I don’t have a bucket list.
If I were to die today, I would be satisfied I’ve done all I’ve wanted to do.
I’ve lived,
I’ve laughed,
I’ve loved.
I’ve made my way in the world the best I could and can honestly say I have no regrets. Even the stupid things have given me a look into human nature–especially my own.
Having said that, however, I have been craving warm, tropical waters.
You know, where snorkeling transports one through the portal of a kaleidoscope, flashing the silver rainbows of iridescent fish.
And where turquoise water caresses your skin and soul.
My favorite place to snorkel is the British Virgin Islands. But that was a lifetime ago!
I’d settle for Hawaii.
Who wouldn’t?
Dr. Ari Baron, my oncologist at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco told me long ago that if I wanted to skip chemotherapy to take a vacation, DO IT!
He is a wise man. He knows that living life is the priority.
So who knows, maybe one day soon I will journey to those tropical waters. If I do, you can be assured that I will dive in. Diving in is one of the things I do best. And Mike is the perfect playmate to join me: he dives in, too.
Maybe you’ll join us, too, someday, that is. When you’re willing to give up one part of your life to gain another.
In the meantime, I’ll be content to dive into the salt water pool at my local gym.
It may not be a portal into an underwater paradise, but it makes me laugh.
And really, isn’t that enough?
Let us know when!!
Okay! You’re another one who dives right in!
I’m hankering to snorkle too…let’s slip away to Hawaii! like in the next month?…7 days… I’m game!
But are you paying? ha ha
Right on, girl! Love that warm salt water! Living each day having no regrets, or at least working towards it…
Terry
Regrets are such useless things, aren’t they? Nothing a bout of tropical vacation wouldn’t cure. 🙂
I’m with you! Tropical beaches, swimming, sounds wonderful. I have never been to British Virgin Islands but I bet it is absolutely beautiful.
Blessings!
Debra
Come on, then! 🙂
Not only beautiful, but mangoes grow ripe on the trees!
Laughter is the best thing of all!
Yep. Yep. Yep!
Hi Gayle, I so understand about diving in, especially to snorkel. When Walt and I went to the Great Barrier Reef and camped on an island for 5 days, we absolutely loved it. We keep hoping we will make it back. We even swam alongside sharks and they just looked at us being curious–thinking who are these nuts that swim next to us. Anyway, hope you take a trip and do some snorkeling. Sandy and Walt
Sandy, if anyone in this world dives right in, it’s YOU! You’ve inspired me to set my horizons on The Great Barrier Reef!
Dearest Gayle,
The way you’ve described those tropical waters transports me right there! What a vivid and magnificent description. You definitely are a girl that knows how to live your life to the fullest everyday. You are a walking, inspirational bucket list for everyone to desire to know and love.
Much love,
Debbie
Hi Sweetie, thanks for your kind words! But as the childhood saying goes, “It takes one to know one!” 🙂
Beautiful. Hawaii is on my bucket list…never been there. Want to and relax and play…and sing..and laugh…and play!! Sure would be fun to do it with you guys!!!! <3
Karen
Hawaii is a must see for everyone! I see you’ve been practicing relax, play, sing, laugh and play everyday! Keep it up!
aloha we are available for tour “guides” in Maui till middle of march!!
Hi Betsy (& Wayne) I do bet you two have explored every bit of that island! Thank you for the offer. 🙂
You have dived into life. So inspirational! I love it.
Thank you, Thank you.
Hi Sue. Thankfully I haven’t hit bottom yet! I think life goes bottomless. Ha Ha
It’s not the BVI or Hawaii or Shang-ra-la (but it is after all, “Where the Boys Are”),…..well….sort of BOYS. tonight gazing on a full moon, enjoying the roar of the surf, music of nature’s cacophony in the background, and spaghetti and meatballs. Ft. Lauderdale awaits.XOXO. CUZ
Ooooh, I would so love to join you–eating the fine cuisine you prepare and listening to the roar of the surf. Of course, we’ll bring our handsome boys–always boys–wouldn’t have it any other way. Much love…