As my 50th Birthday approached, I realized I had a choice: I could quietly let it happen and no one would be the wiser or I could “shine a light on it” as they say in Hollywood and hopefully inspire some other gals along the way. Your answer is below! #40DaysLeft2My40s
Day #1 Birthday Time!!! (Last day left of my 40’s)
My final video in my birthday countdown. What an amazing experience. I have to thank everyone for coming along with me on this emotional journey. #40daysleft2my40s
Day #2 Two Girls Who Know How to Roadtrip!
A culmination of me and my friend's West Coast road trips a la Thelma and Louis. 2 days before my big Birthday! #40daysleft2my40s
Day #3 BTS: My Fitness Photoshoot with Celebrity Photographer Ray Kachatorian
This was 6 days before my 50th bday but I posted it 3 days later. I bit the bullet and accepted the generous gift of a photo shoot by celebrity photographer Ray Kachatorian for my 50th [...]
Day #4 Michael Duff: A lesson in how to be the perfect Husband
This is a tribute to the last half of my life which included my marriage of over 25 years. My husband is a big part of my happiness and health today. Thank you Michael Duff. You [...]
Day #5 My Obsession with Ed Kowalczyk from the band LIVE
I can't EVEN believe that during my Birthday Countdown THIS HAPPENED!! lightning crashes and my birthday encounter with Ed #40daysleft2my40s
Day #6 My Teenage Experience Backpacking through Europe
#40daysleft2my40s My quick reflection back to my backpacking days in Europe as a teenager with a Eurail pass. This was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and the moments I captured in my [...]
Day #7 Why I started Crossfit at 48 years old.
7 days left to my #40daysleft2my40s Why I decided I needed to exercise after I saw how europeans MOVE their body for survival purposes. I didn't do it to get buff I did it because after [...]
Day #8 Farrah Fawcett and The Generation Gap
I met Farrah Fawcett when I was 10yrs old. I STILL have her autograph from 40yrs ago and her beauty and graciousness profoundly influenced me. 15 yrs later the man who discovered her, "discovered" me.... #40daysleft2my40s [...]
Day9 Clumpy Eyelashes are back! Automatic is in!
Just a day out in the world and noticing the changing times and trends....including automation..... #40daysleft2my40s
Day #10 Happy Birthday to my Italian Momma
An emotional Happy Birthday wish to the unique qualities of my NY Italian Mother. All the things that might seem annoying suddenly are the most joyful charming gifts as we get older and farther from our [...]
Day #11 Husbands and their Unique Way of Babysitting
Father's Day Tribute On a girl's night out to see a friend's play, a serendipitous theme emerged for my video of the day. Fathers can be pretty cool. #40daysleft2my40s
Day #12 with TED Talk’s Lauren Selman
Day #12 with Ted Talk's Lauren Selman, who is also one of the producers of the Academy Awards show. She is AAAAMAAAAZING!! Lauren Selman who appeared on a Ted Talk about her bicycle marathon experience was [...]
Day #13 Mother Daughter Watching Old Videos
Me and my daughter reminisce watching old videos. Let this be an inspiration of why you document your life. There will be those days where you need a little trip back down memory lane to a [...]
Day #14 My 5th Grade Diary
I stumbled upon my 5th grade diary and broke the lock and read aloud from it only to be astounded by what I found! #40DaysLeft2My40s
Day #15 – Home Renovations – DIY
Redoing my dining room. Recycling and repurposing furniture. Spray paint goes a long way. Do it yourself. Check out this short vid from my bday series count down. #40daysleft2my40s
