The List
"Nothing is worth more than this day. " ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I was reading in one of my favorite magazines yesterday and it had questioned readers to list their top three things on their lifelong to-do list. The lists brought me to tears, for how profoundly written they were; "Hold my children, hold my children's children, hold my children's children's children" and how simple some of them were; " Find a way to enjoy doing the laundry."
Many of the things that were on reader's lists I have done, and their lists caused me to reflect on how rich my life is.
I'm not a risk taker but I am a seize the moment type of gal. I'm not the type to stand around and wish longingly for the day I can do something. If I get it in my mind to do something, then it becomes all encompassing to get there and complete that something. I'm a doer. For this reason, my list is ever changing. For this reason, I believe my husband is worn out trying to keep up with all the activity I plan. For this reason, my life has been rich with memories of things done and not just wished for.
I spent most of my young life growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida ~ home of NASCAR. I went to a race in Daytona once. As Vic deployed, watching these races became more and more important. Sunday's while he was downrange, we would watch together, miles apart. For one race, the pre-show band was Bon Jovi. Their newest song was "Who Says You Can't Go Home". As they sang and I watched alone with Vic deployed, I knew that I'd have to be there one day, at the July race, celebrating my home town and my favorite holiday and this sport that had come to mean so much.
Tickets for the Daytona 400 went on sale in the spring and I knew I had to have them. They are hanging right now in our race bag in the kitchen, five passes, five fan zone passes too for the concerts before the race.
Going the race in Daytona for fourth of July weekend? It is on my list.
I was reading in one of my favorite magazines yesterday and it had questioned readers to list their top three things on their lifelong to-do list. The lists brought me to tears, for how profoundly written they were; "Hold my children, hold my children's children, hold my children's children's children" and how simple some of them were; " Find a way to enjoy doing the laundry."
Many of the things that were on reader's lists I have done, and their lists caused me to reflect on how rich my life is.
I'm not a risk taker but I am a seize the moment type of gal. I'm not the type to stand around and wish longingly for the day I can do something. If I get it in my mind to do something, then it becomes all encompassing to get there and complete that something. I'm a doer. For this reason, my list is ever changing. For this reason, I believe my husband is worn out trying to keep up with all the activity I plan. For this reason, my life has been rich with memories of things done and not just wished for.
I spent most of my young life growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida ~ home of NASCAR. I went to a race in Daytona once. As Vic deployed, watching these races became more and more important. Sunday's while he was downrange, we would watch together, miles apart. For one race, the pre-show band was Bon Jovi. Their newest song was "Who Says You Can't Go Home". As they sang and I watched alone with Vic deployed, I knew that I'd have to be there one day, at the July race, celebrating my home town and my favorite holiday and this sport that had come to mean so much.
Tickets for the Daytona 400 went on sale in the spring and I knew I had to have them. They are hanging right now in our race bag in the kitchen, five passes, five fan zone passes too for the concerts before the race.
Going the race in Daytona for fourth of July weekend? It is on my list.
Hey Pam, How VERY exciting. I hope you guys have a blast at the race!~ You're Blog entry reminded me of a movie I watched this past weekend. We saw the Bucket List. Did you see it? It was much sadder then I thought it was when I rented it, but it was certainly good! The 2 characters make a list of things they want to do before they "kick the bucket".
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Deanna,
I have seen the Bucket List. It seems that lists are the way to go right now =) Way before I ever make a list of things to do before I kick the bucket, I hope to make a list of things to do to celebrate life! Nothing to wait for, we have to do it now. Life is short!
Have a super 4th of July!
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Nothing better on a July 4th weekend if you ask me. Remember what Ricky Bobby said of course, "If you ain't first, your last" (LOL - had to throw in a movie quote of course, not that I think that is a motto for anyone to follow)
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Thanks Bri! We are really excited about this race and all of the festivities that go with it. After experiencing the Indy series with pit passes, we had to do a hometown race with pit passes and kids and the whole works! Hugs to you all!
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