Things i wanna do before i die

This really nice guy i had known for years died a couple of days back. He was just 27. He left behind him a very young wife and a beautiful baby girl. His death came as a shock to the family and the cause of his death is still a mystery. His death has made me realize how unpredictable life is. For all i know the angels of death could be knocking my door tomorrow. So i have decided to make THE LIST. You know the list of things i wanna do before i die.....that list. I know this sounds kinda cliche, but i don't really care.
I don't wanna die thinkin there were so many things that i wanted to do but never had the time or the resources, etc, etc....
When i die, i wanna be at peace. I don't want to have any unfulfilled wishes. At least i am gonna try not to have any. So here it goes, this my friend is my list. Warning: i think its gonna be kinda long so pls read it only if u hav enough time to waste.

1. Learn yo speak a foreign language.
2. Get a tattoo that says FREEDOM .........i hav been wanting 2 get this 4ever.
3. Go backpacking.............its one of my dreams
4. Study psychology.......It fascinates me
5. Volunteer for a Children related cause
6. Learn to play a music instrument.........i've given this a shot already, didn't really work out. But i am gonna give it another shot for sure.
7. Date a firang..........would be an icing on the cake if he has blue eyes;-)
8. Travel to Ladakh......if u see the pictures u'll know y i wanna go here
9. Adopt a child.........I am so sure i am gonna do this, i think its my purpose on this planet. I jus hope i am a better person when this finally happens
   
10. Go river rafting...............i don't know how to swim though so i guess thats next in the list
11. Learn to swim...........I almost drowned once. But its high time i conquer my fear
12. Send my sister to Italy...........she has been wanting to go there 4ever. May be i'll accompany her
13. Read all the e-books i have.............this is gonna take a veeeeeeeeeeery long time.
14. Celebrate Valentines day with someone special.............my ex didn't really believe in all these days Which includes the anniversaries, no wonder it didn't work out;-)
    
15. Go to a concert of my favorite band Junoon....................these guys are awesome
16. Learn yoga
    
17. Gift my bro a car............he's an amazing brother; i would give him the world if i could
18. Learn to cook..........this one is gonna require a lot of work
19. Go sky diving...........ok the thought of this scares me but i think thats the reason i wanna do this
20. Throw a surprise party for sumebody........i luv the surprised look on people's faces
21. Get along with my parents.................the chances of this happening are very steep LOL!
    
22. Get my own house..............i really want this to happen hopefully in the near future
23. Donate money for a charity...........i am a good person u know
24. Learn photograhy.........this is sumthing that interests me a lot
    

Ok so this is my list for now. I am kinda surprised that its over. I thought its gonna be longer than this.
Will add more things that i have missed out in the next couple of days. In the meanwhile have to start workin on stuff mentioned above.

4/01/08- A quick update on my list.

20. Done- threw a surprise B'day party for my sister. Cudn't manage to surprise her as i wished cos she kinda had an idea. But alls well that ends well. Had fun arrangin the whole thing.

23. Done- Donated money for this charity Asha Kiran which works for educating Street children, but i am sure i can do more.

18. & 24 are in process- Baked a cake which by the way turned out pretty decent and have started readin articles on photography. Infact even went to shoot pics of Marine drive a couple od days bak. The pics were not that gr8 but i cudn't hv started takin pics at a better place LUUUUUUV Marine Drive

Will keep u guys updated on THE LIST....

20/3/08- Latest updates

4. So it turns out only people who have taken psychology at graduation level can take it at PG level so this option is ruled out. In fact i even tried findin a course on counseling but that too requires gradution in psychology or medicine which i am not. But don't worry folks i am not givin up that easily will try findin a long distance course or sumthing. In the mean while if any of u know anything abt sum course then your suggestions are most welcomed.

5. I am officially a CRY volunteer now so no. 5 has started though havn't been able to attend their meetings as regularly cos of college, also i was kinda let down cos their work doesn't really involve direct interaction with children. So planin to join sum other NGO now

6. This actually is not mentioned in my list as no 6. but its sumthing that i felt like doin cos i hav never played a sport in my entire life other than the kiddy games we played in our building as kids but i have started playin tennis and though as of now i suck at it but i think i'll get better with time. But i am enjoyin he whole learin process!

19. Went prarsiling sum time bak and though i hav done it b4 this time it kinda seemed more scary. Also though i cant swim i went for a banana boat ride and i luved it.

I am not cheatin or anythin but was jus wonderin, 2 times parasailin + banana boat + jet sking is almost equal to sky diving isn't it. Well wat the heck am i supposed to do they don't hav sky divin in India!!

7/5/08

Ok so i am very embarrassed to admit that i havt been able continue no.'s 5 & 6 mentioned above cos of college, exams and my laziness. Also the tennis coach was a pain in the ass and 5 in the mornin is nor really my fav time 2 play any sport....

4. I hav decided that i don't need a bloody degree or certificate , i like the subject and i am gonna read abt it anyways.