The 10 things I want to do before I die

There are days when I have to ask myself what the reasons for existing are: Out planet is overpopulated, and if we keep going this way, we will destroy it, and with it, we will destroy ourselves. Is it then ok that we all stay here? Or should there be some type of natural selection, without doctors to stop it?

Some time thinking into this, I came up with the 10 things I really want to do in my life. If those 10 are done, I believe my reasons will be achieved, and with it, let life and Darwin decide if I stay longer, or not.

The 10 things I want to do before I die are:

1- Have a beagle and name him Toby

No surprises here. I love beagles, and have been obsessed for years with having one. His name is going to be Toby, and he will be a beautiful, loyal (ie better than any human), and stubborn (just like me). We will travel together, and he will enjoy long walks with me, as well as he will enjoy just sitting around and letting time go by.

2- Pilot an airplane

Car-done, Bike-done, water vehicles- not interested. But airplanes are amazing machines. I would love to sit on one and simply decide where to fly (of course, with Toby sitting in the plane with me :) )

3- Learn to play piano

I have wanted to learn piano since I was 10 or 11. I like music very much, and enjoy classic music as well. I find musical arrangements, in which the background is played by a piano, magic, and want to play them myself.

4- See Emperor Pinguins in their natural habitat

And this before I am 30, as given the over-destruction humans are causing on the planet, they won't wait for me to grow old to go see them.

5- Be a voluntary teacher in a country in development

When I went to Nepal I saw what a need some countries have for teachers, and how much education is appreciated. I consider myself lucky in that I got an education, and at some point I want to give back to kids.

6- Get either a PhD, or at least one degree more

Overachiever forever

7- Become fluent in 3 more languages

Overachiever forever part 2

8- Live in Boston (again)

My hometown, my home, my favourite place in the world. If I only had 1 day to live, I'd spend it in Boston, or at least flying there, so that the end comes at home, and not in a cold foreign country.

9- Travel through Colombia: From Punta Gallinas (12°26'N) to the Trapecio Amazónico(4° 12'S)

Deserts, jungle, mountains, snow, beach, and much more. Colombia is a rich country, and growing up there was a nightmare. However, I am sure Colombia has much to offer, many wonders to admire, and I feel that anyone who tolerated their childhood there should at least have the right to go and explore it. Something good must be in it.

10- Write a book

I enjoy writing, and very frequently I tell myself stories. I don't write them down, why should I, but some day I will get the courage for writing and sharing them, in a book.

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