"A Tale"...to be continued?

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair." - Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities (1859)


I have had this lovely book, A Tale of Two Cities, since Christmas. It is currently sitting in a drawer, in a desk that is not mine. On the book lies a thin layer of dust. Every time I think of the book, even look at it - I want to read it. Hopefully over Spring Break, I will find the time. I think finding time for things that are important to you can "make you or break you" in this world. I find myself formulating all of these beautiful and of course picturesque ideas that will eventually (hopefully) take place in my life. I always tell myself I will be the next Jillian Michaels. Oh I definitely will find time to meditate and cook these glamorously complicated dishes. Notice my dreams never include cleaning up after my cooking adventure. I will read the Bible and finally become devoted to my glorious God. I will call up friends I haven't talked to in ages. I will volunteer at a food bank. I will stop being so stubborn and pick my battles more wisely. I will save my money. I will educate children on the terrible realities of obesity. I will shower, blow dry and style my hair daily. I will...


The list goes on. For all of us. And it will never stop evolving. We change, and clearly so will our list. Is the key to completing your list to let it evolve? To pick the most important things on it and just go for it? My father once told me "Don't ever quit." Although simple, this advice seems perfect. I won't quit dad, I promise. 


Here's to completing a life long "To-Do List" one significant task at a time. Hope you'll join me!
Cheers!

In the words of Rocky Balboa, "Going in one more round when you don't think you can - that's what makes all the difference in your life."