Solid Logical Reasons for Having a Bucket List

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I think everyone should have a bucket list.

I also think that everyone should start working on their list way sooner than when all their hair is either grey or non existent.

My first argument is why not? Having goals, things to work for, things to look forward too is always good. Bucket list items are usually positive, so why not have something positive to look forward too? I mean it's your bucket list and if you want to put colonoscopy on it go for it, I just rather not.

Second Argument: You might not be able to do some things when you are older, not even grey just older. I have a friend who cannot cross of sky diving because of a back issue. I know other people who are missing a hand so playing piano is now out. Okay, I don't actually know anyone who is missing their hand, but you aren't guaranteed all body parts or all body parts to function the whole time. In an instant all things can change.

Third Argument: It pushes your boundaries  This could be little things like letting a stranger shave off the dead skin on your feet (pedicure people) to seeing if you are really afraid of highs by doing a ropes course  You wont actually know if you could do these things until you try. When you do walk across those ropes, or not kick the poor person in the face, these are all great ways to learn about yourself and your limits.

Fourth Argument: Stories dude, the stories! Good, bad, or epic fail, you will be walking away with a story if you are trying to cross something off your list. One of  my friends had sky diving on her list. It took her three attempts before the conditions were right for her to be able to go. It kind of sucked but at the same time, adds to the story. Walking on hot coals, yeah, that will lead to some discussion. Can we say trying to eat a cricket? Again, this will be one way to start a conversation.

Fifth Argument: Broaden your horizons and will make you be able to relate to more people, which leads to conversations which lead to stories, which leads to new friends, which leads to new adventures  I have jumped out of a plane, I have been sailing on the ocean, I have been on a cruise  I could have some part of a conversation with three people who have done or would like to do those things. Those awkward moments could become less and less. I'm not bragging, I'm just saying, it is a away to keep conversation going with people you haven't met before.




Sixth Argument: Once you've completed a task you can add more. Even if you don't complete a task, add more. This bucket list should always be growing, always be changing. Once you've completed a task, cross it off and move on to the next one. It could take a normal Tuesday night and turn it into an awesome one because you've never been bowling when they have black lights before. You're now off the couch wearing shoes that a 100 other people have used before, and throwing a ball at some innocent white pins, while having a crazy scary glowy smile, instead of just sitting on the couch watching some show with a laugh track.

Seventh Argument: It let's you live and experience life more. The world is a huge big blue ball. There are hundreds of thousands of little and big things you can do to learn, grow, and experience beyond the TV. Get out there and live your own Discovery channel underwater adventure by scuba diving or snorkeling. Travel to see cool cities like Rome or Seattle. Eat crazy things like they have on Iron Chef. Bake cakes using aluminum foil and hot coals.

Eighth Argument: Why not? What is really holding you back on doing these things? If it is money, save for it slowly, $5 a week. If it is time, make the time, it's your life, you own the time, use it the way you want it, even if it is just for a day. No friends to go with? Great sites like meetups.com can help you find random people go adventuring with you. Cannot physically do it? Can we say start slowly? Put down one doughnut and start walking a little bit extra? Slowly you can build yourself up. You don't know anyone who knows about how to forge a sword? It's called the internet. You're there now, go searching for someone who does know how to do these things.

Write this list down, keep it in our head, or on your phone, in the end, it doesn't matter. Just start making one and crossing off items. You'll laugh more, have more adventures, and enjoy life a little bit more once you do.

What are some things that are on your bucket list? I still have mechanical bull riding and dance lessons.....