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So...What Am I Doing for 40?
I’m going back to 1987—one book and one adventure at a time.
I’m starting my midlife curiosity journey where my life journey started: 1987.
Vintage technically means anything more than 20 years old, but I feel like TRUE vintage starts at 40. Since I’ll be “vintage” next year, I started wondering what else might be getting the vintage title.
And while exploring that question, I landed on an idea that has me so excited.
I’m going to read the bestselling books from 1987 and see what they spark in my curiosity. Some of these books are not only vintage, but I’d say they’ve become classics. I’m excited to read some for the first time and revisit others with older, hopefully wiser, eyes.
I want to see what people were reading and enjoying that year—and see what the year of my birth had to offer people besides just me. 😉
I also plan to throw in some trips and experiences that tie into these books. I’m seeking out nostalgia, familiarity, new experiences, and the kinds of things that remind me that “stress” doesn’t have to be synonymous with “everyday.”
Over the next year, I’ll be:
- Reading some of the bestselling books from 1987 and sharing my thoughts on them
- Exploring new places and sharing travel adventures
- Reflecting on life, growth, and what it means to approach 40
- Documenting the lessons, surprises, and occasional misadventures along the way
This isn’t a travel blog.
It’s not a book blog.
And it definitely isn’t a guide to having everything figured out.
It’s simply a place to document a season of exploration and celebrate curiosity.
If you’re reading this, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s see where this year takes us.