Are there things you would like to do in your lifetime but unsure when you’ll have the time? If you had one year left to live, what would you want to do with that time? It’s never too late to make a bucket list of lifetime goals, and nothing is omitted from being put on the list.

Writing down goals to accomplish, places to visit, and people to meet helps a person put into perspective how realistic these wishes can be, even if they seem like they will never be granted. They don’t have to be grand or heroic to all, just as long as they are of importance to you.

Here is a list of ideas to start out with when creating your bucket list:

• Places to visit
• People to meet (famous or not)
• Adopt a child
• Trips you want to take
• Marathons
• Face a fear
• Take adventures
• Go back to school
• Sign up for dance classes
• Join a fitness center
• Get a book published
• Personal accomplishments
• Have a child
• Mentor someone
• Meet a financial goal
• Own a house, car, fur coat, etc.
• Find out more about your family history
• Tell a person a secret you’ve been wanting to share with them for a while
• Volunteer for a good cause

After collecting all your dreams, ambitions, wishes and goals together, find a way to take action. Pencil in your busy schedule some time for yourself to work towards these dreams. And when that time comes, embrace it whole-heartedly. You can do it!

And remember, it’s all about you. Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.

Although some businesses are considered Luddite and unwilling to incorporate social media networking into their promoting strategy, it has been proven that social networks increase fan base for businesses as well as promoting the businesses.

According to a study by Airwide Solutions, a number of mobile operators predicted that by 2015, 94 percent of communication would be through social networking, while 87 percent will be through SMS/MMS messaging and 81 percent through voice.

Teresa Degarmo, E-Marketing Communications Specialist for Finger Lakes Wine Country, explained in an interview the six steps to effectively use social media for a business.

Build an Identity

Build a presence on each social outlet you have. That includes images, information, tag lines and engaging topics.

Grow a Fan Base

Start by inviting your personal friends to “like” the brand page and follow. Purchase ads for the side of your page based on demographics of your target audience.

Engage With the Audience

Post comments to your wall and start a discussion with your fans. Post pictures, videos and share links to cross promote and repurpose content.

Measure

Look at statistical modules like Facebook Insights to se if there’s a positive trend to fan interaction. If not, rethink your engage and audience strategies.

Tend to the Content

Based on the measuring step, keep moving forward or take a step back to rethink your strategies. Remember to always keep content consistent and fresh.

Repeat

To stay alive in the social media networks, you have to have live pages. Continually grow your fan base, keep your content fresh, and measure the effectiveness of your social media presence.

Being a part of an online business community isn’t just for fun, it gives members a chance to win prizes, trips and free coupons while supporting, promoting and giving feedback to that business. So while media networking aids businesses in support and development, it also keeps the fans happy by learning more about it and keeping close with other fans and the business itself.

Location: Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Blvd.(map)

Extraordinary, Ordinary People
A Memoir of Family by Condoleezza Rice Friday, October 22
11:30 Luncheon and Program
$50/Ticket

Location: Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Blvd.

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