39 Goals --> 40 - The Official List. (Updated - September 18th)

Update: September 18th, 2013-

A few of you called me out (including Jeff in the comments below) on #24 - which you very well should have - "Save a whale in Lake Michigan" :-). I was playing with all of you!

I have since changed it (see below) to "Become Chief World Explorer for Jauntaroo". (Click here if you have no idea what I am talking about.)

And here we (continue to) go.....

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I turned 39 today and in honor of my 40th year, I've created 39 goals to live by.... with the overall goal to ultimately be a healthier and more full me as I approach the big 4-0.

I'm deliberately sharing with all of you, so you can hold me accountable.... so keep me in check!

Of course there will be documenting along the way, so I bring you my first image of accomplishing #3 for today... I hope you come along with me on my journey this next year!

1. Create a Kickstarter Project.

2. Embrace cardio - at least three times a week - 90 minutes total (over three days).

3. Photo A Day - no rules - just share a photo that makes me smile and I can be proud of.

4. Participate (as a participant) in at least one fundraising event.

5. Take a multi-vitamin every day.

6. Have at least one visit with each of my childhood friends.

7. Spend at least three hours a week on education.

8. Give to a street performer 39 times in the year.

9. Watch the sunrise once a week.

10. Drink at least four big glasses of water a day.

11. Run a half marathon.

12. Build out Pinterest.

13. Eat at least three salads a week.

14. Purge of possessions (i.e. clothes) at least once - big!

15. Plant an herbal garden.

16. Attend at least four networking events.

17. Keep consistent back-ups of files/photos - at least once a month.

18. Make and hang prints in living room.

19. Read each National Geographic - cover to cover for issues September 2013 to September 2014.

20. Find more focus on strategy and vision for philanthropic, photojournalism dream.

21. Buy Streetwise magazine from homeless - every time approached.

22. Give at least one donation a month.

23. Put my feet in the sand at least once a month.

24. Save a whale in Lake Michigan.  Become Chief World Explorer for Jauntaroo. 

25. Submit photographs to four contests.

26. Dig up old photos/prints - organize and digitalize. 

27. Recycle unused electronics and other items.

28. Remove cell phone from bedroom - replace with an alarm clock.

29. Obtain an Illinois driver's license (yep - I've still got NY!).

30. Actively vote on three local initiatives.

31. Be aware of letting go of the small (and sometimes big) things! 

32. Write four traditional letters a month (and send snail mail).

33. Re-connect with a childhood mentor/influential person - and tell them how awesome they are.

34. Write four letters (one a quarter) highlighting a customer service positive experience.

35. See live music four times.

36. Go to a museum at least four times.

37. Say thank you four times a day and give a compliment to someone once a day.

38. Write a letter to each one of my nieces and nephews (and send snail mail) at least twice.

39. Live each day to the very fullest - enjoying the beauty of each day.

Photo A Day - #1. (Taken with i-Phone 5)