Planning your bucket list is personal & exciting - many of us have the same goals & desires we hope to one day accomplish. Is it just me or are some of our list ideas a little cliché? Sure, going to Paris or visiting Times Square are all rad ideas but I think it's a little more exciting to add some unique & creative ideas to our bucket list. Things that will leave us feeling inspired, alive, passionate, and a little more full of life than before we embarked down this journey. So this is a list of "50 Things You Don't Have On Your Bucket List - But Totally Should!". A list of unique, creative (I hope!), and different ideas that you should add to your list of things to cross off. I think your bucket list should be entirely about doing things that make you FEEl something - not a list filled with things you think you're supposed to do. Get creative, jump out of your comfort zone! You only live once, do it with the sole intention of expanding YOUR adventures & outlook on life. Here's to a lifetime filled with adventure ;) 1. Celebrate Halloween in Salem, MA
2. Win A Costume Contest 3. Fly Hawks At The Ashford Castle 4. Rent an Airbnb house for a weekend getaway with friends 5. Visit The Prada Store in Marfa, Texas 6. Trick or Treat on Embassy Row in DC 7. Buy Meet/Greet Tickets To Your Favorite Band/Musician 8. Run A Half Marathon/Marathon In Your Favorite City 9. Visit The Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory 10. Go To The GW Exotic Zoo & Play With Wild Tigers! 11. Make A Family Cook Book With Recipes via Artifact Uprising 12. Do a 365 Photo Challenge (One picture a day, for a year) 13. Make music tapes of each year & include songs that will always bring you back to that year & memories you made 14. Swim in the Blue Lagoon hot springs 15. Experience the joy of having an amazing friends group during your adult years 16. Getting a piercing in Amsterdam 17. Go somewhere you never thought you would explore 18. Visit the Museum of Neon Art in LA 19. Buy a piece of artwork that speaks to your soul 20. Take a trapeze class 21. See the Bonneville Salt Flats 22. Eat deep dish pizza in Chicago 23. Go Vegan for one month 24. Visit all of the Disney World Parks 25. Go cheese tasting in Switzerland 26. See the Northern Lights from the ground & from the air (night flight to Iceland!) 27. Swim with otters 28. Volunteer at least once a year for something that inspires you 29. Ride the Orient Express 30. Take a cooking class by a Michelin Chef 31. Visit the city your favorite book/movie of all time takes place in 32. Flower shopping at Seattle's Fisherman Wharf 33. A Food & Drink Event by Bompas & Parr 34. Buying books at The Strand NYC 35. A Rebel Bingo Event 36. Barton Springs Pool Austin, TX 37. Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco 38. Holi Color Festival in India 39. The Golden Retriever Festival in Scotland (THIS IS AMAZING) 40. Visiting the Neon Museum in Vegas 41. Hamilton Pool in Dripping Springs, TX 42. Taking a master class by someone who has inspired you 43. Reindeer sledding in Norway 44. Visit Mackinac Island 45. Check out a cat cafe 46. Sleep in an all-glass igloo room 47. Stay at the Palazzo Versace hotel in Australia 48. A Daybreaker Clubbing Experience 49. Visit the Dow Jones bar in Spain 50. Do Yacht Week with your closest pals
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![]() You guys- it's almost 2018! & I could not be more excited for it! This post has become a little internet sensation over the years 😉 and so this time I have spent MONTHS planning it out & adding some really fun + cool things worth trying out for 2018. All of us rack our brains coming up with resolutions and new ideas for the new year. This list is meant to inspire and provide ways to learn, create, try, & experience new things each year. I think growing is the most important resolution we can make. Getting out of our comfort zones & trying new things will provide us with so much more knowledge and adventure instead of deciding (and many times failing) on a resolution made a few seconds before midnight on NYE. This year, when you buy the full version PDF - you will be given a printable checklist to go alongside each item, a 2018 calendar (inspired by this post!), & a personal notes section. I really wanted this to be a more interactive experience- one that really gets us motivated for 2018 & ready to seize the day. So, without further ado.... here is my list of "218 Things To Do In 2018"! Cheers to the New Year! To Learn....1. How to pronounce items on food menus that you always struggle with 2. Being a decent Ping Pong player! 3. How to say hello / good bye in 5+ languages 4. How to say “No” to something you can’t / don’t want to do 5. How to use a computer program you’re unfamiliar with 6. All about the cryptocurrency market (& not just bitcoin😏) 7. Salsa dancing 8. How to market yourself - be it in business or your personal life 9. Life / funny stories from your grandparents and older relatives 10. Perfect dental hygiene 11. About a political law/policy that’s trending but you’re unfamiliar with 12. The full history of the country your family heritage is from 13. How to plan an event: budgeting, time management, decorating, etc 14. About a subject you failed (ok, or reaaaaally had to try on) in college 15. How to change a baby’s diaper - even if you have no plans to ever have one! 16. To research using more credible sources than Google (sorry, Google ;)) 17. Making smart purchases 18. Balancing a checkbook 19.. Couponing 20. How to negotiate on price when buying something 21. Prioritizing 22. Other ways to vent besides posting to social media 23. Being honest with people when you cancel, are running late, don’t do something, etc instead of making up an excuse or saying “sorry” 24. Somethings aren’t worth debating 25. How to improve on a character flaw you know you struggle with 26. To be a little more forgiving sometimes 27. Present Wrapping: How to make pretty bows & use wrapping paper so that it doesn’t look like it was found in a dumpster 28. To give the perfect foot massage 29. How to chop a salad to absolute perfection 30. The difference in APRs/Incentives of various credit cards & if any are worth opening based off your financial needs 31. How to overcome (or eventually overcome) a fear you have 32. All about diamonds & jewelry - just because! ;) 33. How to politely decline a wedding/shower/event 34. All about an artist who makes you feel something & about their art pieces 35. How to nicely tell people what they need to hear instead of what they want to hear 36. To be true to your word 37. About various mental illnesses & how you can support your friends, relatives, or yourself 38. The correct ways for you to stay calm in situations you would normally be flustered in 39. To talk with correct grammar... it’s amazing how lazy we get sometimes! 40. To not make those impulse buys you normally make 41. How to love a part of your body that you normally criticize or think needs to be perfected 42. To not say/write/text/post things you don’t mean or will regret 43. 3D Printing 44. To be more empathetic on a regular basis 45. To draw one animal/product/item/etc really well 46. Rowing 47. All about classic cars 48. Glass blowing 49. Chocolate Making 50. To bowl really well (without the gutter guards!) 51. Being more reliable this year 52. The ways you can keep YOUR body healthy (based on your weight, height, family history etc) 53. About Aromatherapy + Scents 54. Basic math skills you’ve long forgotten 55. How to get around your city/town using only local transit (even if you drive everywhere, it’s a good thing to know how to do!) 56. The basics of acupuncture 57. To be more honest with yourself & the art of self reflection 58. The best questions to ask in Never Have I Ever To Try....59. An oxygen bar 60. Going one month without using your personal social media accounts 61. Fasting for a cause 62. Clicking the “Random article” link on Wikipedia to learn something new (& donating to Wikipedia while you're at it!) 63. Bocce Ball 64. A mermaid swimming class! 65. Going Vegan for 1-2 weeks (I promise it will have such a great affect on your life if you do it in a healthy way! & anything is worth trying once!) 66. Lush’s teeth whitening tabs 67. Sole Soothing Spray when wearing heels 68. To not Snapchat your day / night but instead embrace the moment 69. Cutting out dairy products as much as you can 70. Watching “What The Health” 71. Running a half marathon - if I can do it, you can do it! 72. Memorizing something (a poem, excerpt, quote, religious text, etc) once a week 73. New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle 74. A gym membership trial at a new gym / work out place 75. Growing your own vegetables 76. Different coffee shops in your city (and different coffees!) 77. On the topic of coffee… cutting back if it’s your weakness 78. Going one week without checking/listening to any news stations 79. Finding new podcasts to listen to that you really enjoy 80. Unsubscribing from monthly reoccurring bills you don’t use/need 81. A new hairstyle 82. Repairing something that’s broken that you were otherwise going to throw out 83. Entering a sweepstakes for something you want to win! 84. Not leaving a single bad review this year (unless it was a serious incident!) 85. Logging into your old Myspace/tumblr/other profiles from back in the day because nostalgia! 86. Saving up & having the means to make a big purchase you’ve been waiting for (such as a car, house, vacation, medical bill, etc) 87. Going to an event with a friend/partner that you hate but they love 88. Finding a new hobby 89. Writing a nice note & giving it to a stranger to make their day 90. Doing a daring activity - like skydiving, trapeze, etc 91. Giving the benefit of the doubt 92. Tipping more on a daily basis 93. Attending old, foreign, or indie movie showings in your city 94. Being on time to something you would normally be late to 95. Reaching out to your friends more & having more time where they talk & you just listen 96. Putting your foot down to someone who always tends to walk all over you 97. Completing a jumbo puzzle 98. Being more committed in 2018 - either in relationships, work, or your personal wellbeing (or everything!) 99. NOT texting your ex/blast from the past when you’re lonely or sad 100. Bird watching 101. Getting fake tattoos from Inkme 102. Flying a drone 103. A charcoal face mask 104.Crystal Healing Methods 105. Reading financial/business magazines frequently 106. A Bungee Dance Class 107. Taking a professional development class 108. Going to an art museum & making up your own stories about each person in each painting (super silly thing to do with friends!) 109. Enrolling in an acting class 110. Joining a film group 111. Doing really well at a local trivia night in your city 112. Having a date night with items/entertainment solely from the Dollar Store 113. Thinking outside the box more 114.Participating in an escape room event 115. Staying super calm in a situation you would normally freak out in To Create....116. Photo album of 2017 117. Mittens out of old sweaters 118. A list of all the things you love about yourself 119. Reviews to leave of restaurants/ stores / hotels you’ve been to recently that provided great customer service 120. Multiple go-to music playlists for any feeling/event/etc 121. An emergency kit / box complete with flashlights, water, canned foods, medical supplies, etc 122. Some poems (it’s super relaxing!) 123. A book shelf filled with classic literature 124. A dinner @ a friend, family, co-worker, acquaintance, or even a stranger’s home… all prepared for & cooked by you! 125. A new signature dish you can always prepare to perfection 126. A journal that documents every moment of life you cherish/remember from your childhood up until present day. I suggest sorting memories by friend / family member :) 127. Music tapes (Throwback!) of songs you loved, organized by dates/trips/events/etc to always listen back on (& a tape player!) 128. A family cookbook 129. A Group text group using Groupme (or similar app) for all of your friends or family to stay connected & in touch daily! 130. List of books you want to read this year 131. The perfect 2018 wine collection - cultivated from different trips, events, etc that you attend throughout the year 132. A list of things you want to do by 2020 133. The perfect password that *fingers crossed* no one could hack! 134. List of your friends/relatives birthdays so you never forget them again 135. A way to make some amount of passive income 136. A USB/Disc of scanned old family photos & giving your family members each a copy 137. Making a handmade furniture piece 138. Collection of your favorite magazines from decades ago to present day! 139. Embracing people more i.e. hugs, handshakes, etc (obviously respecting people’s space when requested or unsure) 140. Well decorated Christmas/Holiday cookies 141. A recording of your parents/grandparents/relatives voices, stories, advice, etc (super great to have for sharing with future generations) 142. A collection of your favorite childhood books 143. Seashell collection from places you visit 144. A daily journal entry 145. More of a “Smart Home” - such as investing in lightbulbs that can be turned on/off by a mobile app, wireless speakers, etc 146. Knitting a giant chunky knit blanket 147. Nice words of encouragement to send to someone you look up to 148. A scavenger hunt with your friends (based off your interests together!) 149. A collection of photo booth strips throughout the year 150.Gift baskets for your local fire/police departments 151. Sweet cards for a local nursing home 152. A vinyl collection 153. Healthy connections/relationships in all areas of your life 154. An extensive family tree 155. Handwritten cards to give to your friends 156. An Ikea furniture hack 157. Album of pictures that will always make you smile/happy 158. A space in your home with fairy/twinkling lights 159. Regularly scheduled sports team/group for your friends - like volleyball, kickball, tennis ,etc 160. A fund for something you’ve always wanted to treat yo’ self to! 161. Balloon Art 162. Your own bar hopping tour with friends! 163. A book of family recipes 164. A beautiful bouquet of flowers to gift to someone 165. A collection of all the videos you have (even if it means breaking out the VCR) & making one big video montage 166. A safety plan for you & your friends/family in the event of an emergency 167. Crazy cool LED sign 168. Collection of hotel keys from all your travels 169. A picture perfect moment 170. The 52 Week Photo Challenge 171. Bedtime routine you can actually stick with 172. A Fantasy Football League 173. Friendsgiving with your friends! 174. A membership to a rewards program you will actually benefit from (For me it’s definitely Southwest Airlines or Hotels.com!) To Experience...175. Holding an exotic animal at an exotic zoo
176. Doing a ropes course 177. Opening night of a band / artist you love 178. A Poetry Night at a local bar / restaurant 179. Giving back to your community in some way 180. Attending a therapy session just to let go of past problems + any issues you might be going through 181. Completing something you thought you would never complete 182. Getting to know someone you would normally never interact with 183. Playing a game you loved growing up 184. Taking a road trip somewhere 5+ hours away 185. Donating just a little more money than you’re comfortable with…. good things come out of comfort zones! 186. A fun food festival in your city 187. Dining without your senses (ya know, when they blindfold you & it’s supposed to enhance your taste buds!) 188. The Ancestry.com DNA kit 189. Voting in an election in your town over an issue you care about 190. Getting a massage at least once a month - TRUST ME ON THIS 191. Professional photos of you - either with family, friends, your pet, your lover, or just for yourself!:) 192. Wearing REALLY NICE jewelry all thanks to Switch 193. A health/wellness checkup 194. Your credit score going up (at least a few digits!) 195. Buying a children’s book you love on a trip or at an event & writing a note to your future children in it 196. Seeing a legend in concert 197. Visiting a new city 198. Not getting a hangover on a night you normally would - self control people! ;) 199. Finding a new comedian that makes you genuinely LOL 200. Getting mental health check ups & letting out your fears/anger/sadness/thoughts to a professional. We ALL need to vent sometimes & speaking to a licensed professional can do the mind good 201. Failure - because it sets you up to be ready for success 202. Making a connection that is sure to be beneficial down the road…. be it in business, relationships, etc 203. A natural phenomenon 204. Hosting a watch party with your friends when your favorite Netflix/HBO/TV show aires 205. Setting a new personal record when it comes to working out or your career/school life 206. Not buying a single item you don’t need from Target (Sorry, Target!) 207. Creating an extremely thoughtful gift for someone special in your life that they will genuinely always remember/ cherish 208. The thrill of reading a book that has you engulfed page by page 209. Rooting for the underdog team 210. Attending a sports event of a local high school or college & supporting your community 211. Cooking a full meal & donating it to a homeless person you encounter on a frequent basis 212. Finding the perfect shampoo/conditioner/soap that makes your senses & body relaxed & happy in the shower! 213. Making a whole new group of friends 214. Sending a gift to a complete stranger from their wedding/baby registry 215. Going to a B&B for a nice weekend getaway with family/ friends/pets/your love 216. Completing something you never thought you would finish 217. Earning a medal/trophy 218. Knowing that 2018 is just one year out of many, many more to come & if you haven’t done something yet it doesn’t mean you won’t. Cheers to a new year & new possibilities! |
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