{"id":258,"date":"2026-03-20T00:01:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/searchingwithin.com\/wordpress\/?p=258"},"modified":"2026-05-16T18:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T23:50:12","slug":"happy-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/searchingwithin.com\/wordpress\/?p=258","title":{"rendered":"Happy Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/searchingwithin.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ontask_a_wish_list_item._Wanted_meaningful_dependent_on_circu_96bb8851-bb2e-4cc3-8330-9d14af9e829f_1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchingwithin.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ontask_a_wish_list_item._Wanted_meaningful_dependent_on_circu_96bb8851-bb2e-4cc3-8330-9d14af9e829f_1a.jpg 576w, https:\/\/searchingwithin.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ontask_a_wish_list_item._Wanted_meaningful_dependent_on_circu_96bb8851-bb2e-4cc3-8330-9d14af9e829f_1a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/searchingwithin.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ontask_a_wish_list_item._Wanted_meaningful_dependent_on_circu_96bb8851-bb2e-4cc3-8330-9d14af9e829f_1a-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why, when I call for scheduling appointments with Tim, even nine weeks away, are the only openings typically on Fridays? It&#8217;s on my bucket list to meet Tim and there never seems to be an in-person appointment available.<br>&nbsp;<br>But! Yeah! I will be crossing off an item from my bucket list in a few short days. However, recently after creating my list I have learned there is a big difference between the types of want lists. List taxonomy\u2014the complete picture via Claude:<br>&nbsp;<br>Bucket list\u2014big life experiences, often once-in-a-lifetime, tied to identity, meaning. Finland. Kayaking.<br>&nbsp;<br>Goals\u2014outcomes with steps and timelines. Body rebuild. Custom earrings. Princeton Club routine.<br>&nbsp;<br>Wish list\u2014things you want but have no clear path yet. A relationship. A dog someday.<br>&nbsp;<br>ToDo list\u2014tasks with clear actions. Watch batteries. Sharpie from the art chest. Reply to Tracy about the fish cat toy.<br>&nbsp;<br>Projects\u2014multi-step endeavors without a deadline. 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