2012 Bucket List

I started this post in December feeling quite smug about being ahead of the game.  But the joke is on me, because so far- this year has been insanely busy & I'm a mess.  So even though I’m a month late, I really wanted to set some realistic goals that will truly interest me and enrich my life vs. what I think I should I do (but don’t really want to).

1.   Leisure

a.       Visit Pebble Beach in South Kona with the three boys (& scope it for camping).

b.      Kayak across Kealakekua Bay with Rich & Ryan (I’ve been to the bay a lot, but have never crossed it).

c.       Take the three boys camping at Pine Trees.

d.      Plan a low-key, Candyland-themed birthday for Ryan.

e.      Plan a special, private 15^th anniversary with Rich & Ryan in Waikoloa.

f.        Take Ryan to his first luau (must have fire dancers).  

2.       Health & Fitness  

a.       Finish my first ultra marathon.

b.      Feel strong during the Kona Marathon in June & beat last year's Hilo marathon time.

c.       Maintain my current weight with fitness goals (vs. diets).

3.       Financial

a.       Restock the savings (a bit depleted after the condo purchase/renovation)

b.      Consider delaying move-in date to the house by 12 months (best way to accomplish the first financial goal)!

4.       Travel

a.       Revisit China with a side trip to Tibet (Morocco will be in 2013 due to parental concessions).

5.       Spirit & Mind

a.       Spend more time on daily meditation to alleviate anxiety

6.       Rich & Ryan

a.       Expose Ryan to gymnastics

b.      Start Ryan in preschool on a part-time, half day basis once he turns 4-4½

c.       Help Rich find more time to engage in his interests (improv, SUPing, ukulele & guitar)