Fun Monday - My Bucket List

Tiggerlane wants to know everyone's Bucket List - at least 5 things I want to do before I die....especially the wacky and bizarre.

Well, it just so happens that I do have a Bucket List already.  Of course, I didn't call it a Bucket List - I just titled it - Things To Do Before I Die.  I wrote it out on May 28, 1996.  There are a whopping 155 items on the list.  Yes, some of them have been crossed off.  I won't list them all (that would just be plain crazy) - but here are a sampling (in no order of importance)

1 - Take an animal safari in Africa (Kenya or Botswana).  Oh this is my heart's desire.

2 -  Watch the Run of the Grunion

3 - See the Great Pyramids in Egypt

4 - Walk in the mud flats of Holland

5 - Float in the Dead Sea

6 - Tour inside the White House (I was "THIS" close, but it was closed the day we went)

7 - Learn to drive an 18-wheeler

8 -  Walk the Great Wall of China

9 - Ride a Harley dressed all in leather (aka - be a Motorcycle Mama)

10 - Pull a tiger's tail for good luck.

No, my goals aren't lofty.  And remember, this list of 10 is just the peak of the Iceburg.  I know that some are unlikely to ever happen (Earn a Doctorate) and some were wild imaginations (run with the bulls in Argentina) and some, after 10 years I would NEVER even consider doing now that I have children (bungee jump). 

And strangely enough, there is one thing I never put on my list that I have done - and that was have children.  And, I think this has been probably one of my BEST things I've ever done.

Comments

[tiger lamb girl]

Safaris are sooooooo much fun! Zimbabwe has some nice places if you can choke past the political problems (Wange reserve is beautiful...Vic Falls, omg - breathtaking). South Africa's Kruger is nothing short of amazing.

#8 would kill me. Have you seen how steep some bits are?!

[Hootin' Anni]

Love your list...the safari would be grand...but I'd have to learn how to shoot!!! SHOOT a camera for award winning photos that is.

My Fun Monday is posted. I had a good time this week, voicing my opinions on Fun Monday.
Happy week to you.

[Ann]

They run with the bulls in Argentina? I thought that was just a Pamplona thing.

[Simply Jenn]

I'm a little scared of the tiger tail thing. I think he might eat you. Great list though! Kids weren't on my childhood list, but I am so very glad they made it to me regardless.

[tracey]

I love this post! I hope you don't mind if I link back and add my 10 things as well ;0)
Oh, and it sounds like you are a traveler at heart!

[jill]

is pulling a tiger's tail really good luck? i'd think you'd get bitten!

[Jan]

Great list. Seems to be doable, except that tiger thing. Scary.

[nikki]

I would love to walk the Great Wall of China!

[Heather]

If you ever live out your #1 dream, and you end up in the Serengetti (you really, REALLY should - it's amazing), let me know and I will send you information about the PERFECT lodge to stay in. Oh, this place is a little slice of heaven. It has become my happy place when I need to escape somewhere in my mind.

[Robocop]

I would like to go on safari for Cape Buffalo, just to say I did.

[Sandy]

Safaris by Karmyn. We would all sign up to go and you could make enough to finance yourself!

Great post.

[Kate]

I love those lists. I posted mine a while ago, and if I can ever get my husband to finish his, it'll get posted, too.

[susan]

Hmmm...I forgot all about the grunion. I've gone several times when they were supposed to be there, but have never seen them. I think a beach party is more fun then slimey fish anyways!

[Heather Goodman]

You know, you could ride the Harley on the safari, the Great Wall, and through the pyramids.

[Peter]

good bucket full there Karmyn, get to it!!!

[Heather]

Great list! I have Egypt & Africa on my list too!

[Lisa's Chaos]

Oh the safari sounds like fun! As for motorcycles, I was a harley baby. :0 My mom has a photo of me on one when I was barely sitting up age and I remember burning my foot on the muffler when I was real little.

[Carrie]

Wow, I love your list! Ride a Harley dressed all in leather (aka - be a Motorcycle Mama), that's on my mom's list, not so much mine. But everything else sounds really great, especially the tiger's tail.

[Hootin' Anni]

Karmyn: in response to your comment you left for me....I would if I had the monetary backing. I've so often thought of running for office.

[chrisb]

Karmyn 1 & 8 are on my list. I'll pass on pulling the tiger's tail!

[Faye]

Safari dreams--how great! I was thrilled that a friend shared her photos of their up close and personals with the animals. Hope you get to see firsthand.

[Amanda]

You've been talking about Africa ever since I can remember. I tell you what, I'll take the kids for a week so you can do it. :) There's something about "The Dead Sea"'s name that makes me think I should stay away from it. ha ha But I would love to see the rest of your list later! I love ya.
(by the way, the big thing you've done, that wasn't on your list, is the best thing EVER!!)

[Alix]

Great list I have done 3 and 6 and have to say they were great experiences.
Good luck with your list

[rotten correspondent]

I really like the idea of making a big list of things to do before you die. I may have to try that.

Great list. Good luck with that tiger.

[rob]

Surely you'd need the good luck *before* pulling the tiger's tail?