So today, one of my fellow teachers posted on Facebook that she was able to mark one more thing off her "Bucket List" because she ran a full 5k (way to go Beth!!) That got me thinking about this whole Bucket List thing again. My youngest daughter has one. I'm sure it's written down somewhere. She has all kinds of crazy stuff on hers. I shiver when I find out some of the things she has already marked off her list!
So I was wondering what people actually put on their lists. Where do you go when you want to find out something like that? Google, of course. I googled Bucket list and sure enough...there were thousands of entries. As I was perusing some of them, I asked myself the question "Why??" What would be a reason for wanting to make an actual list of things you want to do before you "kick the bucket"? One of the websites I came across had some pretty good insight.
http://personalexcellence.co/blog/whats-on-your-bucket-list-101-things-to-do-before-you-die/
Quotes like “Every man dies – Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross
Whoa...that's pretty profound. Here's something else the author of the website says about bucket lists:
"Why have a bucket list? If you don’t live your days by personal goals and plans, chances are you spend most of your time caught up in a flurry of day-to-day activities. Ever feel your days are passing you by without any tangible output to speak of? What did you accomplish in the past 3 months? What are your upcoming goals for the next 3 months? Look at the things you did and the things you’re planning to do next – Do they mean anything to you if you are to die today?"
I started really thinking about what I want to DO in my life. Do I have goals? I have accomplished quite a few things in my life...nothing majorly huge, just life stuff. But what do I want to do NOW? What do I want to accomplish? So here it is...edition 1 of Kim's Bucket List (these things are in absolutely NO order. The randomness of the list is a good picture of the randomness of my brain!)
Kim's BUCKET LIST
1. Stay in a Suite in a fancy hotel in Chicago
2. Own a Ford Mustang
3. Lead someone to Christ
4. Take a photography class
5. Take a cake decorating class
6. Wear a size 6 (in something other than underwear)
7. Run a 5K
8. Run a 10K
9. Build a deck on my house
10. Write something that gets published (DONE!! 6/8/12!)
11. Have my own business
12. Help someone achieve his/her dream
13. Own a full blooded doberman
14. See my youngest grandchild graduate from college
15. Get my teeth fixed
16. Have Lasik eye surgery
17. Have 100% of my students pass the CRCT
18. Make someone laugh really hard
19. Take a vacation with just me and my hubby to Gulf Shores (or similar beach destination)
20. Buy my kids and grandkids whatever I want to buy them at Christmas
21. Visit Naomi and her family for a week or so
22. See all three of my girls graduate from college
23. Give a large sum of money to a missionary
24. Pay off my student loans
25. Take a carriage ride in St. Augustine with my hubby
26. Retire
27. Have a pool at my house
28. Meet (or at least see in person) Guy Fieri
29. Spend a week seeing the sights and eating the great food in Chicago
30. Take all the kids and grandkids to Disney World
31. Build something with my dad
32. Do an in depth topical Bible study
33. Memorize all the names of God
34. Learn how to can
35. Get my personal trainer certification
36. Teach an aerobics class
37. Take ball room dance lessons
38. Run an organized race with Kelly
39. Volunteer at a shelter on Thanksgiving or Christmas
40. Own a pair of Chacos
41. Eat at Paula Deen's restaurant in Savannah
42. Plant a plum tree
43. Visit at LEAST 25 restaurants featured on DD&D
44. Have a photograph that I take, hanging (framed) on my wall in my house
45. Motivate someone to change their life
So there it is. One thing for every year of my life thus far. I'm sure there will be more additions to the list as I think about it. Now it's time for me to get off here and go plant a tree or somethin'!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Why you should vote for Mike Helton for sheriff
Well Catoosa County residents, the end of an era is upon you. Sheriff Phil Summers is retiring after a long, successful career as Catoosa's Top Cop. There are several names that have been thrown into the hat as successors for Mr. Summers. A couple of the top contenders seem to have impressive credentials. However, I want give you three solid reasons why you need to vote for Mike Helton for sheriff of Catoosa County.
1. Experience- Through a conversation with someone at my school a few weeks ago, I realized that some people in Catoosa County only know Mike as "judge" or "county manager". They do not realize that he has sixteen years of law enforcement experience. The great thing about Mike's experience is that it is very inclusive. He has been a dispatcher, a street cop, an SRO, a detective, and captain of detectives. In other words, he has experienced law enforcement from the ground up. He understands the needs at every level of the department. Mike attended two state police academies AND the FBI National Academy. Mike knows law enforcement.
All that experience is great, but the other guys have experience too. What sets Mike apart? It is this. He has an in depth knowledge of the law because of his seven years as magistrate court judge AND he has a real understanding of the fiscal matters that the sheriff's department faces due to his five years as Catoosa County manager. His experience isn't one dimensional. It is very well rounded.
2. Proven leadership- All I have to say is April 27, 2011. Just the mention of that date sends chills through every resident of Catoosa County. It has a horrible day that turned this little county on its head. There were SO MANY people and agencies that sprang into action immediately following that horrible disaster. And Mike Helton was at the helm helping direct, guide, and coordinate all of the efforts to "right the ship" of Catoosa County. From the time the storm hit, he was in the middle of it all trying to assess what was happening, and what needed to be done. He worked constantly for days, weeks, and months afterwards to restore and rebuild Catoosa County. Mike knows how to lead in difficult times.
3. Integrity and Faith- Something that often plagues small counties such as Catoosa is the "good ole' boy", "you-scratch-my-back-I'll-scratch-yours" modus operandi. Having known Mike for 26 years, I know how he detests that way of doing business. He is a man of the highest possible integrity. He does things by the book. That book will sometimes be a book of law, but it will always be the Bible. Mike has an extremely deep, life guiding faith. Now before some of you liberal thinking, "separation-of-church-and -state" people get all in a wad, please understand something. Mike would not go in thumping his Bible trying to proselytize the entire sheriff's office. What he does, is trust God to guide him in his decision making. (And I have to add...God does that. Mike doesn't do anything unless he firmly believes God is in it.) You have to admit, (even if YOU personally don't have a close relationship with God) having a man in leadership who has a close connection to God would be a VERY good thing! and Mike knows God!
So there you have it. I feel that these are three very solid reasons why Mike Helton needs to be the next sheriff of Catoosa County. Please be ready to vote on July 31!
Check out Mike's website for more information. http://mikeheltonforsheriff.com/
1. Experience- Through a conversation with someone at my school a few weeks ago, I realized that some people in Catoosa County only know Mike as "judge" or "county manager". They do not realize that he has sixteen years of law enforcement experience. The great thing about Mike's experience is that it is very inclusive. He has been a dispatcher, a street cop, an SRO, a detective, and captain of detectives. In other words, he has experienced law enforcement from the ground up. He understands the needs at every level of the department. Mike attended two state police academies AND the FBI National Academy. Mike knows law enforcement.
All that experience is great, but the other guys have experience too. What sets Mike apart? It is this. He has an in depth knowledge of the law because of his seven years as magistrate court judge AND he has a real understanding of the fiscal matters that the sheriff's department faces due to his five years as Catoosa County manager. His experience isn't one dimensional. It is very well rounded.
2. Proven leadership- All I have to say is April 27, 2011. Just the mention of that date sends chills through every resident of Catoosa County. It has a horrible day that turned this little county on its head. There were SO MANY people and agencies that sprang into action immediately following that horrible disaster. And Mike Helton was at the helm helping direct, guide, and coordinate all of the efforts to "right the ship" of Catoosa County. From the time the storm hit, he was in the middle of it all trying to assess what was happening, and what needed to be done. He worked constantly for days, weeks, and months afterwards to restore and rebuild Catoosa County. Mike knows how to lead in difficult times.
3. Integrity and Faith- Something that often plagues small counties such as Catoosa is the "good ole' boy", "you-scratch-my-back-I'll-scratch-yours" modus operandi. Having known Mike for 26 years, I know how he detests that way of doing business. He is a man of the highest possible integrity. He does things by the book. That book will sometimes be a book of law, but it will always be the Bible. Mike has an extremely deep, life guiding faith. Now before some of you liberal thinking, "separation-of-church-and -state" people get all in a wad, please understand something. Mike would not go in thumping his Bible trying to proselytize the entire sheriff's office. What he does, is trust God to guide him in his decision making. (And I have to add...God does that. Mike doesn't do anything unless he firmly believes God is in it.) You have to admit, (even if YOU personally don't have a close relationship with God) having a man in leadership who has a close connection to God would be a VERY good thing! and Mike knows God!
So there you have it. I feel that these are three very solid reasons why Mike Helton needs to be the next sheriff of Catoosa County. Please be ready to vote on July 31!
Check out Mike's website for more information. http://mikeheltonforsheriff.com/
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