Life is an adventure that opens us to several doors, through the highs and lows. And through these several phases that we are ushered into, we must be able to explore to grow and make necessary changes in our lives.
Certain activities are required of us to achieve success as we scale through the survival journey and these activities are outlined for us to get the best out of life, to grow, and to achieve satisfaction. Today I will be sharing a list of important and simple activities you need to indulge in before you die to create a satisfying and fulfilling experience here on earth.
I know talking death can be cringy and In as much as everyone hopes to stay around the earth for a long time, death is inevitable. Have you ever thought about dying? It is something that will happen eventually and it’s not exactly the best to end it without being satisfied.
Satisfaction is not only tied to getting the big things of life. Sometimes, it can be found in your little wins and doing those things that put a smile on your face. I’m sure you have mapped out or listed out things to do before you die. If you haven’t, this is the right time to.
Ask yourself this important question “am I enjoying the moment I am in right now?”. This is the mindset that everyone should have. Having a mindset that allows you the freedom to live and enjoy the moment you are in, would help you build important steps to take in your life.
Most people set a time-frame to attain those simple things to do before they die and every time they complete one of it, they get a feeling of satisfaction. Some choose to have completed it before they turn 30 or even 40, depending on how spontaneous they are.
Deciding the content of the things to do before you die can be a lot of work especially if you have a rigid or straightforward personality. Sometimes, you may end up penning down what you are not physically, mentally, emotionally or financially capable of doing and that becomes automatically unachievable.
Creating a bucket list is a deliberate activity that can be highly therapeutic when done the right way. This is because your dreams, imaginations and ideas are translated into actionable activities.
How To Create A Bucket List Or List Of Funny Things To Do Before You Die
1. Think of the things you always wanted to do since you were a kid and think of ways to modify those thoughts and feelings, translating them into reality.
For example, if you have always wanted to fly as a kid, you can include sky-diving as one of the items on your list. Doing this will help you do what you have always wanted to do and enjoy doing it.
2. Think about what is most important to you and invest your idea on making it happen. Certain things are important to everyone but sometimes it might not be something that appears completely achievable.
For example, if you want to create a list of things to do before you die, you should consider the things of utmost importance you want to achieve. It might be getting married, ranking top in your class, workplace or starting a business. You should not hesitate to chase your important dreams and include them in your bucket list.
3. Seek advice from friends, loved ones and family. Asking them doesn’t mean seeking their approval to do something. It means getting suggestions from them on the things they have done previously that they enjoyed doing. This would help you expand your options on the things you can pen down in your list of things to do before you die.
4. Make a list of goals you want to do every year. This will serve as a guide in helping you achieve your goals. It is in fact, advisable to include your short- and long-term goal while creating a list of things to do before you die. It can be a relationship or career goal but it translates into fun when included in your bucket list.
5. What excites you most? Everyone has a particular thing or list of activities which they find exciting. Sometimes, as exciting as those things may seem, they might not be easy to do. You should be mindful of things that give you a little rush or when you think of them your blood starts to pump when you’re making your list.
6. How much does it cost? Can you afford it or will your budget cover for it? These are fundamental questions to ask yourself. As much as you shouldn’t limit yourself while creating your bucket list, it is important to be mindful of the cost implications of it.
For example, if you wish to travel or go on a vacation somewhere, the first thing you should consider is how much the trip will cost, including accommodation and feeding costs. Once you have confirmed that your budget can carry it, you may proceed to include it on your bucket list.
7. Turn it into a game: Any activity that is set up in a game like a pattern usually turns out to be a fun activity. You could simply cross off bucket list items with a pencil or turn the whole experience into a game.
What you need to do after listing the activities you would love to indulge yourself with, is to classify them into levels or stages.
The best part about doing this is that after completing an activity, a score will be awarded taking you to the next level. To make it even more fun, you can put the easy ones before the hard ones so that the game gets more challenging as you progress.
This would give you the impression that you’re playing a virtual reality game and finishing or completing it will bring a more accomplishing feeling.
8. Create a Bucket Jar; What rule said that the things to do before you die have to be presented in a list? Why not try something new? Rather than a bucket list, create your own bucket jar.
You just need to get a big jar and label it as your bucket list jar. Afterward, find bits of hard paper (preferably colorful bits) and slice them into long rectangles. In each of the paper bits, write an activity you would love to do before you die. To make it more interesting, you can set a time frame for yourself and write it down in the sliced paper pieces.
Creating a list of things to do before you die might seem a bit difficult. This is because as different individuals, we all have different areas of interest, likes and dislikes and varying things that make us happy.
Once you can effectively set aside time to evaluate your personality and interest, doing this will be a walk in the park.
I have carefully mapped out some ideas of the list of things to do before you die, including the most exciting and fun things to do before you die. This suggestion is perfect because it has been categorized into the various aspects of life and can be easily sorted out to form your bucket list, depending on your personality makeup.
Exciting Rides And Trip Ideas You Can Add To Your List Of Things To Do Before You Die
This aspect comprises of the various fun activities that are perfect for those who like to try new things and find traveling or visiting new places very exciting.
1. Ride in a hot air balloon
2. Ride a helicopter
3. Go on a road trip
4. Go white water rafting
5. Go camping
6. Go bungee jumping
7. Visit the Acropolis of Athens, where the remains of many ancient historical buildings are located
8. Fly first class
9. Ride a limousine
10. Go snowboarding
11. Party the night away in Ibiza
12. Attend a concert
13. Ride a horse
14. Walk through the Great Wall Of China
15. Climb Sydney harbor bridge
16. Explore the Hagia Sophia, the world’s most prominent Byzantine structure
17. Visit The White House
18. Visit the world’s largest castle in Krakow, Poland
19. Visit the Safari in Kenya
20. Sleep in a Treehouse
Delicious And Tasty Food To Try Out Or Add To Your List Of Things To Do Before You Die
Food is always a beauty to behold for most people but the most exciting part about it is that most times, it tastes better than it looks, especially these dishes I carefully selected. I wouldn’t advise a food lover to miss the chance of getting a piece of any of these delicious meals.
21. Eat Pad Thai Noodles In Thailand
It is made with rice noodles, some type of protein (chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, tofu, etc.), a few light veggies and eggs. Then everything is tossed together in a yummy Pad Thai sauce, made with an irresistible blend of sweet, savory, tangy and spicy (if you’d like) fresh ingredients. And finally, sprinkled with the juice of fresh lime and lots of crushed peanuts.
22. Pizza Margherita
It is a Rustic, crisp and thin Italian inspired pizza baked with durum flour. The pizzas are shaped by hand for an authentic look and topped with tasteful tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano. The pizzas are prebaked in a masonry oven and only need to be baked shortly before serving.
23. Eat Chicken Feet
Chicken feet have their own unique and wonderful flavor, and the added gelatin from the feet give whatever dish is made with the stock a luxurious feeling when eating it.
24. Arepas
Arepas are corn flatbreads from Latin American countries but eaten all over. They are similar to Salvadoran stuffed corn flatbreads but are cooked as a single patty, then split in half and turned into little savory sandwiches.
25. Tapioca Tea
Iced tea with tapioca pearls that are sucked from a large straw is perhaps Taiwan’s most famous culinary export. These bouncy, chewy balls are fun to munch on, much like chewing gum.
26. Parené Buchty
They are steamed dumplings filled with jam, sweetened poppy seeds, cheese or chocolate.
27. Bunny Chow
Bunny chow, often referred to simply as a bunny, is a South African fast food dish consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry. It ultimately originated among Indian South Africans of Durban.
28. Ceviche
It is packed with fresh shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, fresh cilantro, jalapenos and avocados. It is amazingly refreshing, light and full of flavor.
29. Colcannon
It is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage.
30. Conch Fritters
Bahamian conch fritters are small bites of local queen conch meat fried in a savory batter with a combination of peppery seasonings and commonly used vegetables in the Bahamian diet.
This high-protein shellfish can be sweet and mild in flavor if prepared right, but you might find it similar in taste and texture to calamari with no fishy-taste.
31. Jerk Chicken
Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica. This delicious food is one in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice.
32. Kabsa
This tasty and eye-catching meal is a mixed rice dish that originates from Saudi Arabia but is commonly regarded as a national dish in many Arab states of the Persian Gulf. The dish is majorly made with rice and meat.
33. Kimchi
Kimchi, a staple in Korean cuisine, is a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish, made with a widely varying selection of seasonings including gochugaru, spring onions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal.
34. Kobe Steak
It is a Wagyu beef from the Tajima strain of Japanese Black cattle, raised in Japan’s Hyōgo Prefecture according to rules set out by the Kobe Beef Marketing and Distribution Promotion Association. The meat is a delicacy, valued for its flavor, tenderness, and fatty, well-marbled texture.
35. Mole
Mole sauce contains a fruit, chili pepper, nut, and such spices as black pepper, cinnamon, or cumin. A type of green mole known as mole verde is made with pumpkin seeds and green chile.
36. Muamba Chicken
It is a dish popular in Central Africa and is considered the national dish of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The dish itself is made by combining chicken, spices and palm butter to create a stew-like consistency.
37. Muffuletta
It consists of a muffuletta loaf split horizontally and covered with layers of marinated muffuletta-style olive salad, salami, ham, Swiss cheese, provolone, and mortadella.
38. Paella
Paella is a Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia. Paella is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine.
39. Pie Floater
The pie floater is an Australian dish particularly common in Adelaide. It consists of a meat pie in a thick pea soup, typically with the addition of tomato sauce.
40. Poutine
It is a dish that includes french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. It originated in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Crazy Things To Do Before You Die
Some people are bolder and more courageous than others. They derive pleasure in trying out extreme sport options. Some others are thrilled about trying new adventures or something that deviates from their life pattern. I have carefully selected the best crazy options that are safe to do.
41. Get a tattoo
42. Swim with dolphins
43. Go bungee jumping
44. Climb mountain Everest
45. Hug a koala bear
46. Go on a surf skate hybrid
47. Go for extreme motorcycling
48. Go yak skiing
49. Swim with Whale Sharks in Donsol Philippines
50. Ride a zip line
51. Jump off a cliff
52. Chase a tornado
53. Have your Nude Body Artistically Painted
54. Get Hypnotized
55. Dye Your Hair a Crazy Color
56. Extract Honey from a Bee Hive
57. Experience Weightlessness
58. Have a Stranger Buy a Drink for You
59. Swim in the World’s Largest Pool
60. Climb Kilimanjaro, which is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.
Emotional And Heart-Warming Things To Do Before You Die
What is most important than feeding your heart with things that will naturally make you happy or get you excited. These are the perfect options.
61. Send a message in a bottle
62. Make love in an unusual place
63. Share a passionate kiss in the rain
64. Go on a blind date
65. Tell someone you love them
66. Get married
67. Go on a Double Dated
68. Kiss a Stranger
69. Eat Breakfast in Bed
70. Volunteer at an Orphanage
71. Write a Love Letter
72. Take a yoga class
73. Let someone know how much he/she means to you
74. Give a heartfelt surprise to someone
75. Befriend a stranger
76. Experience a sunrise/sunset
77. Go stargazing
78. Get a pet
79. Be a matchmaker: Introduce your single friends to each other
80. Play a new musical instrument
Funny Things To Do Before You Die
81. Text a random number saying; “I killed him and hid the body in your backyard”
82. Walk up to a stranger in public and act like a long-lost friend.
83. Propose to a stranger when he/she is with their family.
84. Jump into a taxi, show the driver a random car and shout “follow that car”
85. Go to a library and ask for a book on how to read.
86. Scream “I’m naked” in a public area.
87. Stop someone’s marriage by saying he/she is taken already.
88. Drop a knife in a public place and if somebody tries to pick it up for you, the scream- “Please! Do not kill me”.
89. Ask a friend for an overnight stay telling no one at home and wear a ghost costume and horrify him for the whole night.
90. Tie a thread on a currency note and pull when someone tries to pick it up.
91. Wrap a useless old watch and gift it to someone special and after unwrapping exclaim-“I guess the gift got exchanged in the shop”.
92. In an elevator, stand silently, staring at a person and in a demonic voice say- “You are my next target, I will leave this body and enter yours”.
93. Sip a glass filled with red wine and announce in the party, “human blood tastes awesome and it’s my favorite drink”.
94. Fall in front of people and when someone lends a helping hand pull the stranger down as well.
95. In a restaurant, scream- I lost my rattle snake over here, if found please return back immediately.
96. Dress up like a police officer and start questioning any random person in a case related to burglary and murder
97. Ask for a lift and stop the car near graveyard entrance and say- “Finally home”.
98. Throw dry garbage on a complete stranger and hide.
99. When the class is quiet, just scream out loud- “World is going to end in 10 minutes from now!”
100. Act like a depressed person and cry in public place and when someone asks what is wrong with you say, “I am not able to find out my killers”.
(Note this is all for the fun, I am currently checking some of these off my list and will be sharing my experiences and pictures very soon on my Instagram. Feel free to send in yours and let’s keep the fun vibes leveled up) Winks.
Albums To Listen To Before You Die
This discussion will certainly not be complete without including a short list of songs you should listen to before you die. I selected some of the best albums of all time to suit varying music tastes. You will most likely be familiar with two or more of the artists if you are a music lover.
There is hardly a chance that you would not fall in love with a couple of these albums listed below.
1. Michael Jackson- THRILLER
2. Paul Weller- Heliocentric
3. Neil Young- After the Gold Rush (1970)
4. Frank Sinatra- In the Wee Small Hours (1955)
5. Alanis Morissette – The Collection (2005)
6. Celine Dion- My Love: Essential Collection (2008)
7. Lady Gaga- Joanne (2016)
8. Lana Del Rey- Born To Die (2012)
9. Imagine Dragons- Night Visions (2012)
10. Adele- 21 (2011)
11. Hozier- Hozier (2014)
12. Ed Sheeran- Divide (2017)
13. Beyoncé- Lemonade (2016)
14. Madonna- Ray of Light (1998)
15. Pink-The Greatest Hits… So Far (2010)
16. The Smiths- Louder Than Bombs
17. Fela Kuti- Shuffering And Shmiling
18. Kendrick Lamar- Section 8.0
19. The Go-Betweens- Lovers Lane (1988)
20. Bruno Mars- Unorthodox Jukebox
While getting your lists of things to do before you die ready, it is important to realize that the idea is not to hurt yourself. Instead, it is a guide to the path of self-discovery and fulfillment and to a large extent gives you a feeling of winning or succeeding despite how rough life’s journey has been for you.
FOR YOU:
Hey there! Thanks for reading this article. I believe that life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. And as such, it is important for you to live your life the best way you can.
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