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Lists.
I love lists.
More importantly, I love using paper to pen-scribble in a way that makes me feel productive and successful. I’ve tried to make a “Bucket List” many times and have a small one I refer to on occasion. However, it is in no way extensive and truly reflective of my life goals. I do very much believe in the first item on the list (1. Hitchhike in the back of a rickety truck with chickens, goats, or other nervous livestock).
Upon reading this article, I decided I may attempt to grapple this task and see if it feels like the right task for me. If I get annoyed with the concept and scrap my developments in anger and frustration, you’ll know by the lack of posting on such a topic in the future.
As I begin my soul-tapping exercise, I dare you to make one yourself…or if you cannot commit to such a high level of responsibility, leave a comment documenting one of the possibilities on your non-existent list. If you are having trouble getting started, a few people have published their life goals for your ridicule, admiration, or klepto-tendencies: Mighty Girl, John Goddard, or the Whole Darn Community.
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I’ve had a “bucket list” running for a while now, but I find that they’re mostly things that I don’t actually try to make happen. They’re mostly things that I think would be cool to do at some point. Instead, this year, I opened for a list of 101 things to do in 365 days (I started on Jan. 1 2009) I’ve found that having it be a more finite list makes it more accomplishable. Though the actual writing of the list got to be frustrating at times, I’m so glad I actually did it and can probably rattle off another 101 things that I’d like to add to it as the year progresses.
There are lots of these lists out there and I shopped around for inspiration. Check out 43things.com if you get stumped. I keep track of my list here.
Good luck!
I have an awesome “bucket” list which literally guides my life right now. It’s actually the basis for my blog as well (www.journeywithjanelle.com)… but here’s the link to the bucket list:
http://25andlive.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-life-to-do-list_01.html