bucket-list
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Checking off another item on my 50 by 50 bucket list feels pretty great — especially when it’s something that seems simple but definitely wasn’t easy. For starters, I have terrible eyesight. We’re talking contacts and readers layered on top, which is a very glamorous crafting setup, let me tell you. Add in arthritis in my Read more
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For most of my adult life, I’ve been utterly captivated by the aurora borealis. The idea of standing beneath those dancing lights filled me with a kind of childlike excitement. Last year, during a JMU football game of all places, we heard the Northern Lights were visible as far south as Virginia. I immediately made Read more
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Since we were already down in Harrisonburg for the JMU game, we figured—why not check a fun one off my bucket list? #13: Visit a Buc-ee’s. ✔️ For those unfamiliar, Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station—it’s a full-blown cultural experience. Founded in Texas back in 1982, Buc-ee’s is like if a convenience store, bakery, sweet Read more
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I didn’t expect to check off another item from my 50 by 50 bucket list so soon, but here we are! Since Eric and Jake left for their long boys’ weekend on Thursday night, I’ve had a quiet house—and with that, the rare gift of time. I used it to finally tackle a project that’s Read more
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This list is a mix of big dreams, little adventures, and meaningful moments I want to experience before I turn 50. Some of these have been on my mind for years, and others came to me as I thought about how I really want to spend the next 489 days. It’s not about perfection—it’s about Read more
50 Goals; 1 Life 