Today is Sunday June 25, 2017 and it is the 46 day until my 60th Birthday.
Okay now what after the 60 favourite things list.
I was thinking about a BUCKET LIST.
What is with all of these lists anyway?
Well truthfully, this would not be a surprise to people who know me as I am famous for writing lists, TO DO LISTS and such.
I like to write things down.
I have often thought a BUCKET LIST would be nice but perhaps today I will do it in reverse.
Not the things that I want to do in the future but some of the things that I have done over the years.
Okay so this is going to be another 60 things list ….. but things that I have done not necessarily favourite things but things that I have done/accomplished, okay.
Because going backwards can be tricky with the counting process I am just going to start at number 1.
Here are the next 12 items:
13. Rode on the hovercraft between Vancouver and Victoria back in, I believe it was about 1997 (they do not use them anymore).
14. Volunteered to canvas for Diabetes, Cancer, and Heart & Stroke many times over the years and as recent as 2017.
15. Belonged to the Jaycettes many years ago in Regina. They did so much work in the community from fundraising to organizing neighbourhood watch groups.
16. Also belonged to Downtowner Optimist Group in Regina (great experience helping community’s children) and had different roles from member to Vice President to President.
17. Joined Capital City Cleanup (cleaning trash in my neighbourhood) when I moved to Edmonton and still do this on my own and not in an official capacity.
18. Had supper in the revolving restaurants in both Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada.
19. Sat in the shade of lilac bushes as a toddler which was happened to be where there was a nest of baby mice and spent the next several decades being deathly afraid of them. Also had a terrible nightmare that our root cellar as a child was filled with water and I had fallen in, it was dark of course, red eyes swimming toward me (rats) did not help with my phobia. I am proud to say after a few experiences with them in the latter years has helped me. After moving to Edmonton in my CLEAN, not old house, I had them (mice) and first time I spent three nights at my daughter’s house. The next two times and hopefully the last I managed to live here. Found that it does not matter how clean your house is …. if it is COLD outside, they will find a way to come in. PROUD to say that even though they scare me they no longer terrify me.
20. As a teenager help save the life of a young boy who had been playing with fire in a barrel (someone was burning garbage). As, I was leaving the cafe and turned down the back alley to go home I heard him screaming and saw him on fire. I quickly sprang in action and got the flames extinguished so that he did not have worse burns. Left him lying on the grass, and ran for help which was close by. Thankfully he survived.
21. As an adult I had several occasions either on my own where I happened to be in the right place at the right time and helped a young one in distress. I am thankful.
22. On my only trip to New York City I visited the World Trade Centre. Visited a company we worked with and it was quite the experience. Rode up in the first bank of elevators and then had to get off and onto the second one. Because of security concerns back in 1994, someone from the company I was going to see had to come and personally accompany me to their offices. I remember the view from their offices. We also had drinks on the concourse at the harbour which was amazing. An experience I shall treasure always.
23. Travelled to Victoria, British Columbia by myself in 2010 and spent a few days exploring the city and admiring the beauty of Victoria.
24. Started second “career” at age 54. I plan to life until I am 100 so have lots of years left to do work and then “retire.”
Sure is a test of the memory banks.
Always, Carol
My New Life @ 51 