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20 things to do before I turn 20

My teenage bucket list

Binta Diarra

Jul 24, 2018

George Washington University

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Being 19 has been a very eye-opening age for me, even though I'm only six months into 19. I realized that this is my last teenage year so I decided to create a bucket list for the end of my teenage years.

1. Travel by myself again

I got the opportunity to go to Mexico and Ireland without my parent and I want to travel alone once again before I turn 20.

2. Go to a concert

I've only been to one concert in my entire life and it was Davido and I want to experience that again.

3. Go on a road trip

The only road trip I've ever been on was when my parents drove me to school, so I want to drive somewhere else.

4. Write a letter to myself to when I am 30

I want to see how much has changed in a decade.

5. Volunteer

I always volunteer but I hope to start a club/nonprofit.

6. Go vegan for a week

I want to see if I can do it because I really like chicken.

7. Spend a day without technology

We are so attached to our phones and laptops I want to disconnect or attempt to for a day.

8. Try to control my anxiety

I figured adulthood won't be any less stressful so why not work on it now.

9. Eat a crazy food

I've eaten grasshoppers but I don't see that as my limit on unique foods.

10. Big chop... part 2

I have been neutral since my sophomore year of high school but I think it's time to start my hair journey again.

11. Take my parents on a date

We all appreciate and love our parents but we don't say it or show it enough.

12. Read 100 books

I have all the books that I want to read, I just have to start.

13. Stop procrastinating

This summer has shown me that it takes too much time for me to start my work and that has to end.

14. Master French

I know the language I'm just too shy to speak because of my accent.

15. Take pictures

Whether it's of me or not I need more pictures for memories.

16. Continue to teach myself

Although I am forever indebted for my educational opportunities, I need to continue to teaching myself outside of the classroom.

17. Overcome my fear of public speaking

I've always been afraid of speaking in public but I feel like it's time for me to get over it.

18. Start a journal

I need to start writing down what I'm feeling and what I'm thinking this can help with article ideas as well.

19. Learn how to drive

I have my learners permit but I need to get my license because I really want to drive.

20. Find my style

Over the summer I've learned my style of clothing but I just need to get my wardrobe together.

I feel as though doing these things will help me with my journey to independence and help ease me into adulthood.

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20 things to do before I turn 20

My teenage bucket list

1. Travel by myself again

2. Go to a concert

3. Go on a road trip

4. Write a letter to myself to when I am 30

5. Volunteer

6. Go vegan for a week

7. Spend a day without technology

8. Try to control my anxiety

9. Eat a crazy food

10. Big chop... part 2

11. Take my parents on a date

12. Read 100 books

13. Stop procrastinating

14. Master French

15. Take pictures

16. Continue to teach myself

17. Overcome my fear of public speaking

18. Start a journal

19. Learn how to drive

20. Find my style

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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