"My Monday morning motivation. What would you do if you knew today was your last day here, or life suddenly stopped tomorrow. Would you be satisfied with every decision, choice and road you've taken? If you had the ability to think once it was all over, would you look back and wish you'd done things differently? Don't leave room for regret; Live, Laugh, Love."
I've always told people I've got a bucket list and in my mind I have a list as long as my legs put together, yet on paper do I have a plan? A new friend asked me recently whether we need a plan, or if things are just what they are and we should just let them happen.
Whilst I was tempted to
So, with the above in mind I decided to make my plan. It wasn't everyone's "get engaged at 28, get married by 30, have kids by 32" plan - that happens when it feels natural and with the right person,, it was the things I want to do and see in the world before I hit the big 3-0. In January I'll have just 5 years to complete the list, so plenty of time to get down and think about ticking everything off. Some of them I've maybe already done in the last year, but it's worth jotting them down.
Here goes and in no particular order:
1) In a nutshell; Travel. I have this incredible urge to travel, live and see the world.
2) Go Skiing and learn to Ski without breaking a bone.
3) Run a 5k and 10k marathon. This time not dressed as a horse.
4) Go Gliding. I would absolutely cr*p myself, but this something I really want to do!
6) Go to Paris and up the Eiffel Tower.
7) Have some more Polo lessons and learn to play properly.
8) Visit Australia.
9) Succeed.
10) See a Kangaroo up close!
11) Write and publish the books I've always wanted to - don't be afraid of this.
14) Take part in a Barrel Racing competition - but not in the UK.
16) Go in a Hot Air Balloon.
17) Gain a marketing qualification.
18) Fall asleep under the stars in a nice Country.
19) Have a VIP meet and greet with Bon-Jovi at his next concert.
20) Go skinny dipping at sunset or sunrise. Preferably in a warm country.
23) Compete in top hat and tails on a horse I've produced.
24) Stop caring what others think.
25) Take up German again and remember it this time.
26) Visit Calgary.
28) Ride a bronc - but just don't tell my mum. Explain the broken arm when home!
29) See more of America.
30) See more of South-Africa.
31) Learn how to play Chess.
33) Run and dance barefoot, in the rain.
34) See the Northern Lights.
37) Start to play my Violin again. (Sorry neighbours!)
38) Live in a different country for at least 3 months.
39) Shower in a Waterfall.
40) Do something completely out of character, wild and crazy.
41) Fly first-class.
42) Make amends with those I've lost touch with, or had disagreements with.
43) Go on a road trip across Europe.
44) Arrive at an airport with my bags packed and buy the first 2+ hour flight out of there.
46) Swim with Dolphins - again.
47) Spend New Years in Times Square.
48) Go on Safari.
49) Ride an Elephant.
50) Fly a plane.
52) Visit Niagara Falls.
53) Go Whale Watching.
54) Spend the day at a Spa, doing nothing!
55) Get a spray tan.
56) See a Koala Bear.
58) Have proper show-jumping lessons again.
60) Ride an Ostrich, this time without squealing.
61) Ride a well-trained, top, dressage horse.
62) Fall in love with the right person.
63) Go on a romantic getaway.
64) Make a difference to someones life.
65) Become happy with who I am and who I want to be.
you have accomplished no 64 100 times over and im afraid 65 normally comes with age, don't rush into that one,, Good luck
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