Rhinehart, Cindy: Bucket List

            When assigned to compose a bucket list, I was amazed at all that I hope to accomplish in my lifetime. With all the excitement, anxiety slowly sets in at the realization that I am not guaranteed the time to complete all items on my list.  

            The number one item on my list is to make sure my mom is properly cared for until her last breath. My mom and dad are the most important people to enter my life. My parents completed one another. With the death of my dad this past summer, my mom has lost a major piece of herself. I have been given the responsibility to make sure my mom can continue to deal with everyday life. 

            Ever since I can remember, I have always had the desire to travel. My parents had wanderlust, which allowed me to experience so many amazing places. I went on my first international flight to Indonesia before I was even one and have traveled over much of the United States. My desire to travel has yet to be satiated. I want to eventually explore most of Europe, Japan, and South Korea before I am finally greeted by death.

            My final major bucket list item is to have complete control over my anxiety. A little anxiety can help me do my best, but often it gets in the way of life. I want to be able to take reasonable risks without worrying that my heart will buzz itself to death. It would be a dream come true to no longer let how others view me dictate every move I make. 

            I feel that these items properly represent the major goals of my life. Whether I accomplish my bucket list or not, I will die trying.