I saw a photo "reel" today on Pinterest that had pictures to describe someones bucket list items. It was cute and got me thinking....what is on my bucket list. I've recently been having this on going discussion with my husband about what I want to do with my life. I have basically achieved everything that I wanted to accomplish for my life in my 20's and now I'm just sitting here like "now what". I guess I didn't dream big enough. At the time I guess my dreams seemed bigger than myself but now looking back I can see how unaware I was of my own abilities. Well since I am going to be 30 in a few months I might as well get some adult goals.
I found this article on Pinterest, and I fell in love with the idea...
http://www.carolinebakker.com/do-you-have-a-bucket-list-live-life-to-the-full/
One thing that was mentioned in the article was "what would you regret when you are on your deathbed?"
I sure don't want any regrets when that time comes so its time to figure out what will make the rest of my life worth while by writing a bucket list to create my best life.
Here goes...
My Next 30 years
Get out of Debt
We looked at our monthly bills and realized that more than 25% of our monthly bills are going to creditors. That is a huge amount of money that we could be using to do awesome things with- Give, travel, save for retirement, and most importantly stress less about money.
Lose 20-30lbs and keep it off this time
I want to be able to keep up with my kids and look great doing it. Losing weight is not just for vanity but the steps that I need to take to healthfully drop the pounds and inches will allow me to have a healthier lifestyle. Less sugar, processed food and more activity will help me (and the rest of my family) have more energy, be healthier and happier in the long run.
Drive an RV across several states
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| http://www.coupons4utah.com/go-rving-recipes-campspots-videos-and-more/ |
I would love to see some national parks, big trees, rivers and waterfalls. America is beautiful and I want to experience it.
Learn to surf
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| http://www.wallcoo.net/sport/coolwallpaper_surf/html/image8.html |
Go on a retreat to build schools or clean water facilities in another country
I realize that if I want to raise children that give I need to set the example and start being more active in local and global charities. I recognize that I live in abundance and that I can share my blessings with other by being active rather than only throwing money at things.
Seek and Save the lost
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| Because Jesus is AWESOME!!! |
This should be the life mission of every Christian
Take my kids on a Disney cruise
Spend my 10th wedding anniversary in Hawaii
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| http://www.lmprophoto.com/blog/index.php/2010/04/15/moana_surfrider_wedding_hawaii/ |
I think that because we are always changing and evolving as people as we grow older, it would be a good idea to re-write and re-new our wedding vows every 10 years. It will give us a chance to acknowledge that changes that we have each made and revise our promises to each other in honor of these changes. I do not subscribe to the idea that because my husband was one way when we were married he needs to stay that way for the rest of his life. He has the right to change just as I do and I want to evolve to support him. And it would be an excuse to have a beach "wedding" with the kids in Hawaii.
Write a book
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| http://moyomamora.com/how-to-write-a-book-a-beginners-guide/ |
I don't care if I get it published or anyone ever reads it...I just want to finish something.
Go to Canada with my Aunt
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| http://adventures.worldnomads.com/destinations/39.aspx |
Teach my husband and kids how to Snowboard
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| http://www.etsy.com/listing/52172832/snowboarding-family-stick-people-car |
This is my favorite sport of all time. It has been a really long time since I have hit the mountain (its an expensive hobby) and now that the kids are getting older it is time to share my favorite hobby with my family.
Do a Disney Half Marathon
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| http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/02/rachel-booth-wins-her-second-disneys-princess-half-marathon/ |
The Princess run is preferred but I will settle for the Tinkerbell run.
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| http://runningatdisney.com/tag/dooney-bourke/ |
Swim with Dolphins
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| http://www.youaresocool.net/2012/06/23/swimming-with-dolphins/ |
This has been on my bucket list since I was 10 so this decade I really need to check it off my list.
Make and release a Floating Lantern
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| http://www.neverendingvoyage.com/photo-essay-yee-peng-floating-lantern-festival-chiang-mai/yeepeng_main/ |
Kiss under a waterfall
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| http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waterfall_Lepena.JPG |
Sleep under the stars
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| http://www.tracasseur.com/2011/05/stars-changes-with-teen.html |
Like not in a tent. For some reason the thought of sleeping outside all night without a tent is terrifying, so I need to do it.
Complete Iron-girl Triathlon
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| http://irongirltriathlon.blogspot.com/ |
I wanted to do this one years ago but my wedding and 2 back to back pregnancies hindered and dissolve this dream so I am putting it back on the list.
Become a yoga instructor
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| http://janedoerecovery.com/?p=772 |
I think it would be awesome to become a yoga instructor. They have great bodies and are always so happy and positive. It would be awesome to make money doing something "athletic" and relaxing that would also help people
Own a Dior bag
Hot pink, leather with silver hardware please...and matching shoes if possible
Learn to Swing dance
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| http://lambi.deviantart.com/art/swing-dance-2-243934444 |
Have a paint fight with the kids
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| http://the-ideal-bucket-list.tumblr.com/post/23462822601 |
Travel by Train
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| http://feminspire.com/discovering-the-glorious-adventure-of-train-travel/ |
Travel Travel Travel
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| http://www.westfieldalumni.org/page.cfm?p=371 |
New York, Italy, Some place tropical, Montana, Portland, San Francisco, Tahoe, Phoenix, Hawaii, Orlando, and anywhere else I can think of.
Watch the grunions run
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| http://goodlifesouthbay.com/2012/03/hermosa-beach-grunion-run/ |
Dye my hair a crazy color
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| http://www.hawaiikawaii.net/2011/rainbow-hair-madness-or-cuteness/ |
Get a big Tattoo
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| http://celgallery.blogspot.com/2011/06/tattoos-on-side.html |
Catch a big fish
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| http://www.electricbluefishing.com/eb_sub_menu/fishing_in_florida_by_capt.htm |
Spend an entire day doing random acts of kindness
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| http://www.inherbootsblog.com/2013/01/random-acts-of-kindness.html |
Have a "stay-cation" in Las Vegas
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| Let's hope it's not like this!!! |
Learn to fly a plane
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| http://myheartsisters.org/2010/08/18/heart-patients-air-travel/ |
That's me flying!!!
Read an entire novel in one day
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| http://www.confessionsofabookaddict.com/2012/05/2012-picks-for-beach-reads-and-my.html |
While sitting by the pool, beach, or outside somewhere comfortable and peaceful.
Visit Napa
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I know someone who can help me with this one.
Play an entire 18 holes of Golf
...without stopping, complaining, or picking up my ball.
Paint something on a huge canvas
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| http://fineartamerica.com/featured/messy-paints-carlos-caetano.html |
Stay in a Disney Dream Suite
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| http://positivelypanicked.com/tag/holiday/ |
I know this is not an actually tangible thing that I can achieve or make happen for myself (it is given to people at random, as I understand it)...but a Girl can dream.
Win the Lottery
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| I"ll make it rain! And give most of it away....Yes you read that right. If I won a jackpot over 5 million I would give most of it away. I don't think that anyone NEEDS more than a couple million dollars. Investing is key. Again, not an actual achievable goal, but lets just pretend shall we. |
Watch all of my children Graduate from College.
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| http://macs.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=76631 |
Buy a DSLR and take super awesome pictures
Perhaps I can turn a photography hobby into something I can make extra money with.
I realize that I am still only 29 and these dreams will change and evolve as I grow, but for now, today, I think they are pretty awesome and I plan on structuring my life to start crossing them off the list to make room for bigger and better goals. And I suggest you sit down and make a personal bucket list of your own if you haven't already, it is really fun, and creates excitement about the years ahead.
Happy Living,
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