Bucket List

Ever wonder where the term "bucket list" came from and exactly how it came to be?

Definition of bucket list

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   :  a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying

   
   

Origin and Etymology of bucket list

from the phrase kick the bucket (to die)

So after looking up this information, I now know exactly why it is called a bucket list.  I never in my wildest dreams would have put that together.  Not that I'm slow, just that "kick the bucket" never entered my mind.  It all makes sense now.

Have you ever thought of making a bucket list? I, myself, have not.  I guess I just never thought about it. However, life is short on so many levels.  One never knows when exactly their time is up, so why wouldn't you just live everyday like it was your last, if that's the case. I mean, seize every moment of every day without hesitation. Why wait until you hear the news of doom?

Unfortunately, everyday life doesn't just throw us opportunities to do things that one might put on such a list. Let's face the facts, life can be challenging enough on a daily basis. Not alone trying to accomplish something out the ordinary. So why should we be compelled to make a list of things that may be impossible for us to accomplish to start with?  Of course, this is just my opinion and I guess there is nothing wrong with dreaming.

I must say though, for all you bucket listers,  don't just live to dream and dream to live.  Go out there and conquer your list.  Make your dreams come true.