Leap List

Alright, so a friend of mine had this beyond awesome blog of all the wonderful things she would like to do before she was 30.  Between her blog and all this recent news about leap lists, I have decided I would like to give it a shot.   There are so many things that I would like to accomplish, but I have been so preoccupied with school, work, and my family that I haven't really thought about all of the things I would like to accomplish before I become a not-so-young adult.

Alright, so here is my (starter) Leap List:

1. Graduate Nursing school, pass my boards, and find a job (that I love)!

2. Buy a house.  Not just any house, but my dream house.  In fact I would be 100% ok if the house looked remotely like this:

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3. Learn to love running.

4. Go on a real hike, maybe even an over-night hike.

5. Apply for Grad school, for my Masters, to pursue my goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

6.  Learn how to meditate, and do so daily.

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7.  Fly somewhere, anywhere.

8.  Go to Disney World and instead of being the "Ring Leader" try to kick back, relax and, enjoy the vacation.  (Also, find at least 100 Hidden Mickeys, finally ride the "Toy Story" ride at Hollywood Studios, and get the kids onto the Star Wars jedi training.)

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9. Go on a vacation anywhere other than Disney World (without the kids). Somewhere like this:

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or...

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10.  Participate in a lesser known charity walk (or event).
               I have been searching and have already found a few options:
               1. 6th Annual Defend Your Friend - This walk is for all the animals in the local humane society... and you can walk with your pet!
               2. Path for Peace - in 2010 2 little boys were murdered by their own father and this walk is to support organizations that prevent child abuse and family violence.
               3. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - A walk where men and women, alike, can walk a milk in high heels to bring awareness on human trafficking and support Gracehaven (a safe shelter).
               4. Walk in the Park for Parkinsons - I lost my Grandfather this past Christmas Eve and unfortunately was due to complications with Parkinson's, so I would like to do my part to help raise awareness and funds to help.
               5. Family Fun Walk & Run for Diabetes - I lost my Grandmother this past July and although her passing wasn't directly due to Diabetes, I am sure her very long battle with diabetes played a large part.  Although this walk is, probably, well known it hits so close to home, and it would be the least I can do to try and help.
               6. Beerathlon 5K - Alright... so this isn't necessarily a charity event but how can anyone not participate in an event that is about walking/running then BWW's and drinks?!
        

11.  Visit The Wilds.  Every year I mean to do this and every year we forget!

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12.  Volunteer at Cory's school, at least, once a month.

13.  Do Christmas in Gatlinburg, with the whole family. It would be gorgeous with the mountains, the lights, and hopefully the snow!

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14.  Learn to Dance... any kind of dance, just learn how to move with some sort of rhythm.

15.  Finally make make use of the scrapbook stuff I have been collecting but not using over the years.

There you have it folks!  Now, I just need to make time for some of these over the next few months as I prepare to accomplish Leap List item #1!