Rappeling down into the Cenote, Mexico 2008
In the summer of 2005, I found a book called “101 Things to Do Before You Die” by Richard Horne. I had started a similar list when I was a senior in High School, but this was perfect! A tidy little checklist that even has star stickers to put on the pages when you complete an item (I’ll always be the goody-two shoes!).
Some people may feel that this is morbid, but life is a journey, not the destination! We are only here but for a short time and I want to live to the fullest. Therefore, I am always looking for a new adventure or something new to try.
Many of the items on the list have sub-categories, so for instance, “#57 See the All-Time Greatest Films” is a list of over 200 films I had to watch before I could check off the ONE item. As this list was created by someone else, I’ve changed some items that I didn’t care to ever complete, and I’ve added some of my own. Feel free to let me know what you have on YOUR list, too!
Currently completed: 41
Partially completed: 14
1 Write a Novel - PARTIALLY
2 Swim With Sharks - COMPLETED
Swim With Dolphins - COMPLETED
3 Win an Award, Trophy, or Prize - COMPLETED
4 Catch A Fish With Your Bare Hands
5 Make a Discovery
6 Throw A House Party When Your Parents Are Out - COMPLETED
7 Eat Exotic Foods – PARTIALLY
8 Realize Your Childhood Dream
9 Learn that instrument - COMPLETED
10 Leave your mark in graffiti - COMPLETED
11 Storm Chase A Tornado Visit Every State - PARTIALLY
12 Get A Piece of Art into a Exhibition – COMPLETED
13 Meet someone with your own name - COMPLETED
14 Ride the World’s Biggest Rollercoasters - PARTIALLY
15 Stage Dive or Crowd Surf
16 Get into the Guinness Book of World Records - COMPLETED
17 Own a Pointless Collection - COMPLETED
18 Study the Kama Sutra and Put Theory Into Practice - PARTIALLY
19 Master Poker and Win Big in a Casino
20 Get backstage and hang out with a Rock God - COMPLETED
21 Be a Human Guinea Pig - COMPLETED
22 Go Up in a Hot Air Balloon - COMPLETED
23 Get Arrested Ride in a Sleeper Car on a Train
24 See a Space Shuttle Launch
25 Capture the Moment in an Award-winning Photograph
26 Bungee Jump
28 Sky Dive - COMPLETED
30 Stay in the Best Suite in a Five Star Hotel
31 Experience Weightlessness
32 See the Aurora Borealis
33 Get to Score a Hole in One
34 Design your own cocktail - COMPLETED
35 Play a Part in Your Favorite TV Show
36 Visit Every Country - PARTIALLY
37 Make Fire Without Matches - COMPLETED
38 See These Animals in the Wild - PARTIALLY
39 Bet on a horse/dog/etc race - COMPLETED
40 Get a Free Upgrade on a Plane
41 Be Friends with your ex - COMPLETED
42 Go Target Shooting - COMPLETED
43 Throw a Dart into a Map and Travel to Where it Lands
44 Attend a Film Premiere - COMPLETED
45 Do a Runner From a Fancy Restaurant
46 Scuba Dive - COMPLETED
47 Milk a Cow – COMPLETED
48 Be Present When Your Country Wins the World Cup Be Present When UNC Wins the National Championship, Redskins Win the Super Bowl, or Hurricanes Win the Stanley Cup
48.5 Attend a UNC v Duke Game - COMPLETED
49 See Both Solar and Lunar Eclipses - PARTIALLY
50 Write Your Name Over a Star on the Walk of Fame
52 Read the Greatest Books Ever Written - PARTIALLY
53 Complete a Coast to Coast Road Trip Across America
54 Make at least one huge purchase you can’t afford - COMPLETED
55 Score the Winning Try/Goal/Basket - COMPLETED
56 Gatecrash A Fancy Party
57 See the All-Time Greatest Films - COMPLETED
58 Live in the Place You Love - COMPLETED
59 Leave a Job You Hate - COMPLETED
60 Take Part in a Police Line-up
61 Get Away with the Perfect Practical Joke or Hoax
62 Join the Mile High Club
63 Make the Front Page of a National Newspaper
65 Shout ‘Drinks Are on Me!’ in a Pub or Bar
66 Be Part of a Flash Mob - COMPLETED
67 Visit (a list of iconic places around the world) – PARTIALLY
69 In Various Languages, Learn to say…(please, thank you, your welcome, I’d like a beer, swear, etc) - COMPLETED
70 Invent a Word That Makes it into the Dictionary
71 Have Adventurous Sex (in different places) – PARTIALLY
72 Have Enough Money to Do All the Things on This List
73 Stand on the International Date Line
75 Get a tattoo and/or piercing - COMPLETED
76 Invent Something
77 Learn Astronomy and Read the Night Sky
78 Drink a Vintage Wine
79 Answer a Personal Ad - COMPLETED
80 Spend Christmas on the Beach
81 Get Barred From a Pub or Bar
82 Build Your Own House
83 Skinny Dip at Midnight – COMPLETED
84 Sell all Your Junk on eBay and Make a Profit Learn How to Ski - COMPLETED
85 Visit the World’s Tallest Buildings - PARTIALLY
86 Run a Marathon - COMPLETED!
87 Conquer Your Fear - COMPLETED
88 Get Married Unusually - COMPLETED
89 Learn to Cook – COMPLETED
90 Join the 16-Mile High Club Go White Water Rafting - COMPLETED
92 Own an Original Work of Art - COMPLETED
93 Complete the Monopoly Board Pub Crawl
93.5 Get Your Name in the Ring of Honor at Flying Saucer - COMPLETED
94 Get Something Named After You – PARTIALLY
95 Get Revenge
96 Be an Extra in a Film
97 Live Out of a Van Participate in… - PARTIALLY
New Year’s Eve in Time’s Square
98 Go On a Demonstration - COMPLETED
99 Confess
100 Reach 100 Years of Age
I have a list too
http://hundredgoals.com/100-goals/
I like your list, though I think it would be *much* cooler if all the goals were your own, it would make it so much more meaningful to you since each item would actually be something you want to accomplish, not just something someone else thinks you should do.
Thanks for the comment Steven. If you read my blog, you’ll see that I make changes and tweak the list regularly, as I’m always finding out about things I want to do or accomplish. I’m VERY pleased with the list that I’m working on and if I accomplished even half of the items on this list, I can safely say that I’ve had a very interesting life!
As long as you are happy, that’s all that matters! I wouldn’t settle at half though.
sorry that website is this moment in polish only but we working on english version
by the way you inspired me to make my list 
thank you very much.i will start with mine 
hi
i am milos and i found by mistake your page when i was looking for cenotes pictures.i think i can help you with at least 3 things in you list.we have a diving center in marsa alam.you can complete here scuba training if you wish,then no problem with christmas on the beach and i am also fun of astronomy,so i can show you the sky as well. i didnt go thru all,maybe we can help even with more.so let me know whats your decision
yay! i love reading lists like that! i love seeing other ppl have inspirations and dreams!
good luck! i hope you can reach all your goals! 
i have mine too:
http://www.wix.com/CienCosas/100Cosas
Thanks for the comment Alicia. I’ve added your blog to my blogroll (I like that your videos and the design of your website). I wish you much success and I’ll keep checking in with you to see how you’re doing!
I read your “bucket list” and you do have lofty goals…I’ve done much of them..sometimes not by choice..LOL 101, 64,34…(smiles)
100, maybeeeee not at my pace of life..
I used to call them my “someday isles”… most of my “isles” have been fullfilled…thank you very much. It’s been a wonderful journey…
Van
I had to say “someday isles” out loud to ‘get it.’ I’m getting far more done than I ever thought I would; it just nice to have goals and something to look forward to!
Okay. I am ordering this book. Thanks for posting this!
HI Jessica,
I have my list, too. And it’s very nice to see yours! =) I’ll be watching your adventures! Cheers to life & really, happily, living it! =)
My 30 for 30 list: http://neurochiq.blogspot.com/2010/12/30-things-for-30-wonderful-years.html
Dangski
Philippines
Yay! I’m excited to find other life listers!
What a fantastic list, made mine look tiny in comparison so I hope you don’t mind I have taken your lead and set higher goals for myself.
I look forward to reading all about your adventures.
If there is anything you see on my list that you think you’d also like to do, please take it as your own. What I have found is that, while we may accomplish the same goal, our stories and ways of setting about accomplishing them will always be different. I look forward to hearing all about yours!
This is beyond awesome. I’m totally making one of these lists….or buying the book
Hey Jessica,
I came to your page through your comment on mine. I have enjoyed reading through your list, I have a some what similar bucket list myself that I’m whittling down…and I might integrate into my blog. It’s always nice to run into like minded people
Great list Jessica! I hope everybody can do just like us and realize how important it is to write down clear objectives in order to accomplish amazing things! For those of you who might be interested in reading my personal list, visit https://gdufour31.wordpress.com/
I have only 67 items written down so far, but other items will be coming soon. My project is to start accomplishing items on my list as of this summer and I will be making videos of myself crossing items off. Don’t hesitate to visit my blog and comment! Feel also free to share with me what is on your list.
Hi!
Thanks for dropping a comment in my Baguio Adventures. Saw your list of 101 things to before you die and your list is awesome! =)
Been writing down mine one number at a time. So far, I’ve done only about 7 out of 35. Keep blogging!
Nice list! How do I contact you about sharing this more widely?
This is awesome. My favorite, get married unusually. I like that too. You have actually accomplished A LOT! The best life lists have some small goals, and some big ones, and all hella awesome ones. PUUURfect.
Thanks! I do feel like I’ve accomplished a lot but then as soon as get one thing done, something else is added to the list! At least I always have something to look forward to!
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Hi! I had an idea like this a few years back, but I’m only putting it into action now. It’s amazing to see all of the things that you’ve already accomplished, and it’s interesting how many of the same goals we have on our lists. Some of them will be tough though, like a hole in one, but I’m sure you can do it!
My list (I’m adding a new item every day) is at http://www.leefollis.com if you want to take a look.
Cheers
Yeah, some things are almost out of my control but if I was able to accomplish them, it’d make for a great story!
Hey!
I really like your list and I love the way you have things on there that are out of your control. I have my own list and blog- http://lilmizzperfectx.blogspot.com we actually share quite a few goals. Hope you have great fun achieving your goals and I wish you all the best!
Thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration for new goals to add to MY list! You have a wonderful site that I am very grateful to have stumbled across! Keep up the great posts- I am looking forward to hearing about what you accomplish next in life! Cheers to you!
Kelly
ps- My Bucketlist website is http://www.bucketlistjunkie.com, if you feel like stopping by and saying Hello!
Thanks for all the great ideas! I might have to add some to my list. I actually just created a new blog about my own bucket list. Please check it out and spread the word! Thanks so much!
http://bucketlisting.wordpress.com
Hey there!
Really good ideas! I’m definitely adding some of these to my list!
And I laughed once I saw the ‘Cayman Islands’ since I live there
Thanks!
I love checking out other’s lists! It’s interesting to see what others want to accomplish in their life, it shows that even though we are similar in many ways, we are still diverse and unique.
I have one of my own: http://gabebernal.wordpress.com/bucket-list/
So many things done and still so many to do, great life!
Just bookmarked you!!
Hi, just wanted to stop by and say that. Been browsing blog that have bucket lists and stories. Fun to read and get new ideas!
Hey Jessica! Your blog is fantastic – a glimpse into the life of someone worth living vicariously through =) And you’ve accomplished so many items on the list! I’m a long – LONG – way off in comparison… What were some of your favourite Things To Do and what ones do you look forward to most in the future?
Thanks! I would say one of the most interesting things I’ve done was swimming with whale sharks and the thing I’m most proud of is finishing a marathon. In the future, I most look forward to travel related items, like seeing the Northern Lights or visiting Machu Picchu.
What did you do to get into the Guiness World Book of Records?
If you click on the link above it will take you to here: http://101thingsbeforeyoudie.com/2010/10/07/thing-to-do-16-get-into-the-guinness-book-of-world-records-2/
I like what you´re doing… life is really short & you should do what you love & desire …
I travel since may years & connected… my passion to my Job…
Now I do what I love .. & I have not such a list … I just follow my desires … & meeting wonderful people on my way… trough life … traveling & scuba diving
have a look @ http://differenttherapy.com & http://nofeardiving.com/….