Just watched the Bucket List movie...

[Lex]

I have to say that I thought I was living life to the max post TX. But after watching that movie, it is clear to me that the fear of dying isn't as strong in me anymore, and so, the willingness to live life like I was dying isn't as strong.

Watching this movie reminded me of how fragile I used to be (and am still to a certain degree). I started asking myself questions like, "Why don't I have a bucket list?"

Dr. Wilt told me that I'll live to be an old man, which brought tears of happiness. But I think I lost my edge. I don't have a burning desire to go skydiving tomorrow, or to see Italy, or to drive a lambourgini as fast as possible.

In short, it was a wake up call that "if you think 45 years goes by fast, imagine one year!"

Think I'll make that list now.

 

[Lex]

I have to say that I thought I was living life to the max post TX. But after watching that movie, it is clear to me that the fear of dying isn't as strong in me anymore, and so, the willingness to live life like I was dying isn't as strong.

Watching this movie reminded me of how fragile I used to be (and am still to a certain degree). I started asking myself questions like, "Why don't I have a bucket list?"

Dr. Wilt told me that I'll live to be an old man, which brought tears of happiness. But I think I lost my edge. I don't have a burning desire to go skydiving tomorrow, or to see Italy, or to drive a lambourgini as fast as possible.

In short, it was a wake up call that "if you think 45 years goes by fast, imagine one year!"

Think I'll make that list now.

 

[Lex]

I have to say that I thought I was living life to the max post TX. But after watching that movie, it is clear to me that the fear of dying isn't as strong in me anymore, and so, the willingness to live life like I was dying isn't as strong.
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<br />Watching this movie reminded me of how fragile I used to be (and am still to a certain degree). I started asking myself questions like, "Why don't I have a bucket list?"
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<br />Dr. Wilt told me that I'll live to be an old man, which brought tears of happiness. But I think I lost my edge. I don't have a burning desire to go skydiving tomorrow, or to see Italy, or to drive a lambourgini as fast as possible.
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<br />In short, it was a wake up call that "if you think 45 years goes by fast, imagine one year!"
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<br />Think I'll make that list now.

 

[coltsfan715]

Lex - I think it is a matter of saying I will because I can. I don't have the fear of dying so much anymore BUT every year since my transplant I try to make at least 5 goals for myself for the coming year when I reach my anniversary date. I have long term goals but I make goals that I WILL do these things within the next year. This year I was determined to skydive - and I did on Oct 17th. The year before I went to the pro bowl and as a spur of the moment thing the Super bowl.

Make your list and maybe each year just promise you will knock at least 2 things off the list. I have already knocked 3 things off my list in the past 6 months and I am happy with that. I want to be able to look back and say yeah I did that when it is all said and done and I am about to walk out on this life into the next. I am saving the big one though - which for me is going to Australia and New Zealand - I have promised myself I will go there before I die. If I never go I never die lol.

Have fun making the list!
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Lex - I think it is a matter of saying I will because I can. I don't have the fear of dying so much anymore BUT every year since my transplant I try to make at least 5 goals for myself for the coming year when I reach my anniversary date. I have long term goals but I make goals that I WILL do these things within the next year. This year I was determined to skydive - and I did on Oct 17th. The year before I went to the pro bowl and as a spur of the moment thing the Super bowl.

Make your list and maybe each year just promise you will knock at least 2 things off the list. I have already knocked 3 things off my list in the past 6 months and I am happy with that. I want to be able to look back and say yeah I did that when it is all said and done and I am about to walk out on this life into the next. I am saving the big one though - which for me is going to Australia and New Zealand - I have promised myself I will go there before I die. If I never go I never die lol.

Have fun making the list!
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Lex - I think it is a matter of saying I will because I can. I don't have the fear of dying so much anymore BUT every year since my transplant I try to make at least 5 goals for myself for the coming year when I reach my anniversary date. I have long term goals but I make goals that I WILL do these things within the next year. This year I was determined to skydive - and I did on Oct 17th. The year before I went to the pro bowl and as a spur of the moment thing the Super bowl.
<br />
<br />Make your list and maybe each year just promise you will knock at least 2 things off the list. I have already knocked 3 things off my list in the past 6 months and I am happy with that. I want to be able to look back and say yeah I did that when it is all said and done and I am about to walk out on this life into the next. I am saving the big one though - which for me is going to Australia and New Zealand - I have promised myself I will go there before I die. If I never go I never die lol.
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<br />Have fun making the list!
<br />Lindsey

 

[Lex]

Thanks Lindsey....
How funny....but since my tx, I've also made and stuck to a goal list. I'd never done that before, but since I felt like I had a future, I figured I had to make a goal list.

My bucket list is coming along....and yes, skydiving is on it. So is climbing the Himalayas. Seriously.

 

[Lex]

Thanks Lindsey....
How funny....but since my tx, I've also made and stuck to a goal list. I'd never done that before, but since I felt like I had a future, I figured I had to make a goal list.

My bucket list is coming along....and yes, skydiving is on it. So is climbing the Himalayas. Seriously.

 

[Lex]

Thanks Lindsey....
<br />How funny....but since my tx, I've also made and stuck to a goal list. I'd never done that before, but since I felt like I had a future, I figured I had to make a goal list.
<br />
<br />My bucket list is coming along....and yes, skydiving is on it. So is climbing the Himalayas. Seriously.

 

[lilkidNicky]

I watched this movie when I was in hospital May 2010 and it made me really sad but made me realize that I should make a list of things I want to achieve before I die. I started writing a list and have accomplished a few things I never EVER thought I would get to. For example, meet my favorite musicians [the Backstreet Boys], among other things. In end, great movie! Would recommend to anyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[lilkidNicky]

I watched this movie when I was in hospital May 2010 and it made me really sad but made me realize that I should make a list of things I want to achieve before I die. I started writing a list and have accomplished a few things I never EVER thought I would get to. For example, meet my favorite musicians [the Backstreet Boys], among other things. In end, great movie! Would recommend to anyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[lilkidNicky]

I watched this movie when I was in hospital May 2010 and it made me really sad but made me realize that I should make a list of things I want to achieve before I die. I started writing a list and have accomplished a few things I never EVER thought I would get to. For example, meet my favorite musicians [the Backstreet Boys], among other things. In end, great movie! Would recommend to anyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[fahrjr]

I personally have always lived my life without regrets and did almost everything I wanted too. So now post transplant there is no great revelations for me to have to embrace. I am very big on goal setting and accomplishing things in life.

 

[fahrjr]

I personally have always lived my life without regrets and did almost everything I wanted too. So now post transplant there is no great revelations for me to have to embrace. I am very big on goal setting and accomplishing things in life.

 

[fahrjr]

I personally have always lived my life without regrets and did almost everything I wanted too. So now post transplant there is no great revelations for me to have to embrace. I am very big on goal setting and accomplishing things in life.