Bucket List
I LOVE lists—grocery lists, to do lists, packing lists, life lists. I’ve got a weak spot for things that keep me feeling productive and organized, and lists just happen to be free and convenient. But more than the lists themselves, I am secretly and maybe even a little unreasonably devoted to the act of crossing items off my list. Things that I do out of habit, like making the bed and going to the gym will inevitably make it on the daily to-do list, just so that I can have something to cross out. What’s worse is that I’ve even gone so far as to add things to my list that I’ve already accomplished, for the mere satisfaction of striking a line through it. I think an intervention might be necessary.
My Current Life List
Start my own business that will allow me to be location independent—Win a photography contest—have my very own mango tree—get married—adopt kids—experience pregnancy—be a rad surfer—camp the west coast of the US—become conversational in Hindi—grow my own food—make a hammock—live on the beach—publish something—snorkel the great barrier reef—bungee jump off of Victoria Falls—surf Oregon’s sand dunes—make jam—co-author a book with my mom—start a project for street kids in India—quit working in a cubicle on projects I’m not passionate about—be self-sufficient—climb a really high mountain—work as a deck hand on a sail boat—start an urban farm—eat croissants in France—stomp grapes at a winery—make my own wine—island hop the Caribbean—go zip-lining in Costa Rica—trekking in Patagonia—attend an Indian wedding—attend the Pushkar Camel Fair—see the Northern Lights—perfect the art of roti making—learn how to make yogurt—start my own holiday traditions that don’t involve consumerism and tree killing—travel around the world with my kids—cycle my way across a continent
My Must Read List
Molokai – Alan Brennert
Storms of my Grandchildren – James Hansen
No Impact Man, The Book – Colin Beaven (read August 2010)
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life – Barbara Kingsolver (read March 2011)
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Great life list. I’ve got a short one…of major goals. I like that you’ve got so many “little” ones like “eat croissants in France.” Now that’s simplicity. Awesome.
Thanks Rich. I’m all about simplicity, plus you gotta feel like you’re accomplishing something right? This helps me to take life a little less seriously!
How is life up north and how is the Hindi coming along… I think the only thing that got me past the Hindi Exams was watching a lot of Bollywood movies.
take care chhimi
My parents gave me Rosetta Stone for Christmas, so I’ve just barely started that, but I’m determined to have at least a basic level of fluency by November. Wish me luck! PEI is a fun little place, mostly because of the great friends we’ve made here though. Its cold though and I’m starting to dream of a little beach hut in Goa…how are the kids?? Eric must be getting sooo big!
Hi Dona, It’s Emily. I love LISTS too!
Hey Dona!!
I know I am late but I am checking out your blog!! Anywho, I love that this page gets updated and you strike things out as you complete them…
Thanks Lodz!
I love making lists too! haha…it’s an obsession. Your website is inspirational. I am a single mom of two living in Johannesburg and starting a soon-to-be eco/volunteer/beach lodge in Mozambique. Come by for a visit sometime….I need all the help I can get.
Wow, sounds amazing. We’ll be making a trip to Africa sometime in the next couple of years, so we’ll keep you in mind for sure! I absolutely love Moz!