On the outside, I try to project an image of having it all together. But underneath that, I'm kind of a disaster. Hence... the name of the site: GlossyVeneer. I enjoyed having a list of things to do before turning 30. It was several things crammed into one year, so instead of making a list of things to do before turning 40 and doing all those in my 39th year of life, I’m spreading it over the decade.
Except I missed the entire first year of that time frame because I didn’t have the list made. (Actually, the first year and a quarter.)
And I anticipate the list changing and evolving over the years.
But that’s who I am now, a constant work-in-progress evolving every day; so my list can reflect that.
Plus, my game… my rules.
Here’s my starting point:
- Dye my hair a dramatically different color.
Dark. Or purple streaks. Or both… I have many years to play. I did highlights/lowlights before, but now I want something more dramatic. - Complete an ultramarathon
That’s any distance over the standard 26.2 of a regular marathon. Whether it’s a 50k, a 50-miler or a 100-miler (or all of the above) is up for discussion. - Visit New York City
Not sure exactly what I want to do while there, but I know I want to go. Perhaps see a Broadway play. - Leave the
countrycontinent
Not for good… I just want to take a vacation outside of the US again. Not Mexico (went there in May 2008) and not Canada… I want to leave this entire continent. I went to France & England in 2001 and enjoyed that. I would love to re-visit those places but take Kevin with me this time. But I’d also love to go somewhere completely new. - Find my feel-good weight
Figure out the set point my body wants to weigh when I’m eating and exercising right. Not only figure it out… but accept that point. I am more than a number on a scale or a size in my pants, it’s just hard to remember at times.
I still need some funny foods to try. Perhaps I should add “Try Oysters” to the list again, since that was something I failed to complete from the Before 30 list.
I’m open to suggestion. What kind of life adventures are on your bucket lists? Maybe I’ll steal those! 
