When I was at school, we were asked to make a list of everything we would like to do before we turned 30. Recently I was clearing out my old school books I found this list, that I made when I was 16 years old. When I was looking through the list I noticed that there were things that I had already done, things which I was still to accomplish, and now there would be even more I would like to do.
Looking through this list made me realise just how much I have accomplished things over the last 4 years that 16 year old Emma never thought possible, and it has inspired me to set myself a new challenge. Now that I am 20, I have given myself 10 years to, complete this list, and I thought I would share it on here, including the things I have already done
1. Live in New York and go see a Broadway show (original list) – Done
From a young age I have been obsessed with musical theatre, and had always wanted to see a Broadway show. Also from the first time I watch Miracle on 34th street, and elf I have always wanted to live in New York. Being from Edinburgh both off these things seem unrealistic, two things which 16 year old Emma never thought would happen, however…. In the summer of 2017 and 2018, I found myself living and working in a Performing Arts summer camp in Upper State New York! Whilst I was there I fulfilled my second half of this first bucket list aim, and went to not 1 but 3 shows on Broadway; Waitress in 2017, and Mean Girls and Frozen in 2018.
2. Travel around Australia (original list)
When I was 8 years old I visited Perth in Western Australia, to visit my cousins who emigrated there a couple of years before. Ever since then I have always wanted to go back to Australia, and travel to other places including; Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. I haven’t managed to accomplish this year but summer 2019…
3. Perform in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (original list) – Done
Growing up in Edinburgh, as a singer songwriter one thing which is a must do is, perform in theEdinburgh Fringe. Wether that is Busking on the Royal Mile or performing in a venue, it is something I had always wanted to do and in 2015 and 2016, I did. In 2015 I busked in the street, and in 2016 I busked and performed in the famous Grouse House. During these times in the Fringe I had some of the best times, and made some of the best friends I could of asked for.
4. Do a sky dive.
This is something which I have wanted to do since I was a child, but have never been brave enough, or had the opportunity to accomplish, but it is something I would still love to do.
5. Write a book.
Ever since I was young I have loved reading (the reason why I now write Blogs). A main goal of mine is to one day write a book, I know it will be difficult, but it is something I can to do.
6. Release a E.P – Done
When I first stared out as a singer song writer, just like I was with my writing, I was terrified to show my songs to anybody. I was so reluctant to perform my songs that one of my friends once bet me £20, that I would not perform my songs (she won hahah). Even though I had this fear, I always wanted to write, and release something which was completely mine. It took me a long time, but I eventually got over my fear, and In May 2017 I released my first E.P entitled “A Long Way To Go…”. Right now I am currently working on my second E.p. The Ep is available on iTunes, Spotify ect…
7. Go to Rome – done
Since I was young I was obsessed with the Roman empire, and I always wanted to go and explore the historic city, and in the summer I left school I did. I still have not been inside the Colosseum, I loved this historic city.
8. Get a degree.
This is one that I have not currently achieved, but I am working on. Now you may be wondering why this is on my bucket list, but here is why. When I was at school, I was told by many teachers that I would achieve nothing. Due to me being dyslexic It took me longer to learn things, than it did my peers, and many teachers did not believe I could do it, including my head of year. However I proved them wrong and left school with; 7 national 5’s, 3 Higher’s, 2 Advanced Higher’s, and a HNC in Acting for stage and screen. I am now in my third year of university, and am determined to achieve my degree by summer 2020.
9. Get a tattoo – done
I have always wanted a tattoo, and two days after my 18th birthday I did. I have a small ukulele on my right ankle. 
10. Go up the Eiffel Tower
If any of you guys have done anything which I haven’t, or want to do anything which I have feel free to comment and let me know! Hopefully in the next 10 years I can complete everything on this list, and even more, but I have posted this to show that if you want to achieve something, and you work hard to make it work, you can do anything you want.
E's Journey 