I must say that it was much easier to choose 40 photos than to choose 40 posts! One of the fun things about this particular journey is that I allowed myself to write (or post photos) about whatever I felt on any particular day. As a result, I have a wide array of followers who each connect in different ways to what I write – this has been amazing. I imagine that in the future, as I become a bit more focused, I may have a less diverse group of readers, though I hope not!
Here is my top 40 list of posts, hopefully as eclectic as my readers are. Some I chose because of the importance of the content, some because they make me laugh (yes, I realize that I have a weird sense of humor that others do not always appreciate) and some because I like the way the words flow.
- 399 Days ’til 40: Words With Friends
- 397 Days ’til 40: I am NOT original
- 396 Days ’til 40: Identity and Value
- 394 Days ’til 40: Why People Won’t Heal
- 386 Days ’til 40: Getting What You Want (In Difficult Situations)
- 385 Days ’til 40: One Size Fits All???
- 383 Days ’til 40: Coping with Chaos
- 376 Days ’til 40: Honesty (AKA: Why People Lie)
- 374 Days ’til 40: Neutralizing Negativity
- 370 Days ’til 40: Managing Mistakes
- 367 Days ’til 40: Illusions of Grandeur
- 362 Days ’til 40: Technology Overkill???
- 358 Days ’til 40: Music as Therapy
- 347 Days ’til 40: A Light in Darkness
- 343 Days ’til 40: Your OWN Space
- 341 Days ’til 40: Rough Relationships – Fight or Flee?
- 339 Days ’til 40: The Masks We Wear
- 336 Days ’til 40: Facing Your Fears
- 332 Days ’til 40: Living Your Destiny
- 331 Days ’til 40: Defining Ourselves
- 330 Days ’til 40: Wants Versus NEEDS
- 316 Days ’til 40: Serendipity – The Perfect Moment
- 306 Days ’til 40: Do You READ Enough?
- 303 Days ’til 40: Inhibiting Instant Gratification
- 296 Days ’til 40: Never Too Old (To Live Your Dreams)
- 280 Days ’til 40: Ebooks – Good or Evil?
- 258 Days ’til 40: The Toll We Pay (For NOT Letting Go)
- 216 Days ’til 40: Pets as Therapy
- 195 Days ’til 40: What Teachers Do in Private
- 171 Days ’til 40: Why Diets Don’t Work
- 143 Days ’til 40: Unlocking the Future…. by throwing away keys to the past…
- 113 Days ’til 40: Discarded Junk or Abstract Art???
- 68 Days ’til 40: In Memory of CT Students
- 53 Days ’til 40: What is HIS Story?
- 49 Days ’til 40: No, No, No, No, No, No, Yes
- 39 Days ’til 40: Damaged, but Capable
- 20 Days ’til 40: Why I LOVE My Education Job
- 15 Days ’til 40: Pretentious Perfume
- 8 Days ’til 40: Why Can’t I Win the Lottery??!!?? 😦
- 5 Days ’til 40: Losing My Necklace (Or Maybe My Sanity?)
I am sure that many of my readers may have different favorites from my journey – and perhaps if I were to pick my favorites one month from now I would find different posts on my list. Many of the posts above had an impact on others, which is why they meant something to me as well.
Today, 2 Days ’til 40, I am so thankful to all of you who have and continue to support my journey.
~400daystil40
mboke
February 19, 2013 at 00:06
Can’t wait for the D day 😀
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:10
It is coming fast!
mboke
February 20, 2013 at 05:53
Enjoy….40 is new 20 😉
elainemanders
February 19, 2013 at 00:37
Dear Forty, I wish you the happiest birthday of your life…so far. The main thing I’ve learned from your blogs is that you’re a caring educator, and for that alone, I’m pleased to know you.
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:10
Thank yo so much for your kind words!
hookandply
February 19, 2013 at 00:58
I joined your journey to 40 late in the process so I will find the list very useful to catch up on some of the moments that you felt were significant or special. What next, i wonder……:-))
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:09
Stay tuned for future blogging adventures! 🙂
hookandply
February 20, 2013 at 00:25
I will…..:-))
Scribelife
February 19, 2013 at 01:28
Wonderful list! I read a few, but will have to come back to finish them.. You are interesting enough that I want to read all of them! What are you going to do in two days? Will you have everything figured out by then? I would be disappointed if I just found you as a blogger and you quit as soon as I became enthralled. Flashbacks of Game of Thrones (hurry up George R. Martin) and the ten year gap of The Dark Tower series are hitting me here…
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:09
Thank you so much! Don’t worry – you just found me at the end of this journey, but a new one will begin!
Another Thousand Words
February 19, 2013 at 02:31
You certainly DO deserve a break, 400…yet I so look forward to the next ‘step’! A wonderful year (almost) and you allowed me to stop and think an awful lot about many, many things! You even triggered some wonderful memories along the way, and for that, I thank you profusely!!!
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:08
Thank YOU! 🙂
Another Thousand Words
February 20, 2013 at 04:11
You are, of course, VERY welcome!
deWriterMD
February 19, 2013 at 04:35
Reblogged this on MetaRead360 Small Press presents and commented:
I haven’t been here all that time…thanks for the list!
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:07
🙂
thelastsongiheard
February 19, 2013 at 06:59
It’s kinda like being asked to choose your favourite child, isn’t it? LOL
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:07
Yes!
viveka
February 19, 2013 at 12:32
2 days left …. WOW! Some fantastic job behind this post … you have been brilliant and you have always raised issues and subject that we all can relate too. What is going to happen with your blog after … the 40 ?????
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:07
Thank you so much – you have always been so encouraging to me – I am so thankful that you found my blog and I am really thankful for all of your great input. Stay tuned for future plans!
viveka
February 20, 2013 at 01:46
I will .. only day left now! It’s my pleasure .. but I must admit I miss you around in my world *smile
400daystil40
February 20, 2013 at 20:24
🙂
viveka
February 22, 2013 at 10:30
Was away from the internet yesterday … I hope you had a fantastic day. I’m sure you had. *smile
kenthinksaloud
February 19, 2013 at 18:57
Wow I can’t believe this journey is nearly over! What happens AFTER the 400 days are over? It’s been a great ride – I don’t want it to stop!
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:06
Yes, it is hard when the ride has to stop! More to come!
Damian Trasler
February 19, 2013 at 19:56
I bet you’ve been told a million times that forty is nothing to fear, but I heartily approve of the way you are approaching this peculiar milestone. I looked down at myself this morning, walking the dog in my jeans and trainers, and wondered why I wasn’t a forty-year-old like the ones I remember from being a kid. I have no answer, but I’d rather be THIS forty-year-old, being myself everyday and chasing more life, more love, more happiness, than be the one society expected me to become.
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:05
🙂
jjtoner
February 19, 2013 at 20:33
Happy Birthday!
400daystil40
February 19, 2013 at 22:04
Thank you!