Merriam Webster defines a bucket list as “a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying.” Many people’s bucket lists include experiences such as sky diving or traveling the world. Others point to attending events like the Olympics, performing astronomically difficult challenges, or reveling in exotic experiences. My bucket list focuses on morals and the achievement of personal success.
My first goal is to live life to the fullest by not being afraid of trying new challenges or adventures. I do not want to be like Henry Longfellow’s poem, “Ships that pass in the night,” he wrote: “we pass and speak one another, only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence.” Longfellow highlights the loss of opportunity and the possibilities it could bring if one were not afraid. Personally, I don’t want to miss opportunities by being too timid and scared of rejection or failure.
Secondly, I choose to give maximum effort to everything I undertake. For example, in middle school, I was a children’s worship leader; I had to dance and sing for the kids. I may have looked ridiculous, but I looked on the bright side while acting “stupid.” I want people to know I care about whatever activity I engage in and perform it to the best of my ability.
Next, on my bucket list is the goal to make a difference in my lifetime. My major is Social Studies Education. I plan to utilize it to help inspire future generations and share my passion for history with them. Also, I want to coach cross country and track. I hope to teach my athletes discipline and show them how a good work ethic opens possibilities.
My bucket list is quite different than those of Nicholson and Freeman. However, it points to experiences and goals for me to achieve in life.
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