Something big
I've been wanting to do something big lately, but I seem to never actually end up doing anything. When I say something big, I mean like run a marathon or climb a mountain or hike the Appalachian Trail or ride my bike across the country. These are all things that would give me a huge sense of accomplishment. It's kind of weird, because even though these are all physical things, I think it applies to life in general. I don't want to get older and look back and say, "I wish I have done such and such". When I read stories about people who do these things, I really admire their will and courage to take on such a task. Whether is was riding a bike around the world or dropping life as you know it to join to Peace Corps or spending 8 years on the road travelling. I want to be that person that inspires people or is looked at with admiration. People were meant to do so much more than they really do. We weren't meant to sit in cubicles 40 hours a week, and then spend another other 40 on the couch.
Well, maybe I'll get to at least one of these things someday. Unless there are any people who want to help my motivation and join me on such a venture in the near future.
Well, maybe I'll get to at least one of these things someday. Unless there are any people who want to help my motivation and join me on such a venture in the near future.


2 Comments:
At 7:27 PM, Anonymous said…
I understand what you mean. I decided in the past two weeks to leave my desk job at the end of the year and set out to travel for at least 6 months, maybe more. I still haven't figured out if I'll do something "big" in the fitness way you describe, but for me, just deciding to go off traveling is a big enough step. Maybe if you are out there climbing a mountain or biking a trail our paths will cross?! Just commit to doing it, I can't tell you how happy that has made me feel, even though it is still months away and no specifics are figured out. I am still debating immersing myself in one culture (like the Peace corp) or visiting a bunch of places. Good luck with your decision! -- lostgal
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At 10:52 AM, acousticskyy said…
I know exactly what you mean. When I left college I took up a job as a financial consultant and wondered how I was supposed to spend the next 40 years of my life in similar positions.. cubicles and all. My heart told me to quit, my head said stick with it. So I quit and joined the Literacy*AmeriCorps program in San Diego and just recently finished up my year of service. It's been the best decision I've made so far in my life, and I'm glad I made it at the age of 22. In general, I think it's safe to say that "life's too short for someday."
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