Let’s talk about buckets. Or, more specifically, bucket lists.
From Wikipedia: “The term “bucket list” refers to a list of things a person wants to accomplish before they die, derived from the phrase “kick the bucket,” which is a euphemism for dying.
“Nuff said there, I think.
Next, what does your bucket look like?
The one above? Or this…? If you’ve got a lot left you want to do, this might be the one you need.
To the point, what’s in YOUR bucket that you want to accomplish before you move on to the next sphere?
Me: I hate flying, but when I was about 12, my friend’s dad was a pilot and owned a small plane. He took us up one day and flew around our small valley here in central Washington. At one point, he handed over the controls to me. And I’ve always wanted to do that again.
TKZers, it’s your turn. What’s inside that bucket you’ve been carrying around?
And, just because I couldn’t resist . . . isn’t she cute?
I want to fly! I’ve been learning and hope one day to at least solo!!
My husband and I made a pact when we married as teenagers that we would spend our lives living a continuous adventure. We’ve been to all 50 states and 20-some foreign countries. We’ve been zip lining in Africa, mountain climbing in the Tetons, whitewater rafting, backpacking and riding trains through Europe. Every time we’ve had a chance to do something, we have. My biggest dream was to write a book and see it in bookstores, and I did. At this point, I honestly can’t think of anything I dream about that I couldn’t or haven’t done. One of my novels starts out with, “There’s no such thing as someday.” Do it now.
“There’s no such thing as someday.” Do it now.
One day I was watching a TED talk. The speaker comes to the podium and pours a highball glass of 20 year old Scotch. Then he lights up a Cohiba.
Then he begins to speak about; saving things for a special occasion. “Everyday is a special occasion. Drink your good whisky. Wear your fancy shirt. Today is a special occasion.”
It was November 2001. Today is a good day to have the good stuff.
Travel … we’re trying for two trips a year. This year, it’s the Columbia and Snake Rivers in May (on the Hubster’s bucket list) and the Greek Isles, which starts in Istanbul where we’ll be staying at the hotel built for passengers on the Orient Express and we’re booked into the Agatha Christie room. Assuming things are travel-friendly by October.
Deb, great question.
I echo Becky’s answer, although I haven’t had nearly as many adventures as she’s had. But I believe in grabbing opportunities as they appear. That has led me to lots of great experiences I could never have foreseen. So my bucket doesn’t contain many items still to do.
I still spend each day scanning for unexpected opportunities and live as if there are “No Tomorrows.” Hey, that’s a catchy title. Someone should write a book…
Parenthood and gray hair has changed my bucket list Now is mostly travel:
Disneyland with the children. The last time I went to Disney World was without the children. I had a good time but I missed them. Now to get to LA while my friend can still score employee passes.
Return to Israel. I was there in 1979. Some of the places I went, aren’t in Israel anymore. One of the beaches is a little dangerous right now.
England. OK the Sherlock Holmes museum. The children should be used to daddy being weird.
Race day. Me, a Ferrari and a track.
Have a good weekend.
Oh, those who want to fly. DO IT. It is fabulous.