Bucket list (noun): List of unique experiences that
one desires to accomplish (at least once) in their lifetime.
This can include
any and every experience that one believes to be interesting – traveling,
activities, adventures, daring tasks or simply any desired dream. While bucket
list runs in the future tense as it is something you hope to do down the line,
many people choose to make a reverse-bucket list. This reverse list includes
all the once-in-a-lifetime experiences that one has already accomplished in their
journey so far.
But, what is the
relevance of this bucket list in my blog post? Or why this sudden spread of knowledge
about bucket and reverse bucket list, when the title says something else? While
looking around at nature and drawing inspiration for my next blog post (because
that is what bloggers do), I came across the idea of framing my reverse-bucket
list. And naming it as ‘mug list’
was just my idea to give it an interesting name. Let me clarify there is no
such word in the dictionary, before you grab one with the hope of finding it. While
‘bucket’ is something big you wish to do in the coming years, ‘mug’ is what you
have already done before. Hence, I shall present my mug list or reverse bucket
list filled with unique experiences that make them truly special.
My aim shall be to
talk about some of the best moments and adventures so far. Each of these
experiences that have been accomplished in the past qualify to enter into the
list based on their uniqueness and joy. This mug list will be featured as a
series, with one experience every week. While I frame my list and take you to
the world of my experiences, I will love to know about your list too. Do send
your reverse bucket or mug list with some of your memorable adventures to
relive its joy again. Though I do not do pasts or futures to make the most of
present, my aim is to extract happiness from their memories. I do not intend to
live in the past, but I definitely hope to enjoy that smile, once again.
Before I begin, let
me clear the coast with a declaration. Pardon me if some of my larger-than-life
experiences may seem little or usual to you. That is the reason why mug list or
bucket lists are meant to be customized as per one’s interest. What may seem interesting
to me may come across as a usual task for you, hence kindly take it with a
pinch of spice!
Sit back, relax,
read and rejoice as we enter into the series of my ‘mug-list’, one sip at a
time.
Sip 1: Experience of watching advance movie
screening for review as part of the press
After writing reviews of 65 low-budget movies
and documentaries for close to two years now, I was surprised with my new-found
interest towards entertainment. While watching these movies as private videos on
the humble screen of my laptop, the experience was nowhere close to a big screen.
Hence, when life threw the opportunity to review a commercially successful
movie ‘The Hitman's Bodyguard’ inside the theater, I could not contain my
excitement.
Attending advance
screening of a movie is no big deal, it is possible to grab this opportunity as
a regular viewer too. But, what made this experience unique was my interesting role
in the same. Instead of watching it as one of the movie-goers, I was viewing it
as a movie critic from press. Seeing my name on the press-list gave me three complete seconds of fame, at least in my head! With reserved press seats and
responsibility of writing an honest review, this experience was definitely one
of a kind. Besides, mandatory switching off of cell phones coupled with
frequent rounds by the security made it absolutely unique.
While this opportunity was truly enjoyable, taking
my husband along and bragging about it for days on end posed as cherry on the cake.
A fan of action-comedy, when my husband was able to watch an advance screening
as part of the press, he was equally thrilled. While he was excited to watch a much
anticipated movie, I was delighted to be able to show-off! After all how can
one lose the opportunity to remind a husband about his star-wife? So much was
the fun in this self-bragging episode that after the director of movie liked and
re-tweeted my review, I announced my decision to move to Hollywood, LA! But
apart from the jokes and fun in bragging about this unique opportunity, the experience
was truly memorable.
Though it was just
a small opportunity, it truly meant something different. It is during moments
like these when you realize that there is so much to life than the usual
routine. Though the review was just another piece of my writing, the experience
was totally fulfilling.
It is rightly said that
one must measure their life not by years, but by the number of unique experiences.
Such moments bring us closer to the real joy of being alive. Bucket or reverse
bucket lists are not just about traveling to overrated exotic locations or participating
in adventurous activities. You do not need long vacations, heavy budget or
enormous fortune to bring your list to life. Those overrated contents are good
for creating some buzz on social media. What you really need is a desire to
seek happiness in your unique moments.
Think about your
mug-list and let us sip this fun together. Till I return with my next post,
keep smiling, keep enjoying, keep sharing and yes, keep reading!
P.S: The movie was really amazing and we enjoyed it
thoroughly. You can find my review here (pen name: Lavanya) http://redcarpetcrash.com/movie-review-hitmans-bodyguard/
Dear Husband - It may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do not be hopeful about watching every single movie from the never-ending list you gave me last evening.
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