Revisiting the old bucket list

I am making progress on my bucket list, little by little. I decided I need to tick of a few of the entries each year so I am not left with a long list when older age hits and I am less able to accomplish things. As the year draws closer to a close I am reflecting on the things I was able to do.

I learned to salsa dance. This was accomplished in a round about way without me even realizing I was satisfying an item on my list. I started taking Zumba classes and I learned the core movements and some steps. If I had taken an actual salsa dance I would have learned how to incorporate this into a dance with a partner. Perhaps this is something I will do in the future when I am looking for a fun new project.

This year, I also invented a holiday. While I have not celebrated it yet, that is on my list. My fake holiday is WinSol and it is something that I have been acknowledging for years as a winter holiday alternative that fits with my schedule as well as my belief system. My holiday now has traditions, colors, and a background story.

While 2014 was a busy year, I only worked in two of my bucket list items. I actually moved the third off into the new year. I plan to construct a gingerbread house in January. I will have much more time to do this then, and it is also a fun activity to brighten up an otherwise boring weekend. The super bonus is that many of the gingerbread kits will be on super sale at the store after the holiday.