Darnell's "2010 Bucket List"
The 2010 Bucket List: An Update
Ok...I some of you may recall....I posted my "2010 things to do bucket list" in early January. It is now March 19...almost the end of the 1st quarter of the year. Time to evaluate my progress and assess where things stand. This little exercise has been quite telling....as it has clearly revealed to me the areas of my life where my focus is out of balance. So here below is the original posting and THE FIRST QUARTER UPDATE IN CAPS
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 2:13am
OK good people.....here is my list...if ever you see me slipping..shamming...and otherwise not living up to the noble strivings detailed below....please accept now this charge....PUT ME IN REMEMBRANCE....PUT ME IN CHECK
Darnell Ishmel
My Bucket List for 2010 (1 st QUARTER UPDATE)
Darnell Ishmel
My Bucket List for 2010 (1 st QUARTER UPDATE)
HEALTH
1. Live minimum of 6months at or below 207lbs….but got to get there first!
(23LBS TO GO!)
2. Do 60days raw, 30 juice feasting, 30 Daniel fast, 30 master cleanse over the course of the year
(DID 20 DAYS OF A “MEATLESS MONTH” IN JANUARY…DID A 7 DAY MASTER CLEANSE IN FEBRUARY…NEED TO DO SOMETHING FOR MARCH….BUT THIS TOUR SCHEDULE HAS MADE PRESENTED SOME CHALLENGES)
3. Do a half marathon and/or 2 walkathons
(DATE WAS SET FOR APRIL 11 …ANN ARBOR, MI…BUT THEN I WENT ON THIS PORGY AND BESS TOUR….SO NOW…IDK….MAYBE I WILL DOWNGRADE TO A WALKATHON…OR TO THE CRIM IN FLINT IN AUGUST??....IDK…)
4. Pushups…Sit-ups…and Push-aways….everyday! nuff said.
DID 20 DAYS OF ‘20 PUSH-UPS AND 20 SET-UPS EVERYTIME I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM”…LOL…HEY…WHAT EVER WORKS!! DONE FELL WAAAY OFF WITH THIS TOUR SCHEDULE THOUGH…LACKING THE PROPER MOTIVATION
5. Get my first pair of glasses, my first full physical in 12 years, and teeth whitening treatment
I HAVE MY TEETH WHITENING STUFF….THANKS TO DR. BONADEO AND THE GOOD FOLKS AT PARKSIDE DENTAL AND I GOT PRICED FOR THE SPECTACLES BEFORE GOING ON TOUR….JUST WASN’T ABLE TO GET THEM BEFORE LEAVING!! L
6. Be at least 80% organic….vegetarian….and 50% raw/live foods by the end of 2010
DAY 9 OF AT LEAST 90% ORGANIC…100% VEGETARIAN….(THE OTHER DAY I MADE ME SOME RED LENTILS, BULGAR, AND SPINACH..IT WAS THE BOMB!!
SPIRIT
7. Travel to at least 7 new countries…(the Caribbean…the Mother Land and the Orient are calling)
(MOTHER AND I WILL TRAVEL TO BAHAMAS WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN IN MAY!!!)
8. Learn to play golf…basketball..and wii
I AM BECOMING PRETTY GOOD AT BOWLING…AND BOXING IS QUITE A WORKOUT! I HAVE GOT TO GET MY OWN WII STATION THINGY!!!...LOL
9. Go horseback riding and fly a kite…again…and again
I COULD HAVE WENT HORSEBACK RIDING THE OTHER DAY IN FORT WORTH….BUT IT WAS A COLD AND CLOUDY DAY….SO I DECIDED…”NEXT TIME.”
10. Learn to dance…and/or…learn to love trying
FOLX ARE DANCING UP A STORM IN THIS NEW PORGY PRODUCTION…BUT ALAS…THEY STILL HAVEN’T DEVELOPED A DANCE ROUTINE FOR PEEPS WITH TWO LEFT FEET!!
11. “Buy the best even if it means having less”
I NEED TO CONSTANTLY REMIND MYSELF OF THIS…..BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT…IT IS MERELY A MATTER OF THE BEST BEING AVAILABLE. FAST…CHEAP…POOR QUALITY JUNK IS SOOO DA#M PLENTIFUL IT IS RIDICULOUS.
THANK GOD FOR ORANGE TAG SALES AT WALGREENS AND ESPECIALLY KROGERS…CUZ $5 FOR ORGANIC BUTTER IS A NO-BRAINNER
12. Gain a better understand of Hip Hop…graffiti, fashion, and photography or language… its origins, influence, and cultural influence abroad
OK…NEED HELP GETTING STARTED ON THIS ONE…NEED SOME YOUNG PERSON TO BE GUIDE ME THROUGH THE MAIZE
13. Build an art photo portfolio…(anybody out there want me to take you picture…I need to get some practice in…fa real)
DID A STUDY OF THE GROUNDBREAKING WORK OF CARL VAN VECHTEN…HENCE MY RECENT BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA / TRIBUTE ON FACEBOOK….ALSO HELP TO PRODUCE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN ART SHOWCASE IN ANN ARBOR.
14. Contribute to the development, institutionalization, and execution of a rite of passage program for inner-city youth….(it’s been 15 years….it’s time to serve again in this way)
BEEN DOWLOADING AND STUDYING CURRENT MATERIAL AND HAVE BEGUN STRATGIZING A PROGRAM OUTLINE
15. Discover the music/art of 3 (new to me) artist and/or musical genres…outside of gospel and classical music
DISCOVERED THREE HOT NEW YOUNG ACCOMPLISHED VISUAL ARTISITS…PLEASE CHECK EM OUT HERE
BUT AGAIN….I NEED A GUIDE ON THE MUSIC TIP….DEREK JENNINGS…WHERE U AT BRUH?
16. Celebrate my 40th in a very special way
WHAT TO DO…??...NOT A CLUE….BEEN THINKING ABOUT A RETURN TO SAN FRANCISCO….ALSO CONSIDERING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC….BUT I MAY JUST DO AN “NO-TELL TELL-ALL ADVENTURE TRAVEL”….YEAH…I KNOW…YOU’RE WONDERING…WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THAT!! LOL
17. Make at least one uniquely fabulous and unforgettable memory with my mom, 2 brothers, 3 nieces, my fraternal G5, my 3 fraternal AP’s, my mentees, and 4 my friends
GONNA CELEBRATE MY MOM’S 60TH BIRTHDAY IN APRIL…AND CRUISE WITH HER IN MAY! GONNA DO AN EXTENDED STUDY-TRAVEL WITH MY NEWEST NEPHEW MENTEE IN APRIL
18. Celebrate my mother’s 60th in a very special way
DATE IS SET FOR APRIL 24TH – CELEBRATORY DINNER. A “SAVE THE DATE” HAS GONE OUT. NOW….THE MENU!!
19. Go on a cruise….it’s been 12 years….way too long
ONE UNDERWAY FOR MAY. PLANNING TO DO 2 MORE THIS YEAR!!
20. Identify and support 10 local “mom and pops” businessGOT A GREAT PRINTER IN FLINT. NEED A LITTLE DIRECTION FOR OTHER LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS
21. Study to be quiet….slow to speak…(its Bible people…and I’m gonna get EVEN better at it)
ANYONE CAN TELL YOU…I’VE BEEN REAL GOOD ABOUT MY LEVEL OF QUIETUDE
FINANCE
22. Save 3% of my total income/increase…and ALL change/coins
STILL WAITING ON THAT CHECK FROM MY DECEMBER CHRISTMAS-TIME ENGAGEMENT L
23. Save my receipts….log ALL expenses….and get me a tax person who has experience working with artist
OK…SO I HAVE BEEN SAVING THEM…NOW I JUST NEED TO ORGANIZE THEM!!!
24. Log all forms of income and increase….(“Everything counts…so count everything!”)
I’VE MANAGE TO NOT SPEND ANYTHING THESE PAST FEW DAYS….I GUESS HERMITAGE HAS ITS POINTS
SOCIAL
25. Go on at least 12 dates…(I’ve never ever been on one…so this should be interesting…lol…if you think you’re game…hit me up…and no…I am NOT paying.)
AWAITING PROSPECTS….NO CHURCH FOLX THOUGH…PLEASE NO…
26. Smile more, laugh more, make deeper more meaningful eye contact with everyone I meet…(most people really just don’t know how shy I actually am)
27. Develop an entirely different look…fashion-wise
LOL..OK…SO I HAVE BEEN WEARING BLACK…ALL BLACK SINCE JANUARY 1…MARKING MY JOURNEY…AND TRANSITION PERIOD…LOOKING FOR A NEW PATH….OK…NOW WHAT?
28. Integrate bowties, cravats, ascots, vest, blazers, tweed, jeans, patches, specs, and some other accoutrements….(come on Stanley aka “St. Johns”….need your expert advice…lol)
GOT SOME GREAT NEW VEST…THANKS ERIC MCKEAVER FOR THE SILENT INSPIRATION…LOL….NOW I NEED TO DEVELOP THE REST OF THE LOOK
GOT SOME GREAT NEW VEST…THANKS ERIC MCKEAVER FOR THE SILENT INSPIRATION…LOL….NOW I NEED TO DEVELOP THE REST OF THE LOOK
29. Blog at least once every 2weeks…(gonna get in to the video stuff…perhaps that will help encourage me to do a better job on my grooming…ie weekly haircut…daily shave…etc…lol)
OK…I’VE BEEN SLIPPING….NOT REGULAR ON THE UPDATES AT ALL…BUT I DO HAVE A VID-CAM NOW…SO..LET’S SEE HOW THINGS GO FROM HERE…NOW THAT I AM REMINDED.
OK…I’VE BEEN SLIPPING….NOT REGULAR ON THE UPDATES AT ALL…BUT I DO HAVE A VID-CAM NOW…SO..LET’S SEE HOW THINGS GO FROM HERE…NOW THAT I AM REMINDED.
30. Maintain high standard…but up my game by learning to “say yes to many things I’d normally say no to…and say no to some things I’d generally say yes to.”
OUCH….OUCH OUCH….I REALLY NEED TO WORK HARDER HERE….YIKES…BUT WHEN I THINKING ABOUT ALL THE THINGS I COULD HAVE SAID YES TO….IT IS A STRANGE MIX OF THRILL AND INTRIGUE….AND RESIGNATION WITH REGRET…..IN ANY CASE…GOT TO WORK ON THIS
OUCH….OUCH OUCH….I REALLY NEED TO WORK HARDER HERE….YIKES…BUT WHEN I THINKING ABOUT ALL THE THINGS I COULD HAVE SAID YES TO….IT IS A STRANGE MIX OF THRILL AND INTRIGUE….AND RESIGNATION WITH REGRET…..IN ANY CASE…GOT TO WORK ON THIS
31. Meet more people....Visit more friends...and get to them more…intimately…(no not sexually)…both personally and professionally
MORE ROOM FOR “OUCH”….GOTTA WORK HARDER ON THIS TOO
CAREER
CAREER
32. PRACTICE..and Market myself more as a performing artist….and the recital “Black Baritones”…(mama…I want to sing!)
NEED WORK
33. Develop and train a singing group capable of doing tours abroad with me…get ready for Darnell Ishmel and The Life Everlasting Family and Friends Chorale….yeah…I know…long name…but I like it.
I AM NOW THINKING I SHOULD DO SOMETHING WITH THE WORDS “MOTOWN” AND “GOSPEL” IN THE NAME
34. Get new headshots and body-shots….(including some full frontals…lol…j/k…but I might consider some fanny shots…lol…again…JUST kidding….can’t you take a joke??!)
NEED WORK
35. Audition for and secure management with a top tier NYC-based company
NEED WORK
CHARACTER36. Speak, act, and live the TRUTH of each moment…without regard for the possible outcomes.(ok people….prepare to be offended….alot of peeps I know are turned off by honesty…whether it comes dripping with honey or with a load of crap…it don’t matter…they just don’t like Truth)
I’VE DONE A PRETTY GOOD JOB WITH THIS…HAVE EVEN HAD A FEW RUN-INS WITH A COUPLE PEEPS…. BUT TRUTH PREVAILED….AND ALL TURNED OUT WELL…..SPEAKING THE TRUTH IS ONE THING……NOW I REALLY NEED TO WORK ON THE “LIVING THE TRUTH OF EACH MOMENT” PART
INNER-MAN
37. Spiritual/biblical fast up to 3 days each month
SHEEESH….I’VE REALLY NOT DONE MUCH OF ANYTHING AT ALL IN THIS CATEGORY!!! LORD…WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH MY INNER-MAN?? HELP ME JESUS!
38. Develop and maintain a prayer book / journal
SHEEESH….ONLY LASTED 3 WHOLE DAYS AT THIS ONE....GUESS I NEED A BETTER STRATEGY
39. Pray catholic / church prayers….(and for all you Bible-thumpers out there ready to condemn me…the word “catholic” in the lower case refers to the Church universal…NOT the Catholic church…and even if it did….so what….what you care for?...lol)
SHEEESH….I DID MY RESEARCH AND DOWNLOAD AND STUDY....BUT HAVE NOT BEEN CONSISTENT PAST THE FIRST 4 DAYS :-/
SHEEESH….I DID MY RESEARCH AND DOWNLOAD AND STUDY....BUT HAVE NOT BEEN CONSISTENT PAST THE FIRST 4 DAYS :-/
40. Learn to play pipe organ in a traditional classical style yet with contemporary gospel flare….(at least get better….no place to go but up from here…lol)….for me….church music is worship…and I need to be more skillful
SHEEESH….JUST NEED THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY...I HAVE AMPLE MOTIVATION
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Oh yeah....and I promise to post more videos and pictures from my travels/tour...but the schedule has been exceptionally challenging these past few days :-(
Until then... here a short clips of me in Ohio...sorry the audio and video are out of sync...I am low on computer resources and haven't been able to dump some of these old files.
Darnell Ishmel VLog #2 - PAB: Exploring Shawnee University
posted by Darnell Ishmel at 3/22/2010 07:16:00 AM
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