Authors Note:
My name is Ashlyn Erickson, I am currently 17 and a senior
at Sturgeon Heights Collegiate. Completing this bucket list was a challenge for
me. I realized that I don’t have many large aspirations in my life. Being in
high school obviously limits you to the amount of goals you’re able to achieve,
which sucks because school should help you grow, not hold you back. Although it
is difficult to accomplish goals on a bucket list while in high school, it
isn’t impossible. I completed a goal on my bucket list in 2012, when I saved up
money to travel to Europe with my sisters. I’ve always wanted to travel ever
since I was little, and it was great to experience places so different from
Winnipeg. Completing this item on my bucket list showed me how important it is
to make goals for yourself, and how good it feels when you finish them. In my
video, I thought I’d share some items that still remain on my bucket list, and
things I wish to do in my not to distant future.
1.
Get into Digital Media Design at Red River
2.
Meet Tom Hiddleston
3.
See Wicked in New York
4.
Go to the Oscars
5.
Spend Christmas in Sweden
6.
Travel with all my sisters
7.
Go to Disney World
8.
Eat at Hell’s Kitchen
9.
Be a dancer in “Chicago” (more specifically The
Cell Block Tango)
10. Do
a double back on floor
11. See
Lady Gaga in concert
12. Practice
driving in bad weather
13. Write
a letter to Dick Van Dyke
14. Make
videos while travelling
15. Live
somewhere beautiful
16. Watch
all the movies nominated for Golden Globes 2014
17. Finish
reading Insurgent
18. Get
a tattoo
19. Go
to Wales
20. Meet
the cast of Whose Line Is It Anyways?
21. Adopt
a dog
22. Go
skating
23. Buy
a queen bed
24. Fill
a journal
25. Meet
the cast of Downton Abbey
26. Go
to the spa
27. Attend
VidCon
28. Rewatch
The Lord of the Rings
29. Buy
a BoosterJuice
30. See
Mumford and Sons live
31. Make
a new dessert
32. Watch
all the Toy Story movies
33. Learn
sign language
34. Meet
the cast of Breaking Bad
35. Watch
all the movies I want to watch
36. Reread
all the Harry Potter’s
37. Attempt
a new skill on bars
38. Buy
an iPhone
39. Drink
more water
40. Graduate
high school
41. Compete
as a National level gymnast
42. Work
in the movie industry
43. Travel
somewhere new
44. Go
on a shopping spree
45. Wear
what I want without being scared
46. Have
a DVD collection
47. Have
a Disney movie marathon
48. Get
more sleep
49. Go
on the set of Doctor Who
50. Spend
my life with people I love
Now What:
Many items on my list have to do with gymnastics, such as
adding new skills to certain events. I can see these items being crossed off
very soon since I work very hard to achieve these goals when I’m at the gym.
It’s also something I enjoy doing, so it isn’t necessarily a difficult thing to
be motivated to do, like stop procrastinating and eating less candy. I also
have many items related to celebrities and the film industry. I’m hoping that
by pursuing the career I want, these things may tag along as well. I would love
to have a career in the film industry, so meeting famous people would just be
icing on the cake. Even though some of these goals may seem far-fetched, it’s
still good to work towards them. It’s important to live your life to the
fullest; I think a famous phrase goes as such…
“YOLO”.
I loved how you added videos into your video. It was really original considering many used animoto. Way to go girl!!!
ReplyDeleteWow you're a good gymnast. You're video was very creative. I believe your going to get to your goal, have fun with it.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a cute video!! I love the way you made each item a video instead of just a picture, very creative! I really liked your "get more sleep" idea. I totally agree, that's something I need to do too
ReplyDeleteI like how some of your items on your list focus on your gymnastics and I think that's good that it's something that you love since I think that would make you more motivated to do them. I also loved your video since I think it makes things a little more interesting than just photos.
ReplyDeleteI loved your video a lot! I loved how you filmed it and it was awesome. I like all your points too!! Good job!!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your video! It showed your skills in media production and I thought it turned out really good. I also liked how you filmed your visuals rather than just photographed. I liked your bucket list too, I could tell your past times and things you love to do.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you didn't use animoto it worked out really well and the techniques that your used in your video really added to the experience of watching it. I also would like to see mumford and sons live so maybe we can get that one done together.
ReplyDeleteI thought your video was the most well put together so far and it's going to put mine to shame, but the things on your list were really good because you have to work hard for them. And the videos were a good addition.
ReplyDeleteI loved your video! I find we have a lot of similarities in our list. I really want to work in the film industry as well and travel. I really like how you put your video together even if you didn't have all of the footage! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI loved your video so much!! I liked how you used old clips of you in gymnastics that made it very personal. My favourite clip of yours was the graduate one, when you used pictures all through your school years. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI really really liked your video. I thought the idea of combining videos into your project was awesome. They all flowed very well together and kept me really interested! I hope you achieve your goals and carry on to live life to the fullest. Good luck Ashlyn!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I think it's super awesome that you want to pursue a career film as that interests me as well.
ReplyDeleteI loved watching this video I didn't want it to stop, everything was really nicely put together!
ReplyDeleteLove love loved your video! I liked all your gymnastics videos. I used to take gymnastics but I was no where nearly as talented as you are! I wish you luck, and I'm sure you'll achieve your goals as a gymnast without a problem with how motivated and determined you are as a person!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your gymnastics videos! They are super cool and I wanted to watch more of the videos!! You are really good! good luck in accomplishing your gymnastics goals!
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