As I've posted pictures on Instagram or invited people to participate in the array of activities I've received several harmless scoffs reminding me that, 'I've got to leave somethings to do for my future.' Although it was always said in jest I couldn't help but take serious thought to my 2015 mantra:
"The trouble is, you think you have time." -Buddah
I believe in eternity, don't get me wrong. However I think all too often we let that idea keep us still. We don't pursue certain goals or dreams, hoping that one day we'll be a little braver, that we'll have that special someone to accompany us, that our funds will be larger, or that it will somehow become more convenient. I just don't think that "The Waiting Game" is always the route to take.
That's what fueled my year. What was I waiting to do? There were millions of things I had signed over to the future with the deep hope that one day I would be able to see them become part of my story rather than part of my aspirations. This year was it. I was going to follow the advice of all those radio hits and, "Live like I was dying."
I focus on the Fall Bucket List because it was the short list I decided to publicize. It included, hiking Donut Falls, going camping, riding the haunted ski lift with my family, going to a corn maze, jumping in a big pile of leaves, painting pumpkins, going to a football game, watching Hocus Pocus, going horseback riding, going on a hay ride, flying kites, going apple picking, and driving through the canyon. (Most things I had already done before, but felt like it would be a nice way to spend my time.)
Did I accomplish all 13 items?! Well, actually, no. I didn't go apple picking and I didn't go on hay ride either. No reason besides poor planning. However, I did 11 really fun things that created a bunch of new memories and that facilitated quality time with a bunch of people that I love. Plus, I was able to do a lot of amazing things I hadn't planned on. Like, maybe I didn't pick apples but I think I picked my weight in raspberries. Maybe I didn't go on a hayride but I did ride a crazy roller coaster or two at Lagoon. Plus I got to go on a road trip with my roommates to visit other long time friends, go to the Bahamas (which was packed with incredible things), chop off my hair, go kayaking, hike some mountains I had never hiked, make new friends, visit with old ones, etc. The list is extensive!
One of the coolest things is, with every check I put on my bucket list, a handful of new ideas come to mind. There will always be more to see and more to do! I want God to know that I'm grateful for my ability to move and go and experience. Life is about progress.
Now it's on to my winter list and soon I'll be writing an even more challenging one to ensure 2016 somehow top the most incredible year of 2015. I hope you do the same. I also hope you invite me!
So...does anyone have a snowmobile they want to take me out on or know how to go ice fishing?
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