Video Clips for Parents

There are a few clips that my parents watch that get them practically on the floor laughing. One day, I'd like to make a video with some of those clips. Here's what I have so far:

Mom:

• Regis Time Man of the Year "How did we get the Time Man of the Year? Is it me???" 
• Bird in hat in car scene 
• Monk "Fresh Eyes" 

Dad: 

• "Just Go With It" sheep rescue scene 

Peppermint Shrimp

A long, long time ago, my parents got a saltwater fish tank. They had a little peppermint shrimp that they loved, but soon after they got it, one of the fish in the tank ate their poor peppermint shrimp. My parents were devastated and haven't had a fish tank since.

So, I want to get them a peppermint shrimp that is protected against fish. Most likely, that will mean it will have its own little happy tank/bowl.

In Progress - Six Continents

I'd like to go to all six continents (I know there are seven, but when I'm talking about traveling, Antarctica doesn't quite make my cut). I've already lived in North America and Europe and have traveled to Asia and Africa. All I have left are Australia and South America.

Partially completed: Finishing My Bucket List

Book Club

I'm kind of interested in starting my own book club. Maybe it could be an online book club.

Go to Massage School

I'm not interested in becoming a massage therapist, I just want to know how to give a really good massage :)

Completed - Write a Letter to My Future Self

Completed - Finishing My Bucket List

In Progress - Donate a Goat

My dad has always joked (at least I'm pretty sure he was joking...) that he wants to retire as a gentleman farmer and raise goats. I have a miniature schnauzer who looks kind of like a goat, so he says he sort of has a goat!

I don't think he actually wants a goat (and certainly not as a gift), so I think the next best thing is to donate a goat through an organization like Heifer in his name as a present. He'd like it because it's helping a family, and it's special to us because it's a goat. Right now, a goat from Heifer is $120, so it'll be a few years before I can actually get him his goat, but I really want to do this for him. I encourage everyone else to donate, as a gift or for yourself, and help somebody in the world.

UPDATE: I was reading through my list earlier and realized that, although this gift would be expensive (especially for a college student), I am still more than able to get him this gift now instead waiting a few years. I think I'll try to get it at least a month before Christmas, just to make sure, and just tell him about it and give him whatever they send me on Christmas Day, so my biggest problem is just making sure I can also get a special gift for my mom this year. *looking at bucket list* Problem solved! I wanted to make my mom (and other family members) a family cookbook, so I've started talking to my relatives about recipes and finding a site from which to print. Let's get this one checked off by the end of 2012!

In Progress: Finishing My Bucket List

Cake Decorating Class

I want to take a cake decorating class.

Themed party

I want to throw a big themed party. I have thrown a lot of parties (like Harry Potter and LOTR marathons and Christmas parties), but I want a big, themed one where everyone has fun.

Around the world party: each guest brings food and drink and dresses up in clothes like a particular country.

Vegas: gambling, drinking, dressing in bright and few clothes, sounds like money!

Stoplight: guests dress in red for taken, yellow for confused or it's complicated, or green for single

Daylight savings: spend the extra hour drinking, listening to music, and having fun! 60 songs that are cut after one minute so you know when to take another drink

Seven deadly sins: pride (crowns, awards), greed, lust, envy, gluttony (FOOD), envy, anger, sloth

Luau: leis, Hawaii food, etc - my favorite!

Heaven and Hell: upstairs is all white and gold with fruity drinks, and downstairs has red drinks and fiery decor, people dress up as angels and demons

UPDATE: I recently went to a stoplight party. I was proudly wearing green, and it was pretty fun! Unfortunately, my friend in red did not have much fun because her boyfriend could not attend the party with her, and no one else would ask her to dance because she was taken. I think this may be more fun with people who are more familiar with each other.

Moonlit Dinner for Two

Dinner, beautiful night, candles, music, holding hands, and a big moon overhead, perfect.

Kiss Under the Mistletoe

Not quite Christmas anymore, but a kiss under the mistletoe is so romantic! Preferably with my future husband

Learn to Play the Guitar

I'm a country girl at heart. I can play a little bit of piano - like the Star Wars theme song, feel free to think I'm awesome - but I want to learn to play the guitar. I love to sing, so that would be a great way for me to casually sing and explore music without needing my giant keyboard. I have played a little guitar in the past, so it shouldn't be too hard to pick back up again.

Art of Small Talk

I'd like to master the art of small talk and never feel awkward going up to people to introduce myself and talk. Confidence booster!

Flash Mob

I want to be part of a flash mob!

Watch Quidditch

I want to watch a major (muggle) Quidditch game! Harvard has a team, one of their games could be fun. I'm assuming college games will be the most fun!

UPDATE: My school now has a Quidditch team! One of my friends is on it, so I'll have to ask her to let me know when they have a game.