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What do you want to do before What do you want to do before you die? you die?

Stop putting your dreams off for Stop putting your dreams off for "some day" . . . Take inspiration from "some day" . . . Take inspiration from the movie "The Bucket List" look at the movie "The Bucket List" look at some ideas to get your creativity some ideas to get your creativity going.going.

Where to begin??Where to begin??

Time to brainstormTime to brainstorm Start by creating a preliminary Start by creating a preliminary rough draft; you can always add, rough draft; you can always add, delete, or modify as you go along.delete, or modify as you go along. Baroque music, such as "The Four Seasons" Baroque music, such as "The Four Seasons"

by Antonio Vivaldi and Pachelbel's canon by Antonio Vivaldi and Pachelbel's canon have been shown to slow brainwaves down to have been shown to slow brainwaves down to the Alpha range, the brain frequency which the Alpha range, the brain frequency which has been linked to increased creativity.has been linked to increased creativity.

BrainstormingBrainstorming

Do not criticize or evaluate what you write Do not criticize or evaluate what you write down during the brainstorming processdown during the brainstorming process

you're trying to open yourself up to possibilities. you're trying to open yourself up to possibilities. Write down whatever comes into your head, it doesn't matter Write down whatever comes into your head, it doesn't matter

how wildly impractical the idea seems.how wildly impractical the idea seems. Basically, you're going to have to quiet your internal critic, Basically, you're going to have to quiet your internal critic,

that little voice in your head that might be saying: "You can't that little voice in your head that might be saying: "You can't do that"; "That's silly"; "I can't afford that." do that"; "That's silly"; "I can't afford that."

Push the limits on what you currently think is possible for you Push the limits on what you currently think is possible for you and think outside the boundaries of your current life.and think outside the boundaries of your current life.

Don't stop at 100Don't stop at 100 write down as many things as come to your mind. write down as many things as come to your mind. Later you can sift through the list you created and narrow it Later you can sift through the list you created and narrow it

down to 100.down to 100.

Let All of Your Voices Let All of Your Voices OutOut

All of us contain multiple inner voices. Use All of us contain multiple inner voices. Use your bucket list to let all of your voices out:your bucket list to let all of your voices out:

- the explorer- the explorer- the adventurer- the adventurer- the linguist- the linguist- the scholar/intellectual- the scholar/intellectual- the musician- the musician- the parent- the parent- the lover/the romantic- the lover/the romantic- the athlete- the athlete- the artist/the creative- the artist/the creative- the writer- the writer

Maybe you want to . . .Maybe you want to . . .1. Write a script for a TV show1. Write a script for a TV show2. Do stand-up comedy2. Do stand-up comedy3. Write a children's book3. Write a children's book4. Go camping4. Go camping5. Ride a gondola in Venice5. Ride a gondola in Venice6. Learn how to salsa dance6. Learn how to salsa dance7. Host Saturday Night Live7. Host Saturday Night Live8. Visit a Renaissance fair8. Visit a Renaissance fair9. See the Mona Lisa at the Louvre9. See the Mona Lisa at the Louvre10. Witness a solar eclipse10. Witness a solar eclipse

"Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed (98 3/4% guaranteed)." - Dr. "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed (98 3/4% guaranteed)." - Dr. SeussSeuss

Are there any sports you want to try? Are there any sports you want to try? Any athletic milestones you want to Any athletic milestones you want to

reach? reach? 11. Run a marathon.11. Run a marathon.12. Learn archery.12. Learn archery.13. Learn to play golf.13. Learn to play golf.14. Join a bowling league.14. Join a bowling league.15. Become a triathlete.15. Become a triathlete.16. Swim across the English Channel.16. Swim across the English Channel.17. Learn to ski.17. Learn to ski.18. Go canoeing or kayaking.18. Go canoeing or kayaking.19. Take horseback riding lessons.19. Take horseback riding lessons.20. Take up fishing (or fly fishing)20. Take up fishing (or fly fishing)21. Learn how to ice skate (or figure skate)21. Learn how to ice skate (or figure skate)22. Learn how to roller blade.22. Learn how to roller blade.23. Learn to water ski23. Learn to water ski24. Learn to sail.24. Learn to sail.25. Learn to play tennis.25. Learn to play tennis.26. Try fencing.26. Try fencing.27. Participate in the Tour de France.27. Participate in the Tour de France.

"There are points to be scored, there are games to be won." "There are points to be scored, there are games to be won." Dr. SeussDr. Seuss

Would You Like to Learn a Would You Like to Learn a Foreign Language? Foreign Language?

28. Become fluent in French.28. Become fluent in French.29. Learn conversational Spanish.29. Learn conversational Spanish.30. Learn to say "hello" in 50 languages.30. Learn to say "hello" in 50 languages.31. Learn sign language.31. Learn sign language.32. Learn Mandarin.32. Learn Mandarin.33. Learn Latin.33. Learn Latin.34. Choose a country and learn not only the 34. Choose a country and learn not only the

language that is spoken there, but also study language that is spoken there, but also study its customs, its cuisine, its art, and its history.its customs, its cuisine, its art, and its history.

Take Up A Martial Art  Take Up A Martial Art 

35. Karate35. Karate

36. Kung Fu36. Kung Fu

37. JuJitsu37. JuJitsu

38. Tae Kwon Do38. Tae Kwon Do

39. Judo39. Judo

40. Aikido40. Aikido

Let the Music Out Let the Music Out

41. Learn to play the piano.41. Learn to play the piano.42. Take signing lessons.42. Take signing lessons.43. Learn to play the guitar.43. Learn to play the guitar.44. Enroll in a belly dancing class.44. Enroll in a belly dancing class.45. Learn to tango.45. Learn to tango.46. Learn to yoddle.46. Learn to yoddle.47. Compose a song.47. Compose a song.48. Release an album.48. Release an album.49. Join the church choir.49. Join the church choir.50. Learn to tap dance.50. Learn to tap dance.51. Learn to waltz.51. Learn to waltz.52. Learn the foxtrot.52. Learn the foxtrot.53. Form a band.53. Form a band.

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."

Helen Keller"

What adventures would you What adventures would you like to go on?like to go on? 54. Ride in a hot air balloon54. Ride in a hot air balloon

55. Go paragliding55. Go paragliding56. Go sky diving56. Go sky diving57. Go on a helicopter ride57. Go on a helicopter ride58. Go scuba diving58. Go scuba diving59. Go snorkeling in a shipwreck59. Go snorkeling in a shipwreck60. Swim with sharks60. Swim with sharkshttp://www.zorb.com/smoky/

61. Ride a mechanical bull61. Ride a mechanical bull62. Climb Mt. Everest62. Climb Mt. Everest63. Fire walking63. Fire walking64. Experience weightlessness64. Experience weightlessness65. Go bungee jumping65. Go bungee jumping66. Go white water rafting66. Go white water rafting67. Drive a race car67. Drive a race car68. Dive in a submarine68. Dive in a submarine69. Fly in a blimp69. Fly in a blimp70. Go rock climbing70. Go rock climbing71. Learn to fly a plane71. Learn to fly a plane 72. Go Zorbing!

Where do you want to go? Where do you want to go? What places do you want to see? What places do you want to see? 

You can choose where to go based on several You can choose where to go based on several different factors:different factors:Natural Wonders You Want to SeeNatural Wonders You Want to See73. The Grand Canyon73. The Grand Canyon74. Victoria Falls (between Zambia and 74. Victoria Falls (between Zambia and Zimbabwe)Zimbabwe)75. Iguazu Falls (between Brazil and Argentina)75. Iguazu Falls (between Brazil and Argentina)76. The Great Barrier Reef76. The Great Barrier Reef77. The Galapagos Archipelago77. The Galapagos Archipelago78. The Northern Lights (the Aurora Borealis)78. The Northern Lights (the Aurora Borealis)79. The Fjords of Norway79. The Fjords of Norway80. The Amazon Rainforest80. The Amazon Rainforest

“There simply aren’t words to describe it.”

Activities You Want to Activities You Want to Participate InParticipate In

81. Mardi Gras in New Orleans81. Mardi Gras in New Orleans

82. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil82. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

83. Times Square on New Year's Day83. Times Square on New Year's Day

84. Oktober Fest in Germany84. Oktober Fest in Germany

85. See the Cherry Blossoms around the 85. See the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC in full Tidal Basin in Washington, DC in full bloombloom

Monuments You Want to Monuments You Want to VisitVisit

86. The Basilica di San Marco, Venice86. The Basilica di San Marco, Venice87. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, Rome87. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, Rome88. The Acropolis in Greece88. The Acropolis in Greece89. The Alhambra in Spain89. The Alhambra in Spain90. Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain90. Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain91. The Statues of Easter Island, Chile91. The Statues of Easter Island, Chile92. Hagia Sophia, Turkey92. Hagia Sophia, Turkey93. Kiyomizu Temple in Japan93. Kiyomizu Temple in Japan94. The Kremlin in Russia94. The Kremlin in Russia95. The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt95. The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt96. Stonehenge, United Kingdom "Piazza San 96. Stonehenge, United Kingdom "Piazza San

Marco" Marco" 97. The Sydney Opera House, Australia97. The Sydney Opera House, Australia98. The Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, 98. The Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London,

EnglandEngland

Cities You Want to SeeCities You Want to See

99. Athens, Greece99. Athens, Greece

100. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA100. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

101. Chicago, Illinois, USA101. Chicago, Illinois, USA

102. Beijing, China102. Beijing, China

103. Buenos Aires, Argentina103. Buenos Aires, Argentina

104. Berlin, Germany104. Berlin, Germany

Museums You Would Like Museums You Would Like to Visitto Visit

105. El Prado in Madrid, Spain105. El Prado in Madrid, Spain106. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy106. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy107. The Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia107. The Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia108. The Louvre in Paris, France108. The Louvre in Paris, France109. Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, France109. Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, France110. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, 110. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York,

USAUSA111. The British Museum in London, England111. The British Museum in London, England112. The Tate Gallery in London, England112. The Tate Gallery in London, England113. The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Holland113. The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Holland

"After Altamira, all is decadence" Pablo Picasso"

Maybe Prehistory is Your Maybe Prehistory is Your Thing  Thing 

114. Visit the Lascaux Caves in southwestern France (this 114. Visit the Lascaux Caves in southwestern France (this cave complex contains some of the most remarkable cave complex contains some of the most remarkable paleolithic cave paintings in the world).paleolithic cave paintings in the world).

115. Visit the caves of Altamira 115. Visit the caves of Altamira located near Santilliana del located near Santilliana del Mar in Cantabria, Northern Spain Mar in Cantabria, Northern Spain (the paintings in these (the paintings in these caves are the most caves are the most exceptional evidence of Magdalénian culture--between exceptional evidence of Magdalénian culture--between

16,500 and 14,000 years ago--in southern Europe).16,500 and 14,000 years ago--in southern Europe).116. Visit the Chauvet Cave located in the Ardèche 116. Visit the Chauvet Cave located in the Ardèche

département, southern France.département, southern France.

1.1. Machu Picchu, PeruMachu Picchu, Peru

2.2. The Colisseum in RomeThe Colisseum in Rome

3.3. Petra, JordanPetra, Jordan

4.4. Christ Redeemer, BrazilChrist Redeemer, Brazil

5.5. The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of China

6.6. Chichen Itza, MexicoChichen Itza, Mexico

7.7. The Taj Mahal, IndiaThe Taj Mahal, India

117. Visit the Seven New 117. Visit the Seven New Wonders of the World Wonders of the World 

The Seven New Wonders were revealed on July 7, The Seven New Wonders were revealed on July 7, 2007.2007.

118. Visit Dubrovnik, 118. Visit Dubrovnik, Croatia  Croatia 

While staying in Dubrovnik in 1929, George Bernard Shaw said: "If you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik."

119. Go to Disney World

120. See the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

121. Go to the Pike Place Market in Seattle

122. See Mount Rushmore

123. See the Empire State Building

124. Climb up the Statue of Liberty

125. Go to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA

126. Visit SeaWorld Florida, Orlando

127. Go to Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA

128. Visit Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

129. Visit all 50 of the United 129. Visit all 50 of the United

StatesStates  Take along a copy of John Steinbeck's "Travels with Take along a copy of John Steinbeck's "Travels with

Charlie".Charlie".

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130. Ride the 10 Largest 130. Ride the 10 Largest Roller Coasters in the Roller Coasters in the

World World 

131. Ferris Wheels131. Ferris Wheelshttp://inventorspot.com/articles/my_ferris_wheel_is_bigger_than_yhttp://inventorspot.com/articles/my_ferris_wheel_is_bigger_than_your_ferris_wheel_18732our_ferris_wheel_18732

Ride Ride the world's largest Ferris Wheelsthe world's largest Ferris Wheels.. "The London Eye", "The London Eye", "The Star of Nanchang" "The Star of Nanchang" "The Singapore Flyer”"The Singapore Flyer”

Want More Ideas on Where to Want More Ideas on Where to Go? Go? 

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UNESCO's 851 World Heritage UNESCO's 851 World Heritage SitesSites

http://whc.unesco.org/en/listhttp://whc.unesco.org/en/list

132. Go on a cruise!132. Go on a cruise!

133. Swim in 133. Swim in the largest swimming pool in the worthe largest swimming pool in the worldld

, off the coast of Chile., off the coast of Chile.

It's more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, has a 115-foot deep end, and holds 66 million gallons of water.

"There is fun to be done!" Dr. Seuss"

What hobbies have you always What hobbies have you always wanted to take up? wanted to take up? 

134. Learn to juggle.134. Learn to juggle.135. Learn to read tarot cards or rhunes135. Learn to read tarot cards or rhunes136. Learn how to use a pogo stick.136. Learn how to use a pogo stick.137. Learn to play chess.137. Learn to play chess.138. Learn to play poker (or bridge).138. Learn to play poker (or bridge).139. Learn to play pool.139. Learn to play pool.140. Take up photography.140. Take up photography.141. Learn to make pottery.141. Learn to make pottery.142. Learn to sculpt.142. Learn to sculpt.143. Take up astronomy.143. Take up astronomy.144. Learn astrology.144. Learn astrology.145. Fly kites.145. Fly kites.146. Learn how to perform magic tricks.146. Learn how to perform magic tricks.147. Make mobiles (kinetic art)147. Make mobiles (kinetic art)

"Life must be lived as play." -- Plato"Life must be lived as play." -- Plato

More Hobbies to Consider More Hobbies to Consider Adding to Your List Adding to Your List 

148. Build a village around a model train layout.148. Build a village around a model train layout.149. Construct furniture.149. Construct furniture.150. Do woodworking.150. Do woodworking.151. Make stained glass windows.151. Make stained glass windows.152. Learn to make candles.152. Learn to make candles.153. Make models of cars, ships or airplanes.153. Make models of cars, ships or airplanes.154. Learn to brew beer or make wine.154. Learn to brew beer or make wine.155. Take up gourmet cooking.155. Take up gourmet cooking.156. Paint - watercolors, oil, acrylics.156. Paint - watercolors, oil, acrylics.157. Grow prize-winning roses.157. Grow prize-winning roses.158. Restore a classic car.158. Restore a classic car.

159. Learn to Draw159. Learn to Draw

Grandma MosesGrandma Moses

Have you always wanted to paint Have you always wanted to paint but think it's too late to start now?but think it's too late to start now?

Grandma Moses, a self-taught artist from Grandma Moses, a self-taught artist from upstate New York who first came to public upstate New York who first came to public attention at the age of 80, created 1600 attention at the age of 80, created 1600 works before her death at the age of 101.works before her death at the age of 101.

Take Up a Craft Take Up a Craft 

160. Beading160. Beading161. Calligraphy161. Calligraphy162. Embroidery162. Embroidery163. Jewelry Making163. Jewelry Making164. Knitting164. Knitting165. Quilting165. Quilting166. Scrapbooking166. Scrapbooking167. Sewing167. Sewing168. Crochet168. Crochet169. Embroidery169. Embroidery170. Jewelry making170. Jewelry making171. Paper Crafts (origami)171. Paper Crafts (origami)172. Quilting172. Quilting173. Create mandalas.173. Create mandalas.

Make a Separate List of "100 Make a Separate List of "100 Books to Read"  Books to Read" 

Should each of the books you want to read make it into your Should each of the books you want to read make it into your bucket list? I don't think so: Make a separate list of 100 bucket list? I don't think so: Make a separate list of 100 books you would like to read.books you would like to read.

However, you can include items such as However, you can include items such as "Read all of "Read all of Dostoevsky's novels" on your bucket Dostoevsky's novels" on your bucket list (#174).list (#174).

You can also add "Read all 100 books on my You can also add "Read all 100 books on my reading reading list" (#175).list" (#175).

Another idea: "Read every novel that has Another idea: "Read every novel that has won a won a Pulitzer Prize in the Fiction Category" Pulitzer Prize in the Fiction Category" (#176); or, (#176); or, "Read the complete works of "Read the complete works of Shakespeare" (#177).Shakespeare" (#177).

Some book humor:

"A classic is something everyone wants to have read but no one

wants to read."

-- Mark Twain

Do you have any Do you have any educational aspirations you educational aspirations you can include in your bucket can include in your bucket

list? list? 

178. Finish high school178. Finish high school179. Get your GED179. Get your GED180. Get a college degree180. Get a college degree181. Get a Masters181. Get a Masters182. Get a PhD182. Get a PhD183. Get into Med School183. Get into Med School184. Pass the New York Bar184. Pass the New York Bar185. Get Certified as a Public Accountant185. Get Certified as a Public Accountant186. Get an MBA186. Get an MBA187. Get Certified as a Financial Planner187. Get Certified as a Financial Planner188. Get into Harvard188. Get into Harvard189. Finish first in your class189. Finish first in your class190. Get into Juillard190. Get into Juillard

191. Develop General Knowledge on Important Topics 191. Develop General Knowledge on Important Topics 

"Education is "Education is the most powerful the most powerful

weapon weapon which you can use to which you can use to change the world." change the world." Nelson Mandela" Nelson Mandela"

What celebrities would you like What celebrities would you like to meet?  to meet? 

192. Shake hands with Al Gore.192. Shake hands with Al Gore.193. Meet Paris Hilton (or maybe party with Paris Hilton).193. Meet Paris Hilton (or maybe party with Paris Hilton).194. Meet David Beckham.194. Meet David Beckham.195. Meet Jennifer Lopez.195. Meet Jennifer Lopez.196. Meet the President of the United States.196. Meet the President of the United States.197. Meet Hugh Hefner and the Girls Next Door (Holly, 197. Meet Hugh Hefner and the Girls Next Door (Holly, Bridget, and Bridget, and Kendra).Kendra).198. Meet Sofia Loren.198. Meet Sofia Loren.199. Meet Prince William (and/or Prince Harry).199. Meet Prince William (and/or Prince Harry).200. Meet Donald Trump (and/or Ivanka Trump).200. Meet Donald Trump (and/or Ivanka Trump).201. Meet Al Pacino.201. Meet Al Pacino.202. Meet Brad Pitt (and/or Angelina Jolie)202. Meet Brad Pitt (and/or Angelina Jolie)203. Meet Martha Stewart203. Meet Martha Stewart

Hit the Big Time! Hit the Big Time!

204. Be interviewed on Oprah.204. Be interviewed on Oprah.205. Be Time Magazine's Person of the Year.205. Be Time Magazine's Person of the Year.206. Be interviewed by Larry King.206. Be interviewed by Larry King.207. Be listed as one of People Magazine's "50 Most 207. Be listed as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People"Beautiful People"208. Be on the cover of "Rolling Stone" Magazine208. Be on the cover of "Rolling Stone" Magazine209. Have a street named after you.209. Have a street named after you.210. Be one of CNN's Heroes (CNN's global search for 210. Be one of CNN's Heroes (CNN's global search for everyday people changing the world).everyday people changing the world).211. Win a Nobel Prize211. Win a Nobel Prize212. Receive a knighthood (or a damehood) from the 212. Receive a knighthood (or a damehood) from the Queen of EnglandQueen of England213. Be elected to political office213. Be elected to political office214. Be inducted into a Hall of Fame214. Be inducted into a Hall of Fame215. Be awarded a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame215. Be awarded a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame216. Enter the Guinness Book of World Records216. Enter the Guinness Book of World Records

What contributions would What contributions would you like to make? you like to make? 

217. Make a difference in at least one person's 217. Make a difference in at least one person's life.life.218. Build a Habitat for Humanity Home.218. Build a Habitat for Humanity Home.219. Join the Peace Corps.219. Join the Peace Corps.220. Donate a million dollars to a charity of my 220. Donate a million dollars to a charity of my choice (anonymously or not).choice (anonymously or not).221. Make loans to entrepreneurs in developing 221. Make loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries through www.kiva.com.countries through www.kiva.com.222. Join a Big Brother, Big Sister Program.222. Join a Big Brother, Big Sister Program.223. Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter.223. Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter.224. Donate blood.224. Donate blood.225. Donate clothes you no longer use to a225. Donate clothes you no longer use to a

battered women's shelter.battered women's shelter.226. Donate children's books to a hospital 226. Donate children's books to a hospital

near your home.near your home.227. Mentor someone at work.227. Mentor someone at work.

You Can Make A Difference in Just One Day You Can Make A Difference in Just One Day 

228.228. Go GreenGo Green    - - bring reusable bags (canvas bags) to all markets and storesbring reusable bags (canvas bags) to all markets and stores

- unplug the toaster, the coffee maker, the stereo, the television, - unplug the toaster, the coffee maker, the stereo, the television, and so on from the wall when not in use (standby power, also called vampire and so on from the wall when not in use (standby power, also called vampire

power, refers to the electric power consumed by these appliances while they power, refers to the electric power consumed by these appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode)are switched off or in a standby mode)

-- run the dishwasher only when it's full-- run the dishwasher only when it's full-- buy organic and /or local food-- buy organic and /or local food-- grow potted herbs and tomatoes-- grow potted herbs and tomatoes-- use cloth napkins most of the time-- use cloth napkins most of the time-- use cloth dish towels (rather than paper towels) most of the time-- use cloth dish towels (rather than paper towels) most of the time-- use napkins and paper towels that are from recycled material (when not -- use napkins and paper towels that are from recycled material (when not using cloth)using cloth)-- use toilet paper made from recycled material-- use toilet paper made from recycled material-- walk to destinations whenever possible-- walk to destinations whenever possible-- drive less, make multi-purpose trips in car; drive using gas-saving tips-- drive less, make multi-purpose trips in car; drive using gas-saving tips-- write on both sides of paper-- write on both sides of paper-- conserve water-- conserve water-- use the washing machine with full loads and line dry most of the laundry-- use the washing machine with full loads and line dry most of the laundry-- buy energy star appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, and so on)-- buy energy star appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, and so on)-- wash and reuse zip-loc bags-- wash and reuse zip-loc bags -- switch from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs -- switch from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs-- according to a recent study, when compared to hand washing, the benefit -- according to a recent study, when compared to hand washing, the benefit of using a dishwasher it that it uses only half the energy, one-sixth of the of using a dishwasher it that it uses only half the energy, one-sixth of the water, and less soap, for similar resultswater, and less soap, for similar results-- fix drippy faucets-- fix drippy faucets-- opt for quality over quantity in everything you buy-- opt for quality over quantity in everything you buy-- cut down on clutter-- cut down on clutter

"A Publisher will be lucky to "A Publisher will be lucky to find me!"find me!"

229. Get your article published in 229. Get your article published in a magazine.a magazine.

230. Write and publish a book.230. Write and publish a book.

For the uber ambitious: write a book that makes it For the uber ambitious: write a book that makes it to #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List.to #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

231. Make a documentary film.231. Make a documentary film.

232. Create an online art gallery of my art work.232. Create an online art gallery of my art work.

233. Set up a comic art portfolio on Flickr. 233. Set up a comic art portfolio on Flickr.

234. For Men: Check off 234. For Men: Check off Every Skill on Esquire's 75 Every Skill on Esquire's 75 Skills Every Man Should Skills Every Man Should Master Master 

234. 234. Skills for men – Things Men Should Be Skills for men – Things Men Should Be Able to Do-Esquire’s Able to Do-Esquire’s 75 Skills Every Man 75 Skills Every Man Should Master  Should Master 

http://http://www.esquire.com/features/essential-skills-0508www.esquire.com/features/essential-skills-0508 A man can be expert in nothing, but he must be practiced in A man can be expert in nothing, but he must be practiced in many things. Skills. You don't have to master them all at once. many things. Skills. You don't have to master them all at once. You simply have to collect and develop a certain number of You simply have to collect and develop a certain number of skills as the years tick by.skills as the years tick by.

235. For Women: Check Off Every Skill 235. For Women: Check Off Every Skill on this List on this List http://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com/2008/05/15/75-skills-everhttp://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com/2008/05/15/75-skills-every-woman-should-master-the-first-25y-woman-should-master-the-first-25

// Esquire Magazine's "75 Skills Every Man Should Master" is Esquire Magazine's "75 Skills Every Man Should Master" is rather interesting, and I agree with the wisdom of men rather interesting, and I agree with the wisdom of men acquiring almost all of the skills listed therein. After searching acquiring almost all of the skills listed therein. After searching for a similar list for women, and not finding any I particularly for a similar list for women, and not finding any I particularly liked, I decided to create one and post it on my blog. After liked, I decided to create one and post it on my blog. After much deliberation, I came up with 75 skills I think would be much deliberation, I came up with 75 skills I think would be useful for women to learn.useful for women to learn.

"Consciously seek out experiences that expand your sense of who you are and what you are capable of."

What would you like to What would you like to audition for? audition for?

236. American idol236. American idol237. a role in a movie237. a role in a movie238. a Broadway play238. a Broadway play239. a sitcom239. a sitcom240. the Apprentice240. the Apprentice241. to be an extra in a film241. to be an extra in a film242. the lead part in your community 242. the lead part in your community theatre's next playtheatre's next play243. a commercial243. a commercial244. a rock band244. a rock band

The High Life  The High Life 

245. Shop at Harrods245. Shop at Harrods246. Charter a yacht246. Charter a yacht247. Vacation at Martha's Vineyard247. Vacation at Martha's Vineyard248. Spend a week at a 5-star spa248. Spend a week at a 5-star spa249. Shop in Rodeo Drive249. Shop in Rodeo Drive250. Go to an auction at Christie's or 250. Go to an auction at Christie's or Sotheby'sSotheby's251. Have "High Tea" at the Plaza Hotel in 251. Have "High Tea" at the Plaza Hotel in New York, or perhaps at Fortnum & Mason in New York, or perhaps at Fortnum & Mason in LondonLondon252. Own a Rolls Royce or an Aston Martin252. Own a Rolls Royce or an Aston Martin253. Become an art collector253. Become an art collector254. Gamble at Monte Carlo, Monaco254. Gamble at Monte Carlo, Monaco255. Drive a Lamborghini255. Drive a Lamborghini256. Sleep in a castle256. Sleep in a castle

257. Become a Wine Connoisseur

258. Invent something (help make life easier for your fellow man).

259. Be an Artist of Life -Developing your creativity is one of the best things you can do to lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Fortunately, as most creativity experts hold - creativity is a process that can be learned, practiced, and perfected.

 

How about the area of How about the area of finances?finances?

260. Become financially literate.260. Become financially literate.261. Create a financial strategy.261. Create a financial strategy.262. Invest in the stock market.262. Invest in the stock market.263. Create enough passive income so that 263. Create enough passive income so that I don't have to work another day in my life.I don't have to work another day in my life.264. Become a millionaire.264. Become a millionaire.265. Create a trust fund for 265. Create a trust fund for my child.my child.266. Create a corporation to 266. Create a corporation to protect my assets.protect my assets.

Don

"Movies you'd like to see" go "Movies you'd like to see" go on a separate list.on a separate list.

267. Watch the 100 movies on my "100 movies I want to 267. Watch the 100 movies on my "100 movies I want to see list". see list".

268. Watch the 10 Greatest American Movies of all 268. Watch the 10 Greatest American Movies of all TimeTime1. CITIZEN KANE1. CITIZEN KANE2. CASABLANCA2. CASABLANCA3. THE GODFATHER3. THE GODFATHER4. GONE WITH THE WIND4. GONE WITH THE WIND5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA6. THE WIZARD OF OZ6. THE WIZARD OF OZ7. THE GRADUATE7. THE GRADUATE8. ON THE WATERFRONT8. ON THE WATERFRONT9. SCHINDLER'S LIST9. SCHINDLER'S LIST10. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN10. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

(Ranked by the American Film Institute)(Ranked by the American Film Institute)

What would you like to What would you like to achieve in the area of achieve in the area of

love? love? 

269. Find the love of my life.269. Find the love of my life.270. Get married.270. Get married.271. Go on that honeymoon that keeps 271. Go on that honeymoon that keeps getting postponed.getting postponed.272. Have a child.272. Have a child.273. Raise a happy and healthy child.273. Raise a happy and healthy child.274. Create a home with an inviting, 274. Create a home with an inviting, joyous, comfortable, loving atmosphere.joyous, comfortable, loving atmosphere.

275. Start my Own Business275. Start my Own Business

276. Create a web site276. Create a web site

277. Start a blog (have it get to the Technorati top 1000)277. Start a blog (have it get to the Technorati top 1000)

278. Create a YouTube video278. Create a YouTube video

279. Web achievements 101: Things to do before you die 279. Web achievements 101: Things to do before you die http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-9839562-2.html?parhttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-9839562-2.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Webwaret=rss&tag=feed&subj=Webware

"101 Things to Do Before You Die" on "101 Things to Do Before You Die" on YouTube YouTube 

Let's Not Forget the Animal Let's Not Forget the Animal Kingdom  Kingdom 

280. Swim with dolphins280. Swim with dolphins281. Go whale-watching281. Go whale-watching282. See a platypus282. See a platypus283. See a koala bear283. See a koala bear284. Visit the San Diego Zoo284. Visit the San Diego Zoo285. Go on safari285. Go on safari286. Save a species from extinction.286. Save a species from extinction.287. Become a vegetarian287. Become a vegetarian288. Adopt a pet from the animal shelter.288. Adopt a pet from the animal shelter.289. Milk a cow289. Milk a cow290. Join "People for the Ethical Treatment of 290. Join "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals" (PETA)Animals" (PETA)291. Ride a camel291. Ride a camel292. See gorillas in the wild in Uganda292. See gorillas in the wild in Uganda293. Mush a Dog Sled293. Mush a Dog Sled294. Watch Turtles hatch and run for the ocean294. Watch Turtles hatch and run for the ocean295. Go bird watching in Panama.295. Go bird watching in Panama.

"A home can be a sanctuary, a "A home can be a sanctuary, a place of healing and place of healing and

regeneration." regeneration."

296. Build a Pond in Your Backyard  296. Build a Pond in Your Backyard 

297. Grow Bonsai Trees 297. Grow Bonsai Trees

298. Grow Orchids  298. Grow Orchids 

Your Dwelling: Where would Your Dwelling: Where would you like to live?  you like to live? 

299. A ranch299. A ranch300. A farmhouse300. A farmhouse301. A penthouse on 5th Ave., New York301. A penthouse on 5th Ave., New York302. A house by the lake302. A house by the lake303. A beach house303. A beach house304. A house inspired by Japanese arquitecture304. A house inspired by Japanese arquitecture305. A Tuscan house305. A Tuscan house306. A Colonial House306. A Colonial House307. A house with an inner courtyard307. A house with an inner courtyard308. A house in the country308. A house in the country

309. Create your perfect home 309. Create your perfect home environmentenvironment

A. A rose covered gazebo in the backyard.A. A rose covered gazebo in the backyard.B. A fireplace.B. A fireplace.C. A meditation roomC. A meditation roomD. A large kitchen with wooden floorsD. A large kitchen with wooden floorsE. A breakfast nookE. A breakfast nookF. A saunaF. A saunaG. A home officeG. A home officeH. A canopy bedH. A canopy bedI. A terraceI. A terraceJ. A poolJ. A poolK. A well-stocked pantry.K. A well-stocked pantry.L. A guest bedroom.L. A guest bedroom.M. A skylight in the bedroom.M. A skylight in the bedroom.N. A "great room" (living and dining room) N. A "great room" (living and dining room)

with high ceilings and a grand piano.with high ceilings and a grand piano.O. A wall mural in the hallwayO. A wall mural in the hallwayP. A scented linen closet.P. A scented linen closet.Q. A nursery.Q. A nursery.R. A library filled with leather-bound books.R. A library filled with leather-bound books.

"I am convinced that a calm, quiet and harmonious interior can be as beneficial to health as a sensible diet and regular exercise."

Be a spectator at . . . Be a spectator at . . .  310. The Olympics310. The Olympics

311. The World Cup311. The World Cup312. The Scala of Milan312. The Scala of Milan313. An Armani fashion show313. An Armani fashion show314. A Madonna concert314. A Madonna concert315. Wimbledon315. Wimbledon316. A Pussy Cat Dolls Concert316. A Pussy Cat Dolls Concert317. Carnegie Hall317. Carnegie Hall318. A Broadway Play318. A Broadway Play319. The Super Bowl319. The Super Bowl320. a session of the US Supreme Court320. a session of the US Supreme Court321. the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race321. the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race322. TED Talks: an annual conference in 322. TED Talks: an annual conference in California which brings together the world's most California which brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).minutes).323. Become a squidoo lensmaster (maybe even 323. Become a squidoo lensmaster (maybe even a giant squid).a giant squid).

341 days to go

For just one day you could…For just one day you could… 324. Hide all the clocks in your house.324. Hide all the clocks in your house.

325. Tape a piece of paper over the TV 325. Tape a piece of paper over the TV screen with all of your ideas for new shows.screen with all of your ideas for new shows.326. Spend the whole day reading 326. Spend the whole day reading magazines.magazines.327. Drink the sunset.327. Drink the sunset.328. Stop worrying.328. Stop worrying.329. Be ridiculous.329. Be ridiculous.330. Get in the bathtub with candles and 330. Get in the bathtub with candles and slices of mango and read a travel book; slices of mango and read a travel book; vicariously travel with the author.vicariously travel with the author.331. Plant pots and pots of brightly colored 331. Plant pots and pots of brightly colored flowers.flowers.

332. Celebrate Life Every 332. Celebrate Life Every Day Day

There is more…There is more…333. Visit the Wreckage of the 333. Visit the Wreckage of the

Titanic Aboard a Submarine Titanic Aboard a Submarine 

334. Travel to the Moon With 334. Travel to the Moon With

Virgin Galactic  Virgin Galactic 

335. Create a Photography Bucket List  335. Create a Photography Bucket List 

Does the Spiritual Ring a Bell Does the Spiritual Ring a Bell for You?  for You? 

336. Meet the Dalai Lama and/or the Pope336. Meet the Dalai Lama and/or the Pope337. Visit Tibet337. Visit Tibet338. Spend a week at a Silent Retreat338. Spend a week at a Silent Retreat339. Experience bliss339. Experience bliss340. Find inner peace340. Find inner peace341. Learn to forgive341. Learn to forgive342. Do all the lessons in "A Course in Miracles"342. Do all the lessons in "A Course in Miracles"343. Attend a Native American Sweat Lodge Ceremony343. Attend a Native American Sweat Lodge Ceremony344. Become a Reiki Master344. Become a Reiki Master345. Heal my past345. Heal my past346. Learn to live in the now346. Learn to live in the now347. Take up yoga347. Take up yoga348. Take up tai chi348. Take up tai chi349. Take up Qi Gong349. Take up Qi Gong350. Have a past life regression. 350. Have a past life regression.

351. Learn to meditate351. Learn to meditate

352. Become a Collector  352. Become a Collector 

A. CoinsA. CoinsB. StampsB. StampsC. Russian Nesting DollsC. Russian Nesting DollsD. Sports MemorabiliaD. Sports MemorabiliaE. SnowglobesE. SnowglobesF. Porcelain DollsF. Porcelain DollsG. Action FiguresG. Action FiguresH. Pez DispensersH. Pez DispensersI. Comic BooksI. Comic BooksJ. MatchboxesJ. MatchboxesK. Chess SetsK. Chess SetsL. MugsL. MugsM. AmericanaM. AmericanaN. Music BoxesN. Music BoxesO. A demitasse collectionO. A demitasse collection

353.353. Write a letter to each of Write a letter to each of my children telling them what I my children telling them what I want them to know about me want them to know about me and life lessons based on my and life lessons based on my

experience.experience.

Things To Do Before You Die Things To Do Before You Die For the Holidays For the Holidays

354. See the Radio City Christmas 354. See the Radio City Christmas SpectacularSpectacular355. Be invited to the Playboy Mansion's 355. Be invited to the Playboy Mansion's annual Halloween Partyannual Halloween Party356. Go to a St. Patrick's Day Parade356. Go to a St. Patrick's Day Parade357. Go to the White House Easter Egg Roll357. Go to the White House Easter Egg Roll358. Go to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade358. Go to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

359. Dare to Follow Your 359. Dare to Follow Your Dream  Dream 

The Last Lecture The Last Lecture September 18, 2007 Randy Pausch Randy Pausch stepped in front of an stepped in front of an

audience of 400 people at audience of 400 people at Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University to deliver a last lecture calledto deliver a last lecture called “ “Really Achieving Your Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams”Childhood Dreams”

http://www.thelastlecture.com/

360. Take a 365-Day 360. Take a 365-Day Challenge  Challenge 

Challenge yourself to perform some activity every Challenge yourself to perform some activity every single day for 365 days straight.single day for 365 days straight. Ideas for the activities you could add to your 365-Ideas for the activities you could add to your 365-

day challenge:day challenge: A. Meditate for 20 minutes a day, every day.A. Meditate for 20 minutes a day, every day.

B. Write in my journal every day.B. Write in my journal every day.C. Write down 5 things that I'm grateful for every day.C. Write down 5 things that I'm grateful for every day.D. Learn a new word every day.D. Learn a new word every day.E. Read for 20 minutes every day.E. Read for 20 minutes every day.F. Do some sort of light exercise, like walking, for 20 F. Do some sort of light exercise, like walking, for 20 minutes every day.minutes every day.G. Go without watching television for 365 days straight.G. Go without watching television for 365 days straight.H. Put a dollar away every single day for 365 days. At H. Put a dollar away every single day for 365 days. At the end of the 365 days, invest the money in the stock the end of the 365 days, invest the money in the stock market.market.

Some Miscellaneous things You Some Miscellaneous things You Might Consider Adding to Your Might Consider Adding to Your

List List 361. Ask for forgiveness from all of the people I've hurt.362. Adopt a child.363. Every year from now on--on my birthday--I will plant a tree.364. Send my parents on their dream vacation.365. Take a year off and live in the woods.366. Plant a herb garden.367. Trace your ancestry.

So what do you do when So what do you do when you've crossed off every item you've crossed off every item

on your bucket list?on your bucket list?

1. Celebrate1. Celebrate

2. Then create another one.2. Then create another one.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Creating Your Bucket List: 

If you had a year left to live, what would you do? If you won the lottery, where would you go? What did you always want to do when you were a child? If you were lying on your deathbed, what would you most regret not having done? If you had an upcoming high school reunion, what would you like to be able to tell your former classmates that you've accomplished? What do you need to have more of in your life? Who do you admire? Why? You're sitting with your grandchildren on your lap telling them about your exploits. What stories are you telling them? You've died and are listening to your eulogy. What are your friends and loved ones saying about you? If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you ask for?