Bucket List.

Alright, I've been trying to mull this over for the past week. I don't think I'll ever remember everything I want to do in one sitting, but hopefully I can give an idea of what I'd like to do with this life of mine. In no particular order:

#1: Help after a disaster (human or natural). This is my dream. I think it's become a common goal after 9/11. I completely understand where many come from when they say things like: "I remember watching the TV and feeling so helpless." I felt like that. I feel like that after every disaster, every emergency. I watch as people are left homeless and grieving dead family. I watch while they search homes for survivors or to confirm death. They hand out food and everyone comes together. I want to be there. I want to do anything and everything I can to help.

#2: Save a life. I am CPR and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association, and that makes me unduly proud. It's one of a few things I feel like I've accomplished in the 22 years I've been roaming the Earth. I would feel even more proud if I could put it to use. I'm happy that, if someone was to have an emergency, I'd at least be able to help in a small way. There is no better accomplishment in life than saving someone else's. Well, except when you save multiple lives.

#3: Volunteer. I want to volunteer. I don't care if it's at a soup kitchen, a bishop's storehouse, the hospital, DMORT, FEMA, American Red Cross, or an animal shelter, I want to volunteer. I want to make it a common part of my life. It's been said in a special parchment of mine that the greatest joy will come in doing service for others. I believe that's true for everyone. And I know it will be true for me, if I could just get my hand in something positive...

#4: Advocate. I'm a natural at this. I believe I'm sometimes too tenacious about my convictions, especially when I absolutely know I'm in the right. I'll try to do less political things, and more global issue and human rights things. I care the most about those. I'd really love to see more acceptance and knowledge about STDs, HIV/AIDS, and contraception. I'd really like to help with women's rights across the world. There are just so many things that need attention. I'd have plenty of things to gripe about.

#5: Go to India. Because India is a fascinating country with a rich history and culture.

#6: Go to Ireland, Scotland, or the United Kingdom. Because why not? Those countries seem cool.

#7: Sea World! I would love to swim and play with baluga whales or dolphins.

#8: Disney World!

#9: Cruise! Or multiple cruises. I'm okay with that.

#10: Get a degree. I don't care what kind, but I want a degree. Even a certification would be cool. I'm thinking a phlebotomy certification would be helpful in conjunction with my mortuary science degree. So that could be attained pretty soonly.

Okay, so maybe it was in order. This is my bucket list. Some things are easier or more imminent than others, but hopefully I can stuff all of this into my life. If I could even do half of these, I'd feel accomplished. Life is so short! Ugh!