Before I die...

I've been thinking about big things I want to do in my life, and I thought I'd share a few with you. I'm not going to post the obvious "Raise good kids" or "do what's right" or "help others" but more specific ambitions:

1. Run the Ironman Triathlon! This is probably my loftiest physical goal. Particularly because I have yet to really learn how to swim. I think when I'm in a position to, I'm going to take swimming lessons, as nerdy as I might feel about it.

2. Buy a yacht. It doesn't have to be super fancy, but I would really like to sail to beautiful places with my family and have the kind of family vacations that might just be as much about the vacation as the family. I want my kids to experience amazing things together. And what could be more amazing than spending a week or two each summer traveling to exotic places on our own private boat?  Also, Michael loves to sail, and I love for him to do what he loves to do.

3. Publish a book. I am leaning toward a photo essay or something at this point-- something that can say a lot without me rambling on the way I usually do. Possible themes are: candid shots of people doing nice things for each other; a book of pictures of "beautiful women"-- normal looking women who have done beautiful things (kind of like the foundation for a better life billboards); or.... honestly, I've forgotten my other ideas... maybe I'll tell you later.