Everybody has a goal that they want to reach at one point in their lives. We set goals, whether it’s on our bucket lists or New Year’s Resolutions. We try to achieve something new or work harder for something we already have. When I think about my future, I wonder where and who it will take me. To complete the list, I had to make sure that it was complete before turning thirty. A bucket listing is an indicator of how important it is to live on the edge.
My bucket list included traveling around the globe. To see the diversity and beauty of the world, I wanted to visit other countries. I first went to Paris to see how the twinkling lights of Paris’ Eiffel Tower lit up the night sky. Baia do Sancho is Brazil’s most famous beach. I went there to bask in the summer sun as well as to scuba dive with sea turtles. Brazil was like finding paradise. It was my highlight moment in life, as I had the opportunity to eat the best pizza in Italy. American Pizza has never tasted so good. Since childhood, dolphins have been a part of my life. It was amazing to swim with them in The Bahamas. They are fast, and one of their kisses was on my cheek. Costa Rica’s rainforest was breathtaking just walking through it. However, the views from up high on a zipline are not enough to capture its beauty. It is quite a different experience. In the moment, it is completely different. My wedding had timeless elegance and a touch of bohemian. The ceremony took places outside, while the reception took over the indoor space. It was perfect weather. The guests waited for the ceremony’s start in the cool autumn air. The wooden aisle’s end was decorated beautifully with red, pink and white flowers. It also had greenery attached. The neutral colors were perfect for the many flowers that were placed in various centerpieces. The wedding dress is what I see when I think of weddings. I don’t want any other dress. My dress was adorned with small sequins, beading, and vines. The gown was more formal than a ballgown, but it was still a beautiful dress. The details on the train were identical to my dress. The dress felt just right for me. It was simple, elegant, classic and had fairytale details. A family is another thing on my bucket list. My family has all lived in Phenix, Alabama. I was the first person to leave home and move to another state. I met the man I wanted to marry and had three wonderful children. We wanted to buy a house in Tennessee’s mountains so we moved. I was offered a great opportunity to start my physical therapy business. A house is only half the battle. So we bought Oliver a Goldendoodle puppy. As a couple, we adopted a boy and then a girl when we first had children. Three children blessed me with brown hair and blue eyes. All three of my children look just like me. My kids and I had a special bond. My kids shared many memories that were similar to those of my parents. They tried to capture every moment and remember me as I went. Finaly, I will feel like I’m where I need to be by completing all these tasks before I turn forty-seven. God has a plan. These things may not be in line with His plans for me. God is the only one who can predict what will happen to me. Because anything could happen, I prefer to see the future with the most positive attitude. It would be wonderful to live a life that surprises me. These are just a few of the many things I want to do before “kicking my bucket”. When I look back on my life over the past 30 years, I can see that I have traveled the globe, met the perfect man, and had a successful family.
