May Day

April is over. The showers have made way for May's flowers.  Did you receive flowers at your door step? In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organized by communists, anarchists, socialists, and activist groups. May Day is also a traditional holiday in many cultures. 

Did you know today is the 160th anniversary of the first world's fair? Or, pretty random but true that golf handicaps arrive to your email box on the 1st and the 15th?  

May is pretty special.  We have Mother's day.  National Teachers Day. Outdoor intercourse day.  Nurses Day. Armed Forces Day. National Maritime Day.  Victoria Day.  Memorial Day.  And, Cinco de Barb.  Yes, Cinco de Mayo is my birthday.  Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) is a national holiday in Mexico and also celebrated in many areas of the U.S. It celebrates the legendary and victorious Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. 

However, in honor of my birthday month and turning 41 years old, I want to share my bucket list in no particular order.  Enjoy.

1. Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
2. Hike the Grand Canyon
3. Travel through Ireland
4. Climb Mt. Rainier
5. Climb Mt. Baker
6. Enjoy the sunrise (really enjoy)
7. Enjoy the sunset (not just enjoy, savor it)
8. Run the San Francisco marathon (yes, you get a Tiffany necklace at completion)
9. Golf in England
10. Complete a triathlon
11. Finish the Make-A-Wish 300 mile bike ride
12. Travel the US in a car
13. Spend New Year's eve in New York City
14. Take a safari and ride an elephant or a giraffe
15. Stay in a sweat lodge
16. Travel to Alaska (via a boat of some kind)
17. Visit Augusta
18. Go para sailing
19. Go skydiving
20. Visit South America
21. Go sailing
22. Take a barefoot cruise in green water
23. Bali, Belize experience
24. Volunteer to teach English as a second language
25. Learn how to ice climb
26. Attend the Olympics
27. Join a caravan in the Sahara
28. Laugh everyday
29. Take a Thailand excursion
30. Fall in love in Italy (not with an Italian mind you)
31. Stand on the North or South Pole
32. Watch an international soccer game (in person)
33. See the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
34. Inspire someone
35. Co host a TV show
36. Meet Oprah
37. Go to the Superbowl and NCAA Final Four
38. Learn to salsa dance
39. Camp at Joshua Tree National Park (I wonder if they allow campers)
40. Continue to make progress on my 50 other bucket list items 
41. To be able to wear these shoes without falling into the cashier at Macy's - yes, I did.