so, today is my 39th birthday. and this is me, straight out of bed, no make-up or shower. unadulterated me. instead of whining about getting older and the lines i am seeing on my face, i decided to have some fun for my last year in the 30's. please don't write me notes about how i am not old. i know that i am not, i meet people in their late 90's and 100's all the time. i am not saying or doing this because i think i am old. i am doing this because i know i am young. this is about living, really living. i made some incredible positive changes last year, time to take it all the way. this list doesn't consist of resolutions or empty promises to myself, this is how i would like to live this year. and every year. some things will stick, some will not, but i invite you to join me and make your own list for this year. 39 things for my 39th year 1. lose at least 39 pounds. 2. run a 10k. 3. shoot a gun. 4. learn origami. 5. drink more tea. 6. laugh more. 7. let go. 8. dance more. 9. listen to more music. 10. watch as many films that i have always wanted to see. 11. begin making small films. 12. hang out with my friends whenever possible. 13. make 39 self portratits. 14. drink more water. 15. go on as many photo expeditions as possible. 16. write at least one letter a month to connect with old friends. 17. poke around more flea markets and garage sales. 18. make more film photos. 19. learn how to use my hasselblad camera. 20. give more to charity. 21. volunteer my time to an organization. 22. be more romantic. 23. love more. 24. allow myself to be loved more. 25. do as much yoga as possible. 26. eat more fruits and veggies. 27. want less, be grateful more. 28. let go of old grudges. 29. forgive AND forget. 30. speak my mind without feeling guilty about it. 31. play dress up with my nieces. 32. attempt to organize family photos. 33. learn to walk in high heels again. 34. use the treadmill. 35. play cards. 36. travel whenever possible. 37. daydream. 38. take more naps. 39. worry less and have more fun! this is my picture for january 3, 2011