5 Things

So Laura has asked me what 5 things I'd like to do. It's surprisingly hard! This may take a wee while...

1. I'd really like to travel. I've never actually had a proper holiday, even in Britain and it's something I think I'm missing out on. My ultimate destination would be Italy - it's been the only place I've ever had a truly burning desire to visit. I also want to go to London (I'm thinking about Easter for that one, even if I go on my own - but I WILL do it in 2009!). Having seen Stephen Fry in America I'd love to see certain places there. San Francisco looks awesome, NYC is a bit of a 'must-see' and I've been told about a few others that sound excellent. Hostelling around Scotland also sounds pretty awesome!

2. I want to get involved with a youth programme. It is something our corps just does not have and I think that a youth group-esque thing is what this area needs. We have an interesting mix of students and locals and it would be ace to get them together and talking about God, their lives, everything. I know this is a vision Chris shares so maybe we should put our heads together and see what we come up with.

3. Give my mum a hug and tell her I love her. Something so many people take for granted, and something I know I should do but just never do. We've never been a huggy family but seeing gran go shows me that this is something I really need to sort out. Same for friends. Man I suck at the telling people how I feel thing!

4. Learn something new - Gaelic, dancing, aerobics, anything! The brain needs to expand (and the body needs to contract!) I'm thinking this would be particularly good for my probationary teaching year. Chances are I'll end up somewhere where I know no-one and to join a group and meet people would be great.

5. Related to the last one but I'll give it a number of it's own - learn an instrument. I am musically inept but I'd love to play the cello or the piano. It would be tres fantastic.

Life is short. We should live it. It would be interesting to see if anyone fulfils their list, and how quickly they manage it.