With all the driving I do for my job (I’m approaching 20,000 miles on the odometer and I’ve had my vehicle 6 months), I thought I would use some of my windshield time creating a Bucket List. What prompted me to do this? Well, the author of “100 Things To Do Before You Die” has died before completing his list.

I spent portions of last weekend asking people if they had a Bucket List, and very few people did. Most were able to mention a few goals or ideas, but no one spoke at length about a list numbering 10, or even 100.  One girl said she wanted to visit every continent. In fact, when I asked this question, the vast majority of people gave a travel-related answer.

I have my own travel-dedicated dreams, but I wanted my Bucket List to encompass more aspects of life. Instead of simply saving up for a grandiose adventure, taking it, and then ticking it off my list, I wanted my list to be more involved in my everyday life.

I had three rules:

- The items on the list have to be measurable. “Be less stubborn” is admirable, but is doesn’t belong on the list. For the most part, I should be able to photograph each achievement.

- The items can be large, or small. Big experiences are important, but so are little ones. Sometimes, they can be just as memorable.

- I’m including some items I’ve already checked off. I’m 32. I get some credit for that, right?

So, here are #1-25 (all 100 are in no particular order):

#1 Run a Marathon.

#2 Run a marathon in every state by the time I turn 50.

#3 Visit Machu Picchu.

#4 Start a dog shelter.

#5 Nail a best man speech.

#6 Memorize one of Shakespeare’s sonnets.

#7 Say thank you to my best childhood teacher.

#8 Write a book.

#9 Write a best-selling book.

#10 Visit the Eiffel Tower.

#11 See Michelangelo’s David in person.

#12 Buy a house.

#13 Celebrate New Year’s in Times Square.

#14 Learn to DJ.

#15 Weigh what I did at 20 when I’m 30, 40 and 50 years old.

#16 Visit the Statue of Liberty.

#17 Dispense advice working as a bartender.

#18 Hitchhike.

#19 Attend the World Series.

#20 Pass my baseball card collection down to my (future) son.

#21 Visit all 50 states.

#22 Complete an entire crossword puzzle.

#23 Walk the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge.

#24 See the Mona Lisa in person.

#25 Drink a pint of beer in Germany.