Monday, 11 March 2013

List 8 - Reverse bucket list

The idea of a reverse bucket list: a list of all the awesome things you have already done, is fantastic. It makes you really appreciate your life and the things you have done. But I found this hard.  Firstly thinking I've done nothing, then when thinking about, actually I've done heaps, but what is worthy of being included? So I've had a crack.

Travelled overseas. I have been to:
  • Bali
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Thailand
Travelling always includes awesome experiences, some of mine include:
  • getting caught in a flood
  • white water rafting
  • going on a sleeper train
  • riding an elephant
  • trekking through the hill tribes in Northern Thailand
  • took a Thai cooking class
  • going on a fast jet
  • eating frogs legs
  • eating traditional NZ Hangi
  • dolphin cruise
  • riding a motor bike in Thailand

Travelled within Australia. I've been to every state except for Northern Territory and have had many Australian adventures. A few memorable ones include:
  • Snow skiied
  • Held a Tasmanian Devil
  • Travelled on an overnight boat (Melbourne - Tasmania)
  • Ran up the steps of the Opera House - touched it! 
  • Camped - in a tent, in a caravan, in a cabin

Gained an education
·         Completed my SACE (SA certificate of education - Year 11/12)
·         Graduated from university - Bachelor of psychology with Honours
  • Learned to play the piano and saxaphone
  • Completed some fun classes - cupcake basics, barista basics, hair basic 

Gained a career. Worked my way up to a senior position.

Started a family
  • I got married
  • Had 2 beautiful children - Hunter and Savannah
  • Been actively involved my children's their lives/activities/education
  • Built a house - sold it - bought another

I have achieved some health and fitness
  • Lost 17kg (unfortunately I have put a lot back on and now I'm right on the top-end of my healthy weight - just squeeze in based on BMI. But I'm about 6kg above my weight watchers goal weight - I'm working on getting back there
  • Completed the C25K program 
  • Ran the City to Bay - 12km - in 1 hour and 5 minutes
  • Did some fun classes including belly dancing and Tai Chi 
  • Learned to water ski
  • Bought a thermomix so can make awesome preservative and additive free things, including raw chocolate

Saw some musicals.
  • Disney on Ice
  • Les Miserables
  • Hairspray
  • The Lion King
  • Phantom of the Opera
Linking up with Deb at Listmania.


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  1. Claire T11 March 2013 at 11:47

    I have serious envy reading these lists. You've done some great travelling.

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:43

      Thanks Claire. Travelling is so much fun.

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  2. Anonymous11 March 2013 at 13:16

    That's great Bec, you've done lots of awesome things! This is a fantastic idea. Will be joining in if/when I get time today!

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:44

      Thanks Aroha, certainly made me appreciate some of the things I had done when I really thought about them!

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  3. Unknown11 March 2013 at 17:05

    Such a busy person you must be: all those things ticked off! Congratulations!

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:52

      Thanks Lisa. I've got more travelling planned - we want to show the kids places!

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  4. Unknown11 March 2013 at 20:36

    cool, you've given me some inspiration. xxx Rae

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  5. bethmarie11 March 2013 at 22:00

    Great list, you have lots to celebrate! I love that you completed the C25K...I've started that a few times and hope to finish it someday!

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:45

      Thanks Beth, I felt great when I finished the C25K. I can now run 5km quite easily - but anything longer is a struggle.

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  6. Anonymous11 March 2013 at 22:51

    I am a massive musical buff and am so jealous of you seeing Phantom of the Opera LOVE it

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:46

      I saw that when I was about 18 I think with my parents. It was a great show!

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  7. Elisa {With Grace and Eve}12 March 2013 at 09:16

    I love the reverse bucket list idea! You've done so much! I dream about seeing Les Miserables on stage! It's my favourite musical x

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:47

      Thanks Elisa, Les Miserables I saw when I was about 14. I didn't understand a thing haha. But I recently saw the movie and loved it so I think I would understand the muscial if it came out again.

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  8. Deb @ inner compass designs 12 March 2013 at 13:36

    Love your list - you have done so much and i like that it extends far beyond the travel - that is why i said it really is about all areas of our lives - not just the adventurous or big bold things - couch to 5K is awesome as are those classes you took etc

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:49

      Thanks Deb. I love taking fun classes - I find they dont' actually teach me much as I don't have time to practice the tips, but they are great fun.

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  9. ♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys13 March 2013 at 14:33

    Girl you have the speed of a Cheetah - 12kms in just over an hour.
    It is a great idea Bec. You have an impressive list here.

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:48

      Thanks Trish. My sister and I ran it together which I think helped our speed. We don't usually run that fast. We were quite impressed with our time (her husband did it in about 58 minutes!)

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  10. Shell13 March 2013 at 16:56

    Awesome list Bec, it's interesting building up a picture of people we only know through their blogs. Piano, Hair basics, trekking in Thailand, City to Bay....so diverse!

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    1. Bec14 March 2013 at 09:49

      Yeah these blog topics are really interesting! I haven't played piano in years so probably wouldn't know how now! And the hair thing I still suck at!

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  11. Unknown13 March 2013 at 20:42

    Great list Bec, you've had some pretty cool experiences and achieved so much :)

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  12. Cut My Milk14 March 2013 at 22:01

    Wow! What a fantastically busy life you've had so far. I'd love to read your reverse bucket list in another 20 years to see what else you've been able to squeeze in!

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    1. Bec18 March 2013 at 10:06

      Thanks Lisa - it would be interesting to do again in 10 or 20 years.

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  13. nellbe17 March 2013 at 10:11

    Raw chocolate sounds cool! And totally good for I hear? Rest of your list is amazing :)

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    1. Bec18 March 2013 at 10:06

      Yep the chocolate is awesome! And made from cacao butter and powder so is full of nutrients!

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