Before Grim comes knocking
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy |
My heart aches for Corey who lost her father.
My normal reaction to these events is always to evaluate my life. Yes, one could argue the financial pursuits are the objectives. But experiencing life has always been mine. My greatest fear is having life pass me by then one day on my death bed saying something like “Gee, I wish I had tried that cow face after all.”
As shocking as this may seem, it is highly doubtful a death bed confession says “Gee, I wish I had one more day to sit in my cubicle, having my boss tell me I did that TPS report in the wrong font.”
I have a “100 Things to do before you die”. It is list I created, many moons ago, which contains a bunch of items that would truly touch my soul.
Some of the items on my list:
- Swim with dolphins and sharks (not at the same time)
- Visit the origins of my religious background
- Confront my greatest phobia
- Drive Route 66 in a convertible. And take my time.
- Eat Fugu in Japan
What are some things you want to do before shuffling off your mortal coil?
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Hey, Cliff. Tell your folks I said Hi. And did you get a chance to try that wine?
I’d love to travel the world almost on a full-time basis. The words “permanent vacation” come to mind!
I want to go to Antarctica.
I want to go on a horseback ride across Mongolia. (Allergies permitting.)
I want to teach someone to read.
bluntmoneys last blog post..One major project completed
@GSW: Thanks for the note! They found the Game Show channel and have watched enough Family Feud to kill a cow. I haven’t tried the wine yet. I’ll need some help with it. But it’s in my wine fridge, looking good!
@Trisha: If you keep opening Sharebuilder accounts, your permanent vacation might just happen!
@Mrs. BM: Very honorable to teach someone to read. I may need to add that to my list.