Mahelona, Ryan: Bucket List

Many people live their lives putting little thought into their list of decisions. Students are taught that being goal oriented will produce good grades and give them the tools to build a successful life. A bucket list is one physical way to summarize life goals. In the sake of time, I will provide my abridged bucket list.

             

Much of my childhood was spent watching action-packed movies where characters like John McClain and Walker, the famous Texas ranger, sprung into action. These fictional heroes were the inspirations for the first item on my bucket list.

1) Kick down a door

The desired here is the need to do something masculine and awesome to tell my friends about.  

 On to a more serious subject, Item number two on my list is one that many people have and, may even be a bit cliché.

2) Meet Kenneth Joel Hotz

Kenny of the television show “Kenny Vs Spenny” is the funniest person. After watching and re-watching his competitions, I have decided that one day I will make a trip to meet him. 

Third on my list is a goal that I am currently pursuing through my education.

            3) Become Dr. Ryan Mahelona

This goal is most likely the one that will require the most time and work. However, for several years now, my education has been committed to achieve this title through a degree from medical school. 

Second runner up for my list is one that may seem a bit dark or strange.

            4) Save someone’s life that I love, at the risk of my own

People often ask, “Would you kill to save someone you love?” to invoke thought. In my mind I know for my family or the ones I love, I would put myself in harm’s way to ensure their safety. 

Last on the list is a testament to my megalomania.

5) Do something great

In my mind, I see something great, as an action that leaves not only the ones who knew you with a fond memory but for people who have never met you with one.

             

Most of my goals listed here are very achievable. Some, obviously, are more important than others are but everyone’s bucket list has to unique. I will continue to add and complete tasks off my checklist of things to do. Setting our self up for success happens now and in the words of Lawrence J. Peter “If you do not know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.”