OK, I'll admit it...this came about because some texting I was doing with my BFF/"sister" yesterday. But it's not been far from my thoughts for a while. Because when you lose someone far too early in his life, as I lost Patrick, you inevitably think of all the things you'll never get to do together...and all the things he'll never do here on earth, from his own "bucket list."
Which makes one want to sit back, breathe, and consider.
So...what's on YOUR bucket list?
Have you done some of the things that were already on it?
If so, how did they feel?
And what's left?
I often say I can "die happy" because I saw Samuel Ramey sing Figaro at Lyric Opera. Had I had a formal "bucket list," that would certainly have been on it. And seventeen rows back, main floor, is an experience of this man and his singing that I will never forget.
But there are other things I've always "kidded around" that were on the list, too. Except that I'm kinda not kidding about them.
Vienna is there. Learning to tap dance is there. Taking cello lessons is there. And more might be coming...who knows?
So...share. What's on YOUR list? What have you already done? Is there anything on the list that you think you really, really want to do, but in your heart of hearts don't really believe is possible? Or, conversely speaking...is there anything on the list that, right now, you're making concrete plans to ACCOMPLISH?
Let 'er rip in the comments below!
Janny
