My Bucket list

1.     Refine watercolor painting skills.

2.     Refine acrylic painting skills.

3.     Learn how to do calligraphy.

4.     Learn how to do ink and brush painting.

5.     Read the classics.

6.     Read nonfiction books on topics of interest.

7.     Read popular and classic mysteries.

8.     Write a mystery with husband.

9.     Write a campus mystery with colleague.

10.Develop skills in portraiture.

11.Develop abstract landscape painting skills.

12.Volunteer reading to children.

13.Contribute art to charities.

14.Get a trainer.

15.Exercise regularly each week

16.Teach art classes for adults.

17.Learn how to crochet.

18.Travel with daughter.

19.Travel with friends.

20.Travel for art experiences.

21.Visit mom every three months.

22.Visit daughter more frequently.

23.Take local art classes/workshops.

24.Take online art classes/workshops.

25.Learn to use alcohol inks.

26.Learn to use gouache.

27.Try felting.

28.Reorganize art studio.

29.Donate professional clothes.

30.Organize the house.

31.Learn a language.

32.Learn about retirement investments.

33.Watch classic movies.

34.Watch mysteries.

35.Watch current television series.

36.Watch cooking shows.

37.Develop skills with water-based oils.

38.Learn how to do container gardening.

39.Learn how to sew.

40.Do jigsaw puzzles.

41.Learn some new games.

42.Play darts with husband.

43.Learn to sing.

44.Explore the city.

45.Join an art association.

46.Join a book club.

47.Learn more about genealogy and develop a family tree.

48.Try new restaurants.

49.Explore flea markets and secondhand stores.

50.Go to farmers markets.

51.Tutor students in areas of expertise.

52.Learn to hand-build pottery.

53.Start a blog.

54.Clean out the closets and cabinets.

55.Learn how to do origami.

56.Learn how to take better photos with iPhone.

57.Learn to play pickleball.

58.Do some biking.

59.Take nature walks.

60.Visit the botanical gardens.

61.Be a docent.

62.Engage in political activity.

63.Cook all the recipes in a cookbook.

64.Explore parks in local area.

65.Watch classic movies,

66.Work on learning how to navigate the city.

67.Contact friends more regularly.

68.Attend and participate in art fairs.

69.Learn to do flower arranging.

70.Paint old furniture.

71.Get to know the neighbors.

72.Journal each day.

73.Take cooking lessons.

74.Replace carpeting in the house.

75.Repaint the interior of the house.

76.Learn CPR.

77.Learn self-defense.

78.Visit friends more regularly.

79.Make more wobbles (crochet kits of cute animals).

80.Make jewelry.

81.Experiment with cocktails.

82.Learn more about wines.

83.Watch award-winning movies.

84.Learn how to take care of indoor plants.

85.Get medical care straightened out.

86.Try all the BBQ restaurants in the city.

87.Learn to knit.

88.Do more entertaining.

89.Learn how to do glassblowing.

90.Write more letters, cards, and postcards to family and friends.

91.Learn more about interior decorating.

92.Do crossword puzzles.

93.Play computer games.

94.Have some game nights.

95.Grow the friend circle.

96.Create an online art course.

97.Visit museums.

98.Learn how to do egg tempera painting.

99.Learn how to quilt.

100.                    Perfect skills in baking bread.

101.                    Listen to art podcasts.

102.                    Find new podcasts to listen to.

103.                    Learn to meditate.

104.                    Write a book of memories.

105.                    Make original birthday cards.

106.                    Organize photos.

107.                    Try yoga.

108.                    Play with pour painting.

109.                    Explore gelli printing.

110.                    Go on a road trip.

111.                    Organize paper files.

112.                    Have a weekly date night.

113.                    Learn to use watercolor pencils.

114.                    Learn how to mount paper to panels and wax.

115.                    Learn how to use enamels in painting.

116.                    Explore encaustic painting.

117.                    Learn how to use soluble inks.

118.                    Learn how to incorporate collage material into painting.

119.                    Play with paper clay.

120.                    Delete old files from computer.

121.                    Participate in the Arts in Medicine program for hospital patients.

122.                    Teach an art class at the university arts center.

123.                    Decorate the house for holidays.

124.                    Learn how to do cookie and cake decorating.

125.                    Make a website.

126.                    Learn how to make videos for Instagram.

127.                    Learn how to make YouTube videos.

128.                    Make a list of campus mysteries and read these.

129.                    Set up weekly lunches with friends.

130.                    Work on improving drawing skills.

131.                    Make a podcast.

132.                    Read about art history.

133.                    Learn about new art techniques.

134.                    Watch art videos.

135.                    Improve swimming skills.

136.                    Learn to snorkel.

137.                    Try water volleyball.

138.                    Enter local art exhibits.

139.                    Enter juried art shows.

140.                    Post regularly on Instagram.

141.                    Visit the zoo.

142.                    Learn more about weaving.

143.                    Explore local libraries.

144.                    Learn to use image software.

145.                    Experience new cuisines.

146.                    Organize personal office.

147.                    Read some biographies.

148.                    Attend plays and concerts.

149.                    Make a list of all the things that make me happy.

150.                    Write a retirement book.