Recently, I decided that I would like to make a list of five things I want to do before I die. I figured they should be crazy things, not really career related, that I have always dreamt about, but never considered actually doing.

1. Swim with dolphins. These creatures are so incredible, and I imagine it would be an amazing experience to swim among them. Secretly, I would want to capture one, and take it home as a pet.

2. Travel to Europe. Wouldn’t it just be crazy to take a month out of your life, and travel to Europe and all of its beautiful countries? I would love to see all of the culture within the continent, and take a month to explore and enjoy myself. 

3. Write a novel. I know I said nothing career related, but I feel that this one isn’t. It would be purely for myself, to get thoughts in my head onto paper, and possibly sell it for others to enjoy and relate to. I love reading, and I feel this would be a good way to give back to the writing community! 

4. Be in Times Square for New Year’s Eve. Wouldn’t that just be something else? Taking a friend, boyfriend or family member to go to New York and be right in the middle of the chaos! That would be an experience of a lifetime that you have to do at least once.  

5. See the northern lights. We’ve all seen so many pictures, and pictures do speak a thousand words, but seeing it in person would be worth so much more. I would love to see that kind of beauty right in front of me.       

There are so many things in this world that we have yet to experience. We all get caught up in life's drama, and the things that we think really matter, really don’t. I decided to stop worrying about things out of my control, and live peacefully.  We really owe it to ourselves! I want to start exploring all the world has to offer because I know there is so much beyond what I think I know. I can’t wait for the adventures to come and I hope you all will join!