Being the type-A personality that I am, I love making lists and planning things out. As I look back on my previous Bucket List's (2012, 2013, 2014) it's fun to see a recap of the exciting events from the year.  

Even though we are already half way through the year, I wanted to share my list with you. There's something about sharing it that makes me more motivated to get things checked off. Some are bucket list items and others are goals that I have to start a healthier, more well-rounded lifestyle.

 

2017 "To Do" List

1. I was finally be able to check off "Have a Baby"!
2. Go on a family vacation: We are hoping to be able to go to Calgary, Alberta in the Fall.

3. Buy our first house: We are in the process of moving into our new home! More on that coming soon.
4. Read more: I have an ever growing list of books that I have wanted to dive into, and I think I will finally get a library card and start checking off some books this year.

5. Develop and maintain an exercise routine with my husband
6. Join a mom's group

7. Find a home church

8. Learn to cook at least 5 new meals
9. Find a creative outlet

10. Live simply: I have been reflecting on this a lot lately as we pack up our house. I am looking forward to a fresh start with less "stuff" and more focus on things that really matter. I have also been thinking about how we want to raise our family and what kind of environment we can create so that our daughter has a peaceful and nurturing environment.


What are some things you have on your To Do list for this year? What have you accomplished so far? 

I am thinking ahead to the new year and what I am looking forward to in 2014. Happy New Year everyone!

1. Get pregnant/ Have a baby ... will I have time for anything else after this?
2. Travel to New York City 
3. Go on a spontaneous roadtrip
4. Learn how to kayak
5. Hire an assistant for my business
6. Vacation in Dominican Republic
7. Swim with dolphins
8. See one Wonder of the World
9. Spend a weekend in Tobermory, Ontario
10. Visit Algonquin Provincial Park

What are you looking forward to, or goals you have for this year?

I have enjoyed creating a bucket list for myself the past few years, and seeing what new adventures I can come up with to make it a year to remember. It's been an exciting year and I have loved sharing it with you. See original post here.

2013 Bucket list 
1. Visit one Wonder of the World - Taj Mahal, Agra, India (Oct. 2, 2013)
  
2. Travel to New York City  
3. Go on a spontaneous roadtrip ...maybe we'll have to take a spontaneous roadtrip to New York City before the end of the year.

5. Go kayaking or canoeing with my hubby - Found out my husband is not keen on either of these things, so I will have to find another paddle partner. Any takers?
6. Ride an elephant in India - Not such a great idea after all (read this article about why elephant riding should be taken off your bucket list)
7. Snorkel in the Great barrier reef (Oct. 10, 2013)

8. Drive the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne, Australia (Oct. 7, 2013)
9. See the Opera house in Sydney, Australia (Oct. 14, 2013)
10. Take a beginners ballet class (Feb. 2, 2013)

Other exciting things that happened this year: 

I participated in my first wedding show as a vendor.
We celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary.
My husband got his first flying position based in Toronto.
I fed a kangaroo.  
We got a kitten to add to our little family!

One of the items on my 2013 bucket list was to experience Canada Day in the capitol city; Ottawa. So this weekend, my husband and I made the 5 hour drive to Ottawa and were lucky enough to stay with his cousin and her husband. It was a great weekend of catching up, and celebrating our Home and native land - Canada. I felt so proud to be a part of such a lively crowd of fellow Canadians! Hope you all had a great long weekend!

Last year, I made a bucket list. It was exciting to write down all of the things I could look forward to doing in the upcoming year, and since I am a list-maker, I enjoyed checking things off and having a sense of accomplishment. I wanted to do the same for 2013, and also follow up with how I fared with last year's list.

Educate myself: I took the WPIC course (January 21-22, 2012)
Did an internship with a wedding planner (February - April, 2012)
Got Married! (April 28, 2012)

Traveled to St. Lucia (April 29 - May 6, 2012)
Went Zip-lining & Snorkeling for the first time


Coordinated my first wedding (August 18, 2012) 
It was recently featured on the Wedding Chicks blog!

*The others that I didn't complete, will be added to my list for 2013 instead. 


2013 Bucket list
1. Visit one Wonder of the World
2. Travel to New York City
3. Go on a spontaneous roadtrip (I'm not a spontaneous person)
4. Spend Canada day in the capital city - Ottawa, ON
5. Go kayaking or canoeing with my hubby
6. Ride an elephant in India
7. Scuba dive/ Snorkel in the Great barrier reef
8. Drive the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne, Australia
9. See the Opera house in Sydney, Australia
10.Take a beginners ballet class

I recently discovered the Lesley Carter blog and was reading through her 2012 Bucket List. It was quite inspiring and made me think, "What would I put on my bucket list?". This year is going to come with many changes already, and I want to make it the best year of my life thus far. I did make personal goals for myself here, but a bucket list is something more. It's a way to push yourself to find new adventures and experience life on another level and get out of that mundane lifestyle.
Here's my 2012 Bucket list.
Some things I've already accomplished, others are scheduled, and some are still dreams that will hopefully come true.


1. Educate myself - Take the WPIC course (January 21-22, 2012)
2. Get an internship within the wedding industry (February - July, 2012)
3. Get Married (April 28, 2012)
4. Travel to St. Lucia (April 29 - May 6, 2012)
5. Plan & Coordinate a Wedding

6. Visit one Wonder of the World
7. Travel to New York City
8. Go zip-lining
9. Run a half-marathon
10. Go on a spontaneous roadtrip (I'm not a spontaneous person)