Bucket List

Last year I watched the movie "The Bucket List" with Morgan Freeman (one of my most favorite Actors) and Jack Nicholson. The movie was okay. It definitely isn't one of my all-time favorites, but it did help me open my eyes. I've always known life is too short, and that I should be doing all the things I've dreamed of before it's too late, but I also always thought I was too busy to pursue many of those things. I was too busy with school. Too busy with work. Too busy with Pacen. Too busy doing other things. Plus I am not as financially well off as I need to be in order to pursue many of my dreams and interests. Not even close! (I think I really need to find a sugar daddy who will fund my expensive hobbies, interests, and dreams!)

I decided to make a bucket list. I put all my dreams, hopes, desires, and interests on paper, well, actually, I put them in my computer. The initial list was long, and, well, it keeps getting longer! I've been able to cross some things off my list, but it seems I add more than I cross off. Many of the dreams on my list have to do with traveling and, needless to say, traveling is way too expensive.

Some things I've been able to cross off are: see Aerosmith in concert, learn to scuba dive, learn how to rock climb, earn a Master's Degree, learn how to weld, and travel out of the United States. Some things that might take me a while to cross off are: travel to Petra, Jordan; dive the Great Barrier Reef; take Pacen to The Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin was his hero); backpack Europe; swim in The Devil's Pool at Victoria Falls; etc. Luckily there are still a few things on my list that can fairly easily be accomplished: raft class 5-6 rapids, skydive again, compete in a Triathlon, and travel to Las Vegas.

I suggest everyone make a bucket list. See what your list entails and I guarantee there will be at least one thing (maybe even ten or more) that you can afford to find the time and money for. Then go from there. It might take years to cross everything off your list, but so what. Your goals are on paper and it will keep you motivated. I read the other day that people who set goals and accomplish them are happier, healthier, and live longer than people who don't. So make that list, start crossing things off, and live a better, more fulfilling life!

"Nothing happens unless first we dream." ~ Carl Sandburg