"So when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?"
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?"
-The Dash By Linda Ellis
This poem ahead was showed to me by a very good friend and it made me think and really reflect on my own life. What things can I be doing differently? Time and time again I have been reminded of just how short life can be. Sometimes thinking about life really scares me. I think what scares me the most is the unknown. We never know when our last day will be or if we will make it worth it. I just hope that when they are reading my eulogy it is a celebration of the fabulous life that I lead.
MAXIMIZE your dash!
I know this is cliche, but frankly I don't care.
I'll do it anyway.
If tomorrow the big guy dropped the big curtains down, I would hope that I could say I did it all.
Maybe not allof it but I've composed a small list of the top eight (my lucky number) that are simply a must.
In no particular order it just needs to happen.
Travel To Greece
It's odd I'm not from here or anything of that sort. I just have always had an urgency to see the country and travel around. To be honest, I just really want to go there.
Be In A Wedding
To know that someone would want to include you in one of the most important days in their lives says a heck of a lot about you. The wedding photos, the matching dresses, the little toasts it just makes my heart smile.
Meet Oprah
Laugh all you want, I used to literally run home sometimes to catch the Oprah show. She is the first person who made me believe in the American dream. Plus, she is basically the definition of a role model for women!
Be In A Confetti Celebration
I'm not going to be picky of what kind of celebration it is. Whether it is for a sports championship or just confetti rain I'd be pretty pumped. How cool does that look!!
Learn How To Snowboard
Yes I am behind like 10 years on this one. I think the last time I was on a mountain I literally was missing my two front teeth. I just always say I'm going to but I never do, so if you know someone who could help me out or just come with me that would be great!
Have My Own Horse
I don't know a more beautiful creature on the planet.
Spend A Month On The Road
The destination would be unknown but it would be more about the journey. I'd have to bring
someone along of course, but I think it would be a liberating experience.
Host Saturday Night Live
To me this would be the epitome of meaning that I have truly made it. I imagine it being such a great experience! Such a blast and humor is my favorite!!
So that's it, these things need to happen in my lifetime. I'm flexible on a couple of them but I hope that at least I have done everything that I can to reach for the stars. I don't want to look back and think that I could have done more.
I encourage you all to just be able not follow but chase your dreams and start making lists
and plans on how to make that happen!!
To me this would be the epitome of meaning that I have truly made it. I imagine it being such a great experience! Such a blast and humor is my favorite!!
So that's it, these things need to happen in my lifetime. I'm flexible on a couple of them but I hope that at least I have done everything that I can to reach for the stars. I don't want to look back and think that I could have done more.
I encourage you all to just be able not follow but chase your dreams and start making lists
and plans on how to make that happen!!
So what will say when they are reading your eulogy?
Bon Voyage,
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