A little fun for once… February 24, 2007
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I have about three started posts, but for whatever reasons have them saved and may salvage them at a later date. But with the changes going on in my life and everyone and their uncle telling me to think about the future, I decided to start a list of things I’d like to try and at least start, if not accomplish, by 2008. The list will be expanding, so check back every one in a while…
1) See and spend a lot of time at the ocean this summer – haven’t been in 11 years and I’ve no excuse, I live on the east coast.
2) Travel. The west coast, Mardi Gras (Well, a little late for that, but plans for next year. For Robbie.) Russia, Egypt, England, somewhere in the South Pacific, warm and wet - oh hell anywhere!! And France (Russia, England, and France are old family stomping grounds – my history). Cambodia, Thailand, Spain, Italy…oh, is there any place I don’t want to visit?
3) Get off the pill merry-go-round that has started again (I went 7 months without pain killers…now I’m living on pain pills, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills. Overwhelming stress will do that to you.
4) Try to resolve things with my mother in a better fashion.
5) Learn to play piano (I took lessons once…) or drums…like Keith Moon 
6) Attempt to return to school, even if it’s one course at a time.
7) Regain some sense of control over my physical health.
8) Try scuba diving. I used to be a good swimmer.
9) Take up photography again. Maybe an art class. The product of two talented painters CANNOT have created offsping that even sucks at pencil stick drawing.
10) Read again, and more. I started this year, but it’s frustrating with the fibro fog, not to mention that I’m sure my meds are affecting my memory and concentration.
11) Be easier on myself.
12) Lose weight – meaning getting in better shape. Not for looks, but for being healthy.
13) Establish/reestablish closer friendships more in line with my way of life.
14) Get more involved with those issues important to me.
15) Live more authentically.
16) Figure out what I want to be when I grow up.
17) Let go of the old me ideas that no longer fit.
18) Get back in touch with my spiritual side.
19) Learn to Tango!
20) Learn Arabic … how’s that for reaching for the stars from someone who took 5 years of French and can barely remember how to say …oh geez, I can’t even remember how to spell in French!
21) My God!!! How could I have forgotten??? I have wanted to learn how to fly since I was 6 years old!!!
I’ll expand on these and add to them in the future. Right now, I’d like to get some rest. Any suggestions?
Everyday, think of one of these.
When you can, do one tiny little bit. Learn one word. Listen to some music that you might tango along with. Look up a place to stay at the beach.
Tiny bits. They can keep you going. One bright moment after another.
Allow yourself some deep breaths from time to time. (smile)
You should definetly try scuba diving, its one of the greatest experiences of my life and the nature you get to see is just beautiful. If you want to learn how to scuba diving, visit my blog at http://www.recreationresourcesweb.com/6/learning-to-scuba-dive-with-a-padi-instructor/