Now for something entirely different – time to attack my bucket list! Some are super simple, others are over the top crazy, and a handful have probably been knocked out just because I am physically no longer able to. Let this be your daily reminder- Do NOT postpone joy. You never know when you will no longer be able to do something. We’re very naive to think it’ll all be there waiting for us when we’re ready. No one is ever ready, but do the thing! You’ll be glad you did or you’ll have learned something about yourself as you try.

This is what’s left of my bucket list after an already very adventure-filled life. I am looking for people who want to experience any of these things with me. No “eventually” or at a time TBD – let’s talk about it, research it, and get these puppies on the calendar. Just as importantly… what did I miss? What amazing thing did you do that’s so superb, unique or special that you think I should experience it too? Discussions encouraged!

Shannon’s Bucket List of Adventure & Delights

• Portray Queen Elizabeth I at PARF
• Jump out of an Airplane
• Get a Tattoo
• Learn & Play Golf
• Visit Asia- Thailand, Bali or Fiji
• Visit Australia/New Zealand- See Great Barrier Reef
• See the Vatican
• See/Sail the Mediterranean
• Ride in a Helicopter
• Ride in a Limo
• Fly First Class
• See the Savannah Bananas play 
• Dine in a Michelin Star Restaurant
• Raft the Gauley
• Go Ziplining
• FOODS to TRY: Dom Perignon, Real Truffle, …?
• Take a long, scenic train trip
• See Elephants in the Wild
• See/Hold a Sloth & Kuala
• Attend an NFL Game
• Have Something Named After Me
• Be on a Reality Show or Infomercial
• See the Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley of the Kings
• See Stone Henge
• Visit the Cliffs of Moher
• Scotland – Isle of Skye, Giants Causeway, Isle of Islay
• Italy: Visit Pompeii, Wine & Olive Oil Tasting, Real Neapolitan Pizza, Learn to make pasta
• Have a real crepe in France & Pan au Chocolat
• Seychelles
• Morocco – Casablanca
• Sail the Straight of Gibraltar
• Traverse the Panama Canal
• Spring Tulips in Netherlands (march – may)
• Attend a Downton Abbey level dinner party & dress to impress
• Drive the Pacific Northwest- Oregon Coast
• St. Augustine, FL
• Eat poutine in Canada
• Eat at a Soup Dumpling Place
• Visit Dollywood & Branson Missouri
• Eat Toasted Ravioli w/Dan Mieloch in St Louis
• Visit Nicole Hartman in LA
• Go back to Catalina Island
• Perform One Last Time
• Open a Time Capsule
• Meet – someone crazy famous?!  Sit w/Kenny Chesney on an island (or a boat!)

If I am lucky enough to get a lung transplant, then some of these things like Rafting the Gauley may become viable again because I won’t need to be on 24/7 oxygen anymore. But for the time being, please keep in mind that many of these things will require some accommodation. Now, where do we start?!

And as always, if you want to contribute to help my dreams come true- any donation is so very appreciated! https://gofund.me/30b43d64 If it’s a travel experience, you know I’m getting a great deal so your dollars will be maximized! If you want to go on a fantastic trip at an unbelievable price then you’ll WANT to travel with me!