#14 Hike the grand Canyon

On Oct 23rd I was able to see the Grand Canyon. It was really smokey but it was super pretty. I definitely want to go back to see the entire thing, but I was able to see the Northern Rim, which was awesome.

#20 watch the solar eclipse

On Aug 21, 2017 - I checked another task off the bucket list by watching the solar eclipse!

It was a lot of fun, I was doing my paramedic clinical and was able to watch the eclipse without being interrupted with a 911 call. 45 mins away was the best view for this part of the country. There was a lot of hype with the amount of travelers that were going to be in our area. They were expecting a crazy rush of people.. it was busy, but not as crazy as everyone had expected.

So we laid out on the lawn and listened to music... it was a fun afternoon.

#61 Do a bike ride

On June 17, 2017 - I completed my goal of doing a bike race. I did 50 miles with the Spinderella bike ride. It was a total blast. I went with a coworker Danielle. It was a positive experience and I'll probably do it again next year. Not quite sure if I will do the 50 mile again. If I do however, I will be putting in a lot more training!!

another one off the bucket list!

#60 Run a trail run

One of my goals was to do a trail run. I signed up for a 10k in Boise, called the Les Bois 10k, and completed it on March 4, 2017


Come to find out I really enjoyed it, and will definitely be doing more trail races in the future. Who knew I would enjoy running??

Revised bucket list 2016

I did this bucket list in 2012, and I feel like my goals are still evolving, so I wanted to update my list a little and add some things and adjust some others. I'm sure I will do this a few times, seeing that I was 22 when I first did this and now almost 26, my goals have changed.... So here is a updated bucket list.

1.Skydive 

2. Go on a hot air balloon ride 

3.Go dog sledding 

4. marti gras in new Orland 

5. Visit Niagara falls 

6. Visit a real blues bar in Chicago 

7. go surfing 

8. sleep in a haunted hotel 

9.visit a vineyard 

10. zip lining 

11. have 2 children 

12. go Kayaking 

13. eat a deep dish pizza in Chicago 

14. hike in the Grand Canyon 

15. ride a bike across an entire state (or down a coast) 

16. Golf on the East Coast 

17. Ski in Chili 

18. go on a cruise 

19. participate in a triathlon ((completed))

20. See a Solar eclipse (Aug 21, 2017) 

21. learn to Salsa 

22. go on a back packing adventure 

23. be a vegetarian for a month 

24. see cherry blossoms in Japan 

25. fly first class 

26. fly in a helicopter 

27. learn sign language 

28. own a really nice camera 

29. sew a quilt 

30. drive on a long road trip 

31. see a broadway show 

32. take a cooking class 

33. Go to an NFL play off game 

34. make a hole in one   Golf in a Tournament

35. visit Alaska 

36. see a birth (animal or human) Raise a farm animal

37. read 50 books of classic literature 

38. own a real luis vitton purse Spoil myself with a nice sporting equipment (bike, snowboard,skies, etc...) 

39. take horse back ridding lessons 

40. renew wedding vows after on 10 year anniversary 

41. attend an SNL show as an audience member 

42. Go skinny dipping 

43. go to an art show   Take a painting class

44. pose in a photo shoot 

45. learn self defense 

46. become an early riser Try and read every morning for 6 months

47. build a habitat for humanity home  Go on a mission trip

48. own a stock 

49. write something and attempt to get it published 

50. create college funds for my children 

51. swim with dolphins elephants in Thailand 

52. own a house 

53. grow a flower garden 

54. do something spontaneous and out of character 

55. be able to do 50 pushups 

56. get my palm read 

57.place a bet at a horse race

58. Run a half marathon

59. Run a full marathon

60. Run a trail run

61. Do a bike race

62. Go to Bali

63. Get my Paramedic License

64. Get my RN

65. Learn how to downhill ski

66. Make my bed every morning for 6 months

#19 complete- Triathlon (June 11th, 2016)

I've done it!!!  6 months of training and I have completed my first Triathlon! Which includes 0.5 mile swim, 12 mile bike ride and 3.2 mile run.

The morning of the race it was FREEZING! I really struggled with the wind during the swim, but regardless, I finished and I am super proud of myself!

Here are some photos from training and the race


Here is me attempting my first bike ride outside. Since I trained from Jan-Jun, most of my training was inside at a pool or a gym

Here is the lake (Jensen's Grove) a few days before the race, I was doing a practice swim

And myself, another bike ride before the race

Here is Race day, after my swim

Finishing the run

And getting the best hugs post race from little Millie

on to the next bucket list item... until next time!

#54 Check

My #54 of do something spontaneous and out of character was checked off this last weekend. Out of the Blue my best friend Krissy texted me and told me that there was a "I Love Pink" campus party for victoria secret. Basically a big dance party. (Something I have never been too or done) and they were giving away a bunch of stuff so we decided to go.

With in the first 15 mins of dancing, we got pulled up on staged and we danced for probably 2 hours. Something that I would have never done with out the nudging of my BFF. So thanks Krissy for making me not feel like a loser and encouraged me to do something out of my comfort zone. Who knew it was A TOTAL BLAST :)