My 40 by 40 List

Originally I thought I would post this on my 35th birthday, but that has come and gone and I was buried in a mire of dissertation madness at that point.  I'm finally getting around to publishing it.
I came up with the idea from my LTYM friend Heather who made up her own list and let me interview her about it.  I even pilfered a few of the ideas from her list.  I don't think it cheating to have already accomplished some of the things on the list, especially because there are so many more ripe for the picking.
Without further ado, I present to you my readers: My 40 by 40 list.
I have less than 5 years to accomplish these things, but I'm hopeful I can do it.
I promise to report on all these things as they happen.
Like the time we went zip-lining.
Keep checking back for updates friends.
Here is my first attempt at #16...still not accomplished, but a nice start (and a great model)!