An ode to living life

"Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life." Eleanor Roosevelt

Henry David Thoreau moved to Walden Pond to get the most out of his life. For most of us, getting the most out of life is much harder than moving 12 miles down the road. I have therefore decided to make a "bucket list" in order to be sure I will get all that I can out of life.
1. Go on a cross-country road trip. Georgia to California, summer 2010.
2. Camp in the Australian outback. Lie on back and see trillions of stars. Remind self to be humble.
3. Work at the Olympics. Meet the best athletes in the world.
4. Plant a garden. Enjoy the sweet scent of roses.
5. Run a marathon. Prove to self that I can do anything.
6. Travel by train. Just like Ron and Harry!
7. Go to church at Westminster Abbey. Sit by Poet's Corner. Try to soak up awesomeness.
8. Hike the Appalachian Trail. But not at one time.
9. Stand at the foot of Mt. Everest. Be amazed by the wonders of nature.
10. Be in a movie. My life is practically a movie anyway.