Now that you have your bucket list started (see Episode 1 on this blog), it’s time to do something about it. Pick an item from your list and actually do it. It can be the simplest item—like starting a journal, or the item you dream most about—like training for a marathon, riding in a hot air balloon, or adopting a puppy.
I have several things on my list that pertain to one dream in particular. Let’s start with the individual items. I’ve wanted to go to culinary school for many years. I want to brush up on my Italian, and go to Italy (an Italian girl who hasn’t been to Italy? That won’t stand!) And, I want to write a cookbook. Whew—that’s a lot on my wish list. It might take two-three years to accomplish, but I’m doing something about it. I am currently enrolled in culinary school and am taking online Italian language classes, as well as researching my Italian trip. Among other places in Italy to experience, I also hope to spend time in the region where my grandparents were born, and learn all I can about their regional cooking specialties. Hopefully this will all culminate in my dream of writing a cookbook to share with you all. More about all of that in episodes to come.
Now it’s up to you to take the first step and look over your list for something that’s doable and attracts you, and simply start! And remember, your bucket list is fluid—you can add or delete items at any time. (I recently added this item to my list: #36 Hike a fourteener in Colorado—Class 1, of course.) Embrace your list!