My Novel Idea

Dear Readers,

It is no secret that my writing could use some work. I constantly triple check my blogs and find sentences that make no sense, words that aren't words, and on occasion, I find waldo camping out behind the word hat. I started this blog to rant and rave about certain topics and to keep my mind moving in different directions but by writing this, I hope one day I am inspired to write a book, or even a novel. This will not happen until I retire, I can guarantee that right now, but I think I will find a topic one of these times that deserves to be written about in a leather-bound manner.

On a different note, I am challenging all of you to do something over the next two weeks. I am challenging you to make an actual bucket list for you life. I know it sounds corny and maybe a little morbid to some who don't like to think about the things you want to do before you die, but if you do this I promise you won't be disappointed. I have a list consisting of twenty five things to date, but I am always thinking about more to add. There are a few things you need to make sure you do when writing them, though. Keep these rules in mind:

1) Keep them realistic: If you are 400lbs, you're not going to climb to the peak of Mt. Everest.
2) Don't worry about order: You can skydive when you're 80. It has been done.
3) Put a few that involve others: Some of the best memories are created with a companion or two
4) Hand write them: Just like the movie; put the list on paper so you can take it with you.
5) Have an open mind: No one will have the same list. Some have the same ideas but everyone wants different things in life.
6) Have fun with it: Obviously some are going to be serious, but the list is meant to make you happy.
7) Get out of your comfort zone: Put items on your list that are going to make you feel accomplished after you complete it.
8) Do no harm: Do not. I say again, DO NOT put anything on your list that will cause harm to others.

These "rules" are loose, to say the least. Cater the list to your needs and try to make them all about you. To put it bluntly, be selfish about it because your list is about having no regrets in life and making the most out of your time here. Try it, or don't; It is your life. Hey, you never know, maybe you'll get an idea to write a book about it.

Have a great weekend, Readers.