Tag Archives: summer

What Makes Human Beings Happy? Part 4.

Posted on May 28, 2015 by projectlighttolife

Hi all! Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing a few of the interviews and images from the new page I created Our Happiness Narrative. If you have a moment to like the page, I will be eternally grateful: … Continue reading →

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Adentures in Europe

Posted on July 22, 2014 by projectlighttolife

Hi all! Just a short note to say that I returned from my twelve day trip to Europe last night and have not dropped off the face of the Earth. I hope you all are doing well and having a … Continue reading →

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Foods that Increase Health and Happiness

Posted on July 8, 2014 by projectlighttolife

Although I am a bucket list blogger, I am also obsessed with happiness — or its more fancy term subjective well-being (SWB) — studies. Two other favorites of mine are summer and food. What better season than summer to look … Continue reading →

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Bucket List Blogger Takes 14 Months off to Explore World

Posted on June 30, 2014 by projectlighttolife

You just have to meet this bucket list blogger! Jessica from Turquoise Compass is a teacher at heart, but her true passion is traveling (especially to turquoise beaches), adventure, and trying new things. She has been to 17 countries and she is ready to see more. She … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Inspiring Summer Reads

Posted on June 15, 2014 by projectlighttolife

As a bucket list blogger, I am a bit obsessed with non-fiction inspirational books and memoirs. Although I have listed a few of these on my Inspiration Page, along with a post I wrote a year ago, Get Inspired to … Continue reading →

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Go Parasailing

Posted on April 8, 2014 by projectlighttolife

#19 For years, my dream was to go parasailing. Whenever I got asked, “What item do you most want to cross off your bucket list?” I often answered, “It’s a bit hedonistic, but I really want to go parasailing!” Ever … Continue reading →

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Attend a Wine Tasting & Go to a Vineyard

Posted on February 3, 2014 by projectlighttolife

#41 and #42 While studying abroad in Australia, someone from the group asked if anyone would be interested in doing a wine tour; of course, my answer was an automatic yes. Not only did I cross “attend a wine tasting” … Continue reading →

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Take Surfing Lessons

Posted on January 30, 2014 by projectlighttolife

#61 When I first put this item on my bucket list, I never thought I’d be crossing it off in Australia and at first, wondered when I would be crossing it off at all. But as part of the study … Continue reading →

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Leave Flowers on a Stranger’s Doorstep

Posted on August 8, 2013 by projectlighttolife

#12 Unless the person/family looked out the window at a delusional girl wearing a flowered dress, along with a gigantic sunhat and sunglasses, one random person/family received a bouquet of flowers from someone they may or may not ever see … Continue reading →

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Go Tubing

Posted on May 26, 2013 by projectlighttolife

#3 My tubing adventure was an unexpected and lucky experience. A few summers ago a good friend of mine told us that her boyfriend’s best friend owns a boat and this friend was nice enough to invite us out on … Continue reading →

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