I’ve been inspired to create a list of things I want to do before I die — or, things I want to do that will make life a bit more fun. I know I’ve lived well for my first 23 years, because there are many things I’ve already checked off — thanks to my parents, the opportunities I’ve had & taken advantage of, and influence from the heavens. I know I might not get to everything I write down, but I’m going to try.

Here’s my list. It’s not 100 things yet, but I will continue to add to it as time, and life, goes by.  Some things on here, I’ve already done — but they’ve had a spot on my list the whole time. If you think there’s something I should do or try, or you like one of my list items, let me know by commenting below or connecting with me.

1. Swim with dolphins √
2. Dance the Dirty Dancing finale (last scene)
3. Break par for 18 holes [I've done it for 9...]
4. Hike to Havasupi Falls
   

5. Be a sideline reporter at a major sporting event
6. Visit St. Andrews Golf Club in Scotland √
7. Help someone give back in a major way
8. Party like a Rock Star.
9. Hit a hole-in-one √
10. Make a sushi dinner
11. Drink another pint of Guinness in Ireland
12. Two step and line dance my way through Nashville
13. Be a sports reporter √
14. See Garth Brooks in concert
15. Watch Tiger Woods play in real life (Nike exhibitions don’t count) √ (2x)
16. Tattoo a celtic cross on my body
17. Grow my own christmas trees
18. Buy a stranger dinner or a drink
19. Share a kiss underneath a beautiful sunset √
20. Help build a house
21. Visit Annie and Rachael in Wisconsin Boston and Washington
22. Celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich
23. Travel to every continent [two down!]
24. Start my own business
25. Be a mom
26. Study abroad √
27. Dream big and reap the benefits
28. Cox a winning boat in a big or awesome race
29. Score a soccer hat trick
30. Watch a Superbowl in person
31. Travel with Raechel to somewhere one of us has been…
32. …and somewhere neither of us have been. [Canada? √ ]
33. Say confession in an Italian cathedral — St. Peter’s would be cool
34. Ride in a Venetian gondola with someone who makes me smile
35. Go on a real shopping spree
36. Learn Irish
37. Cook an incredible meal for lots of people with my mom
38. Work for, or help set-up, a non-profit foundation
39. Star in a YouTube video
40. Meet the President (Obama 3/08, pre-presidency:  √)
41. Live like an Italian for a week √ (and do it again)
42. Visit Best in Thailand
43. Go to a Manchester United or World Cup soccer game.
44. Shoot pool at Uptown Billiards in Flagstaff
45. Cast my vote in a big election (‘o8, anyone?) (√)
46. Eat lobster in Massachusetts
47. Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans
48. Drive along Hwy 101 down the coasts of Oregon & California
49. Never forget the meaning of my golf ball tattoo √
50. Coach a team
51. Watch a baseball game at Wrigley Stadium, Yankee Stadium (√) and Fenway Park.
52. Run the Gate River Run (√) and a half marathon