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My “bucket list”

Posted Friday, December 30th, 2011

Some of you are probably familiar with the concept of a “bucket list,” but if you aren’t, I’ll explain. Essentially, it is a list of things one wants to see, do, accomplish, etc. before they die (or “kick the bucket,” hence the name).

Recently, I decided to sit down and update my list. The old one contained a few things that have either happened, or can’t happen. For instance: marry a great guy (done!), have a child (done!)… meet Michael Jackson, or at least see him in person (I missed out on that one).

So, here is my current bucket list…

  • Save a stranger’s life (I’m an organ donor, so this will more likely be accomplished after I die).
  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square (New York City) at least once.
  • Visit Graceland (Elvis’ home in Memphis, Tennessee).
  • Visit Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (long story).
  • Become fluent in at least one other language. That’s “other” if you consider me fluent in English. ;)
  • Learn to play an instrument (well).
  • Record an album (one that would actually be available for purchase).
  • Travel to Italy.
  • See the great pyramids in Egypt.
  • Sing with Color Me Badd. – That one sort of happened in 1998, if you count Mark, Kevin and I all singing along to a song playing in a club. ;) It was “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly & the Family Stone, by the way.
  • This song right here.

  • Work with Sam Watters as a writer, recording artist, or both. If that could be combined with the item above, that would be ideal.
  • Interview the people on my “interview bucket list.” ;)
  • Write and publish a book.
  • Attend at least one Comic-Con (San Diego or New York City, preferably).