My Bucket List

I made this 30B430 list (which actually has 40 things on it) as a means to dream big! Some things are small and smile, some are quite grand, and some I never thought I would ACTUALLY complete! But guess what!? As of September 2015 (still 2 years to go), I have marked off 29 from the list! Two of the biggest items on the list were to go to NYC at Christmas and to visit Hawaii. When I wrote those down, I didn't actually think I'd ever make it to those places. I never thought I'd be brave enough and just didn't think I'd have the gumption and will power to save to go. But I DID! Writing those goals down, and having that list to focus on was such a game changer! I'm here to tell you YOU CAN do ANYTHING you set your mind to! Focus. Be brave. Set goals. Believe in yourself. Powerful thoughts really do create powerful people! I'm so proud of myself to have accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. I have many more to mark off that I am striving for, and a few I know just aren't going to happen. But I'm not giving up. And any I don't complete will roll over to a 40B440 list in a few years. So, this is for  YOU, the one who thinks they can't, or the one who thinks you aren't strong enough, brave enough, lucky enough, write down those far fetched dreams and goals, and YOU CAN make them happen! I hope by sharing my accomplishments with this list that I inspire you to write out your goals and go after them!

1) Visit NYC.
2) [for Charlie]
3) Build a home.
4) Explore other employment opportunities.
5) Ride horses on the beach.
6) Have my own business.
7) Swim with dolphins.
8) Make a quilt.
9) Witness a miracle {Part 1} {Part 2}
10) Learn to cook.
11) Graduate college.
12) Pay off my student loans.
13) Watch all of the Godfather movies.
14) Get in shape/fit.
15) Visit Vatican City.
16) Own a piece of REAL diamond jewelry.
17) Learn to make my Nana's banana pudding.
18) Sew a dress.
19) Save money.
20) Complete my "To make" list.
21) Grow my hair long.
22) Snorkel.
23) Read the entire Bible.
24) See George Strait in concert.
25) Get a hot stone massage.
26) Take a photography class.
27) Visit Hawaii.
28) Grow a garden.
29) [for me]
30) Go to the Kentucky Derby or Kentucky Derby day.

The Plus:
1) Get a concealed handgun license.
2) Throw a Christmas or New Year's party.
3) Bake cinnamon rolls.
4) Visit/Volunteer at a children's hospital.
5) Frame and display one of my drawings from junior high.
6) Spend a whole day at the movie theater.
7) Pay It Forward. {Part 1} {Part 2}
8) Read 100 books {of my choice} before 30.
9) Visit at least 1 historical site from a war (other than the Alamo).
10) Do something I'd never do!

Read more in detail about my 30B430 here.