40 before 40 - update 2020
On the 2nd of January 2018, I posted my 40 before 40 list on Tumblr.
Even then I knew I probably wouldn't complete them all, but it would be fun to try. I few things have changed from the original as my interests have changed or moved on, but the bulk is the same.
The reality is I am definitely not going to manage all 40, there's probably more chance of making it a 50 before 50 and giving myself another five years to do these, with 10 more added. That bridge will be crossed come September 2021.
I've still got 19 months left. Money is probably the biggest issue. We've got loads of house issues to sort and traveling is not a priority.
Go back to NYC - DONE (1) - We spent an amazing 12 days back in that amazing city last year.
Take Catrin to Paris
- Not done and unless we can pop over for a quick weekend, this one is on the backburner
Visit Tennessee - Unlikely. Would have loved to go for my 40th, but again, traveling is on the minimum
See the Northern Lights - Imagine if we had the funds to get there, but then didn't see them. Gutted.
Get debt-free - This is a new one and probably the toughest one to achieve.
Go to FIVE new Zoos - Only one more Zoo to go, this should be easy
Visit Scottish islands
Visit 5 new countries - 4 done (Slovakia, Austria, Czech Rep, Sri Lanka) - Cuba was meant to be the fifth, but Thomas Cook put an end to that. Italy doesn't really count because I went skiing there.
Wrestlemania - Don't even watch WWE anymore, but think this would still be awesome. Just to see the events around it too.
See the Phoenix Suns live - Sad, but unlikely
NFL game at Wembley - DONE (2) - Watched the Titans lose to the Chargers
Go skiing
- There are slopes here, so still possible
Run 5k again - DONE (3)
Run 10k again - DONE (4)
https://twitter.com/Gibney_A/status/1147813082326024192?s=20
Finish half-marathon - DONE(5) - Manchester race was done. Impressed myself by running without stopping and getting under 2:30:00
Well. That went fairly bloody great. #mcrhalf @ManchesterHalf pic.twitter.com/cUCXoT2iYT
— Andrew Gibney 🦄 (@Gibney_A) October 14, 2018
Finish a marathon - I've penciled in the Yorkshire Marathon in 2021. It's the month after my birthday, but that still counts.
Break deadlift PB of 135kg - Easily got myself back up to 120kg, so don't see this being a long-term issue. More a problem of buying the plates for my house.
Weigh 14st - Currently 16st 2 - but 7 pounds down this year. Progress
Climb a Munro - Could still happen. Need to look at options
Squat 100kg - Hopefully buying a squat rack this year, so can work on this. Think I was up to 65k when I was last lifting.
10k tough mudder - Just a case of booking one I think. Shoulder is in a much better place.
Play American Football - Need to look into this more
Read 20 books - Eight down. Catch 22 put a huge dent in my momentum. One every two months would still beat this.
Try 1000 different new beers - Passed the 850 mark. This is the one target I'll probably smash haha. Typical.
Wrestling training
- Hoping to take part in FutureShock's trainee program this year
Make my own beer - My dream is to brew a beer with Beatnikz Republic, perhaps something to do with the podcast
Bake my own doughnut - Bats eyelashes at Siop Shop in Manchester
If you've not been to @siopshop in the @NQManchester you're missing out. Best doughnuts in the world. And trust me, I've put in a lot of research. pic.twitter.com/bzsyQe3XdP
Swim with an animal - DONE (6)
- In Sri Lanka we swam with sea turtles. Easily one of the most amazing things I've done.
Write book - The idea for my book on wrestling has been hatched and is somewhat underway.
Learn a new skill - Decided that on nights, when it's quiet, I'm going to teach myself photography. Then look at getting a cheap camera to practice.
Cooking class - Looked at a few places in Manchester. Really want to do this with Cat.
Build a sandcastle with Catrin - Determined this will happen. No reason it won't
Build a snowman with Catrin - Just need a good amount of snow, which we've not had.
Be in the audience for a TV show - Should be plenty of opportunities for this, since we are in Manchester.
See a new sport live - Could really do with some ideas for this one.
Bake Catrin a cake - Was meant to do this as part of her birthday. Lazy on my part.
Legoland - Maybe Windsor should count. Denmark looking unlikely
Get five tattoos - I'm up to two, the new Star Wars one joined my arm in New York. Got ideas for at least another four. Just need to find the right person for them.
Newest addition to my left arm. Amazing work from Shannon at Red Rocket Tattoo in NYC.@starwars #StarWars #rey #KyloRen #riseofskywalker pic.twitter.com/SsRcMkGP4M
Audition for Star Wars
- With all the Disney+ stuff coming up, maybe the opportunity for this will come up
Add to the Gibney family - this is the plan for 2020.
This is looking like a 30/40 job still.
I'd take that!















