Now realizing that I actually do have a list, I can now start crossing things off my list, starting with traveling to New Orleans.
That's right! I will be traveling to New Orleans in October. I repeat, I am going to New Orleans!!!! The flight and stay is booked and paid for so it is a sure thing now. This is the first time I will be traveling anywhere and on top of that, it's outside of Canada. I am totally stoked for this trip, still seems unreal though.
We (my friend and I) are still looking at the many things we can and want to do. The top of our choices is trying the food! Oh that flavorful food! We also want to do a haunted tour and check out one of the very cool, above ground cemeteries. Of course walk around on Bourbon Street and visit the voodoo shops. We are also looking forward to learning about the history of this place that holds so much culture.
So why New Orleans? In one of my old favorite vampire books, it talked a lot about New Orleans. The time and place was of old Bourbon Street and it just sparked my curiosity of this actual place.
Then seeing what this place holds through the creep and cool, the music and food, the fun and celebrated times. It just holds so much in that area.
What else is on my bucket list...
- I want to see Cirque Berzerk.
I first stumbled upon this creepy, gothic, dark style circus on tv. I can't tell you how many times I watched that one show. It was a story not just tricks. It was of a woman's journey through suicide and love. It was intense and sexy! The costume, the dances, the makeup, the stunts, the fun, not your average cirque.
- Travel to Scotland.
Such a beautiful place to see. It holds such romanticism with the scenic views of the mountains and old history. I dream of visiting a place that could take me back to years ago, touching the stones of old castles that has also been touched by historical people. If you're not sure what I'm talking about then check out this picture from pixabay.com
Also just incase you haven't watched the series, go watch Highlander on Netflix. It shows so much of Scotland and shares good history... Also be prepared for some adult scenes 😉
- Learn to play the violin.
It has been a year since I've been gifted a violin and still haven't found a teacher. I know there are YouTube videos for it but it isn't the same as learning face to face. If I do something incorrectly I don't have a person to correct me. I may have to settle after all.
- Not be afraid to be me.
I know that sounds silly but with having to live where I do, it's not so accepted to be my gothic self and I am just tired of the talk it creates. Living in the city was much easier for that. I want to be brave enough to do it and not just wait for Halloween season to do it. As with bravery, it would mean I also don't care what people think and I won't get nasty when talking with the people that like to mock those that are different. I tend to have a bad mouth when it comes to people like that which could also get me in trouble. So usually I just stay away....
- See a killer whale.
Orcas are my favorite of the aquatic animals since I was a kid. Such beautiful black and white magestic species and yet fierce, the wolves of the ocean. I could elaborate but I am sure you all know something about this amazing whale.
So far that completes my bucket list. The more I find myself in this life the more I can add to the list.
So what's on your bucket list??
All images are from pixabay.com