If you're reading this and are, for whatever reason, interested in getting involved in my Forty for 40 challenge in some way, here are some suggestions:
1) Suggest a song/artist for me to add to my "Ff40" soundtrack. If it's not '80s or U2, chances are it's NOT in my iPod right now.
2) Make a donation of either $15 or $40 to the Ronald McDonald House of Portland (it's their 15th birthday in 2010). You can go to rmhportland.org to make a donation, or mail it to 250 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102. Please note "JenDimond" in the Code section online or on the memo line on your check--I have a goal of personally raising $1000 for RMH this year so this will help me keep track!
3) If you live near me and you own any of the books on my reading list, I'd love to borrow it from you. If it's a favorite of yours, let me know why you love it.
4) Post a comment here to let me know what you think of this challenge...whether you want to cheer me on or tell me I'm nuts!
5) Perform a random act of kindness, or tell someone how important they are to you. It makes a difference--for them and for you.
Jen, Wonderful ideas & goals! I would love to make you some CD's for your Ff40 list & I also have some beatiful buddist chant CD's that I got in Nepal the last time I was there. They are great for your 40 mins of meditation everyday. You can definitely do a 1/2 marathon in under 2:40! I did it in 2007 and I had never run a mile just 3 months before the race, so go for it girl!
ReplyDeleteMany of the books you have listed on your reading list are now copyright free & you can read them free online (if you can stand it - I love the feel of books, but am getting used to my Kindle for traveling purposes) try Gutenburg.org or
I have Atonement and you can have it! If you send me your address I'll stick it in the mail for you.
ReplyDeleteKim--would love CDs; thank you! I appreciate your kind words.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the tip on the books...but I've unearthed my library card for this challenge.
Bridget--thank you! I will send you my address...no rush on the book (I have a couple others to get started with).
Jen, I LOVE this idea and your blog is great! I have several of the books on your list and would be happy to share. Email me (or we can chat on Facebook) and I'll let you know what I've got!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work!