My Bucket List

In 1994 a dear aunt of mine passed away. She was one of my mother's younger sisters and she left 4 daughters behind. We later learned that she had been ill for 9 years and did not tell anyone until her illness took over and she could no longer hide it. During those 9 years she REALLY lived life and did everything she wanted to do. She was happy and never complained - her sorrow was silent. Instead she made sure that she said what she needed to say and made happy memories for all of us, those are all that is left of her now.

I learned a very important lesson from her death, that will carry with me always . . .

Live today - tomorrow is not promised

1 Become wealthy. I want to rich in health, positive relationships, experiences, and of course the finances and freedom to enjoy it.

2 Meet my life partner.

3 Run 1/2 marathon, but I guess I should at least complete a 10K.

4 Run for political office. This 1 is a bit up there for me but it's there because for me it's fun to even consider the thought.

5 Visit Jamaica.

6 Start a family tree and see how many generations deep I can get.

7 Get married.

8 Play carnival in Trinidad.

9 Say I love you often, this is actually very hard for me, but I'm working on it.

10 Become a master chess player, I have always been fascinated by the game.

11 Buy a condo or some piece of real estate to call my own.

12 Experience long walks frequently and not feel guilty about it.

13 To be blessed with a child.

14 Have a better relationship with my siblings. We don't speak often enough.

15 Have a better relationship with God.

16 Get a Masters Degree.

17 Start a business that is successful.

18 Live life at a level 10 / 10 high energy.

19 Earn $1,000,000.

20 Develop my creative side through art.

21 Get back to reading a book a month.

22 Buy a Gucci watch. This is an old one for me, the update would be to buy something REALLY expensive and not have to flinch.

23 Go to New Orleans. It will never be the same but I still want to go.

24 Visit the 7 Wonders of the World.

25 Get a tattoo. This is an old too from me younger days but who know I may still do it.

26 Go to Hawaii.

27 Learn how to drive standard.

28 Buy a compact SUV.

29 Volunteer to a worthy cause.

30 Go to an Oprah show before it ends for good and meet her.