8.20.09 Dear Universe:

Upon reading my initial statement of purpose and goal declaration, I have decided that I inadvertently omitted some of my other goals in life. They may be random, but deserve acknowledgement too…

I will practice art. Media may vary, but I will practice. I will be equally comfortable with my brushes, my camera and my words and do my best to use them all for creative outlet.

I will learn to play the music. This probably involves the guitar. I will master the damn f chord.

I will learn a second language. Spanish preferably. This may tie in to the live international goal…to be continued…

I will be the passenger in a small plane doing tricks, I will bungee jump somewhere amazing, and I will jump off a water fall. I will seek adventure.

I will read more for fun. I love books. I love the feel, the smell, the words. I love getting lost in a story, desperate to hear the ending. I am not really sure why I don’t make them a priority. I need to.

I will learn to swing dance.

I will get on a mountain bike, I will surf sans wetsuit and step onto a volleyball court. These things may involve shoulder rehab, but I can do it. I will try again.