13 Things to Do Before You Die

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
by LindsayY

Would you want to make every day of your life meaningful and bring changes to you and your family? Would you want to try something new to let your life be filled with joy? Then, try these 13 things before you regret anything. They will act as a catalyst in making your life seem more meaningful and bringing changes to you and everyone around you!

1) Organize your old pictures.

Going through some of the pictures that you’ve had in your drawer for a long period of time, you will be able to recall some of your memories from the past. Be they good or bad memories, they will definitely make you smile!

2) Read at least one book a month.

It is important that you read, for it allows you to gain knowledge based on various subjects, such as world issues. Prepare for your future and build your knowledge by reading at least one book a month.

3) Visit your high school.

One of the moments that you will miss the most will definitely be the memory at your high school. It’s not a bad idea to visit your high school with your friends, have a little chat about what your school life used to be like, and look back on your youth for a bit.

4) Keep in touch with your friends.

Friends are the most important and valuable possessions in your life. Always try to keep in touch with your friends. They will always be next to you whenever you need help from someone. Remember! True friends last forever!
5) Write your own diary.

Diary is a book that contains various stories of your life. Everyday, write down in your own diary anything that you experienced during the day. By the time that you get old, your heart will be moved when you read a diary that you used to write 60 years ago.

6) Write a list of your pros and cons.

It is very important that you learn about yourself. Getting to know better about who you really are as a person will let you be confident about yourself. Writing a list of your pros and cons will allow you to improve your personality and yourself as a person.

7) Wake up early in the morning to spend some time with “yourself.”

Early in the morning, when it is completely silent outside, is such a perfect time to spend some of your time just by yourself. It is very soothing to read a book, listen to some music, or take a walk just by yourself early in the morning. Also, it allows you to take some time off from all the craziness that you have to go through during the day everyday.

Go see a doctor to get your health checked.

I unfortunately happen have a lot of friends who have lost their parents due to illnesses, such as cancers. Had they once gotten their health checked by a doctor, they would have been still alive. Do not ever put yourself into a situation, where you happen to breathe your last breath, just for not having gotten your health checked by a doctor.

9) Tell those who you truly love, “I love you.”

Imagine that you got in a car accident, and by that time, you had someone that you’ve loved for such a long time but never had a chance to express your feelings to. How sad and depressing would it be? Being able to express love to another is one of the most important qualities and values that you can have for others and yourself as well.

10) Carry your camera with you.

Take pictures of every place that you go to and everything that you see. Sometimes, little things like pictures make you smile, for they bring back to you the images of what you have done in the past and where you have been to.

11) Be aware of the real meaning of your birthday.

It is always fun to have big birthday parties with people around you. However, at least for once in your life, try to be aware of the real meaning of your birthday. Say “thank you” to your parents for having been who they are to you.

12) Blood drive

Blood drive is such a meaningful activity that anyone can attend. Isn’t it amazing that your blood can save someone’s life? It can bring an absolute happiness to someone even on the other side of the world! Do it!

13) Plant a tree for your child.

Plant a tree when your child is born. Watching your child and the tree growing together will allow you to realize the true meaning and importance of a creature and a being. Besides, by the time that your child is all grown up, he or she will be very much be moved and impressed by the love that he or she has received from you.

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