I just got done watching a lecture by one of the most inspiring people I have ever seen. Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon has terminal cancer and has shared his story and inspired millions by his last lecture. I will say nothing more than the fact that this is truly inspirational. I have never been moved like this by a lecture before after ten years of college. Check it out: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

Watching Professor Pausch’s lecture has inspired me to create a list of things that I want to do before I die. Having cancer myself, I realize that life is short and precious. So here goes...

1) Earn doctorate
2) Coach football
3) Teach PE in a gymnasium
4) Ride my scooter all day long with no agenda
5) Learn to play classical guitar
6) Learn to play the piano
7) Learn a foreign language
8) Meet Ben Stein
9) Own multiple businesses
10) Take my Dad fishing
11) Travel with my wife
12) Write and record music
13) Leave my family financially stable
14) Finally, and most importantly, I cannot wait to teach my son about life.

I’m sure that I have others. And I’m sure that there are some things on this list that I will not accomplish. Some of the things on the list are very vague. For instance “travel” does not say much. I need to leave this country. I need to see first hand how others live, and try to become part of that culture for even a week or so. This one is important to me.

I also need to learn to play the guitar. My brother left me three beautiful guitars which I need to get into. I have been playing a little, but my skills still leave much to be desired. I can do better.

I cannot wait to become a Dad. I want to teach my son all about what is important in life. There is nothing more important. Enough said.

Every day is precious, and you have to have fun.

Smile…today could be your last.