100 Things to do before you grow up

Have you watched the movie 'UP'? I remembered the day that I cried after watching the movie 'UP' although it was only a cartoon but it stabbed me deeply. The scene where Ellie the wife was dying and she handed over to Carl their adventure diary which they were waiting to do till they were old but had never the chance to do it. After Ellie's passing, old Carl set off on an adventure of his own. But I guess that was too late and they could've done it together. In their case, it was all about having enough money to travel their dream adventure. But life is not all about having enough money to achieve something that we dream of. Some small things can be achieved easily and they do not take lots of your time and resources and can add that sweet memories to last a lifetime.

I kind of feel the same.... Where is my adventure diary? I don't have one. I have past the growing up stage but I have not done so many things that I wish I could have done. And having said that, we are never too late to do some things that we have not done yet... Let's try to accomplish our unaccomplished list. The most important thing is to have some fun while doing it okay.

Make your first origami bird. 

At least try to make S'Mores

Make a home made ice cream. Try Balboa Banana Ice Cream

Let's start your own adventure diary

See the full list of 100 things to do before your grow up. I hope you will be able to recreate your lost childhood memories and have great fun doing it.

I cried today after watching the movie 'UP' although it was only a cartoon but it stabbed me deeply. The scene where Ellie the wife was dying and she handed over to Carl their adventure diary which they were waiting to do till they old but had never the chance to do it.

Where is my adventure diary? I don't have one. I have past the growing up stage but I have not done so many things that I wish I could have done. And having said that, we are never too late to do these things listed below... Let's try to accomplish our uncomplished list. The most important thing is to have some fun while doing it okay. Let's start our own adventure diary.

100 Things to do before you grow up:

1. Do something nice for someone but don't tell them about it. Being nice can actually make you feel better physically, makes you more calm ad relaxed.
2. Learn a joke and how to tell it. Making someone laugh made them feel food and you feel good too.
3. Visit an orhard and pick your own fruit. Bonus challenge is to take it home and make a dessert for your family.
4. Climb a mountain.
5. Ride a roller coaster.
6. Become a pen pal.
7. Try yoga. Proven benefits include better sleep, improved flexibility, stress reduction, improved mood and increased muscle strenghth.
8. Rake leaves into a big pile and then jump in them.
9. Do a green effort for environment.
10. Record your dreams for a week. Then try to decode them to discover what's going on in your brain when you sleep.
11. Go camping. Sleep under the stars, tell scary stories with a flashlight and make S'Mores.
12. Ride a horse.
13. Become an expert at something. Make sure you are really interested in it, be dedicated and don't give up.
14. Step outside of your comfort zone, like try tasting a new food, explore new places, etc etc.
15. Run a 5km. Be sure to drink enough water and have fun.
16. Help someone in need.
17. Play in the mud.
18. Learn to play an instrument... guitar, drums etc
19. Try another country's cuisine.
20. Learn a dance.
21. Volunteer in your community.
22. Adopt a pet.
23. Read an entire book series.
24. Make a home made ice cream. Try Balboa Banana Ice Cream.
25. Go to a concert.
26. Learn how to sew on a button.
27. Catch a fish.
28. Go to a parade.
29. Write a letter to make a difference.
30. Experience a new way to travel.
31. Save enough money to buy something you've had your eye on.
32. Throw a backyard bash.
33. Plant a garden and watch it grow.
34. Attend a professional sporting event.
35. Ride your bike somewhere that you would usually take a car.
36. Blow bubbles.
37. Swim in an ocean, lake or stream.
38. Take a trip to a state that does not border your own.
39. Join the workforce temporarily... to discover your destiny.
40. Become a master public speaker.
41. Learn how to scramble an egg, make a grilled cheese sandwich and ice a cake using frosting.
42. Make your own comic book.
43. Visit a working farm. Try to milk a cow, collect eggs, etc.
44. Learn about a religion other than your own.
45. Write a poem. "Keep a pocket in your poem, For imagination grows, From the deepest secret pockets, Every pocket poet knows"
46. Watch a black and white movie.
47. Champion a cause you care about.
48. Learn to speak another language. Hello, Goodbye, Thank You, I love you. (Malay: Hello, Selamat Jalan, Terima Kasih, Aku Cinta Padamu).
49. Discover your hidden talent. Find something you can do that's special and unique.
50. Donate your old clothes and toys to a charitable organization.

Let's not wait to regret later. You have got a fun ride ahead of you, so buckle up and have a blast!

From the book:

The best feeling in the whole world is watching things finally fall into place - Life is beautiful @ainie.kashif