Bucket List

As of now, this blog is for my ED 421 class: Technology Integration. For now I have a clear direction for what I'm supposed to write, but we'll see what happens after this class is finished. :) Our first assignment is to think about what we want to accomplish in life. This immediately makes me think about my bucket list. I love bucket lists. I love to dream about all of the things I want to accomplish in life. Therefore, my bucket list is very long, and ever growing. I will only include a few things here, but that is mostly because I don't have my bucket list here in front of me. :)


Obviously...well maybe not obviously to just anyone who is reading this...I want to become a teacher. I just entered the Education program at Western Oregon University on my way to becoming an elementary school teacher. This is something I know I will accomplish. I can't wait to teach, to interact with children, and, hopefully, inspire them. :)


I just recently got into rock climbing. I took a rock climbing class here at WOU last term, and I am completely hooked. :) I haven't gotten to climb outside yet, so that is a goal as of now. I'm part of the rock climbing club on campus that just started, and we're planning and outdoor trip this term. I'm excited for that! I also have a rock climbing pipe dream. :) I think it's necessary to dream of doing things that you may not necessarily ever do. It's something to look forward to, and strive for. My dream for rock climbing is to climb Pure Imagination which is in Kentucky. Here's the video that inspired me to climb this. I have no idea if I will ever be a skilled enough climber to climb Pure Imagination, but it will always be a dream and a goal for me.


I really, really want to travel! I have been out of the U.S. for a grand total of four hours. My mom, grandma, aunt, and I go on road trips for our "big" birthdays (21, 30, 50, etc.). For my mom's most recent birthday we traveled around Washington, and we took the ferry over to Victoria, B.C. We spent four hours there on foot, and our money disappeared. No, it wasn't stolen, things are just expensive there! It gave me a small taste for a different place, and I can't wait for the next chance I have to travel! I don't care where I go. I want to see basically the whole world. :)


Ok, one more goal. I would really like to run a marathon someday. I think this is a goal I could actually accomplish if I put my mind to it. I think marathons are one of those things that are a real test of human endurance on its own. It's just you and the ground beneath your feet, and you are the only one that can get you through it. We'll see if I ever have enough motivation to do that though. ;)


~Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.~