The Things I Want to Try and Accomplish & Experiences I Want to Have
I believe I was 14 or 15 years old when I decided I needed to create my own bucket list-- a list of things I wanted to do before I die. Well, I didn't EXACTLY think of it that way. For me, it was just a list of all the things I would want to do if money and time and other people's opinions weren't an issue. These were things that I really wanted to do, but maybe couldn't at the time. I looked at my list a lot when I was younger. As I got older, I still had it, tucked away into a folder. But I didn't look at it very often. I was too caught up in college classes and working.
During my final year of college, I was thinking a LOT about what the heck I wanted to do with the rest of my life. People kept asking me, and I didn't really have a good answer for them. I had some ideas about what I wanted, but nothing in particular.
Or, so I thought. I went to look for the bucket list I'd made nearly a decade earlier. I had quite a few things written down, quite enough to draw upon. I found that some of the things I'd listed I'd already done, which was kind of a neat revelation. I've already voted in two elections, I've learned sign language, and I went to Bermuda last summer.
And then, of course, there were some things I'd listed that I no longer wanted to do. That's when I decided I would refresh my bucket list at least once or twice a year, mostly adding goals that hadn't been there before, but sometimes removing goals that no longer fit me or that I'd already accomplished.
I also thought the BEST way to do this would be to put it somewhere online where I can see it, but also share it with others. I've been depressed about my current situation (which is NO job), and so I'm hoping this will eventually become more of a list of things I should strive toward. But right now it just seems to be a reminder of what I can't do and what I'm missing out on.
At any rate, I hope you'll get more out of this list than I'm getting at the moment. And I also plan to write/create a new lens about each thing I cross off of this list if and when I'm ever blessed with the opportunity to do so (of course, with the way the economy is, that may be a very long time from now). Everything will be hyperlinked, so you can just come back here to see my updates (for those of you who are fans, I'll simply Squidcast you).
So here I go with my bucket list! I've broken my list of goals down into sections for you (and for me- easier to think about a list of any kind when you break it down this way)...
Photo is my own (from 2007 trip to Florida)
My IMMEDIATE List of Things To Do
These are things that I either need to do/get, can't to wait to do/get or don't want to wait to do/get. As soon as I'm employed again, I WILL do them, full speed ahead!

- Get a job-- preferrably one in a career that I would love, whch would include a career as a graphic designer, a singer/songwriter, or a model (for the agencies that don't mind taking a lady who's only 5 feet 1 inch tall at best). But for now I'll take anything that pays and that I'm qualified for.
- Get BETTER health insurance. More of a need really, and I do have health insurance now, but it could be better (especially with me being asthmatic).
- Finish my driving lessons/Get driver's license (yes, I am LONG over due for this, but don't have anyone to practice with at the moment, so I need to pay for lessons again; LONG story)
- Pay off my college loans- I'd like to remove the financial cloud hanging over my head.
- In addition to a job, I'd like to get my Zazzle store business up and running (see the Diva's Designs lens for more on that). I've spent a lot of time and effort designing my products, but I don't want to design anything else until I can get enough traffic for the store through promotion. I mean, it would be nice to actually sell a few products every month. Designing is fun for me, but now I want to get serious with it.
- Dye my hair red and/or get red wig or hair extensions. I LOVE red hair, and when I had it, I looked really great. (Please note this picture is NOT of me, but rather of the color and hairstyle I want next.)
- Get a tattoo....or 2 or 3, but all in discreet places or places where they won't be seen immediately (thinking in terms of job interviews & the business world)-- One on the underside of my forearm, one of the back of my neck, and a set of stars on my ankle.
(Photo of awesome redhead courtesy of Luv-emo.com)
Things I Want To Do Soon, But Need To Plan Out Carefully
These are things I have to think out first before I do them, as they are a much bigger deal and affect other aspects of my life.

- Nose piercing, either a ring or a stud; not a huge deal, except for when you're doing job interviews, so I'll wait until I have a steady job with health insurance before I do this. The picture seen here is of British pop-soul singer Joss Stone with a nose ring.
- Change my name. I've wanted to do this since I was 15. I already have a name picked out, and found out that although it does cost money and involves some legal stuff, it's much easier to do now. However, I would then have to contact the loan people, change my social security card, change my passport, list two names on all my job applications- you get the idea.
- Move to Florida- the issue for me is finding a place to live and a job. Plus I might want the driver's license before I move down there.
(photo of Joss Stone courtesy of The Inquisitr)
The Usual Things
I guess this would kind of be your "American Dream" type stuff with the picket fence and all...
- Get an apartment or buy a house, preferrably in Florida, but I can stay where I'm at if I HAVE to for a little bit.
- Get a yellow, mid-sized SUV that has high safety ratings and is fuel-efficient. Okay, a bit random, and it is a THING... but I want it!
- Get married... to whoever it is God puts in my path. I currently don't care too much about guys, though. I haven't met anyone worthy of me! LOL...
- Have kids- but no more than 3. I got to know what my limit will probably be after seeing Octomom and Kate Gosselin. I do NOT want THAT kind of life...
Photo courtesy of FreeRangeStock.com.
Things to Learn
Things I want to learn to do, but learn to do WELL...or just well enough...

Photo of Avril Lavigne courtesy of Art.com (Buy/See photo here).
- Learn to cook vegan recipes (I'm vegan by nature- allergic to ALL dairy, egg, nut and meat products, so I'd like to eat more than JUST fresh fruits and cooked veggies)
- Learn to speak, read & write Hebrew
- Learn to speak, read & write Hawaiian
- Take guitar lessons/Play the guitar (acoustic & electric; Avril Lavigne playing guitar on the right)
- Take drum lessons/Play the drums
- Take dance lessons (hip-hop, meringue, salsa, ballroom...)
- Voice lessons/learn to sing solo (sang in two choirs over the course of 10 years, but never did anything solo)
- Re-learn to play the piano on my OWN terms (took lessons for 12 years and stopped because I hated being FORCED to do it)
- Take self-defense classes. This day and age, it's important (especially for kids and single women) to learn how to defend yourself if you're ever attacked. God-willing it won't happen, EVER, but you just never know. So I want to learn how to kick anyone's ass if necessary.
Water Sports & Activities
Because of my outdoor allergies, camping out in the woods or a jungle is out of the question. The only place I can become one with nature is at the beach, on the water. The following are some things I'd like to try on the water...

- Swimming with the dolphins
- Snorkeling
- Scuba-diving
- Water tubing
- Surfing
- Water-skiing
- Jet Skiing
- Parasailing
- Spend a day on someone's yacht and just relax (okay, this is not a sport, but it IS an activity, even if it I'm not using much energy, lol)
Places to Visit
I'm either planning to go there once or planning to make it a yearly trip-- by plane or cruise ship...
- Florida-- until I move down there, that is. Tampa, Clearwater, Miami & the Florida Keys, in particular.
- California-- Los Angeles, Beverly Hills & Malibu
- Bermuda-- I've been once, and I sooooo want to go again. But maybe I'll do the hotel this time instead of staying with the godparents....
- The Carribean (nowhere particular, just wherever a cruise would take me)
- The Bahamas
- Hawaii-- maybe I'll do the surfing here...MAYBE...
- Tahiti
- Bora Bora
- Cancun, Mexico (has to be a resort, not a regular hotel or motel, and NOT for Spring Break- don't wanna be around college kids)
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (location of the 2016 Summer Olympics)
- Melbourne & Sydney, Australia
- Japan (all over it)
- India
- Turks & Caicos (Some resort there- I'll have to look it up)
- The Maldives
- South Africa
- Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Italy
- Spain
- London, England (location of the 2012 Summer Olympics)
- Sweden
Photo courtesy of FreeRangeStock.com
Events to Attend
I always hear about them on TV, in magazines or on the internet. For once, I'd actually like to be a part of the event rather than just hearing about it...
- Rock on the Range-- annual concert event held on a weekend in May in Columbus, Ohio where hard rock acts such as Flyleaf, Seether, Shinedown, and Staind perform. I'd actually go JUST to see Flyleaf...
- SXSW (South by Southwest) Music Festival- 4 to 5 day concert even in Austin, Texas. Acts can be as pop as Lily Allen and the eclectic Swedish pop artist Robyn, as Hip-hop as Kanye West, Ice Cube and Common, or as rock as Ben Harper, Hawthorn Heights, Paramore or Flyleaf (yeah, they've played here too). There's a little bit of something for everyone.
- MTV Video Music Awards-- here in the States, but also in Europe or Australia
- Radio Music Awards
- American Music Awards
- Grammys
- World Music Awards
- The Emmy Awards
- The Golden Globes
- The Academy Awards (Oscars)
- The Sundance Film Festival
- The Cannes Film Festival
- The Summer Olympics
- Time Square on New Years Eve (preferably in the MTV or ABC Studios)
- Any of the above "Places to Visit" on New Year's Eve
Photo of concert crowd courtesy of Stockvault.net.
Things That Just Don't Fit Into A Category
I tried to lodge them in there, but they just wouldn't stay put! LOL... So here they are...
- Ride on the back of a motorcycle-- I only want to do this ONCE (and definitely with a helmet on)
- Buy a tour bus/RV
- Go on a shopping spree
- Meet a famous person and get their autograph and/or take a picture with them. I DO have a list of celebs to meet, but I'd rather not limit myself to just THOSE celebs. I will say they should be a well-known singer/musician/songwriter, an A-lister, or a well-known sports figure.
- Visit one or all of the following late-night TV shows- Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon (and maybe be a guest one day, too)
NOTE: If you have or have seen a good, FREE photo I can use here (or a photo where I can easily email the owner for permission to use it), please let me know. For now-- there's just no photo.
Books to Help You Start YOUR Bucket List
Make/Create a Bucket List Online - But Check Out These Lenses First
I actually don't have a link to places to create your bucket list online (that may change soon though). For now, the obvious choices would be to either make your own bucket list lens, or create a blog entry (or even an entire blog or website) that focuses on your bucket list.You should already know by now that your bucket list can have whatever the heck you want on it. However, I want to stress that if you create a lens about your bucket list, there's several ways to do it. The following lenses will show you what I mean. And you'll see how different the lenses are from my lens, as well as one another.
To search for ALL bucket list lenses, simply click here.
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Creating a Bucket List - 100 Things to do Before You Die
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Set some time aside to create your life list and stop putting off your dreams for "someday". Take inspiration from the movie "The Bucket List" and ask yourself: If I had one year left to live, what would I be sure to do? Create a list of 1...
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WHAT'S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
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This light-hearted lens is devoted to asking that big, bold, and breathtaking question, "What's on your 'bucket list"? Well, you've certainly come to the right spot, (especially if you haven't got a clue about "the bucket list", or seen the movie by...
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My Travel Bucket List
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"The Bucket List" was a movie that inspired millions of people to make a list of all the things they want to do before they "kick the bucket", or die, and it got me to thinking too. I have been extremely lucky in my life to travel extensively, and i...
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What's on your Bucket List?
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The movie "The Bucket List" made many start to think about what they would put on their own bucket list if they were to create one. This lens explores some possible ideas for your list.
Did My Bucket List Inspire You to Plan A Trip? Start Here!
Other Lenses of Mine
Just a few of my other lenses...-
DIY (Design-It-Yourself) Fashion/Shopping - Websites to Visit
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In recent years I have discovered more and more websites that allow consumers to design their own clothing and accessories, as well as other items. As someone who likes to create things and loves fashion, I get a special kick out of this. I find that...
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Diva's Designs @ Zazzle - Pop Punk, Rock, Scene and Rockabilly Accessories & Clothing
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To those of you who followed this lens over to its new web address and rated or favorited it, thank you so much! Now, a little bit about the store and this lens... Diva's Designs is a Zazzle store that sells accessories, clothing and other products...
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A Penny for Your Thoughts...
So, has this inspired you to create your own bucket list/list of things to do? Do you already have a list? Think there's something I should add to my list (or this lens, for that matter)? Go ahead and share your thoughts...
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- pkmcr pkmcr Dec 25, 2009 @ 5:25 am
- Obvious that you have put a lot of work into this lens and for that it is Blessed by a Squid Angel :-)
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- Jesse Harding Jesse Harding Dec 22, 2009 @ 9:52 am
- Your list shouldn't make you feel depressed! It should remind you to spend every day working your hardest in order to achieve those goals. What you might try in the mean time is making another list of simple things that you can do now that don't require a job or a ridiculous amount of money. That way you can see that there are still amazing experiences that you can have without money. I wish you the best of luck!
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- luvmyludwig luvmyludwig Dec 9, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
- Good luck on finding a job and doing the other things on your bucket list. It's good to know more about you. Great job on this. Lensrolling to my bucketlist lens.
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- Cherrybomb2009 Cherrybomb2009 Dec 10, 2009 @ 1:52 am
- Thank you!
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- AddaptAbilities AddaptAbilities Nov 19, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
- This is great! I recently read that the most successful people by far are the ones who set goals. Times are tough now, but you'll have a head start on everyone else just for having done this exercise.
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- Cherrybomb2009 Cherrybomb2009 Nov 19, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
- I hope so. I'm pretty much behind everyone at the moment. I feel bad that I can't really do anything else with this lens because nothing is happening. All I can do is add to the list! Ah well, I'm glad you and everyone else enjoy reading it! Thanks by the way.
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- LindaJM LindaJM Oct 25, 2009 @ 10:27 pm
- Wonderful list! Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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- Cherrybomb2009 Cherrybomb2009 Nov 19, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
- Don't know if you got my last message, but I wanted to say thank you for the blessing!
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- Cavaletta Cavaletta Oct 20, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
- I love your list wish I would have started mine at your age. Lots of luck. I hope you get to do it all!!
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- HorseAndPony HorseAndPony Sep 27, 2009 @ 5:37 pm
- Great lens. I only have one item on my bucket list. Enjoy everyday! I guess that would not make a great lens but I am very good at it. It does make for a very crazy life. Good luck with your list!
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- momto4 momto4 Sep 16, 2009 @ 10:01 am
- Great list! Everyone should make their own list. Have fun going through yours! 5 *'s
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- CDT CDT Sep 15, 2009 @ 5:09 am
- Awwww this list made me smile - I can see my younger self in several of your "wishes" :)
I had my nose pierced nearly 20 years ago - I've always worn (and still wear) a nose ring and couldn't give a monkeys about whether anyone else approves of it or not :D
Good luck with learning to drive - I own a driving school myself, but I'm in the UK, so that's not much help - shame :)
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Sep 6, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
- Amazing Lens. Welcome to Squidoo & Best Wishes with your Bucket List! :)
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- ArtByLinda ArtByLinda Aug 24, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
- Awesome list, I think I would love to do everything on your places to see list, thanks for sharing this, you have a new fan! :)
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 23, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
- Welcome to The Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
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