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!!
Hi Patricia!
Keep us in the loop on your flying adventure, okay? I’m sure Kay would be interested…
Have a good one!
Love your bucket list item, Pat! Maybe you can write a TKZ post about it. ✈️
Yes!
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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.
Wise man, that TED speaker. I’m going to remember that.
But for me, it’ll involve grilled salmon and chocolate for desert. 🙂
Wow, Becky, I’m speechless…and that’s saying something for an author, right?
And I love your opening line. It’d draw me in for sure.
Thanks for dropping by, and have an adventurous day!
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.
Hi Terry!
We’re only about 85 miles from the Columbia! Hmm…
The Orient Express trip sounds the most fun ever. Please, please, please . . . after you come back, give us the details here on TKZ!
Have a good one…
We just returned from Istanbul. It is amazing. I honestly loved it more than Paris. We toured Turkey. It is STUNNING! Hopefully you will love it.
I know I’ve said I don’t like to travel, but . . . you travel-types are kinda making me jealous!
🙂
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…
Hey Debbie…I’ll look into writing that book! Ha!
“I still spend each day scanning for unexpected opportunities…”
I like that. Most days, we’re just chinkin’ around home with the demon dog, but on 5 acres, there’s got to be some trouble I can find, right?
Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!
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.
Hi Alan!
“Race day. Me, a Ferrari and a track.” That sings to me. Once upon a time in my LE dispatch days, I had to qualify on the “driving range”–and I’m not talking golf. We have a circle burner track in my town and we’d take squad cars out, along with some jalopy types, and practice chasing the bad guys. I had to learn the basics of the radio, the bootleg turn, etc. It was a blast, especially when I was able to corner the “bad guy” (actually a deputy in a jalopy) and stop him.
My dad did a stint of desert truck racing for a time back in the day, and that was a hoot also.
Have a good one!
GM had a grand test drive day. I probably drove 15 cars that day. The limited run was a C5 Corvette. You needed to take an instructor. My buddy took the vette sliding through turns, braking at the last possible second. The instructor didn’t need to touch a thing.
” Are you a SCCA driver or something” The instructor said.
She flipped out her badge, “We had pursuit driving class last week.”
Bet that was fun!
🙂
I’ve never created a bucket list. I’d rather live in the moment and enjoy each day to its fullest. Would I love to drive cross country again? Absolutely. But if I don’t, that’s okay, too. I’m happy right where I am. 😀
Deb, I’m getting 10 baby chicks in a few weeks. Can’t wait! My flock of 16 will be egg-producing machines this year.
Good morning, Sue…
Baby chicks! They’re so cute. My gramma always kept company with chickens, so I’ve been around them at all stages of life.
“…enjoy each day to its fullest.” Good plan.
And have a great one today!
I am living my bucket list of staying at least one night in all of the lower 40 states. Hubby and I live in our motor home and travel to and fro across the country. Currently over 1/2 way to my goal.
Good Friday morning, Jane!
I think if I had a motor home, I’d like traveling. It’s the sitting in a small tube at 30,000 feet with a bunch of strangers that I just don’t want to do.
Congrats on your halfway mark! Been to WA state yet?
Happy Friday, Deb.
Writing wise, I’d like to write a second and third mystery series. I’d also like to write a suspense novel. I’d like to learn Latin.
Travel wise, i’d like to return to Iceland and do the ring road around that island. Visit Hawaii again. See England and Scotland for the first time.
Visit a few dark sky sites in the U.S. for star gazing.
Hi Dale…learn Latin? That’d be a lofty goal for me. It took 7-8 years of Spanish for me to just say “Sit down…” or “Huh?”. 🙂
Don’t like traveling much, but the dark sky idea sounds promising. We don’t live in a big city, so man-made lights aren’t a problem. On a clear night in early spring, the star population is astounding. I just don’t know what all their names are…
Thanks for dropping in the morning, and have a great weekend!
Great question, Deb. I’ve been so fortunate in life. I have a wonderful family, we’ve traveled widely, I’ve flown airplanes (yes, do it!), run marathons (do that too, but train carefully), and had a satisfying career in software development. At this stage in my life, it’s all about writing.
If a bucket list is “a list of things a person wants to accomplish before they die,” I’d like to touch people’s lives with stories that are compelling and insightful. Maybe add a little light to a dark world.
Good morning, Kay. I like what’s in your bucket list now. That’s always been the goal in my writing also.
Thanks for chiming in this morning!
A warning to all you young whippersnappers. Your body may fail you before you get around to some of those list items. Don’t put stuff off for next year. You may be chucking pain pills in an armchair with one slip or car-goes-boom in your past.
Hi Marilyn…
Funny you should bring this up today! But you are so right on. At the present time, I’m being scheduled for a knee replacement, somewhere in the next month or so. Good thing my bucket list doesn’t have hiking Mt Adams or Rainier in it. But still… 🙁
Thanks for stopping by this morning!
Deb, I had bi-lateral knee replacements in 2013. PT is really important, even tho it’s painful at first and later it’s boring. But just do it.
I do zumba, walk for miles, hike, bike, etc. Other body parts break down but my knees are still solid.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Thanks!
Having worked in Ortho for several years, and having actually watched over the surgeon’s shoulder (standing on a stool), I *kinda* know what to expect…but procedures have certainly evolved over the years.
Been there, done that, or know this ole boy who did.
My bucket list today involves days with my wife of over 50 years and visits by children, grandchildren and great grand kids.
I can’t think of anything grander that I would want in my bucket.
Hi Marshall!
Yes, kiddos trump all bucket lists. Got that right. And over 50 years…wow! My hat’s off to both of you. Me and mine will catch up with you in about 12 years. 🙂
Have a good one.
WOW! Some bold and adventurous items on people’s bucket lists. I’m very tame by comparison. LOL!
The decline of energy levels that begins in the late 50’s (at least in my experience) has caused a shrinking down of the list in my bucket. I’m much more of a homebody than I used to be and I’m fine with that. In summary, what remains in my bucket is just exploring my creative interests as much as I’m able given the shrinking amounts of free time. I used to have a long list of both fiction and nonfiction books I wanted to write but I’m narrowing down to focusing primarily on fiction from here on out. I just don’t have the time for the intensive research nonfic requires.
Also want to explore drawing and painting, which I’ve only gotten to do in tiny bits over the years (in particular would like to master the art of drawing moose. Yeah, weird, I know).
If living arrangements ever allow it, I’d like to get back to doing leather work (it’s a noisy past time so not ideal when living in an apartment complex since there is no such thing as soundproofing in modern construction). And ditto on learning bluegrass banjo. Took lessons many years ago but had to put it aside, but I still would like to get back to it one day.
Of all these, writing will be my focus because it requires the least space, doesn’t need sound proofing and no special set up.
Hi Brenda…glad you could join us.
I’m kinda like you, being a homebody. Having worked since I was 14, I love NOT getting in the car.
When not writing…
I’m reading more these days, taking long walks, and cooking more. Seems like I’ve found a new room in my niche.
Thanks for dropping by, and hope you have a good weekend. 🥳
Brenda, The Joy of Painting has its own channel now, available free on-demand. Many streaming services offer it, as well, but you need to search for it. Bob Ross was an absolute master of his craft. If you record an episode, it’s much easier than trying to follow along at his pace.
I haven’t watched him in ages. Watching Bob Ross is like doing psychotherapy via the TV. His calming voice as he worked miracles on the canvas was amazing!