What a year! 2012 was one of the best years of my life. I gave birth to the most beautiful 
baby girl I’ve ever laid my eyes on; I participated in a series of extreme adventures that sound like made-up events from a super hero movie; I spent time with everyone in my family; I traveled to new and exotic places; and I’ve experienced great success with blogging. My 2013 list is not complete and I’m searching for suggestions. What do you think should make the 2013 list?
I completed my 2012 Bucket List that included:
1. See LA from a helicopter
2. Fly a Jetpack
3. Find the best Italian restaurant in the USA
4. Deliver my baby girl
5. Finish the nursery of my dreams for my baby
6. See Winter in Venice at The Venetian in Las Vegas
7. See all of my immediate family
8. Swim with whale sharks
9. Lose the “baby weight”
10. See one Wonder of the World
11. See a sunrise
12. Attend a Renaissance Festival
13. Reach 25,000 followers on my blog
14. Take a helicopter flight lesson
15. Visit a new state
16. Go to the Celtic Colours in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
17. Fly an airplane
18. Reach 5 million views
19. Go whale-watching
20. Buy a house
21. Ride in a hot air balloon
22. Fly a biplane
23. Visit a new country
24. Plan at least 5 bucket list adventures for others
25. Take a new class
26. Be part of the Newport Boat Parade
27. Fly a glider
28. Learn how to make a new craft
29. Plan a complete surprise mini-vacation/activity for my husband
30. Read daily to my daughter
31. Participate in a new adventure that I didn’t even know existed
32. Swim with beluga whales
Last year’s list had an aviation theme, while this year’s list seems to be more land focused.
So far, I’ve decided to include:
1. Visit a new country
2. Move into our new home and finish decorating
3. Visit a new continent
4. Visit a new state (USA)
5. Visit a new province (Canada)
6. Drive a NASCAR
7. Visit my family in Canada
8. Be in Ottawa on Canada Day
9. Skydive – again (I’m addicted)
10. Have an encounter with a new animal
11. Work out at the gym/outdoors at least 3 times a week
12. Attend a NBA game
13. Attend a NFL game
14. Attend a NASCAR race
15. Visit the Garden of the Gods
16. Take a new class
17. Volunteer
18. Get PADI certified
19. See the White House
20. Go camping with Athena and Darren
21. Go on an African Safari
22. Milk a cow
I need help with the last ten items on the list. What should I include? What is just outside of the realm of possibilities for a family including a 9 month old? The more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I am able to achieve.
How about doing mama/baby yoga!!
We are moving into a new house, and community, in March. Once we settle in, I’d like to join classes like this. Charlotte offers tons of interactive family groups and I look forward to exploring my options.
I tried to check out your new blog site today but I couldn’t get the page to open. I will try back again later.
Have a great day,
Lesley
Take a trip 2 Sedona Arizona because it is said there is a vortex. . There are tours one can take.
Darren always said that he wanted to visit beautiful Sedona. I think that will make the list. Great suggestion! Do you have a list?
Lol my list is pay for child support and work amd work and work some more. And love myself amd others and help people become aware of the trueself by starting to see others. My whole life I have wanted to go and do the thimgs you do. I will enjoy by watching you and your husband
Sedona, a portal for inter-galactic family
might as well go UFO sighting as well 
FREIGHTER TRAVEL. I’ve done it twice, the last one from Australia to L.A. via NZ and Ensenada. There are lots of routes, and during the last couple of years they go Asia-Australia, making it possible to go around the world by freighter. A co-passenger did her thesis on how it’s more environmentally friendly than air travel. I love it!
You did all of that PLUS had a baby in 2012? Plus you’re moving? OMG I have got to up my goals lol. Fantastic! How about something to do with history since you are land locked? My list includes visiting the homes of some of my favorite authors or historical figures with my daughter. We are also doing a few museum and factory runs. Also plan to add a day of circus school (she’s a gymnast so she’ll enjoy it and I’ve been itching to get back on a trapeze)
My favorite author is Mitch Albom. I thought about adding “Meet Mitch Albom” but I was worried I couldn’t make it happen. That’s not like me though and I think I’m going to add it!
Meeting Mitch can’t be difficult. I used to see him walking the mall all the time. Good luck!
I have friends in San Francisco and Arizona that have great circus schools!
You could come and run a 5K with us for a benefit for my son who is DeafBlind… Or maybe do a dogsled race???
I love Garden of the Gods. If you are in Colorado Springs for a few days, I also suggest the Broadmoor Hotel… and hiking the Incline (the monstrous one mile climb that mountain climbers, Olympic athletes, and air force cadets have all trained on).
We walked through Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs when we visited there years ago. I wonder if it was much affected by the fires there last spring. It was such a neat place, but there’s a place not far from Tottenham, Ontario, that’s apparently like the Badlands in the US
Visit Tibet, that’s on my list for 2013
Namaste
Mark
You can still carry Athena in a backpack – hike a trail into the mountains in a National Park. Try the Tetons in Wyoming. You could combine the visit to the Park with a stay at a Dude Ranch. Athena would love the horses!
A Dude Ranch sounds great, but I’d like for her to be a little bit older to enjoy it more. This will make the list at some point
So when are you coming to Australia, you could knock-off a few of those “downunder”, and have a lot of fun in the process!
I’ve been thinking about Australia for a while now. This year I’d like to get to Africa but I’m thinking Australia will be 2014. I was so close when in Fiji but I just didn’t have the time. Soon!
We’d love to see you in Australia in 2014! So much to do and see. I can’t believe you did all that and had a baby too! Well done, loving your blog.
Awesome! I would also love to see how you like Australia and what you decide to do in our beautiful big country! Good luck in 2013, I just did a list of things I achieved in 2012 – so satisfying to look back on a fantastic year and be grateful for everything you have to celebrate! Happy New Year!
I too was going to say that you could do
I grew up in a dairy farming area and the great barrier reef would be a great place to get PADI certified (Prodive Cairns do a good 3 day live aboard that I can recommend!) Snorkelling available too and Cairns has lots of family friendly stuff like places to encounter ‘new animals’ like a cassowary?!)
I was also going to say that you could easily mark off
1. Visit a new country
3. Visit a new continent
9. Skydive – again (I’m addicted)
10. Have an encounter with a new animal
18. Get PADI certified
22. Milk a cow
if you came to Australia
One of my goals is to try ice fishing. Not sure how cold it gets in North Carolina so that might be difficult. Or perhaps a culinary adventure in your city? Since Toronto is very multicultural a friend and I are going to try restaurants from as many different ethnic cultures as possible. Food + culture = excitement!
As a Canadian, I’ve been ice fishing several times but your idea of a culinary adventure is scrumptious! It’s going on the list
What other goals/bucket list items do you have? I’d love to hear them!
You could also turn the culinary adventure into a ‘eat your way through a suburb’ challenge. Best wishes for an exciting 2013!
You pretty much have the life everyone dreams of living. Solid effort. Have to get around to doing things with my life as well. Aha. Keep livin’ the dream!
Trek to the summit of Mt Rinjani, in Lombok. It’s Indonesia’s second highest volcano but only 3720 metres so it should be doddle for a mum-and-papoose
. Seriously, consider. The climbing season is April-October (the dry season) and there’s good accommodation locally, within the trekking zone. There’s a quietly active baby volcano in the crater lake, which adds spice to the outing. And the views are spectacular.
I’ll second that, though I didn’t think it was exactly easy. Taking a baby would be difficult but doable (primarily because the porters are so darn awesome). And that baby volcano woke me up out of a deep sleep, so sometimes not so quiet! What a gorgeous place, and you’re close to Flores and the Komodos there, so you might as well do that too.
Is that all?!
Thanks for sharing these adventures!
You are a Wonder Woman of inspiration…thanks for bringing us with you on your journey
your life, your adventure..
its cool..
I envy..
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#22. milk a cow, how amazing! very earthy feeling, I’ve done that, was great, I can tell. Enjoy
congratulations to your baby girl
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Get a signed jersey from on of your fav athletes? Sounds boring compared to the list you have already. Lol
I don’t know that I have a favorite athlete but this might be a great item to add for my husband. Last year I planned a surprise fighter jet experience for him so another surprise would be nice. He does read all of my posts though so I think the cat is out of the bag
shoot…lol. that is just awesome, i couldnt do it cause im kinda wierd with heights but that sounds so cool. well i hope the jersey thing goes good… or something close
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Visit Myanmar… it’s the newest country to open. Or Tour North Korea … the hermit kingdom. B
Ahhh I forgot… a friend of mine flew on these little dragonfly airplanes that take only 2 people OVER the Himalayas. You do it from Kathmandu.
I can absolutely recommend volunteering. I blogged about my experience teaching English as a volunteer in Cambodia on Bucket List Publications!
You’re a truly inspiring woman and these bucket lists are amazing! Congrats on your life style and your family, I wish you a 2013 filled with tons of new and exciting adventures!
Great list you have here. Now, I’m off to doing my bucket list for 2013 too! :=)
You are one busy lady! Fabulous!
Good luck with your 22013 plans, I look forward to your adventures ;D
oops! 2013. My bad
You could try river rafting in the Himalayas. But someone would have to hold your baby on the shore.
You could Try to visit India , And i think its a best option for your entire life to experience Indian Culture, Heritage, Spiritualism, and many more so add in your list to visit in 2013 in India also, and you are great inspiration of those travelers who is traveling world wide with their passion. Thanks for Sharing.
Sometimes I get tired just reading your list:) Mine will be much shorter, since we did move and redecorate and got some land, I want to return to it…I want to set up a garden so big that part of the year will be supplying local chefs and soup kitchens:) I think you should do some agro-touring–go somewhere where you can work the land, and since you’re really able to travel far, it could be anything–a small family farm, a coffee bean estate trying to do fair trade, something cool. If you were to get enough of those in, I’d love to see…a book…chapter by chapter about “the land.” I’d love to write this book myself, total dream of mine, but I’m just not going to be able to travel THAT much, so I’d love to sit by my mailbox and wait for my signed copy of yours:) Happy New Year!! –Dawn
How about visit a capital or two in Europe? I’m thinking London, Paris and the likes.
awesome list
Wow! I’m not sure what to add to this amazing list. The one thing that came to mind was writing a book, something like ‘Living the Dream’…
I think you have a GREAT list! I wouldn’t add anything new!
Take archery: Be able to hit the bullseye from 100m away
That takes time and dediction!
Actually, speaking badly was not what I had in mind. I mean, DEDICATION!
WOW! Your bucket list is a major inspiration. Keep on turning your dreams into reality.
I’m happy to read number seventeen. One of the best ways to fulfill ourselves is to help others, which I know is part of your personal goals.
You’re awesome! The above contains many suggestions. Off the top of my head: Go dog-mushing in Alaska, build a chicken coop for your new home, do a run or bike race with your kid. Happy New Year!
dog-mushing in Alaska = Check
A run with Athena is a great goal! I’m thinking about it. It may make the cut
Fantastic-let us know how that goes-in your fashion, I know that you will!
Going in one of the 10 famous underground caves in the world!!!
I have never seen you going underground so it would be different from others adventures!
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You are superwoman! So for your list:
Have you played a Craps game at a Vegas casino?
Have you parasailed?
What about watching a sunset from a boat on a beautiful lake?
Hmmm. Your list was so extensive. You could have another child…;-)
Begin an advanced degree?
Write a book?
Do something crazy with your hair – make a huge change (this is always fun).
Great suggestions!
So far, I’ve played a Craps game at a Vegas casino, parasailed and paraglided, watched a sunset from a boat, completed two Bachelor of Arts degrees, a Bachelor of Education degree, and a Master’s degree in Literacy, and wrote a book.
As for another child, that’s not in the plan for this year
But… making a huge change with my hair is something I’ve been thinking about. Maybe it will make this year’s list. I guess I have a week to decide.
Thanks for the awesome suggestions.
Happy Holidays,
Lesley
Let me know when you visit the Garden of the Gods … I am here, waiting to meet you!
I’m thinking about going there in August. I’ll keep you posted
Great Post – Great Adventures!!! How about a mommy and me swim class or something food related like cheesemaking or ethnic food creations. Good Luck in 2013:)
Adventure awaits!
Great list. You can knock out a new continent and the animal encounter in one by going to Antarctica. Awesome. And let me know when you’re at the Garden of the Gods, if you mean the one here in Colorado. I’ll give you a bunch of other suggestions, if you’re looking for ideas. Happy New Year!
What about a dog sledding trip! Bundle that little girl up like an eskimo and get to it!
I went dog sledding last year and loved it! I may do it again this year, but it will not be new so I didn’t put it on the list
Sheeeeeesh…I re-read the list too before suggesting something! This is what happens when you do so many things in a year! How aaaaaabout….mmmmm…zorbing…not sure your daughter will be able to participate.
Congrats on completing your entire 2012 bucket list! That is extremely impressive. I love setting lists, even for short breaks such as winter break, and accomplishing them. I’m not really sure of what could be knocked out with your young daughter but whatever you come up with, GOOD LUCK!
What an aspiring bucket list. I have one more for you to consider and don’t think I’ve seen this listed – Visit all the CAVES you can find. Never know what lies underground. What I have read from everyone is how you inspire all of us with your ideas and the completion of them. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. This would top your 2012
list. As to the baby/mom yoga, I have seen the music/mom at the gym
where I teach fitness to senior citizens. This is so impressive to watch
and the connection between mom, baby and music.
Thanks for your comments on my blog. I appreciate every word.
Patricia
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How do you do it?!?!?! There are so many amazing things I am desperate to do but I just cannot see how they are going to be possible for a long time, yet here you are being all inspirational, completing bucket lists with a baby! phew! xxx
Everything is possible! Athena doesn’t limit me; she adds to the possibilities. What are two things you’d like to accomplish this year? Big things! Share them; please! You can make it happen
The biggest thing for me is to graduate and get a job – but they are kinda guaranteed to happen so I don’t really count them. I would love to do something animal relate – I bathed with an elephant last year which was amazing so something similar would be awesome – and I really want to get my blog to the next level – hit double figures with my follower feed perhaps! xxx
Well… I’m now following you and I’ve liked your page on Facebook and Twitter. I’ll check back regularly
As for the something animal related, what did you have in mind? Where are you located? (Not your address, lol; just in general?)
Lol – just realised I put double – I meant triple figures! lol. hehe! Thankyou for the follow
I’m near Liverpool in the UK – there is a zoo about an hour or so away that is offering a session to feed sealions I’m interested in – not quite as crazy as a bath with an elephant, but certainly something to tick off a bucket list! xx
What about snowsports? I’ve tried a lot of them, so give me a shout if you want any recomendations. And don’t forget you still have to come visit Wales. It’d be cool to do 2013 of something for the year 2013. Maybe you could ask people to send you postcards of their adventures and see if you can collect 2013 of them?
Pretty cool idea. I think a variation of that might just work for me. I’ll think about it today and let you know what I come up with. Thanks!
Wow, you’re so adventurous!!! Hmm something to add… how about learning the language/accent of the country that you’re planning to visit?