21 More Reasons . . . Why Not?

The gals—JJ, Rey, and Linda—from the Triple Threat Investigation Agency did a fabulous job posting about “21 Reasons”.  They inspired me to revisit the theme one last time.

Life has proven beyond trying the last few years, the stress and depression so overwhelming at times, I considered the “s” word once or thrice.  But as I reflect on [ultimately] having a life of my own, I’ve decided to once again grasp hope (which tends to flow through my fingers like foamy soap).

Here are 21 reasons why I should continue to hold hope—because I would [still] like to:

take control of my lifeassist others with their writingedit (help make good stories better)give a cat and/or dog a forever hometake real vacation daysreturn to Hawaii at least onceread books I’ve not been able to the last decade or twowatch programs/movies I’ve not been able to the last decade or twowalk for miles a day, whenever and whereverdrive with no purpose or destination in mindeat ethnic/international foods again (nummmm!)volunteer againhave friends againlearn to forgive and forget (again)embrace life [at long last]fix—“pretty up”—my blog (!!!!!)get a websitesee the world (I’d settle for Australia, Japan, and/or Spain)learn the ins and outs of social media and apply, as necessarytake part-time/on-line courses, andlearn to fly a helicopter.

I suppose you could also call it a bucket list.  Either way, these seem like 21 pretty darn good reasons for sticking around.  Here’s hoping reality complies.