10 Things I’ve Never Done, But Intend to Do Before I Die
by Jack GrantI was tagged by a quasi-anonymous friend with a meme.
So, remember, be careful what you wish for, including what you would like to know:
10 Things I’ve Never Done, But Intend to Do Before I Die (by the way, the order is irrelevant):
1) Sail around the world (yes, sail, as in a sailboat)
2) Visit Scotland and at least one distillery where I can drink myself blind, probably on my 41st birthday…
3) Run a marathon
4) Finish a novel and get it published (I’ve started at least 10)
5) Write an episode of a television show, or even better, create a television series
6) Learn to speak at least one language other than English fluently (the prime candidate now is French, since I’m getting a lot of practice in it)
7) Understand my own motivations well enough to convince myself I am not the biggest hypocrite on the planet
8) Be optimistic about the future of my country for more than one day
9) Learn how to accept love well enough to get married again (if you don’t understand this one, be happy)
10) Have children (not likely any more, but you never know…)
I’m not nearly as dark and pessimistic as I once was…
Seriously…
You just have to believe me.
I once embraced the Black Pit of Despair, now I reject it.
Sometimes, an avoidance of defeat is all the victory we can hope for.
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Good for you, Jack.
Really good for you!
; )
By Chrissy on 05.26.05 23:50
Very cool!
Hey! I’m Scottish, and have planned (2) 4-week trips to Scotland that fell through due to work and sudden unemployment. Sigh.
By Sinequanon on 05.27.05 03:33
Hey Jack-
This is cool.
And ironic…. I posted the words to “Live Like You Were Dyin” (a country song) and asked people what they would do. I got some interesting responses.
One of the things I want to do is re-visit places I’ve been to for Red Cross disaster assignments- and I actually get to do that in August, thanks to a friend in Houston seeing my wish. Maybe posting this will turn some of your wishes into reality too!
By AFSister on 05.28.05 16:35
Jack - Making the list in itself is an accomplishment. As AFSis says, posting it gives a better chance of reality.
By Barb on 05.30.05 07:52