Tic Tock, Tic Tock

I don't want to spend my life sitting on an electronic device, sleeping or in front of a TV.

I want to see the world, meet people, hike mountains and learn. I think I'd like to take a sociology class, become involved in my community and maybe try out pottery. I'd like to make a stained glass window, become fluent in French and embolden my spirit with power and peace by letting go of the past. The minutes remaining are precious and who knows how limited.


Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON


What would you like to do that you haven't done yet?


Comments

  1. Marie SmithMarch 30, 2018 at 4:17 AM

    Travel was always on top of my list but not any more. Time with family and friends is most important to me now, hikes/walks and picnics and the beach. Whatever your bliss, I wish it in abundance for you, Linda.

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  2. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)March 30, 2018 at 7:54 AM

    Eat and drink my way through Italy.
    Travel to visit my friends all over the globe.

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  3. MarthaMarch 30, 2018 at 9:56 AM

    Travel. Travel. Travel. That's at the top of my list. Financially we're not equipped to do that right now but I hope we manage it in the future. For now I'm happy being outdoors enjoying nature and taking road trips to nearby areas.

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    1. Linda dMarch 30, 2018 at 6:35 PM

      Love road trips too! Hope you get travel soon.

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  4. JeanieMarch 30, 2018 at 10:30 AM

    More travel -- maybe even a cooking class in Provence or Italy!

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    1. Linda dMarch 30, 2018 at 6:37 PM

      You and Margaret both. Hope you get to do that soon.

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  5. Travel Bunny AlexMarch 30, 2018 at 11:27 AM

    Traveling! I'm already getting started as best as I can. I'm still in university and working part time, so it's not easy, but I try to budget a trip each year. It's a lot of fun.

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  6. JonoMarch 30, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    I'm a little older than you and feel that time is running out. I am trying to do as much fun and interesting stuff as I can afford to and have time for. Time has become THE precious commodity in life.

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    1. Linda dMarch 30, 2018 at 8:33 PM

      Spiritually speaking we are suppose to be thinking that way no matter what our age but it seems age is what brings that thinking on. It is precious for sure.

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  7. BirdieMarch 30, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    I want to become proficient in American Sign Language. I want to learn Tai Chi.

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    1. Linda dMarch 30, 2018 at 8:34 PM

      Birdie, I’ve been taking tai chi ad have enjoyed it tremendously. Much more after the first 2 or 3 lessons though. Go for it girll

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  8. ShadowMarch 31, 2018 at 3:55 AM

    I'd like to take up Yoga again, I'd like to join a writers group and I'd like to walk on the beach every day. Happy Easter hunny

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  9. bailiMarch 31, 2018 at 4:53 AM

    i am so happy that finally you decided to do so many things to keep yourself busy as here is a saying that
    "business is the best entertainment"

    my best wishes are always with you dear Linda!

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