The Beauty of a Bucket List

I'm just going to get straight to the point. My piece of advice for you this week is to MAKE A BUCKET LIST.

A few nights ago I sat down, gathered up all of my thoughts about what I want to do in life, and put it all down on a piece of paper. I included goals that I could easily achieve someday, but also ones that seem a little unrealistic.

And that's the beauty of a bucket list. Whether you include things that you are really going to achieve in the future or decide to write down something that might only happen in movies is all up to you. Create a list of randomness and excitement because all that matters is the fact that it's giving you something to work towards. Goals should definitely be an important part in life, and those goals can be set with a bucket list.

Here's a few of the ideas I was able to come up with at 1 in the morning last week! Have fun with your lists!

"...make those moments count."

Today's the day I see my dad for the first time in three years, and I couldn't be anymore confused than I am in this very moment. I don't know what to feel: excitement, fear, tension? Because of all the pain he's caused me to feel, I ask myself how I should react to finally seeing him again. And as much I want to show hatred toward him, I know I won't. Although he has caused me to cry, he's also been the reason behind some of my laughter. He's my dad, and although he hasn't always been there for me or shown me that he really wants to be a part of my life, I can't seem to want to push him away. And maybe it's because I don't want to regret how I've ever spent my short amount of time with him.

And I think that statement brings me to my word of advice for today.

I think it's important to always have an open space in your heart for even the most distant people because you never know when you'll see them again. I'm not saying it's acceptable for them to walk in and out of your life, but when they do finally decide to walk in, make those moments count.

❤️ Elieka