Tuesday, December 15, 2009

I've never...

So, my husband has a bucket list of all the things he wants to accomplish, be a part of, or experience before he kicks the bucket and dies. I so admire that, as he has visions of creating memorable moments.

Today I have been inspired by Cathy's blog about the things I've never done and thought, that is an interesting way to reflect on experiences that I've never had.

In a way I feel like this is a confession on some level, maybe an explanation for why I am the way I am. So here is my list of nevers in my life:

I've never been on a blind date.
I've never tried drugs.
I've never had surgery.
I've never seen someone die.
I never adhered a bumper sticker to my car, but always made them removable.
Day 9 1/9/08
I've never had a broken bone.
I've never been able to draw or paint.
I've never painted a room or refurnished furniture.
I've never owned a brand-new car.
Thursday my car
I didn't go away to college.
I didn't live on my own before being married.
I've never been able to tackle clutter in my life.
Day 272 9/28/08
I've never interviewed for a job that I didn't get.
I've never been a bridesmaid.
I've never not loved writing, just writing my name can be enough.
I've never liked my feet nor enjoyed shoe shopping.
Day 152 5/31/08
I've never flown alone.
I've never donated blood.
I never met my grandfathers.
I've never prayed effectively, nor gotten much peace from it.
Sunday after singing
I've never had a pet.
I've never had many girls as friends.
I've never liked going to the beach.
I didn't have a sweet 16.

Not that this is negative, because none are regrets, just interesting observations.

So, what haven't you done?



3 comments:

Paige said...

Wow! Cool list. maybe I'll create a "never" list. Thanks to Cathy and Kathy!!
There are quite a few things on your list that I have done. I have been a bridesmaid (twice), I have driven a brand new car (only 7 miles on it when I drove it off the lot), and I paid off that brand new car all by myself, I have seen someone die (not fun, my Dad), I have interviewed and not gotten the job (we all remember that), and I have had pets (love my dog!).
Some of my "nevers"...I've never rode a dolphin (but it's on the bucket list, been to Ireland but want to, stolen something. It's a work in progress.
Thanks for the inspiration!

Kathleen said...

oooh, so glad to inspire! and cool lists, greatly enjoyed them.

Unknown said...

Such an interesting concept. I have been a bridesmaid (3 times), I have gone on blind dates (too many, hahah but none of them were right), I just bought my first new car.

Some nevers: I have never lived away from home, before Tom I never knew what true love was but I am glad I know now, I have never donated blood or broken a bone, I have never been to Europe (but want to someday) and I have never been on a roller coaster (and I have no desire to do so, haha).