Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Soaring and Goalsetting

The mountain I live on is the hub for para gliding in the the Salt Lake Valley. I'm not brave enough to think seriously about giving it a try, but I do love watching those who are. I can't help but think it must be incredibly peaceful up there.

I'm celebrating one of those birthdays that end with a 9 today and decided it may be time to set some new goals, so I pulled out these photos to remind to dream big. When was the last time you sat down and made a bucket list? What were some of the things on it? So far, too many of my items seem to involve travel and house projects - I think I need a bit more variety.

Because I'm not feeling particularly young today, I'm hoping listening to Fun.'s We Are Young will help me pretend for 3 minutes that I'm younger than I feel. Pin It

22 comments:

michelle@decorandthedog said...

Happy birthday!! Hope it's a good one!

I've been pondering goals lately. I've noticed as I've gotten older it takes a little more effort to set goals.

Good song choice! ;)

Angie Willis said...

Happy Birthday Jamie. And don't forget - however old you are there's someone else who's older :-)

~Kristina said...

Happy Birthday!!
I had a "0" birthday this year and the goals set were pretty big for me. Refocus, reenergize and savour every second. That's what was on my mind while going through it.

Nicole said...

Happy Birthday to my favorite sister!

Chelsea said...

Happy birthday girl! I want to do this so bad!

i.ikeda said...

Happy birthday!!! The best age is always the one we're in. Think of all that you've learned and grown, and yet there's still time to do more. :)

Karen said...

Happy Birthday! My bucket list has travel destinations and new skills to learn on it. I just need more time and more money!

tinajo said...

I never made one actually - I may have to! :-)

tinajo said...

Oh - and happy birthday for goodness sake! :-)

Anna said...

Happy Birthday!!!! Hope it's super and you'll stay young at heart.
My husband is looking at a very early retirement next year, so we've been talking about some big changes....moving, traveling, re-visiting some of the fun places we did in our early married years. So excited for the future!

Rosie Grey said...

Happy Birthday, Jamie! I hope you had fun with your bucket list and I wish for you that you always feel as young as you want to feel! :-)

Tezzie said...

Happy Birthday!!! The "something-9"s are usually tough ones...hope yours is a good one, filled with family, friends, presents and lots of cake :)

Corinne Cunningham said...

Happy birthday, lovely lady :) The 9's are always hard... hang in there and have a wonderful day!

Test said...

Rod Stewart's forever young is my song to you today... Have a great day!

Dagmar said...

Hi Jamie,
I have been following your blog for quite some time and I would say your have achieved so many things that most of
Us just dream of....what talented photographer you are..thanks for sharing all you do,....and HB what ever you celebrate the "9"❤

Clinton Painter said...

I have often seen these "thrill seekers" and wondered if I would ever do it. The answer is still firmly in the "No" column. You are amazing Jam--no matter your age. But keep shooting for those goals! Hope you have had a great day!

Lisa Gordon said...

A very Happy Birthday to you, Jamie!!

I am with you in not being brave enough to try this, but I sure would love to be able to. It must be an amazing feeling up there. A beautiful place to just be.

Wishing you a wonderful day!
xo.

k said...

Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope your day is terrific. and you can comfort me and feel better in dEc. when i turn 30!

Laura lok said...

Happy birthday. Never actually wrote a bucket list but I have one in my head I once thought of doing 50 things before 50 but never started it now it's getting pretty close to that time and really I think I am having the time of my life at this age

Justine said...

I thought that might be you up there in the sky! I keep thinking I should make a bucket list as I turn 50 next year but then you end up feeling bad about your self if you don't do them, better to live in the moment!

Cindy said...

para gliding wouldn't be peaceful if i was doing it - ahhh! hope you had a wonderful birthday and enjoy the weekend. my bucket includes travel, which we haven't been able to do much of for a long time.

Jerica said...

Happy birthday Jamie! You've accomplished much more in your short life than other people complete in a lifetime. I'm completely amazed at some of the things you have done! I'm excited to see where the next chapter of your life leads you.

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