I need to revamp my bucket list. I'm not even sure that's what I'm name it. I held on to great expectations such as climbing to Everest Base Camp, sailing to Tonga, getting a dog, living in another country, going back to college, and drawing 365 angels. These were just a few. I'm just not inspired at the moment, living in the wrong place is wearing me down, so while revamping I'm starting at basics and working to a grander scale later. (Measuring life in weeks is sobering.)
Great advice and post Janice for this 67 year old. Time to get started with a few "bucket list" items. I finally achieved one by sharing my heritage and "Living in the Past" learning more about my parents through their writings. It gives me new perspectives of what really matters, going forward. Thank you.
Janice, it is a gift indeed and wish I had asked more questions. I encourage my children to ask more, but life in 2024 has many distractions. Enjoy the day.
We must be reading the same script. I am looking toward finishing up year 86 next month and starting year 87. We made a big move this past year from U.S. to Mexico and in February took a trip to Brazil, Argentina and Chile. We have another trip, not as grand but nonetheless, exciting to Boston, Nantucket and New York next month. Will see family including a new great grandson and 5 of 14 grandchildren. We have a trip on the drawing board to Europe in October if all continues to go well. Wto be e live in a community of mostly retired folks, and there's an assisted living facility here if and when we need it. For now, very independent and able to do all that we want to do.
I admire you, Janice! I don't have a bucket list, just some vague ideas in my head. And I do pretty good with some of these things on the list, but I know I can do more for others. Thanks for the inspiration!
I don't have a bucket list any more, Janice. I am one of the lucky ones who accomplished everything I set out to do. Now all I want to do is write. It is my joy. I just want to become a better writer, keep my house, quietly tend my garden. But, you have me thinking -- maybe I should make a new list. I have been in winding down mode ... it is hard to think of winding up. I will keep you posted. ha ha ha.
Hi Sharron, Well, you have certainly accomplished a lot in your life. That's what happened for me, I had accomplished or was accomplishing everything I wanted, but started a new list to see what that would do.
Finally getting a college degree and a trip to Europe were a couple of my big ones. Mission accomplished! What remains is more travel and publishing a book. It may change over time and I must be ready to change the list as you have.
We went to Italy in 2019 and I’d love to go back to visit other cities. Also, the countries in Western & Northern Europe and here in the US, the Pacific Northwest + a National Park and…there’s just so many places…I won’t live long enough! Plus, there’s a small matter of $$$ 🤣
I used to keep a bucket list, but after reading “4000 Weeks” I stopped and now I keep a list of things I want to be doing (pet the dog more) and things I want to stop doing (reading the news). I find it much easier to be present without a bucket list and it’s “illusion of guaranteed continuity” (from Sebastian Junger’s new book).
Hi Jeffrey, That's a promise I made to myself as well - stop watching the news. I can't fix it or can't change it. So why upset myself with what is going on.
I'm about 2 weeks into an experiment of not reading any news. Its been fascinating. I used to get 2 newspapers delivered to my doorstep every morning but I canceled those. I kept the digital subscriptions so I can do the NYT games and follow my local baseball team (Washington Nationals.) I have to say I feel much calmer. I was following the Trump trial (for example) almost minute-by-minute, but I have no idea what's happening there now and don't feel any the poorer for it:) As you say, there's nothing I'm going to do about it anyway! I'm not sure how this will play out, but so far its been very positive.
Since reading a book about 4000 weeks I have made it my mission to do things that bring me joy and find ways of doing necessary things in a way that they also bring me joy. I have also crossed quite a few things off my bucket list. It’s a great way to live.
Hi Janice, I hear you. These recent years have altered my frame and thoughts, mostly because I can't plan much when test results can alter things so easily. Plus, I consider time my most expensive asset so I try to spend it wisely and optimise it. All to say each year I choose 1 thing for Mum, 1 thing for me, 1 thing for us to do/make/organise...
Having done 18 relocations and 10 countries in my fast-paced career, and knowing how fraught 'big' events can be (aka 15 of us in a villa for my 50th was both amazing and stressful) -I try to make the most of opportunities or friends-times when they're possible..
If you're coming over to Europe let us know your plans - 'lunch with Janice' may go onto my list soon! ;-)
I don't believe in bucket lists. I believe in deciding what is important to me and deciding action steps to get there. If I just put stuff on a bucket list without a concrete plan, I likely wouldn't cross much off the list.
I've never really had a bucket list. I want to be healthy and happy and comfortably off. And I do some things to help that along, but not enough. These things don't guide my decisions, my habits etc. Maybe they should?
Do you have a bucket list: that list of experiences or achievements people hope to have or accomplish during their lifetime? I just updated mine.
I need to revamp my bucket list. I'm not even sure that's what I'm name it. I held on to great expectations such as climbing to Everest Base Camp, sailing to Tonga, getting a dog, living in another country, going back to college, and drawing 365 angels. These were just a few. I'm just not inspired at the moment, living in the wrong place is wearing me down, so while revamping I'm starting at basics and working to a grander scale later. (Measuring life in weeks is sobering.)
Great advice and post Janice for this 67 year old. Time to get started with a few "bucket list" items. I finally achieved one by sharing my heritage and "Living in the Past" learning more about my parents through their writings. It gives me new perspectives of what really matters, going forward. Thank you.
Hi Thomas, What a gift that is to have your parents' writings. I would love to have known my parents better.
Janice, it is a gift indeed and wish I had asked more questions. I encourage my children to ask more, but life in 2024 has many distractions. Enjoy the day.
Hi Janice, there's also a book I read in 2022 I think and since send I do everything with the end in mind ❤️
This is so inspiring, Janice! Thank you for sharing.
Janice,
We must be reading the same script. I am looking toward finishing up year 86 next month and starting year 87. We made a big move this past year from U.S. to Mexico and in February took a trip to Brazil, Argentina and Chile. We have another trip, not as grand but nonetheless, exciting to Boston, Nantucket and New York next month. Will see family including a new great grandson and 5 of 14 grandchildren. We have a trip on the drawing board to Europe in October if all continues to go well. Wto be e live in a community of mostly retired folks, and there's an assisted living facility here if and when we need it. For now, very independent and able to do all that we want to do.
Gary, Sounds wonderful. Enjoy!
You planned your life well, Gary... or were very very lucky! Congratulations!
Perhaps a combination of plans. which changed often, good fortune and grace.
I admire you, Janice! I don't have a bucket list, just some vague ideas in my head. And I do pretty good with some of these things on the list, but I know I can do more for others. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Cheri, I don't think we need a bucket list, per se, just some way of remembering what we want to do with our lives.
I don't have a bucket list any more, Janice. I am one of the lucky ones who accomplished everything I set out to do. Now all I want to do is write. It is my joy. I just want to become a better writer, keep my house, quietly tend my garden. But, you have me thinking -- maybe I should make a new list. I have been in winding down mode ... it is hard to think of winding up. I will keep you posted. ha ha ha.
Hi Sharron, Well, you have certainly accomplished a lot in your life. That's what happened for me, I had accomplished or was accomplishing everything I wanted, but started a new list to see what that would do.
Finally getting a college degree and a trip to Europe were a couple of my big ones. Mission accomplished! What remains is more travel and publishing a book. It may change over time and I must be ready to change the list as you have.
Hi, Those are great bucket list items to have accomplished and ones yet to be accomplished. Where would you like to travel?
We went to Italy in 2019 and I’d love to go back to visit other cities. Also, the countries in Western & Northern Europe and here in the US, the Pacific Northwest + a National Park and…there’s just so many places…I won’t live long enough! Plus, there’s a small matter of $$$ 🤣
Hi, That there is!! The small matter of money. I always wanted to go to Italy and the Mediterranean Sea.
I used to keep a bucket list, but after reading “4000 Weeks” I stopped and now I keep a list of things I want to be doing (pet the dog more) and things I want to stop doing (reading the news). I find it much easier to be present without a bucket list and it’s “illusion of guaranteed continuity” (from Sebastian Junger’s new book).
Hi Jeffrey, That's a promise I made to myself as well - stop watching the news. I can't fix it or can't change it. So why upset myself with what is going on.
I'm about 2 weeks into an experiment of not reading any news. Its been fascinating. I used to get 2 newspapers delivered to my doorstep every morning but I canceled those. I kept the digital subscriptions so I can do the NYT games and follow my local baseball team (Washington Nationals.) I have to say I feel much calmer. I was following the Trump trial (for example) almost minute-by-minute, but I have no idea what's happening there now and don't feel any the poorer for it:) As you say, there's nothing I'm going to do about it anyway! I'm not sure how this will play out, but so far its been very positive.
Hi Jeffrey, That's encouraging. I've been watching my teams more as well, the Giants and the A's rather than the news (San Francisco Bay Area).
Since reading a book about 4000 weeks I have made it my mission to do things that bring me joy and find ways of doing necessary things in a way that they also bring me joy. I have also crossed quite a few things off my bucket list. It’s a great way to live.
Hi Val, I love that - "finding ways of doing necessary things in a way that also bring me joy."
Same here Val. Read it and then started creating on the internet with the end in mind
I'm staggered. All my friends are in their late 70's and 80's and are super-healthy and engaged.
Are they American figures or global? Post or pre-Covid? I imagine there are a lot of variables. The most recent figures for Australia are much more reassuring. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/life-expectancy-hits-new-high
Maybe it is the Australian lifestyle that makes a difference..
Possibly. We do have a good lifestyle.
So far, my bucket list only has one thing on it, to visit Petra in Jordan. 🐪
Hi Janice, I hear you. These recent years have altered my frame and thoughts, mostly because I can't plan much when test results can alter things so easily. Plus, I consider time my most expensive asset so I try to spend it wisely and optimise it. All to say each year I choose 1 thing for Mum, 1 thing for me, 1 thing for us to do/make/organise...
Having done 18 relocations and 10 countries in my fast-paced career, and knowing how fraught 'big' events can be (aka 15 of us in a villa for my 50th was both amazing and stressful) -I try to make the most of opportunities or friends-times when they're possible..
If you're coming over to Europe let us know your plans - 'lunch with Janice' may go onto my list soon! ;-)
Hi Victoria, That would be such fun. I will keep you posted.
Ohh please do!
I don't believe in bucket lists. I believe in deciding what is important to me and deciding action steps to get there. If I just put stuff on a bucket list without a concrete plan, I likely wouldn't cross much off the list.
Hi Joe, Your point is well taken . . . concrete plans are a must. Sometimes - for me - the list leads to the plan.
I've never really had a bucket list. I want to be healthy and happy and comfortably off. And I do some things to help that along, but not enough. These things don't guide my decisions, my habits etc. Maybe they should?
Hi June, That's the point I am coming to. If I want to be healthy and age well, I have to make choices today that lead me there.