My To -Do-List.

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Well, It's 11 pm and I'm currently listening to Bjork's New World.


Isn't it funny that most of the time, we have to do those things that we don't prefer much just to sustain our survival? Well, for those who are lucky enough to have the profession they really wanted, good for all of you. To tell you the truth, I can feel the pressure of that. Well, let's just say I have realized lately that there are things I have that I find not suitable for my interest.

I'm not saying that I abhor these things, I just don't think I need those things for now. Maybe someday, there will come a time that I may apply those things in a certain situation.

I have promised to myself that before I set my eyes close for eternity, I will do those things that will give me satisfaction and fulfillment. I'm making up a list of my "Things to do before I close my eyes." haha! Others might call these as "Bucket List". I guess it's the same thing, only varies with the term being used. The reason I made this is because I don't want to die a mediocre. I don't want to confine my whole lifetime working just to buy a patch of land and dig my own grave. Here are the items on my list:

BEFORE I DIE, I WANT TO:

1. Go to Japan alone for a vacation - Yes, you heard it right. I want to go to Japan, specifically to Tokyo and Akihabara. Since I was a kid, it's been my dream to set my foot on Japan.















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2. Shoot the most beautiful and breathtaking place here in Earth - When I said "shoot", it doesn't necessarily mean to shoot with a gun. What I mean is with a Camera. I wish I could freeze into a frame the most beautiful place here on Earth.















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3. To perform with my band in front of thousands strong people - You see, I'm a musician. And as a musician, one of our biggest dream is to perform on-stage with thousands of people as audience.
















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4. Visit Rome and Jerusalem, as well as other historic landmarks in the world - When I was in my High school days, I used to dream being an Archeologist someday. One of my dream was to resurface the famed mythological island of Atlantis.















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5. Watch at least one Wrestlemania - Becoming a professional wrestler is also one of my dreams when I was still young. I'm a wrestling fan and one of my Idol is Hulk Hogan. But then unfortunately, that dream didn't materialized. Haha!
















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6. Travel Manila to Baguio with a motorcycle - I never had a chance to explore Baguio. I mean I've been to Baguio but we didn't stopped when we got there. So I decided to add this up on my list. Plus the Motorcycle to add excitement and adventure. Hehehe!















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7. Jump at least 10,000 feet above sea level - have you ever asked your self "what's the feeling of falling from the sky like a meteorite?" I've asked this question a thousand times to myself. And the best way for you to feel it is to try it.














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8. Go deep within the blue - The same as above, I want to experience the world beneath the vast regions of our ocean. They say, A different world awaits on you beneath the sea.
















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8. Publish a Novel or at least a book which has my name on it - Sometimes people have asked me, so what do you get from blogging or writing since you are not sure if someone has the patience to read your entries? Well I believe in Dr. Jose Rizal when he have said; "If we don't write down our experiences and our ideas, then we are no different from animals." Writing ability is one of Humankind's gift and privileges. So practice or use what have been given to you.

















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This is the complete breakdown of my To-do-list-before-I-disappear, "bucket list" or whatever you want me to call it. hahaha! It may be subjected to change. Maybe some items on my list are that shallow and non-sense to others. But for me, It meant a lot. I hope someday, I may look into this list again and finally say that " Wow, I did all of it. And I'm proud of myself."


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"Find a job you love and you will never work for the whole day again."