10 Things I've Always Wanted to Do:

I just realized today that I never finished up the post by adding the 10 things I've WANTED to do. So, here's my list (this is not an exhaustive list by any stretch of the imagination...just a few):

1. Live in California for a year of my life...I would like to do it single, not married.
2. Sky-dive. My mother always told me that I wasn't allowed to as long as I lived under her roof. Well, once I moved out, I signed up to go with work...only to have it cancelled due to weather. Everytime I've tried to go, it hasn't worked out...I'm starting to think it may be a desire that I'll have to fulfill in heaven.
3. White-water Kayak...I can't say that I've ALWAYS wanted to do this...just within the past couple years. I LOVE white water rafting...it's AMAZING!!!!!! So, when we were in India, we went, and I thought, "what could be better?!" Kayaking. This is so I could go through all the scary parts I want! I'd actually like to take a trip starting in Canada a kayak down through Colorado.
4. Be an actress. Ask my sisters and Sadie. This is actually more than a little girlish dream, although it started when I was 6 years old. This has been somewhat of a struggle (to my shame), but a few years ago, I just had to come to the conclusion that I don't think I could stay true to my values and be an actress. Now, if I had my choice, I'd like to be a director. I think I'd really like that.
5. Have my own talk show. I think this would be my dream job...I could call anyone I want and have them come in and have a conversation with them for an hour. It would be sooo fun. Also, this is also a good opportunity to clear up a rumor going around...the rumor is that I really like Oprah Winfrey. Let me clarify...there was a point a few years back when I said I wanted her job. However, I did not, nor do I now, support her or what she believes. I think the power that she holds is very unhealthy and the beliefs she has are very evil. I think she is extremely talented in what she does, but I do not support her beliefs in any sense of the word.
6. Travel to Ireland and Scotland
7. Be a good cook...again, this is more of a recent thing. 5 years ago, if you wanted to give me the worst assignment, it would be to tell me to cook something. However, I've gotten more comfortable in the kitchen, but I'm still a terrible cook. I made a new year's resolution that I wanted to become a good cook. Well, I haven't been able to cook much fun things due to this health thing I'm doing, but I've been reading through cook books and recipes. I can't wait to start actually learning to cook well. I'd love to just be an all-around good cook and be able to make gourmet food as well. Once I've "mastered" that, I'll try baking, but I'm the worst at that.
8. Learn to dance.
9. Make a really good documentary and music video. Not together...seperately. I'm always dreaming up videos in my head. I guess this kind of goes with the director thing, but everytime I hear a good song, immediately, I create a mental music video to go with it. Recently, I've really wanted to make a documentary on some local war veterans...hopefully, this one will really happen!
10. Own a horse. I've wanted this ever since I can remember. My closet used to be covered from floor to ceiling with horse pictures, and although I've gotten over the infatuation with horses, I still love them and would love to own one some day.