Things I Want To Do

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." - Dale Carnegie.

They say that life is short. Maybe, but there have been times when I have felt like this journey is taking forever. I have often wondered how it would be during those last few minutes of my existence. When I see my whole life flashing before my eyes, how would I feel? I don't want to look back and say, "Damn, I should have done that long ago" or even say "I wish I had more time." Its obvious that we can never be satisfied with what we do or achieve. Even if I make a list today and achieve all that by next year, I am sure that I will have more things added on to my list before its done. I believe that we all have that hidden desire that makes us want to do more and achieve more. I am the kind of person who tries. Most of the time I have noticed that I give up in between, but at least I can say that I have tried. I am however learning to try a little harder each time.

I though I would make a list of the few things that I would like to achieve in my life. I am not going to add the easy to achieve things, like graduation, go to a concert etc. I shall focus on the harder-to-get things that I have an eye on.

Be My Own Boss
After I graduate and come back I would need to find a good job, something that pays me enough to make up for all the money I have been spending here for the past few years. As I start working, I am also hoping to set up my own private practice side by side. That's only going to be secondary initially as it would take years to build up a name and be recognized. Slowly I would like to move over to my private practice and have my own office and maybe even a training center where I could train therapists. I am hoping that I can achieve that in ten years after I start working, so that would be eleven years from now.

Get A Doctorate
I really cant think of studying full time anymore, but getting a PhD is on top of my list. I will not do it right now, but I am hoping to achieve this within the next five years, and I think it is possible, if only I can get my lazy ass to move and do some research. I know my topic and I even know what area I am going to be researching on. I just need to get it going.

Write A Book
So, I think I can write after all. I had never thought much about wanting to write a book, partly because I don't care much for them. I can count on one hand, how many I have read. However in the last one year or so, I have had this desire to have my own book. Maybe its because of all the influence I have had from where I am right now. I know my book is not going to be fiction or sci-fi. It will probably be on relationships, but lets see.

Perform "The Wall" Album Entirely
I know I want to have my own band again and I know I will. One of my dreams is to be able to play the entire "The Wall" album from start to finish. Maybe I was influenced by the "Live in Berlin" DVD that I have been watching. Either perform "The Wall" or maybe even "In The Flesh" concert. I have not made up my mind on which one I want to perform, but I will be working towards doing either one, as soon as I get back and settle down.

Travel on the Palace on Wheels
Keeping my love for trains in mind, I thought I would include this one. The cost factor makes it worthy to be on the hard-to-achieve list, with each night costing Rs. 20,000 and this journey being a week long affair. The Palace On Wheels is a luxury train with 14 coaches, all decked up to make you feel like a Maharajah. The train has a bar, restaurants, and much much more. The Journey starts from Delhi, through Agra and a lot of places in Rajasthan and back. For me its not about visiting these places, but instead its more about being in that train.

Get Married and Have A Family
Now you may wonder how this made it on the hard-to-achieve list. Getting married seems easy, but trust me, for me its not. To many complications and too many people to please. Too many customs and traditions to keep in mind. Too many things to worry about. With all these in mind, I would just be glad when its done, whenever it happens.

Once again, this list is not final nor permanent. It can change with each day and I really wonder what it would be a year down the line. Anyway, as of today, these are the things I really want to achieve in my life.