Bucket List. Top 10 things to do before you kick it.

With life being as short as it is, and being told every minute that all the good things in life are bad for us, it is only fair that we squeeze a bit of fun in before we kick the big old bucket in the sky. In the words of the great philosopher Ferris Builer, “life’s too short, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while you might miss it”.

  1.      Get married (kids optional).

One man’s dream is another man’s nightmare. The dream of a man is to be single forever and to live the playboy lifestyle as long as he can. Eventually though his mind will change and he will want something more meaningful and lasting. So it might not seem like it’s on everyone’s list now, but it will appear soon enough.

  2.      Witness something majestic.

With our eyes having run over numerous laptop screens, televisions, papers, and millions of other mundane things, it’s only fair we treat our eyes to something spectacular. Now this takes a lot of commitment! Something majestic is a view so beautiful in literally takes your breath away, something that only a few have ever seen, something you need to see so you can safely say “I witnessed the most beautiful thing in the world”. My person place would be the top of the highest point of the Himalayas on a clear day.

  
  3.      Kiss the most beautiful girl in the world.

Now, this could be problematic. With Scarlett Johansson being named the sexiest woman alive in 2011 (Esquire magazine), she may encounter a few fans looking for more than just an autograph. But who knows stranger things happened.

  4.      Own something that goes far too fast.

Most of us dream of our ultimate boys toy, be it bike a boat or a car. With doom and gloom all around all those bankers with flash Mercedes and BMW’s are having to sell up at ridiculously low prices, which means BARGINS for us (if you’ve got the money). My personal pick of the bunch would be the Arial atom, you can pick up a gorgeous used one for around €25,000, with low mileage and a 0-60 time that would take any tupay off in record time. Top speed 165/mph.

  5.      Laugh so hard you wet yourself.

Everyone knows that friend that they think is hilarious and makes them laugh on every night out, he will not suffice! Unless your friend is Jimmy Carr. When he comes to town get yourself a ticket to Jimmy’s live show, a litre of water, and some pampers (adult size). All combination of these makes for a fun filled, wet night.

  6.      Step foot on all 6 continents.

A favourite on every list is travelling, one of the most important things we can do. An escape to a different world, without actually leaving this one. North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia are all waiting to be rediscovered by one of us. Sampling different cultures cannot be more fulfilling, try new foods meeting new people, it’s a must do.

  7.      Have a mansion.

Now money is a serious restraint of this one. But I know I wouldn’t want to own a mansion, there too big, too cold, and cost a fortune, I would rather live in modest sized house. My proposal is to rent. Find a huge house down the country somewhere, rent in for a week, have an almighty party with family and friends and live it up like a king for a week.

  8.      Do a runner on a huge bill.

This could be used on a few of the above, for example the mansion, if you can get away with giving no details to the owner. But if you’re a bit more cautious like me do it in a fancy restaurant, there’s always a risk so be warned. A sure way to get away with it though is to buy a cheap coat leave it on your chair, and say to the waiter your just nipping out for a smoke, 2 hours later the waiter has a bill for €120 and a jacket worth €30, and for the love of God do not leave anything in the jacket that can be linked back to you!

  9.      Go Heli-skiing.

This is not for the faint hearted. This entails jumping from a helicopter in flight, a few meters above the ground into onto untreated, off-piste snow. It is quite dangerous, but something that gives you such a thrill. Also it’s not as expensive as you might think at an average cost of €350-500, as well as that, it makes a great change from the cliché of skydiving.  

10. Invent something only useful to you.

 A man can sit and wonder, for literally 2 minutes sometimes, on the difficulties he faces on a day to day basis. Tasks such as taking out the rubbish or cutting the grass, he sits and ponders, about things in his mind that could do these tasks quicker, and without needing him to be involved. So for once instead of sitting, do it, get up, make your idea a reality, no matter how obscure or insane. Draw your idea, go to a manufacturer, and have it made, spend your money on something that you want, for you only. You’re own bespoke junk.