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I found this to be quite poignant. It is interesting that in your bucket list and those proposed by others it is all about doing rather than having. Didn't see anyone suggesting go buy a bad ass house or car or flatscreen or whatever. Nope. It is see this and see that and experience this and experience that. It is sad that it takes finality before we humans figure out what is really important all along (not directed at you Kaylee, just a generalization of society).
I was fortunate to visit Europe for several weeks a few years ago and while no place has it all figured out, it was quite apparent that most Euros are bit more evolved than much of the world. When I travel, I tend to prefer rubbing elbows with the locals rather than other tourists. So I have lots of long conversations with those living where I am visiting and one from that trip struck a chord, led me to change my outlook on what living means, and I feel is somewhat relevant to share. This couple, visiting Holland from Portugal at the same time I was there, ended up joining me for dinner--impromptu, chatting while waiting for table, then they asked the host for a table for three "if that was ok with me." Combined, they probably made less money than I did, yet they had tales from visits all over the world, many to places I had never considered. When I said how I wish I shared their itinerary but for time and money, their reply was "time is limited only by what you choose to spend it doing or not doing; money is limited only by what you choose to spend it on." They continued with the observation, in our particular comparison of American vs. European, that "you have more things; we have more experiences." That was heavy and enlightening, especially over strong Heineken beers and semi-legal weed!!!
I am not knocking the choices anyone makes. That is individual choice. Rather, to point out that it is interesting how lifetimes are spent chasing the "dream" and in the end, it turns out what was really important didn't require a chase at all. Family, friends, and experiences was where it was at all along.
What should you do with your time? Whatever the fuck you want to do!!! Your list is cool, others have shared some great ideas as well. I will add the following that I have first hand experience with...
-Berlin, Berlin, Berlin for a week or more
-Go see a concert at Red Rocks in Colorado and Lycabettus Theater in Athens
-Watch the sun set on Scheveningen beach in South Holland
-Drive 200 kmh on the German Autobahn...and still have cars pass you!
-see a futbol/soccer game at Olympia Stadium in Berlin and Millerntor Stadium in Hamburg/St. Pauli
-spend as much time in sauna/spas in Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Poland, anywhere really!
-take an overnight train in a sleeper car
-Red Stripe and Rum punch on beach in Negril
-Canada just about anywhere...Banff, Vancouver, Quebec City, St. John's, Nova Scotia
You probably do not remember me Kaylee but you were my first hobby experience! Years ago, in FTW, back in the old board days before eccie, not long after after your unfortunate incident with an expiring client. I picked you because you resembled a teacher I had a crush on in third grade! LOL I was so nervous but you were sweet and relaxing and very kind. Great experience as first experiences can go, so I always appreciate that.
I am so sorry for what you are dealing with. I am glad you seem to have a positive outlook. I hope you can go and do and live every breath you have on this earth to the fullest. All my best and most positive thoughts your way my dear!
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