The topic of the week is what I
want to do before I die, or a bucket list as it is called. A grim topic to
think of, but one that also has the potential of guiding my life’s actions
towards an end I may feel more prepared to meet. There are so many things I
have not yet managed to do. I have my son to think of as well, so whatever it
is I would want to do, I would need it to be something that he also would enjoy
to do.
The first thing I would
like to do would be to see my son through the course of his entire education.
Whether it is merely a general high school diploma, technical school, trade
school, or college I want to see him succeed and do whatever it is that would
make him happy. I want to see him meet the right woman and start his own
family. It is one of my goals to ensure that my son’s life is prosperous and to
do everything that I possibly can for him to make it to that point in his life.
Another thing that I have recently
wanted to make a part of my life is to take up artwork as a hobby. I was
looking around my home and noticed that I wanted some more decorations to
brighten up the atmosphere of my living room and kitchen. I went out decoration
shopping one Saturday afternoon and did not find anything that matched my home
that I actually liked, unless I wanted to re-paint my entire home. That, plus
the cost of some decorations did not really seem completely worth the quality
of most of the stuff you seem to find lately. So I was at first considering
asking somebody to create some decorations for me, than thought it would be
more fun if I could take up some classes to create my own.
I would definitely have to
re-connect with my sister. She is married to a guy in the Air force and he is
presently stationed in England, where she lives at this time. We Skype
regularly and she constantly tells me that she would love for me to fly
overseas with Jacob so that she can finally meet him. Once I have more of my
affairs in order and Jacob is a little older I do plan on going to see my sister.
Furthermore, I have always wanted to travel and see different parts of the
world, so for now England will suffice. In the long run I would absolutely love
to be able to travel to a new place once a year. It has always been a dream of
mine to travel, so one day I will.
In conclusion, there are so many
things that I want to do in my life that I cannot merely list them in a
specific five paragraphs. I want to read more books, see more movies, listen to
more music, try new foods, and make more friends. I want to finish college, obtain
my degree, and set my career on a better track in life. I would like to go out
and have fun with my friends whenever I am free. I am hoping to eventually find
another man in my life that is decent and somebody that I can settle down with.
I do not entirely want to think of a bucket list to have when the end closes in,
but instead I just want to think of my life as being a path to fulfillment.
Despite whether or not I achieve all of my goals and dreams in life, I know
that with the right attitude and an open heart that I cannot go wrong.
Writing a bucket list is a great project. The next project is to put some dates or timelines with your bucket list. And then break those dates and timelines down into practical, realistic goals. For example, for going to England you could research the cost, then set yourself a goal to save a certain amount of money in a special account every week. And for your decorations, you could start looking in craft magazines or that new website called Pinterest, which has lots of great ideas. The best way to achieve your goals is to write them down, break them down into small bits, then to check your list regularly. Best wishes with your Bucket List.
ReplyDeleteI agree... You have to plan around that sweet little boy.
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