The Earth is 4.543 billion years old. The continent of North America is 200 million years old. People didn’t come to North America until 15,000 years ago. The United States of America wasn’t even established as a country until 244 years ago! And now, in the year 2020, I am 17 years old.
This world has been around much longer than I have and will continue to be around loooong after I’m gone. During these 17 years, I’ve done some pretty remarkable things. But will I ever really get to do everything I want to? No one can answer that.
Below, I’ve compiled a list of things I want to do before I die. Sure, some of them might seem silly or weird, but if I can make it happen, then this is exactly how I want my life to look! So without further or do, I present to you… my bucket list!
The City of Lights
Who hasn’t had fantasies of wandering the streets of Paris? With its rich history, beautiful architecture, and romantic atmosphere, Paris is almost like a fairy tale come to life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to go there. I don’t care if I live there for years or visit for just a few hours, but before I die, I will see Paris!
Road Trip!
Sure, I’ve been stuck in a car for hours on end before, but my friends were never there to make it spontantious and interesting! The idea of packing up and piling into a car with your friends to go road tripping has always sounded fun to me! Where exactly would I want to go? I honestly don’t really care, as long as we get to see some cool things!
Home Sweet Home
The ultimate dream is to one day live in a house that seems like it’s come right out of a movie! Examples of this are:
70s homes have always been really appealing to me and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the colors? Maybe it’s the lack of sharp angles on the furniture?
If I ever drop off the grid and flee into the mountains to live in a cottage as a “fairy princess”, do not be alarmed. I am just living out a dream that I’ve had since I was six.
I’m already on the verge of turning my dorm into a forest, so if one day my house is JUST plants, don’t be surprised.
Lights! Camera! Action!
As a Media, I work on many video projects. Two are on MSA’s official Media YouTube channel and more will soon be on RISE’s website, but those have been strictly for school. One day I hope to make something (whether it be a short film, a documentary, etc.) completely of my own, without the restrictions of having to abide by rules. I aspire to make a deeply personal project one day, whatever that may entail.
Mukbang
Who hasn’t wanted to eat an obscene about of food all at once? I know I have! I don’t think I’d want to make an entire YouTube video about it, but I like the idea of getting a bunch of food with some friends and just pigging out.
Performing Live
This is the only thing on this list that I’ve (technically) already done. I performed a few songs with my cousin’s band a few years ago, but I was still a very shy person back then. I’ve always wanted to be on stage with a full band, screaming into a microphone and dancing around like crazy. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t really sing anymore, but it still sounds fun!
Dancing
I’m sure if you’re reading this, you’ve probably seen me dance before. And if you haven’t, then you most likely will if you go to any of MSA’s dances. At every school dance, wedding, and party I’ve ever been to, I’ve rarely left the dance floor. I don’t know why this is, I’m not even that good of a dancer! But regardless, I loooove to dance. I personally don’t think anyone should care what they look like when they dance. They should just dance and have fun! With that said, I do think it would be cool to actually learn how to dance one day!
In The End…
After everything is said and done, the main focus of life is to just enjoy it and to help others enjoy it. I’ll be okay if I never make it to Paris in my lifetime. I can live without ever having some cool, absurd house. The number one item on my bucket list (and yes, it is cheesy) is to just enjoy whatever I can get out of life!
I want to get a good job that I enjoy and spend time with the people I love. I want to help others try to enjoy their lives, and while setting goals is important, I want to be okay with the fact that I might not get to do everything that I want. That’s why it’s important to seize moments when you get them, because life is too short for regrets.
