Pail List #14

In a recent post I talked about my "bucket list". My friend KP decided that a more appropriate term for this list of goals would be "Pail List" and I'm preparing to embark on #14 of my own list - the solo vacation.

A solo trip is something I've wanted to do for a long time. I'm a firm believer that there are some things everyone should experience as an individual. Sometimes you need to experience the adventure and beauty of life on your own terms whether that be dining out, taking in a movie, going to the park or yes, taking a trip. So next week I'm off to Savannah, Georgia. Alone.

I'm definitely excited and a little bit nervous & anxious but looking forward to some nice weather, a little bit of history and ghost hunting, the opportunity to put my new camera to use and the personal satisfaction that comes from knowing I've accomplished something that will help me grow as a person.

Wish me luck and look for pictures and updates when I return! :)

My 2010 Bucket List

Two friends and I decided to create a bucket list of sorts. Since we all find it easier to keep motivated when you have someone who knows your status we created our list using Google docs. We each chose a minimum of 20 tasks to complete by December 31, 2010. When a task is completed, we simply document the date and any applicable details.

I'm really excited about this and hope it will give the swift kick in the pants I need to complete some of my goals. To date, my personal "2010 Bucket List" reads as follows:

· Explore my photography interest and purchase a fancy digital camera. (Done - May 2009)
· Further explore the interest by taking a photography class.
· For one month, go to the gym regularly (at least 3 times per week).
· Pay off 50% of remaining student loan balance.
· Go skydiving again.
· Take a course in social media.
· Read the Harry Potter book series.
· Take a Segway tour of Detroit.
· Move out of Michigan. Preferably for a new job but maybe just on a whim.
· Go to a "meet-up" of sorts to meet new people in the D. (Done - June 2009 Tweet-up)
· Rediscover the art of writing letters/notes/sending cards.
· Buy a house plant. And keep it alive.
· Move my childhood belongings & mom's things out of house and into storage.
· Take a solo weekend trip.
· Go to a concert by myself. (Done - OAR, April 2009)
· Read Anna Karenina.
· Watch a movie in a park.
· Go hiking.
· Go on a date. (Lame, I know, but it's been awhile!)
· Take a wine class.
· Visit a new ballpark and/or go to a post-season baseball game.
· Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
· Attend a major music festival. (Done - Aug. 9, 2009 - Lolla)

How do you stay focused on your short term goals? What is something you would like to make happen in your life by 2010?