Do you ever make list that are things you want to accomplish before you die? I put this under Retirement for two reasons. 1) I didn't want to cover up the Girlfriends post and 2) Seems that so many things we want to do have to wait until we are retired, or close to it.

If you do have such a list, would you like to share three things that you want to do before you die? It doesn't matter if it is something you've already accomplished, just name the top three...I'll start.

1) Be published in a national magazine
2) Travel to Scotland and Ireland
3) Be independently wealthy (did I hear laughter?)

Next?

1) Make an African safari - to travel and see as much of the world as possible
2) Publish a book that actually makes it into Amazon and national bookstores
3) Evolve myself into total well-being - physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, social & financial

1) Like Eagle, Travel and see as much of the world as possible
2) Love fully
3) Live fully - and right now, this is my biggest struggle

I'm at a loss here! I had a list and I did it. Now, I am
1) looking for the next adventure,
2) keep giving back
I've had a magic life in some ways and a painful life in another. In making my personal life finally magic, I've covered my dreams. I worked very, very hard for my dreams and they have all come true.
But, I crave adventure, if I believe in the reason for it, so I hope to embrace the next one as I embrace the little ones now!
dancer

1. Walk the Appalachian Trail (or a good part of it), by myself, no family or friends.
2. See the Northern Lights in person, this I would like to experience with family or friends.
3. Find contentment, releasing all doubts.

1. Transfer all my material possessions into joint ownership with my children so that they take of the benefit now and automatically when I die and would avoid the lengthy process of distribution by Probate. I have not told them yet so, it would be interesting to see how each would manage with discretion.

2. To pay forward.

3. Make a pilgrimage to Israel.

Get that beach house
Get that beach house
Get that beach house

Gimster
WOW I longed to see the Northern Lights and I did.We went to the theatre in the city.An actor had a heart attack on stage.Drama indeed.So we left early and coming over the Tay Bridge I saw the Lights. So my disappointment was rewarded by the Univerese.I love it when I share a dream with some one,
here is my poem.

Northern Lights ©
Scotland
2005

Finally I saw them.. the Northern Lights
After knowing and even singing about them
There above the distant town
A portal to some magical colouring palate

Movement altering moment by moment
Aurora’s silken scarf
Was she careless
Or did a breeze blow blessings

Heavenly Dancers… aptly named
Ever changing in the way
Newly spilt paint moves
When the water jar overflows

PS There is a Scottish song mentioning Northern Lights in case you wonder.

Gimster, interesting that you wish to do the Trail yourself. How much hiking do you do normally at this time?

I'm not sure I have the gumption, to make an incredible bike trip across a country myself. For strong, experienced cyclists, there tends to be this dream/fulfillment of cycling across Canada or the U.S.

For me,:

1. vacation home on coast
2. execution of a few great paintings
3. to still be in great health..so that I can travel more, etc. and be on the bike.

MA, wow, the universe did bless you. I can't wait until I see them and I, too, can write a poem. Hope we're still in exchanges so I can share.

orchid, I could probably hike to the store and back (approx. 6 miles), but if given the chance to do the Trail, I'd train for it. My DH doesn't see reason behind my yearning and my obligations are here with my sick parents, aunt and my children and grandchildren. The Trail is going to remain on my wish list, though.

Lola, had we been asked for 4., a visit to the wailing wall would have been my 4th. It would come higher on the list, but I don't like travel over water.