30 Never Have I Evers…

The Things I’ve Never Done (And Probably Never Will)

It’s funny how we all carry around a quiet list in our heads.

Not a bucket list… the opposite.

A list of things we’ve never done.

Some of them are intentional. Some just never happened. Some we’re oddly proud of. Others… maybe we’ve avoided for reasons we don’t fully understand.

But here’s the thing—people hold onto these “nevers” like a badge of honor. Not in a bragging way, but in a this is who I am kind of way.

So as you read through mine, start building yours in your head.

You’ll be surprised what shows up.

My “Never Have I Ever” List

I have never had a latte, frappe, cappuccino, or even a full cup of coffee.
Never needed it. Never wanted it. Somewhere along the way, I just skipped that entire culture—and now it feels like I’ve watched it from the outside my whole life.

I’ve never met my two half-sisters.
Life’s strange like that. Some connections exist on paper… but never in real life.

I’ve never been to my dad’s gravesite.
That’s one of those things that makes people pause. Sometimes it’s not about avoiding—it’s about leaving things as they are.

I’ve never seen The Sound of Music.
A classic, they say. Apparently everyone sings along… except me.

I’ve never seen an episode of The Office.
This one shocks people. It’s like I’ve missed an entire cultural language everyone else speaks.

I’ve never had an illegal drug stronger than marijuana.
That line was always clear. Never crossed it.

I’ve never had a tattoo.
For a guy who’s spent a lifetime creating art, I’ve never put any on my own skin.

I’ve never broken a bone.
Either good luck, good decisions, or both.

I’ve never had to take a prescription drug.
That one surprises even me. Just never been part of my story.

I’ve never run a half marathon or marathon.
I’ll walk, I’ll move—but I’m not chasing 13 or 26 miles for fun.

I’ve never served in the military.
Plenty of respect for those who have—just not the path I took.

I’ve never been in jail.
Another line that never got crossed.

I’ve never purchased a Beatles album.
Yes… The Beatles. The biggest band in history—and I somehow went another direction.

I’ve never gambled more than $20.
Just enough to say I did it. Never enough to care if I lost.

I’ve never been to a chiropractor.
No snaps, cracks, or adjustments for me.

I’ve never purchased a gun.
Another personal line—just never felt the need.

I’ve never broken 100 in golf.
Golf has a way of humbling you… and I’ve stayed humble.

I’ve never surfed.
Not much opportunity in Oklahoma… but still, never chased it.

I’ve never been on WhatsApp or OnlyFans.
Skipped a couple of modern trends entirely.

I’ve never owned a pickup truck.
In Oklahoma, that might be the most shocking one on this list.

I’ve never flown first class.
I’ve been on planes—but always in the regular seats with everyone else.

I’ve never watched a full hockey game.
I’m sure it’s exciting… just never stuck around long enough to find out.

I’ve never bet on a sports team.
I’ll watch, I’ll root—but I’m not putting money on it.

I’ve never participated in a protest.
Just never been part of that scene.

I’ve never seen a ghost.
No strange encounters. No stories to tell. Just… nothing.

I’ve never been fired.
Every job I’ve had ended on my terms. That one I’ll take a little pride in.

I’ve never been hypnotized.
No swinging watches, no barking like a dog on stage.

I’ve never had a piercing.
Not even once. Kept it simple.

I’ve never personally bought a brand new car.
Always let someone else take that first big depreciation hit.

I’ve never fainted.
Never passed out, never hit the floor. Always stayed upright.

The Real Point of This

This list isn’t about what I’ve missed.

It’s about the life I’ve lived.

Every “never” quietly says:

• what you value
• what you avoided
• what never interested you
• and what simply never showed up in your path

And if you’re honest… your list probably says a lot about you too.

Now It’s Your Turn

Start thinking about your own list.

Not the big obvious stuff—but the little things:

• The trends you skipped
• The experiences everyone else seems to have had
• The lines you never crossed

Because when you really look at it…
those “nevers” might define you just as much as everything you have done.

And that’s where it gets interesting.

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