What I love about this bucket list the most is when other people get involved with one of the things on my list. It really makes you get to know people and appreciate them doing something to help you!
This item on the list was really special because it was a surprise. As I was getting to know someone here in Lakeland, the question of my hobbies came up. I mentioned this list and he asked me what I had done and what were some of the things left on the list...
So we ended up going to see a comedy show at the Tampa Improv and he shows up with a magic 8 ball he went and bought me to help get this one off the list. It was not only really thoughtful but was also a cool way to make this one memorable for me.
What did the magic 8 ball make me do all week you ask? Well, it decided on whether or not I would make plans with certain people, it decided my lunch choices (which sucked one day when I wanted Panera and it wanted otherwise), It helped me decide on incorporating a food truck rally into an event we are having in February...I really had a ton of fun with it! My 8 ball traveled in my purse all week and now it sits right next to my bed to remind me of an interesting week and a super thoughtful gift.
To see what was crossed off the bucket list first, watch the video below....
This morning Landen, Kellan and I decided we would tackle #88 on the bucket list! I was really surprised at how much fun we actually ended up having. I went online and found this great place that rather than just picking vegetables, fruit and so on in a normal field...we actually were able to go to a hydroponic farm that allows you to pick year round.
The place was down in Ruskin but well worth the trip! I'm actually really excited about this because not only did we get to accomplish a goal today and have a lot of fun doing it BUT it was really educational and healthy as well. Apparently the cold weather the other night froze a lot of crops and the strawberries were almost all wiped out. The owner of the farm let us go look for strawberries anyway so it ended up being fun while we hunted for the ones that made it through the freeze.
The farmer was right there answering questions and showing us how to clip kale, lettuce, arugula, broccoli and a lot more. Kellan was in heaven going up and down the aisles picking strawberries and running around the farm. Landen on the other hand really bonded with the woman who owned the farm, and was busy helping her pick vegetables that we would use shortly after to make a few recipes.
The picture on the top left is of the kale chips we made which the kids both devoured, top center is the cooking demonstration where she let them get involved and showed them how to properly clean everything and prepare it for each recipe. We ended up also making fresh pesto and turning that into an arugula pesto cream cheese dip which was DELICIOUS! She also gave us all the recipes.
Kellan fell asleep before we left the parking lot...
I finally made a bucket list and i ain't afraid to show it. Ok Im obviously kidding here but really, it's been a very long time coming. I sat down and wrote out a physical bucket list and I'm ready to begin the process and start checking some things off of that bad boy.
My goal is to post pictures and document as I complete a goal and even the process of working towards the goal. Coming out of my most challenging personal year in life so far, it seems appropriate to channel my energy into something really positive. Some of my goals are short term, some are long term, some are silly, some require travel, some require no money and some are things I did as a child that I want to redo in adulthood. 30 years old seems like a good time to start this project.
I'm pretty sure the list will keep changing but the point is to force myself to see all the things life has to offer and enjoy every moment of living. I'm on a journey to make a change through this list and to fill my life with memorable moments that will be milestones on the journey of life. I will be posting my list soon....
