Before cancer there were times when I thought of things I would like to do or accomplish. At the time they were just idle thoughts and wishes. However, now, after being faced with my mortality not once, but twice, it has given me the incentive to accomplish the goals I have set for myself.
My 'bucket list' doesn't need to involve any great leaps in faith, by sky diving or putting my life at risk by swimming with sharks. My list includes things that touch me on an emotional level, that move me spiritually. I love discovering new places and experiencing that "awe" of seeing something that nature created or something man-made that mystifies the mind. I love being educated about other cultures and people's lifestyles. And I love history, history of our own nation, and the history of other countries.
So here is my 'Bucket List', these are my wishes, and even if I can't complete it all, I am, at least, hoping to complete some of the things that will allow me to feel that life just isn't about work, sports, and sitting at home. Life is about experiencing as much as you can and taking advantage of all that is out 'there' in the wide world we live in. :)
Deanna's 'Bucket' List:
Most Likely to Be Accomplished Bucket List:
- Face my fear of flying (so I can accomplish my list)
- Meet my donor, Andrea, (in Germany or U.S.)
- Experience an up close encounter with a Gorilla (female or Silverback)
- Visit Grand Canyon
- Visit Mt. Rushmore
- Visit all 50 states
- Go zip lining
- *Whale watching
- *Disney World
- *Hawaii
- A solo trip - time with myself to a place I've never been, some place warm, sunny and bright with color
Note: Items marked with * are things I did before as a child but want to experience with my husband & children
Ultimate Bucket List (with no monetary limitations)
- Visit European countries, visit castle ruins, and experience the cuisine, and learn the history that I have read about
- See and visit the Egyptian Pyramids
- Experience the Outback (not the restaurant) and all that Australia offers
- Visit the Aztec/Mayan ruins and experience tropical rain forests
- Visit the great European museums and cathedrals
These lists are not complete, more will be added as more things come to mind...these are just a few that I wish to accomplish and experience.
Think about what things move you, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. You don't need to be near death to do what you want to accomplish. Start jotting things down and hopefully, your wishes will come true.
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