list of things to do before I die

OK so it's really AwEsOmE that we get to choose this as a topic to write
about, because Chelsea gave me the GREAT idea of doing so in last's weeks
journal. And this week couldn't be a better week to write about things I'd
like to do because it's been so stressful. I heard a song this week as well,
that got me to start thinking about this. I don't know how many of you out
there are country fans (Heck yeah!), but Rascal Flatts "When the Sand Runs
out" (or whatever the title is) gave me a kick in the butt to live life to the
fullest. After listening to the lyrics I made myself a poster of the lyrics
to the song and posted it in my room:

"Today's the first day of the rest of my life
I'm gonna stop looking back start moving on
And learn how to face my fears
Love with all of my heart make my mark
I wanna leave something here
Go out on a ledge without any net
That's what I'm gonna be about
Yeah I wanna be running when the sand runs out"

Enough about that, here's some things I want to do in my life time:

1. I want to go to Holland and visit the house my grandpa grew up in. It may
be just a tiny little shack, but it tells a lot about how he grew up and what
made him who he is today. I want to be able to visualize the bomb that came
through his house and killed their neighbor that had just entered the
doorway. Sounds masochistic, but it's a story he's told every since I was
little and I can't imagine the whole scene. It's too abstract.

2. I'd like to learn Dutch. After all it is the language of half of my
relatives speak. I love it when the Dutch company comes and I get to speak to
them. They know English, but hearing them speak Dutch makes me dumb founded
everytime! It just sounds very interesting! Sounds like they are spitting a
hocker half the time.

3. This is more of 1 and 2 combined, but I'd like to meet all of my Dutch
relatives. I have only met my grandpa's brother and sister-in-law. I'd like
to meet his mom.

4. One day just drop everything I am doing, get up, get in my car and drive
to where ever the car brings me. Bringing a person with me as well.

5. Something else, that's closer in the future than those (like possibly this
coming up weekend AHHH!!) is getting my EMT cert. But in the bigger scheme of
things, eventually working on an ambulance service. Something I have dreamed
about since I was little.

6. I've been told my several on my preceptors/friends while doing clinicals
with them is that I will one day become their boss. And at first I was
hesitant, but now I'm starting dream that dream for myself. I'd like to
manage and EMS service.

7. Get up in the middle of the night when it's raining put on my bathing suit
and just frollick in the rain!

8. For one day just make random, meaningful small talk with the people that
cross my path. Either walking down the street, waiting in line with me,
sitting alone at the table, or whatever.

9. Do a random act of kindness and NOT TELL ANYONE! I've done random acts of
kindness, but I always for some reason have to tell someone about it.

10. One day (during college life) get in a long line for a drink long and
just fill my tray with nothing but glasses of water, and walk around with it.

11. (Purposely) Have toilet paper hang out of my pants and see how many
people tell me!

12. Learn to do a flip on flat ground and land perfectly!

13. Go a day without getting on the computer. Sounds simple but have you
ever tried?!?!

14. Be a model for a wedding fashion show. (Was asked once, but it got
cancelled and I was looking forward to it so much!)

15. Marry a guy that is easy going, funny, easy to talk to, loves life, great
with kids, loves family, and is accentually my best friend.

16. Go to a live concert. --No I've never been to a concert.

17. Sorta like #8, but call a random person in the phone book and just get to
know them. (it's more of the cooperation with the person on the other end
than it is me pulling the phonebook out and calling)

18. Ride in a helicopter and hot air balloon. The scenery would be great! I
don't have a specific place at the moment. Just anywhere!

19. Scuba diving in a coral reef. See the bright, beautiful plants and
fish. Along with it is swimming with the dolphins. Always wanted to do that!

20. Ride with some Tornado chasers, just to see a twister up close!

21. Fly an airplane. Just cause... No landing though! cause then that'd be
the end!


there's more things, I'm sure, but I've enjoyed the time I've had thinking
about this!! Now it's back to reality...(more like studying). HaHa
~Melissa