Anyway, the service had me thinking about so many things. From -- having a plan in place should I pass at an early age to wondering what people will say of me when I pass. One particular quality popped into my head that I would most like to be remembered for.
I would like it to be said of me that I was ADVENTUROUS... that I did everything I wanted to. I think that was the case in my younger years, fresh outta high school. Once, out of the blue, I purchased a one-way ticket to Oakland, California... had only $300 in my pocket and set out for some great adventure. From Oakland, I got on a Greyhound with a very best friend of mine and we took to the wild west. Landed in Los Angeles for a bit and went on to New Mexico where we parted ways. It was such an adventure! I have much more yet to do....
Sky diving
Para-sailing
Hiking in Tibet
Studying Buddhism at a Buddhist Monastery
Going on an Aboriginal Walkabout
Kayaking in the Arctic
Hiking the Great Wall of China
Visit Machu Pichu
Visit India to learn Hindi traditions and beliefs
I remember once, being so cold in St Louis, Missouri, I got in my car and drove 25 hours to Key West, Florida. It was an unbelievable journey. I traveled with my best friend which made the journey so much fun. We had a blast! It is a journey I will never forget. Don't worry folks, we went in February when it was NOT hurricane season.
Adventure is me getting on public transportation into the city without a way to return home.... then finding my way home after three days of partying.Adventure is me driving cross country... SFO to Georgia.
Adventure is me phoning my mother that I got married on a whim. Fate tells me it was destined cause we are still together 5 years later.
Adventure is me, on this earth, at this time, so incredibly at peace with the destiny of my soul.
Let it be said that I lived an Adventurous life; that I lived a full and complete life; that I lived BIG and loved BIG.
Great Wall photo credit
Tibet photo credit
3 comments:
coreen! yes...i am back in school. i am usually at the gcb most of the time, and if iʻm not in there, im in the library...surprising huh? yes...the workouts have been pretty good. not as consistent as i would like, but iʻm seeing some progress. i read about yours...good job. iʻm probably gonna try to work out in the gym more as well. me and tonga started the slim in 6 program, and it is kicking our butts!
An adventurous life, huh? Well, go ahead with your bad self.
Wow...I can't believe you spontaneously drove to Key West, FL from St. Louis. That's definitely adventurous. I can be spontaneous but usually need a little planning...speaking of which I so need to plan what I'm doing once I'm in Hawaii.
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