i am reading a book right now called "25 Wishes" about a group of widows who meet together on valentines day and decide to make a list of 25 things that they would like to do before they die. this is NOT a new idea, i have seen it before in movies such as "a walk to remember", the "bucket list"- and i was challenged to write down my dreams at a conference in may. therefore i am actually taking a moment to think about and do it. what do i want to do before i die? here are at least 25 of the top ten i would like to experience in my life...
1. to rescue kids and animals by owning a place (like a mansion) where orphans, neglected/abused kids, runaways and animals can go to find healing (or be healing for each other!).
2. to have/adopt kids
3. to own a home and a vacation home (in hawaii) where i can raise a family
4. to build a couple of schools for the dalits in india
5. to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and cancer
6. to be a part of God's plan to tell the WORLD about God (the GREAT COMMISSION)
7. to get a book that i write published
8. to succees and become a multi-millionaire through primerica so i have enough money to provide for myself, my parents, and a # of charities
9. to marry my best friend/lover/soul mate
10. to be healed from my anxiety/depression
11. to own yearly passes to all my favorite places (disneyland, seaworld, the san diego zoo...) every year that i want to
12. to succeed in having a good self image so that i am confident and self assured
13. to find the right counselor/medication
14. to take a class on photography
15. to take a class on challigraphy
16. to be able to establish healthy boundaries so that my life is on track in all areas (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical...)
17. to lose 30 more lbs (or get to 130lbs)
18. to have a balanced life (spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically)- get a plan in gear and start to exercise, eat right, have a consistent quiet time...
19. to travel a little. go to europe and visit geneiva (the hiding place), germany (sleeping beauty's castle), australia, canada (prince edward island), florida (disneyworld!), san francisco...
20. to be able to take my own vacation (apart from my family) and live life to the fullest as a single person
21. to learn some life skills in preparation for marriage (how to shop, cook, clean...)
22. to be able to put a financial plan in action (first i have to have a little money)
23. to get completely out of debt
24. to be able to get into a house/condo/apartment now while i am single
25. to get a best friend for life who loves me unconditionally
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