My Bucket List :)

There are so many things that I can think of that I want to do with my life.  I actually have tons of "bucket lists" at home that I've made throughout the years of goals and fun little things that I want to do during my life.  Here are just a few of those things...fifty to be exact. :)




Bucket List for My Life:

1.       Go to a fancy restaurant and order desert first.

2.       Slow dance in the rain.

3.       Kiss in the rain. (Like the movies!)

4.       Change someone’s life drastically for the better.

5.       Always help a friend in need.

6.       Travel the world-without a schedule.

7.       Ride a double-decker bus.

8.       Go parasailing.

9.       Carve my name into a tree with the one I love.

10.   Learn my purpose.

11.   Conquer a fear…fearlessly.

12.   Go on a Cruise.

13.   Start a tradition.

14.   See Cirque du Soleil.

15.   Ride a gondola in Venice.

16.   Witness an eclipse.

17.   Learn to salsa dance.

18.   Climb a mountain.

19.   Ride a horse on the beach at sunset.

20.   Ride a horse bareback.

21.   Learn how to say “I love you” in 5+ languages.

22.   Go snorkeling.

23.   Go scuba diving.

24.   Ride in a hot air balloon.

25.   Go hiking in the rainforest.

26.   Ride a mechanical bull.

27.   Ride the largest roller coaster in the world.

28.   Swim with dolphins.

29.   Go on a safari in Africa.

30.   Go white water rafting.

31.   See the Grand Canyon.

32.   See Niagara Falls.

33.   See the Northern Lights.

34.   Go to the pyramids of Egypt.

35.   Go to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican, Rome.

36.   See the Great Wall of China.

37.   Visit the Louvre.

38.   See the Eiffel Tower.

39.   Visit an old concentration camp.

40.   Visit the four corners.

41.   Allow myself to make mistakes.

42.   Get a complete makeover.

43.   Give a complete makeover.

44.   Crash a wedding.

45.   Shop in Rodeo Drive.

46.   Sleep in a castle.

47.   Fly first class.

48.   Buy jewelry at Tiffany & Co.

49.   Find my soul mate.

50.   Learn to forgive.

My Iowa State Bucket List:

1.       Maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA.

2.       Decide what to do for the rest of my life.

3.       Kiss at the campanile.

4.       Graduate without having missed a class.

5.       Study abroad.

Blog Post 1-At My Best

     The summer before my sophomore year of high school, I went on a week long mission trip to Jonesville, Virginia.  I was with a church group called the Sigourney Servants, and we were meeting up with hundreds of other people to help with the Appalachia Service Project.  The Appalachia Service Project is an organization that helps rebuild homes of people struck by poverty in the Appalachian Mountains. 
     During that week, I met an amazing family that taught me many lessons.  At that point in life, I had never questioned anything that I had done.  But after that week, I looked at the world through new eyes.  I realized that I was materialistic, I judged people way too fast, and I was selfish.  I now look at things a little differently. 
     I was in no way prepared for how that week was going to turn out, but am glad to say that it went perfectly.  Sometimes things just work out that way. 

     I am hoping that college works out that way also.  After coming to Iowa State University, I realized that I was in no way prepared for how this year was going to work.  Now, however, I look back on my first few weeks happily.  By studying hard, getting involved, and being outgoing, I have a feeling that my Iowa State experience will be a success. 

Hey!

Hello!

So...here's a little bit about yours truly:

My full name is Jenna Rae Kurtz.  I was born and raised in Sigourney, Iowa.  That means that I am the Hixson scholar for Keokuk County.

My favorites are:
color-purple
number-7
food-my grandma's homemade mashed potatoes and noodles
sport-volleyball
music-country

I'm super outgoing and love to laugh and talk! :)
Ask me for help on anything!