Recovering from a episode of major depression...

This blog shall document my struggle with a mental illness. I hope anyone that comes across it, will find inspiration to continue to live and live well. Be forewarned, if negative moods and actions affect how you feel or affect your well-being then don't read my blog. Otherwise all encouraging and carefully crafted criticisms are appreciated.

Friday, July 23, 2010

A Bucket List

Bucket List

I have gained inspiration from one of my favorite bloggers, Amanda from http://www.amandatakesoff.com/list.shtml , about having a bucket list. I liked the way she organized her bucket list into categories and I am going to “borrow” (I know, steal is a better word; but I am not recovered enough to think for myself …I know, excuses, excuses) them.

Money/Finances

1. Debt freedom!

2. Own my own home

3. Retirement

4. Savings

Career

1. Get a B.A.

2. Get a M.A.

3. Become a special education teacher

4. Run a nonprofit

5. Open a group home

6. Open an adult day center for those with special needs

Relationships

1. Be in a loving, stable relationship

2. Improve relationship with parents

3. Develop a relationship with extended family members

4. Be a better sister

5. Have at least 4 FRIENDS

6. Have at least 20 acquaintances

7. Find a mentor

8. Get married

9. Adopt/have/raise children

Health/Fitness

1. Keep Depression/Bipolar Disorder in a manageable condition

2. Run a 5k

3. Run a half-marathon

4. Run a marathon

5. Eat mostly healthy foods

6. Learn how to play two sports decently

7. Learn how to swim

8. Archery

9. Bowling

10. Hiking

Hobbies/Skill Development

1. Become fluent in a foreign spoken language

2. Rediscover the cello

3. Learn how to play the piano

4. Learn how to play a guitar

5. Become a hunting/trapping fiend

6. Fishing

7. Get a pilots license

8. Knitting

9. Drawing/painting

10. Sewing

11. Electronics-have two trendy tech gadgets.

12. Grow and maintain a garden

Religion/Spirituality/Philosophy

1. Explore different religions

2. Explore different philosophies

3. Be able to defend my beliefs

4. Understand others beliefs

Travel

1. Visit all seven continents

2. Live in Alaska

3. Live in Korea

4. Live in Europe

Culture

1. Learn about ancestors

2. Learn about culture

3. Document family history

Other

1. Become more environmentally friendly

2. Have more organic things in my life

3. Live a more simple life

4. Live a BALANCED life.


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