How’s everyone’s Thursday? We’re almost to Friday which means we’ve got it made, right? I need some extra motivation tonight. Today we had Parent/Teacher Conferences at school. That means no kiddos tomorrow, but also means that I’ve pulled a twelve hour day. No fun! Kuddos to those of you who have to those kinds of shifts on a regular basis. I gotta admit-I was a little nervous about the conferences. For the last several years, I’ve only been in the library so my contact with parents has been minimal. This year I started teaching one section of government (which I love!) so I’m back in “teacher mode”. Of course, my worrying was for nothing. I have a great class, and the parents were just as nice. Isn’t crazy how much time we waste worry about nothing? Or is that just me?
Turns out one my kids is quiet the overachiever. I found out tonight that he’s been chosen as a student ambassador (second time!), and gets to spend some time in Europe this summer. So awesome! I think opportunities like that are so good for kids. Especially in my area. My district tends to have more rural and underprivileged kids so you can imagine their experiences with traveling and other cultures (even within our own country) are very slim.
I have to give Stellina credit for inspiring me today. I recently started making my own bucket list, and, when I saw her post today, I knew I wanted to share it with you all. I am a list person. I guess it’s a Type A personality thing, but I just love making lists and having the satisfaction of crossing those things off.
I know you’ve heard over and over again how important it is to write down your goals. Sorry to reiterate, but it’s definitely true. There’s something about actually putting them in writing (especially for the world to see!) that gives them validity and helps you stick to it.
So here’s mine. I’m sure I will add to it (you should never stop making goals!), but for right now these are the things I hope to do and accomplish before it’s all said and done.
1. Hike the entire Continental Divide Trail
2. Hike the entire Pacific Coast Trail
3. Become a published writer
4. Run a half-marathon
5. Ride in a century bike race
6. Visit England
7. Attend a Democratic National Convention
8. See Hilary Clinton speak
9. See Elton John in concert
10. Live in Colorado
11. Read Dr. Zhivago (Russian literature seriously intimidates me)
12. Learn a different language
13. Take yoga classes
14. Attend an Olympics
15. Be the most well-traveled person I know
There’s the beginning of the list! I’m going to start tackling as many as I can, and I’m sure it won’t be long before I think of something to add. Because after all……
What’s something on your bucket list? Did anyone get to participate in any fun programs in school? What kind of life experience did you gain from it?
#4, 7, 11, & 15 for sure for me:)
Dr. Zhivago, huh, Sis? We should read it together and keep each other accountable!
Ha! I meant 12 lol. I’ll let you have 11:)
Nice list! I ran my first half-marathon this summer, and I studied abroad in London, and both were on my old bucket list. In terms of my fitness bucket list, I want to run a marathon (gulp), complete a mud run/obstacle race, and–dare I say it–tackle a half-Ironman/Ironman 70.3. For my life bucket list, I want to travel a ton–Italy, Ireland, Belgium, you name it. Oh, and getting a big-girl job would also be great!
Great list! I’m especially impressed with the fitness one! Awesome goals! I have to admit putting even a half-marathon on my list is a little far fetched. I have runner’s knee, and I can’t seem to push through to run more than a 5k. I’m so jealous of London! I’m such an Anglophile and going to England is such a dream!
#7, #9, and #14 are definitely on mine as well! Wish I would have been at the DNC this year, the dems killed it with that convention! Great post Natalie!
#7 is one I’m going to start working on immediately. I’m going to figure out how to become a delegate so hopefully I can go to the one in 2016!
haha good luck!! When you come up with a plan for that let me know so I can become one as well!
Sounds like a plan! I’ll see you in four years!
After reading this:
“I am a list person. I guess it’s a Type A personality thing, but I just love making lists and having the satisfaction of crossing those things off.”
I know that I am going to like you!
I *love* your bucket list. If Russian lit intimidates you (understandably so!), then you may enjoy trying “the Brothers Karamazov.” It’s Dostoyevsky, but has a great plot line that makes it easy to get through.
Can’t wait to read updates on your list!
Thank you so much! I’ll have to check out that recommendation….I figure easing into Russian literature is probably the best way to go!