Being 20, you feel so old and young at the same time. Of course you're an adult, but the majority of us are not really REALLY handling adult issues and problems on our own. Sometimes I feel so mature, but then I feel as though I don't know much at all--since there's so much more to learn.
Creating a bucket list is a neat idea because it gives me the time to dream and imagine. Of course I have goals and general aspirations, but what about those big dreams that I could accomplish since I am still so young.
I've always had some bit of confusion with what I want to do with my life. I think part of this is because I am admittedly more Artistic than Academic, and I have interests in many different categories.
I can separate it into groups. The first group dealing with my biggest comfort zone-Music. This category doesn't seem to unapproachable to me. This would be the list that is probably the most realistic.
1. Graduate with a B.M
2. Get accepted into a distinguished Grad School
3. Masters in Performing
4. Masters in Conducting
5. Doctorate in Conducting
6. Start an orchestra for superiorly talented minorities
7. Be a part of an African American String Quartet
8. Win a Grammy for a Quartet recording
9. Go on tour all over the world, spreading the word for diversity and music intertwined.
10. Take music around America and Across the world, giving under-privileged kids the opportunity to learn about music and instruments.
For my second list, I can include career dreams that I'm not sure if I would get around to, but I would love to have the opportunity to experience.
11. Become a producer at a huge recording studio, maybe for classical music, but also r&b and even hip-hop.
12. Get a degree as a Chef
13. Own a restaurant on the East and West cost. (NY,LA)
14. Become a music critic.
15. Become a cuisine critic.
16. Have a Magazine or Blog that incorporates food and music.
17. Perform at the White House
18. Own a clothing store in a cool, urban area.
19. Design a shoe and men's clothing line
20. Become a stylist
My third group deals more with my personal life and beliefs. Being a minority, in many ways, gives you the opportunity to experience inequality, and provides me with the dreams to keep living and speaking up so that it may change for the next generation.
21. I want to live to see gay marriage legal in all of the U.S
22. I want to be married and not have the status of my marriage change just because I cross a state line.
23. I would like to help with poverty and have enough money to really make a change and give back to the communities that need it.
24. I would love to be a political activist. Touching base on what really needs to change.
25. I'd love to see a day where people aren't treated differently because of their religion, gender, race, or sexuality. (And would like to help with this change)
26. Volunteer by healing people with my music. Whether it's the sick, the elderly, or special needs.
27. Own a homeless shelter, providing clothes, heat/air, food, activities, education, and counseling.
28. Being one of the first African American women to conduct a major orchestra, in america, and across the world
29. Lead an organization that provides counseling and guidance for minorities.
30. Be happy, with a healthy family. Living an environmentally aware lifestyle.
Laying out my dreams really felt amazing just now. Before I started, I felt like I would have a lot of dreams that weren't really possible, but as I look at list, I see myself tackling so much of this list. Dreaming big is a great way to put it. Maybe I will continue to edit my bucket list, and cross off the things I've achieved.
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