The Bucket Residence
12:08:00I'll admit I'm no spring chicken, but I'm not quite ready to hang up my brogues just yet.
The folks at Money Supermarket have set a Budget Bucket List competition to bloggers and Carolyn of Forever Scarlet challenged myself, Willow Lane & Silver Brogues to write up our own bucket lists. Money Supermarket's only stipulation is there be at least one budget and one extravagant thing on your list. The winner gets £1000 to help them cross something off their list.
This challenge is great fun, but it's brought up some thoughts of missed opportunities & "what ifs." I am a creature of comfort but there is always an underlying thought at the back of everyone's head saying "I'd love to try that" - other than money, what is stopping us?
So here's a few of the things I'd like to do before I kick the bucket with my stylish, yet affordable, shoes.
It's the little things that sometimes make us the happiest, so let's start with the Budget List.
- Own a house rabbit. I love rabbits. It's an enduring love since I read Watership Down as a kid. Rabbits can be litter trained like a cat and they don't cost much to feed plus how amazing would it be to have a bunny curled up on the sofa beside you!! But I have a cat (I plan to write about this little beast in the future) and I can envisage him enjoying the rabbit in a different manner.
- Make myself a pair of trousers. I am a failed sewer. I admit it. I have all the kit, I've been to the classes and yet, I don't actually see the construction through to the end. I procrastinate and make excuses; I've this in-built fear of wasting things that I purposely leave things incomplete so I can say I didn't finish it rather than I messed it up. I know how foolish this sounds; sewing is a relatively forgiving craft - just unpick and go again. I just need to get over my doubts.
- Write a book. I think this will feature on many bloggers' lists. I write every day in my work and in my spare time, but I don't have the patience or confidence to challenge myself to write something on a bigger scale. Now, I don't mean War & Peace; let's just say a bit more than a Mr Men book.
Now for the Extravagant List (I've had to limit & edit this several times)
- Have my own action figure: Ridiculously indulgent and more than a little narcissistic. As a kid, I grew up with He-Man, M.A.S.K & Thundercats (I still watch them now thanks to Netflix) & I played with the toys until the paint came off. Having my own action figure would be a little bit of childhood nostalgia for this man with acute Peter Pan Syndrome.
- See the Northern Lights: Travel to Svalbard, stay in an icehouse; the works. This is the place that ignites my wanderlust. I've seen some amazing sights and places around the world, but this is something that little bit different.
- Launch a clothing line: I am a short guy. Most men's clothes do not cater to us. I've had to have leg, sleeve & body lengths adjusted in the past. I'd like to offer those men like me an alternative; stylish clothes that fit.
I decided to keep both lists to 3 points - no point in making a list of things I can never hope to accomplish.
I'm laying down the gauntlet to Sonny's Mummy, The Agoraphobic Fashionista & The Ged Lab: let's see what's on your list!
I'm laying down the gauntlet to Sonny's Mummy, The Agoraphobic Fashionista & The Ged Lab: let's see what's on your list!
(Images taken from web)
5 comments
Brilliant post and challenge accepted! :-)
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Thanks - I'm looking forward to reading your list!
DeleteGreat ideas - we should do a sewing class together - a talent I would love to have!
ReplyDeleteAnd as my post has just gone up, I'll just mention I've nominated you for the Liebster Award - head on over to http://silverbrogues.wordpress.com to have a look!
ReplyDeleteI think I need a refresher course, I've picked up bad habits and a severe case of laziness of late! There's bound to be some crafy bloggers we could call on for lessons.
ReplyDeleteI just read your post - great set of questions & thank you for the nomination :D