Forty things before forty!
By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
March 30, 2016 12:49am CST
As I've mentioned in my previous post I turned 38 this year in the month of February. Two more years and I'll be 40 years old! Am I excited? Probably.
Back in my 20s I thought that turning 30 was wonderful. I wanted to be thirty, flirty, and thriving. 
So I enjoyed my life as if the world would end.
In mid 30s, I became serious with life. Plain boring!
Now that I have two years left before the BIG 40, I am thinking of enjoying the rest of my thirties and just do whatever I want without limitation (well, if that would be possible). So this morning I made a list of forty things to do before I turn forty and I want mylot to be a part of this phase in my life.
First on my list, do YOGA! Checked! This morning, for the very first time in my life, I went to yoga class and surprised myself of what I couldn't do anymore and what I'm still capable of doing.
The other lists? To be continued...
Do you make such list of goals in your life?
So I enjoyed my life as if the world would end.
In mid 30s, I became serious with life. Plain boring!
Now that I have two years left before the BIG 40, I am thinking of enjoying the rest of my thirties and just do whatever I want without limitation (well, if that would be possible). So this morning I made a list of forty things to do before I turn forty and I want mylot to be a part of this phase in my life.
First on my list, do YOGA! Checked! This morning, for the very first time in my life, I went to yoga class and surprised myself of what I couldn't do anymore and what I'm still capable of doing.
The other lists? To be continued...
Do you make such list of goals in your life?24 people like this
27 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
I actually don't list them anymore . My foremost goal now is for our daughter to finally become a doctor . By May 22 , she will be graduating and will be reviewing for the next two months .
I am so happy , because for nine years we sent her to college , and now she's graduating already in Medicine .
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
I just came up with the list because 40 seems to be a big leap of age hahaha.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
@toniganzon They say life begins at 40 . I don't know why is that , actually .
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
@SIMPLYD That was in the old days D! Now life begins at 50!
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
30 Mar 16
It's good that you have marked the first on your list DONE. I enjoy doing yoga as well, though I am not good at it, it's so relaxing and calming.
I am 37 this year, and 3 more years for me to go. I am excited to be 40 as well! I have always read from other moms, when they reach 40, they are calmer and gentler, especially to the children. I am hoping for that. Of course, that doesn't mean I do nothing and I'll achieve that, I have three years or more for me to work hard on this.
I didn't have such list in my life, except for a "big goal" before reaching 30 and 40. Confucius has a very famous quote "At fifteen, I had my mind bent on learning. At thirty, I stood firm. At forty, I had no doubts. At seventy, I could follow what my heart desired, without transgressing what was right." (I just copied this from the net, as the one I studied was in Chinese. There are also goals for 50 and 60, but I haven't really understand them, so those are not my aims yet. My ultimate goal is actually follow my heart and do what I love to do.
At 30, I have found my path and knew what I want to do in my life.
At 40, I wish to be mindful.
I am working towards mindfulness, joy and peace.
Perhaps it's good for me to make a list before 40. 
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
@kaka135 and let's try to watch out for each other just to see how much fun we are having 
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
That's really wonderful! I'm pretty sure you will become all of those things. Good luck to us!
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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7 May 16
So when was your birthday in Feb?
Yes went I reach 35...........................lol
Enjoy the next few years, enjoy your 40's
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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7 May 16
@toniganzon Mmmm looking forward to that, so which day in Feb is your birthday so I can put it in my dairy :)
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
7 May 16
Yeah, i turned 38 in February this year. I'm so looking forward to my 40s and I want to make the most of the rest of my 30s with you in it. 
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
These are not goals that might burden me. But these are just fun things that I'd like to enjoy before I turn 40.
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) waiting for the rest of the list.@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
I won't disappoint you. Make sure you check the next list coming and i'll try my best to make it fun and interesting!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@gofsey thanks for the reminder! Now i'm a bit pressured to turn those list into a realty really soon!
thanks for the reminder! Now i'm a bit pressured to turn those list into a realty really soon!1 person likes this
@gofsey (1911)
• Madurai, India
31 Mar 16
@toniganzon Sure. I will be watching you like a cat watches a mouse trying to escape from its vicinity. You only have 2 years...your time starts NOW!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
Hahaha that's wonderful Jose! I don't have a bucket list too. I have not made one yet. I just want to have fun of the things I could do before I turn forty. I don't want to die young
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
@Sreekala I absolutely agree. i bet you are young at heart too.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
I still feel young and i think i'll forever feel young, and hope that i'll be physically young.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
2 Apr 16
I tend to take life's opportunities as they arise
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 Apr 16
Hi, Arthur! Prior to this realisation, I did take life's opportunities as they arise too. But now I just want to have fun and do the things that I haven't done but was supposed to do to make the most out my 30s life.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 Apr 16
@arthurchappell Thank you. I will try my best and when forty comes and i haven't tried everything yet, I still have the 50s.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
2 Apr 16
@toniganzon hope you get to try everything and more besides
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
Thank you! I'm pretty sure I'll be enjoying because these are the things that I never dreamed I would do.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 Apr 16
That's what I thought too. Other people in the class are women in their 50s and 60s. They can't do other poses but they try their best because they said that yoga has really positive effect on their health.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 Apr 16
@rakski You can do some stretching before walking too. Walking is a great exercise.
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@rakski (123282)
• Philippines
2 Apr 16
@toniganzon oh really, for two days now I started walking around the village....
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
1 Apr 16
Now that you're done with your children, it's time to do something for your own self because you deserve it. That's why I have the list. It's for me and me alone!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
1 Apr 16
@ida123 Sometimes you have to consider yourself because you deserve it. From the time we got married, we have devoted ourselves to our better halves to the point that we have forgotten about ourselves. My husband and I have always considered giving ourselves the chance to enjoy life on our own. In that case, we don't lose our sense of identity.
@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 Apr 16
@toniganzon
I have plans but these plans is not for me only, I always consider my husband who is always with me.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
30 Mar 16
i am still at 27 and single so now there is only one goal i am seeing is my marriage and i have never think for my long future because here most of people thinking for today and tomorrow not long but i know how to enjoy life with age.right now i have lots of responsibility of my home...
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
@birjudanak Yeah, I understand. You must be a good son and a good student. I had so much fun when I went to college and then when I went to law school I had to study a lot. However, I still find ways to enjoy life with my friends.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
I hope you'll find the right bride for you. You're still young and you have all the time in the world to enjoy life! I loved my life when I was in my 20s, it was just the right age for me.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
30 Mar 16
@toniganzon yes its was also golden period for me but as our culture i did not enjoy it as other because i always focus on study but not other things so i try it now as this is perfect and mature age...
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
wow! I am way older than you, my dear. In my 50's, 56 to be exact, and I am proud because I reached this age, and hopefully, I will see my grandchildren as well.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@toniganzon That is why if possible, I should not be stressed at all.
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@Talknpen (1820)
• United States
30 Mar 16
Good day Toni. I have found myself making life goals based on age and then I just reconsidered them as a part of my overall plan for self fulfillment. I found some things just a dream and some right on time. I am over 40 and I took advantage of some wonderful opportunities in my life. At this time in my life, I am looking to reach my full potential. While doing this, I hope to make some dreams come true and realize what is possible. Good luck to you.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
Thank you and good luck to you too. I wish all the best for both of us. Life is great and I want to enjoy every moment of it and overcome the not so good ones. 
@Talknpen (1820)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@toniganzon Thank you for your well wishes and all the best wishes to you as well.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
I have my 'to do' list goddess. You'll be surprised what or who is in the list! 
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Mar 16
Good for you Toni..yoga is supposed to be so good for you. You are wise doing this as as the years go on, one needs flexibility.
No not much goals ..its okay..I do what I can.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
Thank you. I'm already looking forward to my class on Friday.
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@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
I think changing my life style on eating and loosing weight will be my goal for the entire year. it's been a struggle already, once I've accomplish that, I will think of another.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 Apr 16
That's wonderful Judy. This is the first time I'm making a list for myself. I saw this young lady who made her own 21 things before 21 and it was inspiring.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
That is so wonderful! At least you have few more years left.
