This past month has been a mild roller coaster. Arriving in BC, and setting up my apartment with Chris was very exciting, and I was riding the momentum through my job application process. As the first weeks went on without offers, I was already starting to feel defeated, despite having kept busy with auditions and projects related to my performing career.
At one point, it seemed that I was on a very clear path to creating the life of my dreams. I had been offered (and accepted) a part-time job at a venue where I will be able to share my interests in hockey and music with the patrons! In addition, I was going to be teaching musical theatre to youth one day a week. I was very fortunate to be given this opportunity as I have little to no teaching experience. These two positions would allow me to continue to attend auditions, and participate in shows and projects in the performing arts industry. Due to reasons beyond my control (low enrollment), the classes were disappointingly cancelled. The feelings of defeat and frustration started to wash over me again. I have since been offered a short term contract (1 class over 3 weeks) to teach acting/musical theatre!
In the midst of all of the job applications and interviews, coupled with the awareness that my 30th birthday is fast approaching, I've been giving a lot of thought to the life I want to create for myself and the things I would like to accomplish. I have been learning a lot about myself, and what my basic needs are to be happy. Words that have been resonating with me throughout this time are confidence and pride. Confidence in myself, and in my journey. Pride in the people in my life, in the choices I have made and am making, and in the things I am doing to achieve my goals and dreams.
All of that was to say that, in my reflections, I have been revisiting my bucket list (revised edition below). I have carefully curated this list to reflect my hopes, dreams, and desires. I have tried, where possible, to be specific about when or how an item is accomplished.
What words help guide you through times of hardship? What are some of the items on your bucket list?
Until next time,
Tif xoxo
Tiffany's updated bucket list (I have included the things that I have accomplished on my previous bucket list at the bottom)
Travel - Chris and I have agreed to go on a major vacation every other year starting in 2017! Now to choose where to go first...
Cross Canada Trip - coast to coast
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
PEI
Calgary Stampede
Lake Louise
Tofino
US roadtrip
Nashville - I am drawn because of it's place in music history
Texas - after working in a tex-mex restaurant for 4+ years, I want to experience the real thing!
San Francisco
New Orleans - maybe for Mardi Gras
Japan - for the Cherry Blossom Festival
China - it's part of my heritage and I want to see the Great Wall of China
Portugal - it's part of my heritage
England
Italy
France
Greece
Ireland
Spain
New Zealand
Australia
Egypt
Caribbean
Sightseeing/Experiences
See a shooting star
Watch a lunar eclipse - Sunday Sept. 27th, I saw the lunar supermoon eclipse, but I did not stay outside to watch it... that is my criteria: being outside to watch it from beginning to end.
Watch a solar eclipse - same criteria as lunar eclipse, must watch it from beginning to end.
See the Northern Lights
Ride an elephant
Hold a koala
Spend a night in a 5 star hotel
Dine at a 5 star restaurant
Activities
Polar Bear Swim
Plant a tree (or more)
Ride a bicycle (as embarrassing as it is to admit that I cannot ride a bike)
Ride in a hot air balloon
Ride a motorcycle
Ride in a helicopter
Zipline
Attend an event at the Winter Olympics
Attend an event at the Summer Olympics
Personal Development/Learning
ASL
Cantonese
Portuguese
Crochet
Knit
Sewing
Candle making
Piano - well enough to be comfortable playing in front of an audience
Ukelele - same as piano
Painting
Drive Standard - this way I can drive the car my boyfriend and I have!
Career
Record an album (or more) of original songs
Record an album of holiday songs
Sing the national anthem at a major sports event - ideally the NHL
Be a lead in a film, tv or web series
Be a lead in a musical or play
Life
Get married
Have children - of my own or adopted
Get my driver's licence - not just my N/class 7
Own a home
Previously Accomplished
Earn my undergraduate degree
Participate in the CN Tower Climb
Eat a deep fried mars bar
Have a pet
Get a tattoo
Attend a Tori Amos concert
Attend a Fiona Apple concert
NYC
Saskatchewan
