Before 50

I celebrated my 49th birthday this past week. I don't feel 49: in my mind's eye, I'm mid-30s. (Also, in my mind's eye, I'm 75# lighter.)

I don't have a '50 before 50' list, but I do have a few items that I would like to cross off before another year passes. So here we go, in no particular order:

• A professional eyebrow wax
• Learn how to put oil in my car
• Hammered silver earrings
• The perfect red lipstick
• A tiny tattoo
• A black suede coat with fringe
• Attend yoga regularly
• A silver charm bracelet

I'm sure I will be adding to this list over the course of the year. The idea is that the list is here instead of rolling around in my brain. Stay tuned.

 And now for something completely different: