Sunday, October 5, 2014

Jorgensen, Renee: Bucket List


Unlike most, my “dreams” in life are always reachable. I set goals that I know I can accomplish. Therefore, to me the concept of a “Bucket List” seems to go against my personal outlook. I believe many bucket lists are extravagant sets of dreams rather than goals. However, I also realize that others choose reasonable lists that satisfy their wants in life. Regardless of my own views on the subject, and because I do believe that anything can happen if you put your mind to it, I’ve kept an open mind when considering my own list.

            Number one on my list is to conduct a world-renowned symphony orchestra. Because my passion is music, I want to devote my life to it through teaching and performing. The highest honor I could be given is to conduct a top-grade symphony orchestra. As a performer, being offered a position in any professional symphony would also be an incredible privilege to add to my list.

            A very stereotypical item on my bucket list is a trip to Hawaii. Everyone deserves an exotic trip at least once in their lifetime. I chose Hawaii as my destination because the water is such a beautiful clear blue. I can watch out for sharks!

            Also on my list are a reunion with my four best friends from high school on my 90th birthday, witnessing the birth of a great grandchild, and living my life to the absolute fullest. In other words, I want to die a happy, loved, family-oriented woman with pride on my shoulders and love in my heart.

            Extravagance has never been my life’s focus. I’ve always reached for the reachable. But the dreams I have for my future – set out in this list – are worth a shot. My bucket list is a list of goals, plans, and hopes for who I will be and how I will be remembered.

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