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What reasonable things should I do before I die?
Hello. So by my calculations and estimations, I have a 65% chance of dying within the next 8 months. Not by cancer or any type of disease, however that's possible as well. The situation is hard to explain, but it's inevitable. I've fully accepted it as well. Now. I want some reasonable things to do before I die. Keep in mind, I'm only 13. This isn't your typical hipster bucket list full of things like "go bungee jumping" and "be friends with a celebrity" because I don't have much time first of all, and second, bungee jumping is f*ckin terrifying (I had to put the * in because I don't know their policy). Anyway, I want fun reasonable things to enjoy in this world. And don't waste your time typing nonsense about the inevitability of my death. I fully understand and accept it. Answer my question, and nothing more. Thank you.
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Sofetio gave a good answer I'd have to agree on. Another way to look at it is even tho the time line being short, having the same motto many of us have, to be a better person than the day before...that way you aren't going to feel like you've failed to reach some great goal. Just baby steps, being more patient than the day before, smiling and greeting people, trying to make their day a little more special by complimenting them. Wear a sign that says free hugs and then give out hugs to all who want one. I know these sound like little things but our souls are here on earth to learn and experience. When not having a large amount of time to learn, the best thing is to focus on being just a little better of a person than the day before.
I see no problem with focusing on what brings you joy in the time you have left. How ever if that doesnt pique your interest or you just can't get into it, then how about focus on leaving a legacy behind, something new you've started or called attention to that will help the others you leave behind.
Perhaps you'd like to focus on teens. Here's one: With todays economy, its hard for many families to afford a girls Prom gown let alone nice party dresses for other dances. My kids elementary had a "Clothes for kids" shop for those of low income. A site off campus was rented. All the donated clothes were free. Only brand new items were underwear and socks. It helped our family lots. They even had a room of clothing just for parents. Many of us shop 2nd hand and sales but its much harder to find things like prom dresses and tuxes. All the clothes we got were free, since donated.
All it takes is you organizing something on this scale. Talk to your school officials, letting them know that you would like to start a donation room of prom gowns and dresses for girls, tuxs and suits for boys to have for dances if they qualify as low income family. Perhaps the school has a small spare room for this and flyers could go out with each student asking for donations of used prom gowns and tuxes. Perhaps stores near the high school would be okay with a flyer on their door/window advertising the need for donations of prom gowns to be dropped off at the school office. There may be a local paper that will run the story once you have a space to set up in. Donations of clothing racks will be needed or perhaps several of the fathers from the school will make some basic clothing racks, and obtain donated hangers. This would be a lovely thing to leave behind, something that keeps on giving to others in a small but important way, long after you're gone. If an off site location is needed near the school, you could ask adults to keep their eyes out for a small retail shop location for rent. Find out the cost and then talk to other business owners near the school, getting a team of owners to agree to donate whatever amount split among them to fund the monthly rent on this place. If they need to step out of the agreement to help, they must find their own replacement to get set up with the school records on this place. Business owners usually know other business owners or perhaps asking for help in funding in the local paper doing a free article, will do the trick. This is but one example. You likely can come up with something, a need to be filled, it is needs people have that create new possibilities, like parents of ill children wanting to be close to their kids in a childrens hospital but living far away so the Ronald McDonald house was created to give parents a place to stay while their child was in the hospital. Hope this gives you some ideas.
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This is my opinion, please only take from it what resonates with you and what you think will honestly help.
My opinion would be to mainly do what you enjoy and also try out some things that you may have wanted to for a while. Even though there are major things such as becoming rich, going to a major amusement park, meeting a celebrity, etc. that you can do in life, most of the time it is that smaller things and often the free ones that give the most pleasure and joy. It is very possible to enjoy any small thing in life, usually by finding and enjoying what joy there is about it and what it brings you.
Even perhaps learning a new skill that you would enjoy or perhaps a short venture like writing a novel could be an interest. In my belief, anything is possible as long as you have the mindset of belief in it. In other words in regards to learning new skills, ventures, and generally everything, thought creates reality.
In short, do what you love, what you think you would love, and I hope this helps.
~Sofetios
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To answer this type of question requires knowing a little more about you. Your age limits what you can do and how far you can travel without parental support.
This thing about a 65% chance of dying within a year also plays in a factor for as I said your parents may need to support you in this as well.
First question is: Is this chance of death something your parents are aware of?
Second question: Are your parents in agreement with you and is this a deteriorating medical condition?
Third Question: What part of the country do you live in and how far can you travel with or without parental support.
These questions may sound like I am trying to find out more about your "inevitable death." In part it is somewhat true for in order to recommend something we/I would need to know what you are capable of doing and if it is possible for you to get to that activity.
For example have you ever been to either of the Disney Parks. The Disney parks are truly Magical Kingdoms that for most people are once in a life time adventures. These parks are very high on the “Make-A-Wish Foundation” lists of places people your age ask for.
Then of course there are places in other countries that have many things to do that can't be done in this country. This would depend on what your interest are as to what to suggest and whether or not you could get to these places. How would you like to go on a Safari and look at big game? That is something most people will never get to do but can be a blast if it is something that interests you.
Going on Safari in Africa requires you being able to travel and being able to be inoculated for the diseases that exist in Africa. So once again this requires more knowledge of what is going to cause your death in order to suggest something you can actually do.
If you wish you can answer me in a private message answering my question. Once I have your answers I will try my best to find something unique and fun for you to do.
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