Bucket Listories

Hi all! Below is a series of man-on-the-street interviews I conduct with strangers, known as “Bucket Listories.” I ask the strangers two questions: 1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? and 2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

FAQ:

1). Q: These interviews are a lot like the Humans of New York Facebook Page. Is that where you got the idea from?

A: Absolutely! I was so inspired when I found Brandon Stanton’s Facebook Page and thought that centering my interviews around people’s bucket lists and accomplishments, and interviewing people from not just New York, but anywhere I go, might be a fun twist on a similar project.

2). Q: Did you draw inspiration for these ideas from anywhere else?

A: Yup! Actually, this summer, before I really came across the “Humans of New York” Facebook page, I decided it would be fun to interview 25 random people on the streets of New York and ask them what the #1 item they want to cross off their bucket lists is. However, finding Stanton’s page inspired me to add photos.

3). Q: Do you really not know any of the people you interview?

A: Nope! They are all strangers.

Bucket Listory #20

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

Finishing an interview.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Finishing this interview.

Bucket Listory #19

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

To learn manual.

[Like for a car?]

You can interpret that any way you want.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Most recently, I completed an internship in the cyber forensics branch in the Department of Homeland Security.

Bucket Listory #18

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

I’ve been writing music with my friends for the past couple years, so it would be really cool to play a show.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Just off the top of my head, I did a research project for high school for prostate cancer and I took it to the local science fair, but then it went to the international level.

Bucket Listory #17

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

I want to go back to Europe really bad. I went to Germany and Italy in high school.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

I work in an eye doctor’s office, which was really hard to get, which is really exciting because I want to go to grad school for optometry or for physical therapy.

Bucket Listory #16

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

To travel the world.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Being alive.

Bucket Listory #15

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

I want to teach elementary school in an inner city area.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Being someone that I’m proud of.

Bucket Listory #14

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list?

To win the lottery.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

I drove across the country in 42 hours straight. I used to be in the marine corps and I drove from San Diego to Delaware in 42 hours.

Bucket Listory #13

I asked a stranger:

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

There’s so many things I want to do. I want to smoke DMT.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Taking care of my dog and getting out of high school.

Bucket Listory #12

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

Flying in a jet fighter about 50 feet off the ground. I’ve jumped out of them.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

The four children that I’ve had and raised, four boys actually.

Bucket Listory #11

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

To sky dive!

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

My answer is going to sound a little crude.

[Crude is totally acceptable].

Losing my virginity.

[Guy next to him: You did?]

Bucket Listory #10

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

I want to work out and get a six pack and good muscles.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Coming to America.

Bucket Listory #9

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

To take a cruise.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

My son.

Bucket Listory #8

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

To go sky diving.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

You sweetie (to his girlfriend).

Bucket Listory #7

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

Despite the fact that we’re divorced now, I married and found the one man I truly loved, so I have nothing left on my bucket list.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

My three children and my grandchildren.

Bucket Listory #6

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

To drink coffee!

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

I made two films.

Bucket Listory #5

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

To stop selling cars.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

My daughter.

Bucket Listory #4

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

Left: To go into finance.

Right: To be an engineer.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Left: Coming to the U.S.

Right: Coming to the U.S.

Bucket Listory #3

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

To travel to Africa.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Graduating college.

Bucket Listory #2

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

I guess to just be happy and not have to worry about things anymore.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

So far, probably getting my college degree.

Bucket Listory #1

1). What is the number one item you want to cross off your bucket list? 

Just off the top of my head, and you know, Newark can be a pretty boring place, to do some expensive traveling would be nice.

2). What is the best thing you believe you have accomplished in life so far?

Turning my life over to the Lord and just letting the Lord take care of me. I just wish I had done that so much longer ago.