Reverse Bucket List

I first read about this idea over on Sian's blog, and I absolutely fell in love. I feel like I spend a lot of my time focusing on all the things I want to accomplish and haven't had the chance to do yet (my bucket list), and not about all of the wonderful things that I have done in these 23 years of life (my reverse bucket list). Instead of wallowing on all the things left to do in your life time, this little project really makes you appreciate everything your life has brought you so far, and how far you've come! So, without further adieu, here's my reverse bucket list!

Dominating a mountain in Maine (I forget the name of this one!), August 2008

1. Travel to Europe and experience the cultures of Germany, France, Italy, England, Ireland, and Ibiza.
2. Graduate from college with my Bachelor's Degree (and honors!).
3. Perform on stage through dance, music, AND theater.
4. Spend a week in the lovely Jamaican sun with my family.
5. Climb several mountains.

La Tour Eiffel in Paris, May 2010

6. Visit several amazing American cities, including Boston, New York, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.
7. Drive for an hour late at night with friends just to get Sonic with a group of close friends.
8. Go horseback riding.
9. Windsurf.
10. See the Eiffel Tower.

Dory! Right after I bought her. :) June 2012

11. Have my work displayed in an art show.
12. Buy a car.
13. Go to the top of the Empire State Building.
14. Go white water rafting.
15. Play on a varsity collegiate lacrosse team, and start all four years!

"Witch Doctor" placing 3rd at the I ♥ Dance competition, circa 1997/1998

16. Dance competitively (and place!).
17. Ice skate.
18. Learn to knit and sew.
19. Take a road trip with friends (twice!).
20. Kayak.

Las Vegas Boulevard, September 2012

21. Snorkel in the Caribbean.
22. Complete an obstacle course race.
23. Ride an ATV.
24. March in a parade.
25. See Times Square and the Las Vegas Boulevard lit up at night.

My mom, sister, and I in Orlando, October 1998
(Note my sweet Rugrats attire and fanny pack!)

26. Eat half a pizza in one sitting (accidentally... >_>).
27. Go to Disney World.
28. Complete 2 half marathons.
29. Ride on the London Eye.
30. Go ziplining.

Commercial for my dance studio, circa 1997
I'm right at the beginning and at :19. Such a little baby!

31. Been in a commercial.
32. Go on a roller coaster.
33. Take a night time cruise on the River Thames and Siene.
34. Pull an all-nighter.
35. Vote in the Presidential Election (twice!).

Heather and I stepping into the Spanish Mediterranean while in Ibiza, October 2010

36. Get my nose pierced.
37. Go inside a real castle.
38. Go tubing (snow AND water).
39. Live and study in another country.
40. Swim in the Mediterranean Sea.

At Circus Camp, summer 2003

41. Rock climb.
42. Make my own ice cream.
43. Fly on a trapeze.
44. Go whale watching.
45. Land a front flip on the trampoline.

On the deep sea fishing boat with my dad, summer 2011

(It was pouring out that morning!)

46. Build a snow man.
47. Ski.
48. Learn to juggle.
49. Be a flower girl in two weddings.
50. Deep sea fish.

Most of these things weren't planned, and some of them I never knew I wanted to do in the first place. Either way, I've done them, and I wouldn't trade those memories for anything! :) It's nice to reflect on all the things I have done in the past rather than focus on all there is to do in the future. I'm sure if you gave me a while I could come up with 50 more things to add to this list. Who knows? Maybe you'll see a sequel a few years from now! ;)

What are some things you'd be able to put on your reverse bucket list?