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Saturday, April 2, 2011

On Bucket-lists


I really must put this on my list of places to visit, I told my Mom after she sent me photographs of tulip fields in bloom. Like many others, I have a list of things to do... someday. Things that are doable, only not now.


But completing a full marathon was never on the list, because till I started running, even 10k seemed impossible.
Sitting in an un-electrified hut, eating freshly harvested peanuts and gossiping with villagers was never on it, because who even thought about such things?

Bucket-lists are great. But it's better still to let Life surprise you.
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A drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.

Last year's B post - B for Burrow.

21 comments:

  1. The Words CrafterApril 2, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I didn't know what a drabble was!

    I don't have a bucket list. I just like life :)

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  2. Jan MorrisonApril 2, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Great drabble as always! And I totally agree...
    Jan Morrison

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Natasha - John Lennon said it best: Life is just what happens to you when you're busy doing other things. I've got a bucket list, too, but in the meantime, why not enjoy what life brings...

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  4. Theres just lifeApril 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    You hit the nail on the head. Life will surprise you with great memories...if you let it.

    Pamela Jo
    http://theresjustlifeyaliveit.blogspot.com

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  5. baygirl32April 2, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    life does suprise us, and that is what makes it fun.

    found you through a to z

    http://baygirl32.blogspot.com

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  6. kjmckendryApril 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Great! Those little surprises are what help to make life meaningful. Nice "B" word!

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  7. Cruella CollettApril 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    The bucket list just keeps growing as we learn to appreciate new experiences in life, I think. And perhaps one or two are dropped as we grow older and wiser...

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  8. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    This is great :)My life has been so full of surprises that I have not had time to even think of a bucket list. <see you on Monday, have a nice week-end.

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  9. LeoviApril 3, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Beautiful photography with a light and excellent color.

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  10. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    I'm going to now ponder about bucket-lists.

    Have a great weekend.

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  11. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    bucket lists are important.. and I never heard drabble before.

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  12. MarjorieApril 3, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    I just love your drabbles, Natasha! I love you too, just so you know!

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  13. WandaApril 3, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Even whit all our planning we never know what life will throw in our bucket.

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  14. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Just stopped by from the A-Z Challenge!!
    gigglelaughcry.blogspot.com

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  15. EllaApril 3, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I like the combo of plans and surprise. I like Wanda's wit...both isn't that the truth! Well Done~

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  16. Faith PrayApril 3, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Surprises are the food of life. I love your photo here, such drama and glow. Lovely.

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  17. ManzanitaApril 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Even is the bucket list is chiseled in stone, there will be surprises along the way. I love a drabble... short and sweet.
    Manzanita
    Wanna buy a duck

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  18. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I just want to say congrats for India winning!

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  19. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Fabulous shot... and a story with a profound meaning...

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  20. Mickey BurdickApril 3, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Just stopping by for the A-Z challenge - Great post! I love the title "Coffee rings everywhere," that's why I clicked.
    I love bucket lists! So many buckets out there I want to collect before I go. (It's a funnier joke when Tracy Morgan delivers it.)
    Best of luck, and I look forward to more!

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  21. Jeff BeeslerApril 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Dropping on by from the A-Z Challenge! Great "B" posting! Keep 'em coming!

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