tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post5741879264308713314..comments2023-10-06T06:05:13.866-05:00Comments on De-Composition: List five things to do before you die.Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03488794307486861447noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-29861407441372168522009-03-31T19:59:00.000-05:002009-03-31T19:59:00.000-05:00I can't think of my five things.What does that mea...I can't think of my five things.<BR/>What does that mean?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695251051433562340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-22428917134615512562009-03-31T08:35:00.000-05:002009-03-31T08:35:00.000-05:00Great post (and video clips)! Did you notice that...Great post (and video clips)! <BR/><BR/>Did you notice that something has been missing from your blog? It might have appeared around the time I stopped commenting? I’m sorry about all that. I took a little hiatus from the blogosphere, but I couldn’t stay away too long. After a break, I had to come by again and see what you’ve been up to.<BR/><BR/>Glad that I did. I'm not sure what my five things are...but I will definitely be giving it some thought.<BR/><BR/>-FrancescaHccmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910194645577246845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-91992133100918927852009-03-29T20:46:00.000-05:002009-03-29T20:46:00.000-05:001. Tour Europe2. Become a scriptorian3. Beat my hu...1. Tour Europe<BR/>2. Become a scriptorian<BR/>3. Beat my husband in golf<BR/>4. Know ALL things plants<BR/>5. Raise all my children to know how to be happy and know that they are loved.<BR/><BR/>Fun blog!<BR/><BR/>Mariel<BR/>www.oneshetwoshe.blogspot.comMarielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10531445766915179983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-88526046108593292082009-03-28T23:28:00.000-05:002009-03-28T23:28:00.000-05:00I think Kathryn is dead on. We used to hear “You c...I think Kathryn is dead on. We used to hear “You can be anything you want if you are willing to work hard to get there.” Somehow the last half has been lost lately.<BR/>That being said, here’s my five<BR/>1. Call bullshit when I see it instead of letting it go. I need to be less Milton Waddams and more, I don’t know maybe Jello Biafra. (Extra points if you didn’t have to Google either, but no shame if you did)<BR/>2. Travel more especially to Eastern Europe, Machu Picchu, and D-fucking-C-for-god’s-sake<BR/>3. Live in some other country<BR/>4. Skydive<BR/>5. Oh yeah, and raise a kid that doesn’t suck.richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360944100577512814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-48144570309057092242009-03-28T21:18:00.000-05:002009-03-28T21:18:00.000-05:001. Getting through medical school with the grades ...1. Getting through medical school with the grades to be whatever doctor I want to be.<BR/>2. Have children with a working epidural. (Oh and have them be healthy and raise them to be decent human beings as well)<BR/>3. Visit as many parts of US and foreign countries as possible<BR/>4. Laugh hard and often<BR/>5. Surround myself with people who love me and who I love.Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-12141499915439442662009-03-25T20:09:00.000-05:002009-03-25T20:09:00.000-05:00I think I know where you are coming from as far as...I think I know where you are coming from as far as saying that believing we can be or do anything we want is unrealistic, but at the same time I believe strong will and determination can get you what you want. Even if what you want is something that requires "talent," like being a musician.<BR/><BR/>It's important to remember that if people have true, deep-seated dreams, they CAN and WILL achieve them through hard work and perseverance. It's when 17 year old high schoolers say "I want to be President" with no real conviction and claim that they can do it that it becomes the problem.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm an idealist (though I've never thought of myself that way) but I dream as large as I like. And I will accomplish the goals I set for myself. One way or another.<BR/><BR/>That said, I really do think that many high schoolers take that adage as "I can do or be anything I want....with no effort or work." rather than "I can do or be anything I want with enough determination." Perhaps that is a more accurate way of looking at it.<BR/><BR/>Though obviously, people must be aware of their individual handicaps - I can't be a professional ice skater because I have a serious knee injury...that aside, I think we can accomplish whatever we fully set our minds to.<BR/><BR/>My five:<BR/><BR/>1. Stage Manage on Broadway<BR/>2. Live in New York with my best friend, Jessica<BR/>3. Travel to India<BR/>4. Take a Year Off and Backpack Overseas the whole time<BR/>5. Love as much as I can<BR/>3.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367785058486009658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-74532180451734764192009-03-25T14:31:00.000-05:002009-03-25T14:31:00.000-05:00Awww. Poor kids. I'm amazed you're envious of my ...Awww. Poor kids. <BR/><BR/>I'm amazed you're envious of my job. It's a scary time in the journalism world. Most of us envy ya'll.The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-9178077629883361812009-03-25T12:46:00.000-05:002009-03-25T12:46:00.000-05:001. Love my wife as Christ loves the church (sacrif...1. Love my wife as Christ loves the church (sacrificially).<BR/>2. Love my children unconditionally.<BR/>3. Laugh, cry and care deeply each day.<BR/>4. Minister to others using my spiritual gift of encouragement.<BR/>5. Take my wife on a carribean vacation to celebrate 15 years of marriage.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219757497743428149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-33365604692306353392009-03-25T06:07:00.000-05:002009-03-25T06:07:00.000-05:001 Visit all 7 wonders of the world (and then some)...1 Visit all 7 wonders of the world (and then some)<BR/>2. Reach retirement age and be able to live comfortably<BR/>3. Watch my daughter grow into the strong woman I know is inside her.<BR/>4. Figure out what I want to be when I grow up<BR/>5. Go back to school for something.That's may sad little list. Have a great day and thanks for helpling get the old bean working this morning.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654390498468068195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-14848300409742483632009-03-24T21:06:00.000-05:002009-03-24T21:06:00.000-05:00Patty - Awesome list! I'm with you on #2, for sure...Patty - Awesome list! I'm with you on #2, for sure and 4 and 5, I hope, are a given!<BR/><BR/>Fougs - Lets plan #1! For #3, are you talking about Jamie? B/C I wold be intimidated..<BR/>Can't wait to see your list!<BR/>(and write your story!)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kathy - Your #1 is so freaking hard for me! I admire that you put it on your list! And medical school? WOW. You rock!<BR/><BR/>Laura - I'm glad you're not jaded enough to buy into my blatent pessimism!! :) I look forward to seeing your list!<BR/><BR/>Amy - You're already accomplishing your list, especially #1! And how brave of you to say child(ren). I'm definitely not that brave.. :)Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488794307486861447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-32412847170043693732009-03-24T10:56:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:56:00.000-05:00What a nice post. 1. Being a great Mom to my child...What a nice post. <BR/>1. Being a great Mom to my child(ren) <BR/>2. Giving Love to my Husband<BR/>3. Travel<BR/>4. Learning <BR/>5. Keeping FriendsAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513249357085004389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-83044855540650078502009-03-24T09:32:00.000-05:002009-03-24T09:32:00.000-05:00I'm with Wern, need to scratch something and get b...I'm with Wern, need to scratch something and get back with you on my 5. <BR/><BR/>I love your #5 also. <BR/><BR/>I guess I'm still naive and think that you should dream really big and believe you can attain it. So I guess I'm in between where your students are and where you are on this topic. <BR/><BR/>And that's coming from a pessimist.LBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448662945001165944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-27011185414724129182009-03-23T22:49:00.000-05:002009-03-23T22:49:00.000-05:001. Be patient2. Accomplish all of the great idea...1. Be patient<BR/>2. Accomplish all of the great ideas ( good intentions) that I want to do but never have the time to do.<BR/>3. Go to medical school.<BR/>4. That's all..<BR/>5. ...I've got :)Kathy B!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13932652254033295435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-50597172779182390322009-03-23T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:26:00.000-05:00I'm with you (if lucky, literally) on #1, and I kn...I'm with you (if lucky, literally) on #1, and I know a guy who can help you with #3.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to scrub the negativity callous off my psyche and come back later with my 5.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695251051433562340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-48466434471474218352009-03-23T21:24:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:24:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695251051433562340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425460371988606696.post-86987158799968856182009-03-23T21:22:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:22:00.000-05:00Wow that's tough. I love your number 5. I ditto ...Wow that's tough. I love your number 5. I ditto that.<BR/><BR/>1. Inspire some of my students to become teachers<BR/>2. Teach overseas<BR/>3. Visit the Taj Mahal<BR/>4. Be loved and love another unconditionally<BR/>5. Continue my friendships with the handful of best friends I have<BR/><BR/>Great post!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720782120085329921noreply@blogger.com