Be Inspired

The bucket list

You probably came here because you saw the notification in your feed if so, welcome! I was inspired (by a book) to create a bucket list of things to do. Some of them you should probably hold off on until after quaruntine ends, but I'll try to make as many as possible social distanticing friendly!

Also, my spellcheck if broken. Read at your own risk.

1.  Visit another country. Even if you have to drive up to Mexico or east to France just step over or look over the border of another country. I'm sure you can find plenty of places that don't require a passport. Most people have this on their bucket list for the culture or tourism, but I want to do it just that I can say I did stuff before I died. (Teachers tip: your class would love if you brought back a cool souviener for them to see.)

2. Visit a graveyard. Now this one comes with some specifications. I don't mean like just walk through. Pay attention to the names, straighten out the flowers. Maybe try making up heroic stories for some of the people. (Writers tip: These are great places to find new last names for your characters.)

3. Buy a happy meal for a homeless person. Pretty self explanatory. If you don't feel comfortable giving it to someone who you aren't 100% percent isn't a faker find someone who isn't asking for money, but is clearly still homeless, or leave in an alley with a note.  Homeless people aren't all slackers, and some genuinly need help they either can't afford or are to proud to ask for. (Philanthropy tip: Don't brag. That cheapens it. And allow them to refuse if they say no.)

4. Pay for the drink of the person behind you at Starbucks. Or any fast food restraunt. Lots of times this will start a chain that can go on all day and it's also just the right thing to do. You can make someones day and it's actually really exciting and it feels genuily good after. (Pro tip: Don't order something expense the day you do this, because you don't what and how much the person behind you ordered. You can always try again another day if it's to much.)

5. Talk to a stranger. Now this one is hard. Most people will not respond much, so try talking to someone you accidently bumped into, someone at your work, or someone stuck on an airplane with you. Remember to keep an eye out for warning signs they're evil though and probably don't go to a second location with them, despite what movies show. Giving your number might be okay, but again pay attention to who they are and what they tell you. (Spotting tip: Old people on benches in the park are suseptible to nostalgia and probably have an interesting story or two.)

6. Call a random number and when they answer ask " It's done. What should I do with the body?" Their response alone is worth a laugh, just don't call someone with your area code.

So maybe I'll update this list later, but this is it! I added things I myself genuinly want to do because I was going to make this list anyway, but I decided to share it with the internet. Try like, at least the last one. Literally takes five seconds.

Love,

Zoey