“What do you want to do before you die?” It is a question asked in many situations; college interviews, when you discover a terminal illness, or even during a discussion in your English class. Usually it takes people a minute to think up their list of aspirations, though some can spurt out their compilation in a matter of seconds. It all depends on how much prior thought you’ve put into the topic. In my case, I’d never deeply considered what I’d like to accomplish before death until I read the poem “When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be” by John Keats. After reading this poem and understanding what Keats was saying, I took some time to compose a checklist for things to do while I have the time to do them. Before I die, I want to graduate …show more content…
Ever since I was little I’ve dreamed of experiencing different cultures and trying new things around the world. Some of the places at the top of my list include Paris, Rome, Venice, Spain, and London. I’ve looked at countless pictures of these places trying to feel what it would be like to be there, but I hope someday I will actually get to visit them. The cultures, the food, and the religions all seem so intriguing and on my deathbed I would love to say I’ve experienced as many of them as possible. Clearly, travelling the world and trying new adventures and cultures is at the top of my bucket list.
Obviously, there are many things I would love to accomplish before I die. The main ones include graduating from high school and college to become an anesthesiologist, starting a family and spending quality time with my loved ones, and especially travelling the world and seeing new things. I was one of those people who never really considered what goals they would like to achieve before passing away. After I read the poem “When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be” by John Keats, however, I realized that maybe I should finally put some thought into what my aspirations
I am drawn to the thought that vacationing is a way of making everlasting memories, in addition to encountering many diverse cultures around the world.
When I ask myself what I want to accomplish, I have a tendency to answer the much larger, broader questions. Rather than simply think of a career path I’d like to embark upon, or accolades I’d like to earn, my mind instead wanders to more metaphysical accomplishments. For example, I desire to accomplish things that can only be possible when a group of people are working
Throughout history, the progressions of mankind has given way to a perpetually globalizing world. Globalization, the “process of interaction and integration among peoples of different nations, has strengthened human ties while our race has formed societies in every corner of the globe. As our world becomes more interconnected, the resulting blend of cultures has led numerous societal features to be shared between peoples, blurring cultural division lines. Globalization’s tying binds may frustrate many modern travelers seeking unique and special travel experiences due to the standardization of destinations resulting from increasingly cozy international social relations, but continued and extensive human travel has demonstrated that the essential human urge to move is a product of our search for fulfillment in what is unfamiliar and will not be suppressed by global interconnection.
Overall, I just want to be contented with my life in the future and not realize that I am miserable and that I have wasted my life. In the near future, I also aspire to do well in all four years of high school. This also applies to college. Another goal for the future that I have is to get a scholarship for college because of the fact that I want to go to college, but I don't want to drown in college debt.
Some people spend their entire lives constantly asking themselves, “What do I ultimately want to do with the time I am given here on Earth?” On the other hand, some individuals are lucky enough to have insight on what exactly they want to accomplish or who they want to become. Yet despite this, they never have the courage or ambition to manifest it into existence. Fortunately for me, I have always had a clear vision of what I plan on doing in my future, and I’m certainly not hesitant to make it a reality. Naturally, I am a compassionate person who enjoys helping others, and I’m also intensely interested in health and wellness.
I do not have a goal in mind. There is no deadline or additional information I can provide for my dream. I want to make a positive impact on the world. I want to have an outstanding legacy.
There are many great things I would like to accomplish within my lifetime. One of the most important to me is to get into a good college and have a good education. To accomplish many of my other life goals I need a good education. Another important life goal I have is to get a good job. Something I have always wanted to do is spend a summer in Italy. I have always been determined to go to italy and it is definitely another one of my life goals.
I want to impact the people around me in a positive way. For example helping a student who needs help with their Spanish homework, hold a study group, be a listening ear to someone in need. For myself I want to obtain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA throughout my high school career. I know I can obtain this by studying for tests, doing my homework and, managing my time. That's another thing I want to accomplish, better time management. Not that I'm horrible at it now but, there's always room to improve. I could always ask someone for help if I am having trouble or build myself a schedule to help me visually see it. I'm honestly afraid of growing up, not getting old because death is inevitable but growing up. You know that classic movie scene where you leave all your friends, family, and everything you know behind to start a real adult human
In my late adulthood, i want to take off from work and voluntier in the hospital as a nursing. I also want to continue eating health food: vegs, fruits and white meat. I want to be active as much as i can. I want to have friends that i can talk and share my experiances. I want to raise my grand children as i reaised my chilren. I want to be a part of my family and help them when they need me. I do not worry about the way i am going to die and who is going to take care of me. As long i life i have a faith that my children will be there for me. My culture teaches the parents should be taking care as they took good care of you when you were young. I have strong belief that i will get care through my family.
In the poem, When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be, by John Keats, he describes what he wants to do before he dies. John Keats died young from tuberculosis and was not very popular in society. He wrote a message on his own tombstone, which read “Here lies one whose name was writ in water”. It wouldn’t be until hundreds of years later that he would be recognized as one of the greats. After considering Keats’ poem, When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be, I have three things that I would like to accomplish before my time is up which are having a family, taking my dad on a hunt, and traveling all over the world.
There are many things that I hope to accomplish and do when I get older. I want to improve and accomplish different things for myself in my career that I choose, in my material goals, and spiritually. I'm looking at the year of 2009, I will be out of college and be on my feet, hopefully. I have high expectations for myself and hope to accomplish as many of my dreams and goals as I can throughout my life.
Eventually, I have one life to live to reach my potential, serve humanity the best way and leave my mark, and I strongly believe I have all the potential, determination and dedication to pursue that ambitious
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time,” Mark Twain. A man named John Keats would have very muched enjoyed this line by famous writer Mark Twain. Keats, was a young poet born in England, and his poems are now extremely famous long after his death. Keats became very sick with what modern doctors call tuberculosis, so young Keats went to Rome hoping he would stave off the disease with the Mediterranean air. In the end he succumb to his illness, however I believe he teaches an important lesson with his move. He also asks a very important question surrounding death, what does someone want to do before they die? Personally, before I die I would love to travel to exotic places, start a wonderful family, and put myself in a position to help people by being a part of politics.
My goal in life is to be a great friend and wife to my fiancé. An exceptional and admirable mother that teaches her children not just right and wrong, but how to be healthy, happy, successful, responsible adults who can do the same for their families. I don’t want to lose sight of who I am and the person I am meant to be in the process. All the while, enjoying every bit of life and making every moment count.
Lastly a long term goal for me in the future is to start a family. A family with a caring mother and loving home to come too everyday which is filled with joy and happiness. I would like to devote all my spare time to focus on my family. Including all members of my family including and not limited too their educations, health and personal needs. I will try to come up with the most plans in order to give my children the chance to improve their life skills to make sure they get into college and are able to start a career by themselves knowing that I am their when they need me.