My Reverse Bucket List: 33 Things I've Done in 33 Years
First off, let me start this off with IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!!!! Yay, imagine the virtual confetti all over your screen right now. That’s right your girl has hit the 33 mile marker of life. I can honestly say I am truly blessed. Now a days most people don’t make it to even see 33. So this is definitely a blessing for me. Every birthday I set a bunch of goals and create a bucket list of things I want to complete for the year. This year my sis, Ambriana challenged me to focus on all the things I have already completed in my life. We decided to do this collab and take a walk down memory lane. Check out her travel edition here.
We are all always on a constant success ladder. Needing to feed ourselves with more. Like Drake said, “more life, more Everything” right? While this is indeed true, we can’t allow our greed of wanting all that life has to offer, let us forget what we have already been blessed with. So this year I am taking a look back on my 33 years and remembering the experiences God has blessed me to live in. My reverse bucket list is a reminder of how God has showed himself true in my life. It is a reminder of how I came, I saw and conquered. Though by God’s grace I have a lot of life left to live, I’ve learned that one great way to thrive in your life is to stop and inhale the blessings you already have. And that is exactly what I am doing today…
My Reverse Bucket List : 33 Things I have done in my 33 Years of Life
Learned how to thrive in my thirties. ( Last year I challenged myself to walk more boldly, to take up space in this world and be audacious enough to be who God has called me to be.) Look at me now!
Graduated from one of the best high schools in New Orleans
Was Baptized ( Super Proud Moment)
Write for a dope brand: High on Beignets
Got married to the Love of My Life
6. Rode on an airplane ( This took 31 years to do, but I did it)
7. Saw Sarah Jakes Roberts Live ( I attended the Refuse to Lose Conference, so dope!)
8.Grew an online sisterhood ( Click here to join the squad)
9. Became a Mom ( Twice!!)
My babies and I
10. Worked as a Mail Carrier (for 5 years actually)
11. Went to my first Women’s Retreat
12.Paid for my car in cash (NO CAR NOTE!) HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT
13. Became more confident & wrote an E-Book about it
14. Visited Punta Cana
15.Speaking of Punta Cana, Skinny Dipped (Shhh!)
16. Zip lined
17. I’ve seen my favorite rapper in concert. The GOAT Lil Wayne
18.Inspired others with my writing
19. Had a VIP media gig for Essence Festival
Curvy Girl Fashion Show Essence Festival
20. Learned the power of the word NO! (Whew Chile)
21. I survived Hurricane Katrina
22. I Loc’d my hair ( This has been a rewarding journey)
24. Overcame Postpartum Depression
25. Survived the death of my mom
25. Took my family on a International Trip
26. Have had a successful blog for 2 years
27. Rode horses with my son in the plains of Punta Cana
28.Overcame my Fear of missing out
29. Stepped out on faith and quit my secure government job
30.Seen Beyoncé live in conert
31.Welcomed my dad home after 10+ years in prison
32.Been a bridesmaid in 5 weddings
33. Lived for 33 years, Happy Birthday to Me!
As I look at this list, I can say I am truly blessed. If I’m being honest, I started to get down on myself a little realizing that there are many things that I still haven't done yet in my life. That feeling was short lived, I was reminded that I have lived a joyous life filled with many experiences. This list shows that and I can’t wait to make many more memories and live in the experiences to come. Now I've told you mine, now tell me one thing on your reverse bucket list in the comments. Here's to more life, more everything! Oh and another year of Life!
