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Today is my birthday.  The last birthday in my third decade.  Today is the first day of the last year of my thirties.  Not that I'm being dramatic about it or anything, but it's kind of a big deal.

I mean it's 39 you guys.  I have a year left to qualify for the amazing 40 under 40 or whatever a group like that is called.  So, that means I have another year to well, um, do something amazing.  You know, like start a business or a charity or a revolution. 

Up until now, I always thought it was kind of amazing that I have held onto my sanity and sobriety.  But they don't give awards for that dummy.   

I have another year to get all the stuff done that I said I would do before 40.  Like become a fashion designer, singer, soap opera actress/photo journalist, race car driver, bongo player.  Those are a few of the things I said I'd do.  Sure I said them when I was 10, but I said them. I said I would do/be those things when I was a "grown up" and that's 40 right?  It may be too late for some of those things (note I haven't given up and said it's too late for all of those things), but I can still get stuff done.

This week's Pinterest Poser Challenge** is all about a list, a bucket list of sorts.  There are bucket lists all over Pinterest.  This one is inspired by today, my birthday.

 **In an attempt at not being a Pinterest Poser,* every week I  detail a new Pinterest challenge whether it be a new recipe or a craft.   

*My definition of a Pinterest Poser is someone who is all pins and no substance.

If I get those things done in the next year, that's cool.  If not, they will simply be moved to the Things To Do Before 50 list.  Because like I learned in my late 20s and 30s, life gets busy and full of other stuff.  Oh man I almost typed "life is what happens when you are making other plans," oh my gosh sorry for the cliche quoting, but ahem, it's cliche for a reason.  It's true!

My life has been full.  I've grown up more, let go more, lived more, traveled more, seen more, drank more, mothered more, laughed more, cried more and loved more. 

source: Pinterest

Today is my birthday.  The last birthday in my third decade.  Today is the first day of the last year of my thirties.  And I am wiser and more patient. I know no matter what I do this year, I will do my best to forgive, embrace, accept, enjoy and appreciate it all.

source: Pinterest

Do you have a bucket list? Have you made something from Pinterest lately?  Had any great successes? Or advice?  Or warning about a project that's a total waste of time? Do tell.

Please share whatever you're working on in the comments here or over on Facebook.  Come on over and follow my Pinterest boards.

Here are some of the projects I've already attempted, the good and the bad:

Old Door Turned Into A Table- click here

Summer Wish List Chalkboard-click here

Peanut Butter Nutella Cookie Sandwiches-click here

Painted Mason Jar Vases-click here

Cinco de Mayo Paper Flowers- click here

Earth Day Cupcakes- Click here

Nail Art-click here

Homemade Photo Booth Fun- click here

Fake Bangs- click here

DIY Subway Art- click here

Furniture Painting and Bench/Chest Makeover- click here

Thanksgiving-y Project/Gratitude/Holiday Countdown- click here
The Smoothie-click here

The Free Printable Turned Artwork in a Boring Hallway- click here

The chalk board-click here
Seven Layer Dip in Individual Cups (my favorite so far!)-click here
The pumpkin address-click here
The Kitchen Dancing Sign--click here

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