The Buried Life Project

The Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGBG5aumXYE

The List:

1. Climb Mount Everest and the world’s summits
2. Skydive solo
3. Visit both poles
4. Bungee jump
5. Travel the world 
6. Wing suit base jump
7. Learn more languages
8. Perform at Carnegie Hall
9. Be the star of a blockbuster movie
10. Do a triathlon
11. Build a house
12. Score a major screenplay
13. Visit space
14. Scuba dive
15. Get accepted into University
16. Get a doctorate degree
17. Learn to cook well
18. Write a book
19. Paint a mural
20. Learn a martial art and achieve a black belt
21. Learn marksmanship
22. Solve a crime
23. Get a job busking
24. Eat a ghost chill pepper
25. Survive in the wideness without supplies
26. Learn to fly a plane
27. Sail across the sea
28. Kiss a stranger
29. Learn more instruments
30. Restore a car
31. Go train hopping
32. Wind surf
33. Backpack across Europe
34. Do a Spartan Sprint
35. Go rally racing
36. Learn to sword fight
37. Learn to surf
38. Visit the White House
39. Explore Hashima Island, Japan
40. Visit Buckingham Palace
41. Go spelunking
42. Go white water kayaking
43. Base jump into the Grand Canyon
44. Tour with a band
45. Win a major award
46. Ride a bull
47. Ski in the Swiss Alps
48. Go cliff diving
49. Get a tattoo
50. Learn to do flips
51. Skinny dip
52. Visit the seven wonders of the world
53. Go on an adventure with no advanced planning
54. Visit a castle
55. Learn to dance
56. Captain a rigged ship
57. Grow a beard
58. Sneak into a restricted area
59. Free climb a mountain
60. Survive on only water a month
61. Jet ski
62. Own a motorcycle
63. Cuddle with a lion or tiger
64. Visit the Vatican
65. Spend a week in solitude
66. Drive a supercar
67. Eat a live bug
68. Stay in an underwater hotel
69. Stay in the home of a stranger
70. Learn to free dive
71. Stand on top of a live volcano
72. Pilot a helicopter
73. Total a car
74. Participate in the running of the bulls in Spain
75. Visit Machu Picchu
76. Get in a fight
77. Take the Polar Bear Plunge
78. Hike the Appalachian Trail
79. Explore a rainforest or jungle
80. Wrestle a crocodile
81. Go hang gliding
82. Kayak over a waterfall
83. Sleep under the stars
84. Disappear for some amount of time
85. Eat bizarre foreign foods
86. Master throwing knives
87. Go hunting
88. Learn calligraphy
89. Learn to ride a horse
90. Do the “No Pants Subway Ride”
91. Run a marathon
92. Go on a missionary journey
93. Inspire someone
94. Be in Times Square on New Years
95. Go on a safari
96. Live fearlessly
97. Change someone’s life for the better
98. Never waste a moment
99. Live completely without regrets
100. Leave behind a legacy

Writer's Note

Let me first say that the idea of creating a list containing everything I want to do before I die is something nearly impossible. If I were to truly write down everything that should belong on this list, the time spent writing it down alone would greatly surpass the amount of time left to accomplish all those things. However, I do have aspirations that go far beyond the realms of things that can be assumed. I decided that this list would not contain the obvious things that every person wants to do necessarily, but rather goals that stretch the boundaries of safety and comfort. I have always leaned to the side of thrill seeking, welcoming the craziness in the nature of my personality. I can only hope that this list showcases the kind of person I am, and moreover who I want to become.

I am under the impression that there are many people who create their bucket list without the intention to finish everything on it, which confuses me. In my opinion, the point of the list is to name things, planning on accomplishing these things within their lifetime. Therefore, I intend to complete this list before I die, which may serve as evidence that I have lived my life to the fullest. The way I see it, nearly anything is attainable with a respective amount of work. I see obstacles and challenges as merely something that can be overcome, and cause me to grow through it. Others may say this is unrealistic, but those who think such may never be free from the barrier of their mind holding them back.

There are a few different kinds of tasks on the list; there are those which I want to do purely for the thrill of the experience such as skydiving, and there are some that are great accomplishments which follow copious amounts of work and effort, coming together to achieve success, like winning an award or doing a triathlon. Lastly, there are things on this list that are there purely because of one motive: I can. These are things that I may not be able to accomplish at this point in time, however at some point in time, I may be. And when I am capable of doing these things, life with spontaneity and excitement seems much more attractive than merely watching the days fly by. I have every intention to live each day to its fullest. Because I can, I choose to seize the day.

Now What? (In the meantime...)

There are a few items on my list which I intend to attain in the near future. On of these is getting accepted into university. I have applied to the University of Manitoba Desautels Faculty of Music, and in mid February I will be auditioning on classical guitar. This is something that fills me with excitement and nervousness at the same time; as this is a huge next step in my life, and there is a lot of stress and pressure going into this audition. I don't know what the result will be, to be honest, though I am confident that if I work hard in practice leading up to this event, I am capable of being successful in my audition. However, it will take a lot of work, though the payoff will be bigger in the end.

The other goal I have that will likely be achieved soon is getting a job busking. I plan to call various coffee shops in the area, as well as the Forks, in order to apply to busk in those areas. This is  strange and very interesting job, because the pay is not guaranteed and likely inconstant, as it comes entirely from tips. If people like my performance, they may leave me a tip, which is completely variable in value. On the other hand, this job is nice, as I ill not be tied down by any contracts. I will be able to work when I want to, and never feel that I have specific designated hours that I need to serve. I am excited to get started busking, as it is something I have wanted to do for a while now, though my excessively busy schedule has disallowed this from happening. Soon, though, I will begin.