Life is short,
What do you want to accomplish?
Every day, a similar thought runs through my mind. I wonder what it would be like to pass away at a young age, not having lived a long or full life. No one likes to think about dying and because of this we all take life for granted. Since there is no way of knowing when it will be your last day, shouldn't you try to do all that you can? You never know which day you won't see the end of or even if you'll wake up the next day. Every day is a gift, and what you do with this gift is so important. I want to be able to say that I had fun, I laughed at least once a day, I saw the world, and I helped others. I ask myself, what do I want to accomplish in this lifetime? The list goes on and on, but here are a few things that are at the top of my list.
1. I want to be within arm's length of an elephant. I do not want to ride the elephant. I just want to admire it's beauty.
2. I want to work on a mural with my talented mother.
3. I want to travel to Costa Rica, I don't want to be in a fancy resort either, I'd rather experience Costa Rica the way the average Costa Rican does.
4. I want to drive a fast car. Perhaps a Ferrari?
5. I want to teach a child how to play Volleyball.
6. I want to be able to write a large check to a struggling family.
7. I want to work on a cruise ship.
8. I want to have a child.
9. I want to build a dream home.
10. I want to be in a weight lifting competition. (I don't have to win).
11. I want to see my brother perform on a major stage like Madison Square Garden.
12. I want to live in Nairobi, Kenya in Africa.
13. I want to go to the Olympic Games.
14. I want to fall in love.
15. I want to see my sister act on a TV Show or Movie.
16. I want to be a guest on a popular cooking TV Show.
I have experienced joy in my life, but I have not experienced any of these. I would consider myself very lucky if I was able to accomplish even half of this list. I know life is short, but I want to live!
