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52 Weeks of Yes!

March 13, 2019  52 Weeks of Yes | Uncategorized

I turned 50 last week! This milestone birthday got me thinking about how I want to spend my next 50 years. I have a tendency to say no. No to getting out of my comfort zone. No to trying new things. No to being inconvenienced. No to leaving my cozy home. Well those no’s are about to turn into yes’s as I kick off my 52 Weeks of Yes!

52 Weeks of Yes!

Every week during my 50th year on earth, I’ll do something I would normally say no to. Do something I have always wanted to do but never made time for. Do something unexpected, weird, scary, different, unique.

I celebrated my 50th birthday with a trip to Costa Rica with my hubby (he was the only male allowed!), my girls, my sister and some girlfriends. It was amazing to mark this half century in a villa overlooking the ocean, surrounded by monkeys, sloths and toucans. I’ll share more of my trip soon.

52 Weeks of Yes! join Kelly as she gets out of her comfort zone and tries new and exciting things every week kellyelko.com #52weeksofyes #vacation #travelblogger #costarica



To kick off my first week of yes, I said yes to a few new experiences.

I zip lined! Not just any zip line but the longest zip line in Latin America and the third longest in the world! The course was a series of 10 zip lines and while I enjoyed it very much, I am a person that can’t take the heat so after I puked my brains out, I had to head back to base camp but luckily it was after I zipped along the seventh, and longest line!

52 Weeks of Yes - longest zip line in Latin America! kellyelko.com #travel #zipline #costarica #vacation #travelblog #52WeeksofYes

I’ve seen lots of waterfalls in my life – including some beauties in Hawaii – but I have never swam under one. I was determined not to stand on the sidelines this time but to literally jump head first into the water and experience the raging falls. It was exhilarating!

52 Weeks of Yes - swim under a waterfall! kellyelko.com #travel #waterfall #costarica #vacation #travelblog #52WeeksofYes

I also hand fed wild spider and white face monkeys and saw a sloth mama and her baby slowly make their way across a tree branch late at night (this was a highlight of my trip).

52 Weeks of Yes - hand feed wild monkeys! kellyelko.com #travel #monkeys #costarica #vacation #travelblog #52WeeksofYes

Three experiences of a lifetime.

I’m ready for more! If you have any ideas for me to say yes to, please share. They can be anything from learning new skills, traveling to new places, volunteering for worthy causes or anything in between.

I challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and start saying yes with me.

Follow my #52WeeksofYes on Instagram – @kelly.elko where I’ll be sharing lots of behind the scenes peeks into what I’m up to. Feel free to use my #52WeeksofYes hashtag to share your own experiences.

P.S. I’ve been lucky to travel to some pretty amazing places – see more of my travel diary here.

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  1. Colleen

    March 13, 2019 at 8:13 am

    Love the idea of 52 Weeks of Yes!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 13, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Don’t worry, I’ll be dragging you along with me!

      Reply
  2. Diane

    March 13, 2019 at 8:30 am

    Awesome idea! Also looks like a lot of fun. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 13, 2019 at 9:45 am

      Hope you join me in saying yes Diane!

      Reply
  3. Pamela

    March 13, 2019 at 10:29 am

    Have you ever touched an elephant? Visiting an elephant sanctuary might be fun!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 13, 2019 at 10:47 am

      No but I would love to – what an amazing idea!

      Reply
  4. Suzanne

    March 13, 2019 at 11:32 am

    Happy 50th birthday Kelly! I’m also in the 1969 Club, and will be 50 in July:) Your trip to Costa Rica looks wonderful!! I enjoy your blog!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 13, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Happy early 50th Suzanne! We are going to rock this!

      Reply
  5. GLenore

    March 13, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    I took a trapeze class a few years ago. I highly recommend that! I’m afraid of heights, but it was so much fun and am glad that I pushed myself!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 13, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      I have always wanted to do that! I’m afraid I would puke!

      Reply
  6. Marlene Stephenson

    March 13, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    Yes you see and do it all i am 65+ and i have done quite a few things but, i feel it’s important to do what you can, so you’ll have pictures and memories as you get older. There’s only one thing i have always wanted to do and that’s ride a donkey all the way down the Grand Canyon, and i may not have the energy now. It is such a beautiful canyon. So have fun, fun, fun!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 13, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      That sounds like fun Marlene! Those donkeys are calling your name – you should do it!

      Reply
  7. Tammara

    March 13, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Great idea!! Awesome adventure and a perfect way to start your new decade!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 14, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      I’m excited about this year Tammara!

      Reply
  8. Lisa K.

    March 13, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Happy Birthday Kelly! I hope you have a wonderful year! You look amazing!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 14, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      Thank you so much Lisa! Time certainly does fly!

      Reply
  9. Diane

    March 14, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Happy 50th Kelly! Looks like you are starting it off right. Enjoy every new experience.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 14, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks Diane – maybe we can do a few fun things together!

      Reply
  10. Karen Berg

    April 6, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    How did I miss this??? Happy happy 50th! We are both in the club now. So excited to see what else you do.

    And YES to zip lining. I am a bit addicted.

    Reply

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  1. 52 Week of Yes Month One! Meditation, Bottling My Own Wine & Tibetan Singing Bowls - Kelly Elko says:
    April 3, 2019 at 5:55 am

    […] My first week started with a bang as I celebrated my 50th birthday in Costa Rica. You can read all about the first week of my 52 Weeks of Yes! challenge here. […]

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  2. 52 Weeks of Yes Month Two! Cherry Blossoms, Aerial Yoga & Reiki - Kelly Elko says:
    May 7, 2019 at 5:55 am

    […] Read more about my 52 Weeks of Yes! challenge here  […]

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  3. 52 Weeks of Yes Month 3! Cryotherapy, Broadway, Goat Yoga and an MRI - Kelly Elko says:
    June 5, 2019 at 9:51 am

    […] Read more about my 52 Weeks of Yes! challenge here  […]

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