I think I was 14 when I wrote down number 1 on a scratch piece of paper and stuffed it in my sock drawer. Today, I wrote down my 27th in a journal that a college roommate gave to me, which has since been designated my official journal for keeping track of the list. It's not an extremely long list as of now, but I know that it will continue to grow as I do. I entitled it "Before I Die, I Will..."
So far I have fully completed 13 items, which is actually a very high percentage...even though most of the 13 are the more easier tasks or acts to complete. Here's a quick glimpse, in no particular order, with those that are accomplished in italic:
-Travel to at least 5 of the 7 continents (North America, Europe)
-Travel to at least 5 of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Well, there you have it - my bucket list as of July 13, 2008. Judge it as you wish, but these are things that I have a deep desire to do in my lifetime. Some are simple and cheesy while others are more complex and meaningful. Be that as it may, it's my list. I love it. I look forward to adding to it as well as crossing things off of it (or in this case, italicizing them).
-Visit all 50 U.S. states & DC: (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona (2006), Arkansas (2007), California (often), Colorado, Connecticut (often), Delaware (2005/2007), Florida, Georgia (2006), Hawaii (2001), Idaho (often), Illinois (often), Indiana (2006), Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine (2007), Maryland (2005), Massachusetts (lived), Michigan, Minnesota (2006), Mississippi, Missouri, Montana (2006), Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire (2006/2007), New Jersey (often), New Mexico, New York (lived), North Carolina (2007), North Dakota, Ohio (2006), Oklahoma, Oregon (often), Pennsylvania (often), Rhode Island (lived), South Carolina, South Dakota (2006), Tennessee, Texas, Utah (2006), Vermont (2006), Virginia (2007), Washington (lived), Washington, DC (2005), West Virginia, Wisconsin (2002/2006), Wyoming (2006))
-Live in 5 countries for at least 1 year (United States, Canada)
-Be a television show audience member (Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith, 2006)
-Ride in a hot air balloon
-Drive across the U.S. (July, 2006)
-Visit Anne Frank's secret hiding place
-Visit Lizzie Borden's House (June, 2008)
-Attend the Olympic Games (2004 in Athens, Greece)
-Go sailing (July, 2008)
-Go kayaking (July, 2008)
-Go scuba diving
-Go skydiving
-Go snorkeling (April, 2001)
-Ride a Gondola in Venice
-See a play at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London (July, 2004)
-Own a beach house
-Get my Bachelors Degree (April, 2005)
-Get my Masters Degree
-See a musical on Broadway in NYC (Wicked, August, 2006)
-Live on the East Coast (May 2005 - present)
-Go to Fenway Park (first - April, 2006)
-Get a meaningful and significant tattoo (July, 2004)
-Adopt a child (maybe)
-Fall in love: true, deep, unconditional, selfless, never-ending love.
-Convince a man that women's sports are valuable, worthwhile, entertaining and exciting to watch.
Well, there you have it - my bucket list as of July 13, 2008. Judge it as you wish, but these are things that I have a deep desire to do in my lifetime. Some are simple and cheesy while others are more complex and meaningful. Be that as it may, it's my list. I love it. I look forward to adding to it as well as crossing things off of it (or in this case, italicizing them).
I suppose I can't really judge the writers of The Bucket List too harshly since I'm sure numerous people before me and after me have done something along the same lines. Still, it excited me to see the concept on the big screen and encouraged me to go to my bookshelf, pull out my journal for the list and put a little bit of time and effort into mine today.
So, thank you, Jack and Morgan. You've inspired me to keep my list (and my dreams) alive.
Current Musical Obsession: "HEY LADY" BY THRIVING IVORY
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