The Bucket List

A few days ago my Facebook account had a glitch and thought I was dead. While it was funny (I think) it made me think about what I would want people to say about it me if I were actually dead. A little morbid, I know, but we all have to go sometime so its worth a thought or two. I imagine that most of us "picture" our deaths at an old age, but truthfully we never know when it will happen. What do you want to leave behind? If you were to die today what do you think people would say about you? Would they say you were always smiling and happy or always giving and helping others? Would they say you were smart and accomplished? Would they say you were talented and hard-working? Think about it. I am not saying to think about your death but rather about what you can do, well, before it's too late. Haha. There are many things I would want people to say about me but unfortunately, I have not always done things that would prompt people to say them. I am not always the nicest person you will ever meet. I have a good heart but sometimes my words and actions do not display this. Lucky for me, my Facebook was mistaken and I am still alive! Therefore, I can still make the changes that I want to make and do the things I want to do, one day at a time before I "kick the bucket."

Speaking of buckets, a few years ago I started my first bucket list. It was very short and sweet because I really didn't know what I wanted. Some of the traditional things you might find on other peoples' bucket lists, like traveling the world, seemed a little far fetched but look at me now! Living in Europe! I never thought something like this would happen to me. So, this summer I updated my bucket list with a lot more conviction than when I started. Some of the things I have already done so I have put a little cross by them. Have a look and feel free to be inspired! Also, I would love to hear if you have any of the same things on your list or some suggestions for mine!

Places I want to go: (in no particular order)

-Greece
-Austria
-Italy X
-Ireland
-Scotland
-Germany
-England
-France X
-Switzerland X
-Egypt
-St. Petersburg, Russia
-Morocco
-Spain
-Brazil
-Thailand
-Japan
-Fiji
-New Zealand

Things I want to eat or drink:

-Gelato in Italy X
-Guinness in Dublin
-Fried grasshoppers X (believe it or not, I have always wanted to try these! I have wanted to since I was little and saw the I Love Lucy episode where Ricky and Fred eat them in Japan.)
-Fondue in Switzerland X
-Pizza in Italy X
-Hot Sake in Japan
-Crepes in France X



Things I want to do:

-Swim in the dead sea
-Ride a Camel
-Ride an Elephant
-Climb the Eiffel Tower
-Climb the Matterhorn (that one is probably a little too far fetched...hahaha)
-Learn French (working on it!)
-Learn German
-Learn to Ski

Of course, I will add more things to the list over time but I think I have a good flow so far!
I would love to know what you think. In the meantime, back to my coffee.

Bisous,
Alli