Do you have a bucket list?
According to Webster a bucket list is “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.” That’s a more positive way of saying things I want to do before I kick the bucket.
When I think of this I see an actual written list to be achieved. The experience may be to own a particular item like a diamond or a special home. Achievements might be to complete a certain educational degree or to open a non-profit organization to help others. Regardless, I see a bucket list as being a tangible record of things to be marked off when attained rather than just ideas that come and go in one’s mind.
The truth is that I resist writing such a list for fear of not accomplishing it and feeling like a failure. Also, I can think of nothing worth striving toward more important that what I already have in terms of family and friends and the joy they bring to me.
I admit that I may be all wrong when it comes to bucket lists, so please tell me what you think and share your own bucket list if you have one.
Thank you.
“I don’t keep a Bucket List. I’m open to anything.” John Scalzi
Crooked Creek by Sue Mattingly 
I think sort of like you do–just take care of my household members as best I can.
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Yes, I used to make daily lists of things to do and than felt let down when things didn’t get accomplished….. so no bucket list for me!
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I just find surprises in each day — no bucket list. I guess that means I am unfocused.
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Or, spontaneous!
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I have an active ever changing lists. In my case it gives me something to look forward to. It’s not set in gold. You change and so does your lists.
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My bucket list is to be the best person that I can be any day that I awaken. Some days are more challenging than others. If when I fall short, I try not to let it dominate my thoughts and actions but try to keep on, keeping on.
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