One Hundred Thousand Thank Yous

Did my heart sink when I saw the photos of My Destination’s Top Ten in the MyBBB contest and I was not there? Yes. Did I honestly think that I would make the top ten? Again, to be completely honest, yes. I wanted it. I envisioned it happening. I imagined traveling around the world with Athena, and my friend as Athena’s nanny, at my side. I believed it was possible; after all, my philosophy is the more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals the more I’m able to achieve. 

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I entered the blogging community less than two years ago. I, like most, didn’t have a following or supporters. At times, I felt like no one was reading what I wrote and I was discouraged, but I had never given up on anything in my life and I wasn’t about to start. Now, a year and a half later, I have over 50,000 followers and more than 15,000,0000 views. That isn’t what I’m most proud of though, although that’s a big one. I’m most proud of the community that I’ve created. Most of my posts see a minimum of 400 likes, 50 comments, and 20 social shares. And I am proud! Encouraged! Blessed! So to everyone that has interacted with me daily and to those that are just getting started, I want to thank you!

When I entered the Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest with My Destination, I just thought it would be fun to create the video (it totally was by the way). Then, when the votes started coming in by the dozens, I realized just how many people I interact with on a daily basis, most of them I now know by their first name and speak to about all aspects of their life. I may not have come in first place during the voting round, I think I might be in 6th or 7th, but I gained so much more than I ever imagined possible. Your positive words, continuous encouragement and support have been contagious. I find myself wanting to help others more and encouragement them more in return. It is a beautiful cycle. So… once again, thank you and I hope you continue to follow along for years to come.

Why Should I Have the World?

I recently published a posted called Independently Wealthy, Right? that reflected on how I got to where I am today and why I think I should win the Biggest Baddest Bucket List contest with My Destination.  With several hundred comments and personal emails, I thought a similar post would be the best way to wrap up my entry in the contest and encourage voting one last time. I’m currently in 3rd place with several great entries gaining on me and only two days left to vote. The top five entries with the most votes go on to the next round in London, England to meet the judges. I’m still confident that I can make it… with your help. What will I win? A trip around the world and $50,000 cash!

Where Are You From? With Just One Little Click… The World!

Do we have the world covered with your vote? I’ve been thinking about the support that I’ve received in the Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest and which countries are represented in the 23,424 votes. This is for a trip around the world and $50,000. Your support has been overwhelming and I feel even more capable of accomplishing the impossible. We all can! With only three days left to vote, every second counts… as a matter of fact… STOP. Click here and vote on Facebook with the click of one button or click here to vote on other forms of social media. It couldn’t be any easier! I’d like to know where the voters live, though. Are you from UK? Canada? USA? Do I have votes from Australia? It would be amazing to see represents from around the world. So… after you vote, or vote again, share a comment below with the name of your country. Lets see if I have 10 countries today!

If you’ve already voted, thank you! I appreciate your continued support. It will only take two seconds to vote again and you will be making all of my bucket list dreams come true! With just one little click… the world!

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Spread the Word

My Destination’s Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest has the largest prize in travel history, offering an around the world trip and $50,000. I’m still in awe that I have an actual chance at winning. It would be the accumulation of my lifetime of dreams come true. To explore new countries, cultures, and adventures is as much a part of my life as family and friends. I’ve been contacted all week about interviews; I answered hundreds of questions and spoke with travel writers from around the world to spread the word. With 6 days left to vote, it’s actually starting to feel like a possibility. I’m going to win a trip around the world and $50,000… with your help of course.

You can find interviews on my entry in the Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest at:
The Most Interesting Travel Woman in the World!
BeingmomME
Simply Unsssuming
Youth Strike Back
Steph Rock West
JJBollOX
Nick Rokicki
Trena Ever After
ReGi McClain
Grumpy Tyke
K.C. Saling 
Geek Alabama
Cycling Grandma
The Delightfull Dash
Julianne Mooney
LondonEss
John’s Space
Tales from the Motherland
Jill Archer
Honie Briggs

What’s Your Greatest Desire?

Daily I think about my greatest desires. What if we lived a life without restrictions? With unlimited funds, time, resources…. What would you do tomorrow? How would you spend your day? That’s how I try to spend each day. I find out what I want the most and figure out how to make it happen. That’s what life is all about. We are all capable.

My Around the World Plan

My philosophy: the more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I’m able to achieve. Since entering the Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest, I’ve been dreaming about touring around the world and exploring new countries, cultures, and adventures. At first, I didn’t think I’d even enter the contest because I have a new baby, a new home, and we’re living in a new state, and country, but I realized that anything is possible. Trying to win the contest will teach Athena that we don’t have to live a life with restrictions.

Ultimate Life Bucket List

Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I
want to live!

What’s on your bucket list? You can submit your bucket list or your bucket list adventures to Bucket List Publications or info@bucketlistpublications.com for publication. Share your goals and find inspiration in the accomplishments of others.

The more unrealistic we are with our dreams and goals, the more we’re able to achieve!

My life list is ever-changing, always growing; that’s why I create a yearly list. My 2012 Bucket List included things like fly a jetpack, swim with whale sharks, experience aerobatics in a biplane, and delivery my baby girl.  My 2013 Bucket List is well under way; there are 50 items on this year’s list so I have a fun year ahead.

Overall, these are the things I’d like to accomplish in my life. I usually choose from these each year and add new ones as I see fit.

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

If You Could Make Someone’s Bucket List Dreams a Reality, Would You?

If you could make someone’s bucket list dreams a reality, would you? It’s time! Click on this link and vote as many ways as possible. By voting, you will be part of making all of my bucket list dreams come true.

Some people create a bucket list because they are dying, I created one because I want to live! 

Six months, six continents, ALL EXPENSES PAID, my choice of destinations, and $50,000 cash when I return. Does it get any better than that?

With 30 days until entries close, I am currently in 2nd place in My Destination’s Biggest, Baddest Bucket List! There is a lot of contest left though and I’d like to remain at the top of the pack going into the next round. I’ve been working hard to maintain my status, gaining interviews with the Cape Breton Post and the Halifax Herald, but I still need your regular votes.

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know my motto: the more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I’m able to achieve. Who would have thought that I would have the opportunity to travel around the world this year? This is my chance.

For those of you that don’t know me as well, you can learn a little bit more about me here.

This contest won’t just change my year, it will change my life. Gaining followers, friends, and support during my travels will bring the world to my doorstep.

I recently added to my video to give a deeper look into my Fiji experience. Check it out here:

http://www.mydestination.com/users/lesley/bbb#tab

Vote, vote, and vote again. You can help me win. You’re capable of making all of my bucket list dreams a reality.

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

If You Could Make Someone’s Bucket List Dreams a Reality, Would You?

If you could make someone’s bucket list dreams a reality, would you? It’s time! Click on this link and vote as many ways as possible. By voting, you will be part of making all of my bucket list dreams come true.

Six months, six continents, ALL EXPENSES PAID, my choice of destinations, and $50,000 cash when I return. Does it get any better than that? 

With 36 days until entries close, I am currently in 1st place in My Destination’s Biggest, Baddest Bucket List! There is a lot of contest left though and I’d like to remain at the top of the pack going into the next round. I’ve been working hard to maintain my status, gaining interviews with the Cape Breton Post and the Halifax Herald, but I still need your regular votes.

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know my motto: the more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I’m able to achieve. Who would have thought that I would have the opportunity to travel around the world this year? This is my chance.

For those of you that don’t know me as well, you can learn a little bit more about me here.

This contest won’t just change my year, it will change my life. Gaining followers, friends, and support during my travels will bring the world to my doorstep.

I recently added to my video to give a deeper look into my Fiji experience. Check it out here:

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt