Bucket List

There came a time in my life that I realized that life is just way to short for "next time", "one day" and "I really want to"'s so after I got divorced I decided to make a list.  My list is titled... "30 Things before I'm 30 (or die or get married again)".  I must be honest - not all of the items on the list is known yet - but some of them are.  And on the other hand.... some of them; not something for all eyes - and no not even for the bloggers following this.  (Should I manage to tick them off the list - I'll post comments).

That being said - here is some of the items on my 30 Things list.

Recreational & Fun (10):
  1. Scuba Dive 
    • I've done this and finished the course on 14 September 2008.  I have in the mean time completed up to my Master Diver and I'm currently in the process of completing Dive Master.
  2. Swim with Dolphins
    • Did it!  Amazing!!! Time stands still.  The first time was 23 September 2008.  Since then, there's been so many occasions that I've had this amazing privilege. I cannot even mention all of them.  
  3. Watch a lighting storm over the sea
    • Not yet
  4. Do an advance driving course
    • Not yet
  5. Do 4x4 Off-road Driving Course
    • Not yet
  6. Learn to pole dance/  belly dance
    • Not yet - but need to do this one soon!
  7. Learn to dance properly with confidence
    • Not yet - but need to do this one soon!
  8. Go to a Karaoke bar - and actually sing
    • I first need to get drunk or something!  I've been in choirs and sang in front of hundreds of people before; but this karaoke thing....  Bring on the drinks first.
    • Ok.... So, I DID IT (5 June 2010)!  One of my friends from Cape Town visited and we went to this dodgy, dodgy, DODGY pub called Pepper Chair.  Did.... I Love Rock & Roll!  We rocked the joint!  Thanx my friend!
  9. Go on an air balloon ride
    • I have decided that I'm going to the town of Clarence in the Free State, South Africa for this & hope to do this by August.
  10. Find a four leave clover
    • I DID!  I found a four leave clover!  Not how I imagined I would - regardless.... I did.  I was actually a light bulb moment on the 28th of February 2010 when I did.  Perhaps, I'll blog bout the 4 leave clover one day.
Travel (4):
  1. Take a road trip for a week with the R2000.00 and nothing more! No bookings! (Excluding petrol money)
    • I haven't done this yet.  Perhaps for my 30th Birthday.
  2. Go on a 15 day holiday overseas - just HOLIDAY
    • I might consider doing this for my birthday this year.  Perhaps do a tour of Italy or the Far East.
  3. River raft in Zimbabwe
    • This will probably turn out as a long weekend trip.  But not planned yet.
  4. See at least 1 out of the 7 natural wonders of the world:  Grand Canyon; Great Barrier Reef; Harbour of Rio de Janeiro; Mount Everest; Northern Lights; Paricutin volcano; 
    • Out of the list above, I would really like to see the Northern Lights the most out of all of them.
Career (2):
  1. Be in a Deserved Managerial Position
    • I was appointed as Portfolio Manager at SystemicLogic end of January 2010.  Didn't know if I was ready for it - but having a CEO that believes in you, makes it all so much more rewarding.  I am delighted with the position & very glad that I accepted it.
  2. Start on International Career
    • Currently working on a project that can assist in the exposure, but this leap has not been taken yet.
Love and or Lust (2):
  1. Fall deeply in love -- helplessly, hopelessly and unconditionally
    • The key word is unconditionally.  And knowing me - that is probably one of the most difficult words in my entire vocabulary!  This is one of those things that doesn't come your way when you think the time is right.... this chooses you! 
  2. Kiss in the rain
    • I have danced in the rain before (and no, not alone) but I have never kissed in the rain.
Financial (1):
  1. Have no debt
    • This is hard work... and I'm still working at it.
For Me (5):
  1. Loose 20kg's
    • If you think having no debt is hard work... try loosing weight!  I have managed to get really far with this, but still a bit to go!  You will KNOW the day I reach my goal!!!
  2. Attempt to write a book
    • The name of this blog should add a lot to this point!  There is drama every day, Oh boy, should some of it be told!  I have started with the outline of the book.  Still working on the detail.
  3. Learn how to take a compliment
    • This is something you will know the day you achieve it.
  4. Get passionate about a cause and spend time helping it, instead of just thinking about it
    • So often we walk about things - but really do little about it.  I must admit that this is a bit on the back burn for now, as my Career has taken priority at this point in time.
  5. Take pictures of everything and develop them!
    • I am taking pictures like you cannot believe - and I love every single moment of this.  Still not too good with the develop them piece; but I just need to do this already!
And the list above.... Brings us to 24.  There is 2 more items that is not to be mentioned.  But the remainder - will find it's way to me.

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