The Bucket List

50-by-50

In actuality, the list of things I want to accomplish is in my lifetime is larger than just this one goal, but this has been the longest running goal I've had, and was set a very long time ago. My other lifetime goals need to withstand the test of time a little bit longer before I can officially chart them on the "To Do List Before Dead".

50-by-50 = 50 Countries By Age 50. Travel is a huge part of my life and who I am. Aside from having moved my residency at an above average pace, and traveled more than the average kid by the time I exited High School, there's much more to it.

A Wish to Live 3 Lives...

If a magic lamp somehow managed to fall on my lap one day, and said I had 1 wish (not 3), it would be to live 3 lives (in this order):

Life in the middle class (check)
Life in absolute poverty
Life in extravagant wealth

I have a love-hate view of humanity. I believe I've been exposed to some of the best natured individuals in this world, as well as seen, or at least heard of, the most vile individuals on this planet. We are both a disgusting and beautiful contribution to this space rock. In the pursuit of growth understanding, I want to see and be a part of it all. Only then will I have a well rounded grasp of what humanity really is and means.

People fascinate me. Cultures different than my own peak my interest. People's motivations drive me to understand the world that is. Understanding why anyone does anything, and everyone does everything is my chase.