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Dare I admit I do not even have a bucket list? I imagine my anti-bucket list could go on forever. There are quite a few things I hope to never do before I die. There are the obvious things--the unmentionable things that might include my daughter and husband. That goes without saying. Instead of focusing on the more serious stuff I hope never happens or that I will not do, I thought maybe it would be more fun to keep my list this week light.
1. I hope to never have to go on the Tower of Terror at Disneyland. I'm not sure I would even do it for my daughter. Maybe if someone offered me a million dollars. But what's the chance of that happening?
2. I hope I never have to run away from zombies. Because they would catch me, and I would become a zombie too.
3. I hope I never have to give a speech in front of an auditorium full of people. I hate public speaking.
4. I hope I never get over my love for reading. A coworker of mine used to enjoy reading, but she said she no longer reads for pleasure because she grew tired of it. I don't want that to happen to me.
4. I hope I never get over my love for reading. A coworker of mine used to enjoy reading, but she said she no longer reads for pleasure because she grew tired of it. I don't want that to happen to me.
5. I hope I never NOT cry when I read a really good book--whether heartbreaking or wonderfully happy and sentimental. Some people take pride in the fact they are cold and heartless people and never cry. I like books that draw out strong emotions in me. Although, to be honest, I do cry easily. I get it from my dad.
6. I hope I never stop learning new things. No matter what age we are, we continue to learn. We can never know everything.
7. I am pretty sure I will never have a one night stand, get married in Vegas while drunk or anything remotely along those lines.
8. I will never enter a boxing or wrestling match. Much less win.
9. I will never date or become romantically involved with a vampire. Not one than sparkles or one that drinks my blood. Ever.
10. I hope I never stop appreciating my family--and life. Okay, so maybe this one is on the serious side.
What about you? What would be on your anti-bucket list? (You can skip the serious stuff--all that's a given.)
What about you? What would be on your anti-bucket list? (You can skip the serious stuff--all that's a given.)
Halloween at My Workplace
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Those are great - very positive things to not want to do! And imaginative as well. I would also prefer to not run from zombies. I wouldn't mind being a cool vampire.
ReplyDeleteSteph - Being a vampire might be something to consider . . . No zombies please. :-)
DeleteI love #1! And I hope to never do that either. Or rather, I KNOW I'll never do that. Not for a million dollars. LOL
ReplyDeleteKay - I would do a lot of things for a million dollars. Not just anything though. LOL
DeleteGreat list! I don't really have a bucket list either, although I see that topic is coming up later in a Beyond the Books post so I'll have to think about it. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not into any of those crazy rides either- no thanks. And public speaking- not my thing either. A small group's not so bad, but an auditorium or something- no thanks!
Greg - Thank you! I guess we'll both need to think of some things to put on our upcoming bucket lists. Thanks for the heads up!
DeleteSmall groups I can handle as long as I know the topic I will be talking about well, but even then, I get nervous.
Fun list! I hope I never stop learning new things as well.
ReplyDeleteKathy - We can never know everything, so hopefully we will always be open to learning.
DeleteWhat a great post, certainly many of the things on your list would also find a place on my list as well.
ReplyDeleteTracy - Thank you. I liked your list too!
DeleteI don't have a bucket list, but certainly have a long list of things I DON'T want to experience!
ReplyDeleteJenclair - Me too! This list could go on forever.
DeleteI hate those falling type roller coasters! So not for me! I'm with you on the zombie thing. I live with a bunch of Walking Dead fans so we talk zombie Apocalypse quite a bit and I think I'm the only one who doesn't think it sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteKatherine - Falling fast is one of the worst feelings ever. As much as I enjoy watching The Walking Dead, I know I wouldn't survive long. I'd be a liability to them. :-(
DeleteI think I would have done the Tower of Terror 10 years ago. I may even have dared it before being pregnant. Now I am too chicken.
ReplyDeleteLove your list! You have some really fun nevers here!
Athira - My daughter says she wants to go on it. I told her when she's big enough, she's welcome to go with her dad. I'll be in Bugs Land on the caterpillar train. LOL
DeleteThe Tower of Terror was so scary. I was in line before it dawned on me just how high up it was. Never again! I am always saying how I would be the first to go in any kind of apocalyptic situation. I hope we never find out if I am right. But, come on! Sparkly vampires might be fun. Lol!
ReplyDeleteKaren - I can't even imagine myself on the Tower of Terror. I hate those kinds of rides with a passion. I hope we never have to find out who goes first in an apocalyptic situation either. I'd be right there beside you. I can just imagine what it'd be like if we discovered vampires really do sparkle in the sunlight rather than turn to ash. LOL
DeleteWhat a great list! I did the Tower of Terror in Disney World, it was ahem fun, that may have been my first and last time!
ReplyDeleteHeather - I think my husband wants to go on it, if only to try it. I told him he could. He doesn't need me, but he keeps saying no.
DeleteI love how in the spirit your workplace is! I used to work at a company where we did dress up and I loved it.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, great anti-bucket list. I'm with you on these! I especially hope never to have to ride another roller coaster again. To think that once upon a time I loved them. I wonder if it's an age thing :)
Iliana - We really got into the spirit this year. I think having a decorating contest helped. :-)
DeleteI don't mind the safer more young child friendly roller coasters, but anything with big drops or that goes upside down, forget it.
I don't really have a bucket list but I do agree with all the things you listed there. And I just love your workplace Halloween deco! :)
ReplyDeleteMelody - I think everyone did a good job with the decorating. Wait until you see what we do for Christmas. :-)
DeleteThis is a great list! I don't go on rides that just drop because I know I'll get sick lol. I also don't have a bucket list but I better start thinking of one since this is the topic in December lol. Your office looks great and it adds some fun to your normal day.
ReplyDeleteKathy - Thank you! I always feel like I'm going to get sick on those rides. I hate the way they make me feel.
DeleteI'm going to start thinking about a bucket list for the topic in December soon. That's the plan anyway. :-)
It was fun taking part in the Halloween season around the office. It certainly helps with morale.
An anti-bucket list - what a creative idea! I have a few nevers: I'll never skydive, never be an astronaut (darn it - in my childhood I thought that would be fun!), and never eat pufferfish. I'm unlikely to run a marathon (but would like to get in better shape) or scuba dive, either. I doubt I'll ever get on a rollercoaster again, either, but I'm not saying never just yet.
ReplyDeleteLark - I'm sad about never being an astronaut too, but you're right. That isn't very likely at all. I'm not upset about likely never skydiving or running a marathon though. :-)
DeleteDitto with the zombies - I'm a goner if I have to run to get away!
ReplyDeleteLisa - Maybe we can find a safe place to hide . . .
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