To-Do, part 346
I’m guessing I’m not the only one with a mile long to-do list, right? Mine looks a little bit like this:
Things that I have no choice about – pay bills, buy groceries, ship packages, sew
Things that I do eventually, but put off as long as possible – clean, put away laundry, bathe the dog
Things that I will do one day, when I have a free weekend – organize pictures, organize closets, organize my life…
Things that I will never have the time, money, or long enough life to do, but still want to do – go to culinary school, become a real estate agent, learn to knit, live in Greece
But recently I’ve noticed I have another category. That’s the one I want to talk about. It’s called ‘Things I feel I should do, for no apparent reason.‘ These are the things that everyone else seems to have seen or done, but I, inexplicably, have not.
And just for the record, let me tell you up front that I’ve never read Harry Potter or Twilight, never seen the movies, and never, ever, EVER will. Don’t even tell me I should. Not a chance.
But a few of the others on my list…
-I’ve never seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Wizard of Oz, This is Spinal Tap, Rosemary’s Baby, or Citizen Kane.
-I’ve never watched Lost, The Amazing Race, Family Guy, Star Trek, Heroes, Bones, Prison Break, Doctor Who, Californication, Gossip Girl, 90210 or Melrose Place (original and re-launched versions).
-In addition to the aforementioned sagas that make me cringe, I’ve never read The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Da Vinci Code, A Million Little Pieces, or Tropic of Cancer.
-I’ve never heard a single song by the Grateful Dead. I’m not even sure why. My musical taste is all over the map and my knowledge is rather extensive, but they are a big one that’s always eluded me.
-I’ve never smoked pot. Or tried any other illegal substances, for that matter. Now this one doesn’t exactly fit on the ‘I should try this’ list, but it does seem to be an anomaly, since the vast majority of people I know have tried marijuana at some point or another. I guess I ‘experienced’ my youth a little less than others. Bible college will do that to ya. 
-I’ve never ridden a motorcycle. Dirt bikes sure, but street bikes scare me – too many idiots out there.
-I’ve never gone skydiving. I really wish I’d done this before I had kids, because now I never will.
-I’ve never finished writing my book. Or books, as the case may be. I have 3 that need edited, and I hate editing so much I’d rather start from scratch than make the time to revise and seek a publisher. Talk about lazy.
-I’ve never slept in line for anything. I’m not sure why this has appeal for me, but it does.
-I’ve never bought a lottery ticket. I often say “If I win the lottery…” but somehow I’m thinking that isn’t likely unless I first purchase a ticket.
I’m sure I have others, but those are the highlights.
So what’s on your list?
Hopelessly Flawed Confessions | Heather December 8, 2009
By melanie, December 8, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
Here’s one. I’ve tried about 100x to read 100 Years of Solitude and never gotten past chapter 2, but it’s something I’m still planning to do.