A movie called The Bucketlist came out a few years ago, where men had a wishlist for things they wanted to accomplish before passing on from this earth. I found it ironic that after the movie was released, the word "bucketlist" became the "it" word. I found this ironic because I have had my own list for nearly 10 years...you would think that after 10 years I would have accomplished more than I have...the purpose was not to complete everything as quickly as possible. It was to enjoy the journey while marking items off my list.
My list is called 35 before 35. I wrote it one day when I was feeling very discouraged, and suffering daily panic attacks. I needed a release. I needed a way to discover myself in new ways...I needed a change before reaching the age of 35. At the time I was 28...I am now 7 months from being 35. My list contains difficult tasks, and fun options to keep me motivated. From this list I draw the courage to think outside my own box and explore something less known, less configured, less experienced.
Some items, I realize, may not be completed before my "deadline" of March 18, 2011. I am okay with that. Some items were great to experience, and others are only on the list to ensure I was able to move on from a difficult situation. And for those items not completed on my list by the deadline, I will roll over into a new list for another segment of time...always trying to better myself, enjoy myself, and look back to be thankful of what I have achieved.
35 Before 35
1. Take canal ride in Venice, Italy
- Date:
- Age/Details:
- Date: 09/11/2010
- Age/Details: 34, with Glenn Laudenslager. Took sightseeing tour to see Statue of Liberty, saw WTC ground zero, Times Square, Broadway, Grand Central Station
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- Date: 9/2005
- Age/Details: 29, with Tony K in downtown Phoenix
4. Walk in heels
- Date: 6/2004
- Age/Details: 28
5. See Aerosmith live
- Date: 11/13/2006
- Age/Details: 30, with John at Cricket Pavilion, 4th row
6. Own a car
- Date: 12/27/2004
- Age: 28, bought a 2001 Daewoo Lanos
7. Own a house
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8. Pay of debt
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9. Learn to surf
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10. Go to Disneyland with kids
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11. Finish school; earn degree
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12. See Marilyn Monroe sites in Los Angeles
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13. Visit Ireland / Germany
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14. Hike Camelback Mountain
- Date: 11/2008
- Age/Details: 32, with John and Tyler
15. Visit a spa for facial and massage
- Date: 5/2006
- Age/Details: 30, Sanctuary Spa, Scottsdale, AZ
16. Go to MLB game at BOB (now Chase Field)
- Date: 6/2006
- Age/Details: 30, with John and kids to watch interleague Angels v. D-Backs game - Angels won
17. Test drive Nissan 350Z
- Date: 12/2/2010
- Age/Details: 34, with Marsha Lawless (owner of the car)
18. Have writing piece published
- Date:
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19. Ride on motorcycle (Harley Davidson or Indian)
- Date: 6/2007
- Age/Details: 31, with Bill on his Harley
20. Find 3 old friends
- Michelle Valasek, 6/2004, age 28
- Laurie Laing-Baumgartner, 8/2006, age 30
- Sierra Weaver, 9/200, age 32
21. Go to class reunion
- Date: 6/2004
- Age/Details: 28, Payson, AZ
22. Take a road trip with friends
- Date: 5/2007
- Age/Details: 31, trip with Johanna and Liatt for work/fun to Orlando, FL
23. Purchase item on Rodeo Dive, Beverly Hills
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24. Finish genealogy
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25. Plant garden
- Date: 11/2008
- Age/Details: 32, with Emberleigh
26. Take computer class
- Date: 5/2010
- Age/Details: 34
27. Find new winter jacket
- Date: 12/2004
- Age/Details: 28, Christmas present from Johanna
28. Write 3 friends of their importance and friendship
- Stephanie Peterson (letter), 7/2004, 28
- Brock Robertson (email), 7/2006, 30
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29. Build a sandcastle
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- Age/Details:
30. Have eye surgery or microdermabrasion
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31. Get tattoo or something pierced
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32. Visit grandparents graves
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33. Visit exotic island
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34. Go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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35. Finalize divorce before 30
- Date: 6/7/2007
- Age/Details: 31, Mesa AZ
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