New movie ‘This Is 40’ hits Irish cinemas this week and in the sort-of sequel to ‘Knocked Up’ Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann’s characters are confronting the realities that come with life in your forties. Before you get there, we’ve compiled a list of forty things your really should do, before life begins again at the big Four-O.
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1. Go to the opera.
2. Ditto for the ballet.
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3. Brave a Whitney number at a karaoke bar.
4. Learn how to drive, even if you live in a city where you don’t need a car.
5. Go surfing.
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6. Go fishing.
7. Get your girls together for a week of fun in the sun.
8. Keep a plant alive for more than a month.
9. Host a dinner party for at least six people.
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10. Splash out and buy a really fancy bottle of wine. You deserve it, and you can go back to the €6 bottle next time.
For part 1 of our 40 Things To Do click here.
For part 3 of our 40 Things To Do click here.
For part 4 of our 40 Things To Do click here.
This Is 40 is in Irish cinemas from February 14th
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