I had a bucket list a while ago but I feel like the things on it need some updating, so I've done a new list.
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Try a blacksmith experience
I've wanted to try this for a while, I think it's so fascinating how metal can be heated up and made into this else. It's a true skill that I would like to try to see if I am any good at it.
See The Northern Lights
I know this is something on just about everyone's bucket list, but I want to see them for myself. I want to see their beauty for myself.
Visit Rome
I have been interested in Rome for years, especially the history of the city and the beautiful architecture of the old buildings. I feel like I would need a minimum of 3 days to see everything that I want see without getting stressed about waiting times to get into places.
Visit Barcelona
It looks like such a beautiful city and it's only an hour coach ride from my hotel when I go on my holiday to Spain.
Finish My Scuba Diving Course
In 2023, I finally passed my PADI open water course and became a certified scuba diver. I was also signed up to the advanced open water course. The only issue I have is what I will have to wear if I finish it in the UK, because it's so cold in the water here, I will need thermals, a dry suit, gloves, shoes and a hood. The whole outfit is so restricting, the dry suit has a rubber part around the neck that you have to push your head through and it feels like it is strangling you because you also have a hood on that goes down to your chest. I couldn't feel anything properly because the gloves are so thick. The suit didn't fit me right because it was one that the shop had and for some reason, whoever made the suit seemed to think that if you are a larger person, you must have really long legs. I'm thinking of doing the Advanced Open course abroad instead of in the UK or saving up and getting my own dry suit custom made.
Swim With Sharks
I know I would have at least a dozen panic attacks and cry like a baby before hand but I think that once I am in the water, I will be fine haha. As long as the cage holds out.
Sleep In A Glass Igloo
I have seen these pop up on travel websites a lot the last few years and I love the idea of turning off all the lights to look up at the stars at as I fall asleep.
Sleep In An Aquarium Over Night
One of my favourite things to do is go to aquariums, I love seeing the sea creatures as up close and personal as I can. When I'm in the sea scuba diving or snorkelling, the sea creatures swim away so at least in an aquarium they don't have as far to go as they do in the sea. I would seriously love to stay over in an aquarium for the night.
Try Glass Blowing
After seeing a few TV shows about glass blowing, this is something that I would like to give a try. It looks super complicated so I've been looking for 1 day experiences so I can try making something small and simple.
Make My Own Candle
Something else I would really like to try doing but to see the process. When I went to Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, I got my hand done in wax and I found that quite fascinating so I would like to try other things to do with wax crafting.
I've wanted to try this for a while, I think it's so fascinating how metal can be heated up and made into this else. It's a true skill that I would like to try to see if I am any good at it.
See The Northern Lights
I know this is something on just about everyone's bucket list, but I want to see them for myself. I want to see their beauty for myself.
Visit Rome
I have been interested in Rome for years, especially the history of the city and the beautiful architecture of the old buildings. I feel like I would need a minimum of 3 days to see everything that I want see without getting stressed about waiting times to get into places.
Visit Barcelona
It looks like such a beautiful city and it's only an hour coach ride from my hotel when I go on my holiday to Spain.
Finish My Scuba Diving Course
In 2023, I finally passed my PADI open water course and became a certified scuba diver. I was also signed up to the advanced open water course. The only issue I have is what I will have to wear if I finish it in the UK, because it's so cold in the water here, I will need thermals, a dry suit, gloves, shoes and a hood. The whole outfit is so restricting, the dry suit has a rubber part around the neck that you have to push your head through and it feels like it is strangling you because you also have a hood on that goes down to your chest. I couldn't feel anything properly because the gloves are so thick. The suit didn't fit me right because it was one that the shop had and for some reason, whoever made the suit seemed to think that if you are a larger person, you must have really long legs. I'm thinking of doing the Advanced Open course abroad instead of in the UK or saving up and getting my own dry suit custom made.
I know I would have at least a dozen panic attacks and cry like a baby before hand but I think that once I am in the water, I will be fine haha. As long as the cage holds out.
Sleep In A Glass Igloo
I have seen these pop up on travel websites a lot the last few years and I love the idea of turning off all the lights to look up at the stars at as I fall asleep.
Sleep In An Aquarium Over Night
One of my favourite things to do is go to aquariums, I love seeing the sea creatures as up close and personal as I can. When I'm in the sea scuba diving or snorkelling, the sea creatures swim away so at least in an aquarium they don't have as far to go as they do in the sea. I would seriously love to stay over in an aquarium for the night.
Try Glass Blowing
After seeing a few TV shows about glass blowing, this is something that I would like to give a try. It looks super complicated so I've been looking for 1 day experiences so I can try making something small and simple.
Make My Own Candle
Something else I would really like to try doing but to see the process. When I went to Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, I got my hand done in wax and I found that quite fascinating so I would like to try other things to do with wax crafting.
Go On An overnight Ghost Hunt
I have wanted to do one of these for years but can never find anyone who will do one with me, and there is no way I am going on my own. I know plenty of people that have said "I'd love to do one of those" and then when I find one to do and asked them to come, they don't want to do it. I need some braver friends haha.
We went to Loxwood last year which is a medieval festival and we both felt out of place by being some of the very few that weren't dressed up haha. We are going again this year so I am looking for the perfect costume.
Pick My Own Strawberries
Pick My Own Strawberries
This used to be such a big thing when I was younger but never got to do it. Hopefully there is a farm out there that still lets people pick their own strawberries so I can give it ago.
Complete A Rage Room
Complete A Rage Room
I really just want to get some of my frustration out on some objects that can't talk back haha. I feel like it must be very therapeutic.
Complete An Escape Room
Complete An Escape Room
I've seen these for years all over the place but never actually done one. Think I'll need to get a group of people together and give this a go.
Watch An American Football Game In Person
Watch An American Football Game In Person
I've watched games on TV but never actually seen a game in real life. I've had a look online and the tickets aren't that expensive so I just need to find someone to come with me so I have someone to experience it with.....or at least know the rules better than me haha.
Go To A European Christmas Market That Isn't In London Or Local To Me
I saw this every year but I am already looking into this one. I need a good one with cheap flights to that city and a nice cheap hotel that isn't too far away. It would be quite interesting to see how another country celebrates Christmas compared to the UK. I was in Orlando one Christmas and that just blew my mind haha.
Go To A European Christmas Market That Isn't In London Or Local To Me
I saw this every year but I am already looking into this one. I need a good one with cheap flights to that city and a nice cheap hotel that isn't too far away. It would be quite interesting to see how another country celebrates Christmas compared to the UK. I was in Orlando one Christmas and that just blew my mind haha.
Stay In A Wetherspoons Hotel
I am seriously intrigued to find out what it is like staying in a Wetherspoons hotel. I've drunk and eaten in a lot of them but never stayed in one. Fingers crossed that this year brings me the opportunity to stay in one.
I know I won't get all of this year but I can have fun with it over the next few years.