!

 

There's more, but I will add to future postings.

 

The next 5 Years:

 

I am already going on another dive trip.  This time to Cabo San Lucas.  I am going on a business trip and adding a few days on the backend for diving.  I want to see hammerhead sharks.

 

I want to jump from a perfectly good airplane.  Skydiving.

 

I want to do a jungle canopy zipline somewhere.

 

I want to swim with a dolphin.

 

Stingray city in Grand Cayman sounds pretty cool.

 

I would very much like to go to Europe.

 

I want to learn to jet ski.  It looks like alot of fun.

 

Well, that's it for now...will post more things to do later.

 

I know that I am more adventurous than the average 35 year old, but I don't feel that I am adventurous enough. 

 

BTW, thank you Walt for the great birthday dinners and the scuba equipment.  My yellow tank is sure to attract sharks!!!

 

- Lisa Lounsbery