No, I've not read A Purpose Driven Life nor have I seen The Bucket List (yet), but I do know that at 23-years-old, I am determined not to slip into a life of total humdrum. A little humdrum, sure, ALOT...no. As such, I've compiled a list - a working list- of the things I want to do, the places I want to see, the emotions I want to feel, and everything in between before I die.
Here are the rules:
1. This is a working list. Circumstances may arise, feelings may change, new goals may be set. As such, I can always add to the list BUT never erase what I've already put down. If you've taken a look at the list, you'll see while everything IS humanly possible, some things I may never end up doing. And that's okay! Hey, I could die tomorrow! But that doesn't mean I won't try my hardest to work through it. Plus, I put together this list in one day, I'm positive I left stuff out.
2. Think Big and Small. Some other people's list are short but bold, filled with the trips around the world and the once-in-a-lifetime experiences. And that's okay. It's just not my style. One of the purposes of my list is to appreciate the BIG things for its enormity and equally enjoy the small things for its simplicity. After all, one must remember that the little things in life count as well! I would take sewing my kids' Halloween costumes (#65) over visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World (#93) any day. When I have kids, of course (#75).
I think that's it. I'm a simple girl, I've kept it simple. My items are categorized, but not in any set priority (that would be too complex). As each item is completed, it will be highlighted in red with the date of completion next to it. Further, I will write a new post as each item is completed as well as try to post some sort of visual representation/evidence. I welcome your thoughts, responses and advice. Also, please remember, just because something isn't on here doesn't mean I'm not/won't be doing it, or I don't deem it important.
We can call this a Scavenger Hunt, a Bucket List, a Vision Board. Whatever. My intent is to document what will, in all reality, simply be me living my life (for as long as blogs exist at least!). Hope you get some laughs out of it!
Those are pretty good, I might bite on a couple of those
ReplyDeleteI admire your ability to express yourself in such an articulate and soulful way. You've come a long way already, don't forget to give yourself credit for the past as well as the future.
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