100 things to do before I go...

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Caimanson

My dear wife reassured me we do have that policy.
Will need to hire a ninja assassin, then travel the world!

kekeke... Can hire me, my loyalty is unbreakable but can be bought We can be like that cartoon that was on when I was a kid! phileas fogg and his trusted assitant! Would be fun times...

That death policy on mortgages... For those who pay monthy, is truly peace of mind I would suspect. Cause... yoooou never know.

[Penguin]

There are many things I could put but the one's that spring to my mind now are:-

To be happy more

To not think about death of myself and others so much

To be at peace with myself

To travel the world more and see things

To be liked by everybody

To try and tolerate people and their ways more

To loose my short and bad temper

To see life and it's meaning for what it really is

To cultivate my physic and healing ability to help people

To heal my sufferings from previous lives

To get my chest & forearms tattooed and maybe a nipple piercing too!

[cavalier]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

We can be like that cartoon that was on when I was a kid! phileas fogg and his trusted assitant!

That was a great cartoon.

Hey now the story must go on
'cause a lot of time has gone
we must be ready to goooo away.

[InLove]

Originally Posted by Penguin

To not think about death of myself and others so much

Hey Penguin--your list touched my heart. I can relate. I noticed, as well, that there have been some comments along the lines of having "one's house in order". Hopefully I won't be sounding morbid or anything, but this can be such a good thing for those who have to go on without your daily physical presence here. May I share a recent experience?

As some of you know, my mother recently passed on at the age of 66. Being the wonderful, thoughtful person she was (is), she made transferable funeral arrangements and provisions ahead of time. I am thankful she was able to do this--I see from all the receipts that it was not that easy. When it was time, I went straight to her files, found the "funeral folder", and made the necessary calls. It was hard enough as it was, but her thoughtfulness made it so much less devastating.

Not only that, but in that folder, she left a page of simple wishes, including the music, scriptures, and the pastor she would like, if possible, at her memorial "celebration" and a sweet and sincere statement of her love. I also found, in her closet, a pink suit without a note, but clean and preserved by a big white shirt--uncharacteristic of anything else in her closet.

It just helped so much. I just thought I'd post this, because her actions have inspired me to try and do the same for my loved ones. I admit that this past year, when I came close to leaving this world, I worried that my affairs were not in an easy order for my family. I maybe can't provide everything she managed, but I can start. It was just a great gift--and I was thinking that even though it requires thinking about death for a while, it may have given her the peace not to have to dwell on it so much.

Just my thoughts.

InPeace,
InLove

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by cavalier

That was a great cartoon.

Hey now the story must go on
'cause a lot of time has gone
we must be ready to goooo away.

It suuuuuuuuuure was, I loved that theme song!

Originally Posted by InLove

Hey Penguin--your list touched my heart. I can relate. I noticed, as well, that there have been some comments along the lines of having "one's house in order". Hopefully I won't be sounding morbid or anything, but this can be such a good thing for those who have to go on without your daily physical presence here. May I share a recent experience?

As some of you know, my mother recently passed on at the age of 66. Being the wonderful, thoughtful person she was (is), she made transferable funeral arrangements and provisions ahead of time. I am thankful she was able to do this--I see from all the receipts that it was not that easy. When it was time, I went straight to her files, found the "funeral folder", and made the necessary calls. It was hard enough as it was, but her thoughtfulness made it so much less devastating.

Not only that, but in that folder, she left a page of simple wishes, including the music, scriptures, and the pastor she would like, if possible, at her memorial "celebration" and a sweet and sincere statement of her love. I also found, in her closet, a pink suit without a note, but clean and preserved by a big white shirt--uncharacteristic of anything else in her closet.

It just helped so much. I just thought I'd post this, because her actions have inspired me to try and do the same for my loved ones. I admit that this past year, when I came close to leaving this world, I worried that my affairs were not in an easy order for my family. I maybe can't provide everything she managed, but I can start. It was just a great gift--and I was thinking that even though it requires thinking about death for a while, it may have given her the peace not to have to dwell on it so much.

Just my thoughts.

InPeace,
InLove

She sounds a very intelligent and "switched on" woman.. Many try to ignore death... Fair enough when you are a kid, but even when they grow they try to 'avoid' and not accept they have to sadly die. And for someone to have all their affairs in order makes alot less stress and pressure on the grief strucken relatives.. My father died earlier this year (4 - 5 months back) and he had no will, he had nothing sorted whatsoever... And it has left many people like a pack of wolves fighting over his possessions and amungst this comotion the funueral and so on had to be arranged and it would have been so much easier on everyone if he had crossed all the T's and dotted every i.

[InLove]

Hi Angel--

Please accept my virtual hug. It's real.

I "lost" a spouse in '95, Loved him very much. He had no clear-cut instructions or wishes for us, so we did have to guess. I knew him pretty well, so my hope is that I did a good job.

You know, I could get up from this computer, slip and fall, and be off to the next dimension with my next and last breath. I would leave my loved ones guessing, to a certain extent--and trying to figure out how to pay for it all. I pray (I know--no religion here, but I yam what I yam) that if things happen in such a way, then there will be enough love to go around. In the meantime (if there is any) I'll get started as best I can on making it easier for them.

It will give me a bit more peace, too, I think. But while I am allowing myself to dwell a bit on death, I resolve to find time for life's beautiful moments along the way. I know of no other thing to do.

Love to you--

InPeace,
InLove

[InLove]

Originally Posted by path_of_one

I was hoping that maybe we could just get our popcorn and sneak past the ticket booth and beat the crowd.

[Francis king]

yeah, I tried that, the fencejumping at stonehenge, and was promptly escorted off the site by security guards... lol

[InLove]

Well, I guess I am one step closer (upcoming pun alert) to completing my list. It wasn't the tango, but I did manage to slow dance a little with my husband at a recent wedding.

Now on to Stonehenge! (Maybe I'll sail there.)

InPeace,
InLove

[Snoopy]

Hi,

If I'm feeling content have I opted out?

s.

[17th Angel]

No way could you feel content ;/ There is bound to be something you've missed... ;/

[Snoopy]

Hi,

OK I'll have a look.........

s.

[17th Angel]

I would imagine that the death bed situation is quite like the "I know where my car keys are." Situation... Sure you know you left your keys on the table just in the hallway in your house.... Right?

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

To Punch Arnold Schwarzenegger in the face.

Good to see most my values haven't changed LOL... I only recently answered a facebook question "Five people you would most like to punch in the face?" Charlotte church was on that! LOL... You still on my list love.

[Snoopy]

May I offer this as an alternative view…?


Can't Be Arsed by Richard Wilson - Humour Books - Humour & Miscellany Books


I’ve nearly finished it; it’s laugh out loud funny and spot on. But of course, in the spirit of the book - feel free not to bother reading a copy.

s.