ten things i will like to do before i am 28

This is a follow up to my earlier post about “ten things I will like to do before I am twenty-eight”. The writer is however not paying any regard to order of appearance; they are just things here and there. I am not the best of guys, certainly not; but I guess everyone has dreams. Hope you get inspired too. Happy reading!

Ten things I will like to do before I am twenty-eight

1.      Initiate/undertake a community development project: This point is dear to my heart. Society is full of countless individuals who are employees of the civil service. They do not belong in the superior or executive class; they do the menial jobs and society’s survival somehow rests on them. The traffic warden who stands for long hours to direct road users, the cleaners reducing dirt on our streets and the sanitation officials who clear huge pile of refuse. The initiative is to reward these individuals and show appreciation, complementing government’s meager salaries. Distribution of food items, soaps, and a little amount isn’t a bad idea. It’s a little project.

2.      Read the whole bible twice: shocked? Don’t be if you are. The last time I started out on this saintly venture I got stuck somewhere between Leviticus and Numbers (chuckles). I must confess the desire is noble but the odds stand squarely against me. This is not some vain attempt to add to the number of those who have (although I will); I want to grow in my knowledge and understanding. The hope of finishing gives me this exhilarating feeling.

3.      Interstate driving: don’t get me wrong; I am a good driver with a year and half driving experience under my belt. Sadly, I have only honed my driving skills within town. I will love to put my driving skill to a test by driving from one state to another and even to another country as long as there is a route.

4.      Travel out of the country: yes, travel out. Who doesn’t want to? I know what experience I have garnered from traveling to a number of states within the country; the thrill, the orientation and the mentality change has been priceless to me. How much more stepping out of the shores of this great nation for a tour to countries like UK, US, Ethiopia, South Africa, France and of course to Rwanda where I have lovely friends. I can’t wait to write down every detail of such venture. Travelling is fun.

5.      Get married: am I kidding you? Yes I am, but seriously. This may come as a shock to a lot of my readers, considering the uncertainty that pervades virtually every nook and cranny of our country: school, youth service, and job. I have always imagined that a young family is arguably the most suitable; where there is an aura of exuberance, where we all grow up together in unison. Life has a way of shipping “things” to us, but yes, I want to get married before 28.

6.      Publish a book, material or an article: writing is my love though not my first. You can imagine the satisfaction a writer gets when he knows a lot of people out there are gobbling his piece. But more than satisfaction, I want to change unhealthy ideas, inspire and convey truth. I have my eyes on our national dailies, exotic and Christian magazines. Finally a book authored by me and published by someone who believes in my works, is a dream come true.

7.      Visit a tourist site: I have to admit; only the TV screens and print media have given me the slightest idea of how these sites look like. There are lot of places around that one can pass out time with friends and family; places like Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State, Tinapa Resort in Calabar, Peru’s Machu Picchu or the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas. It will be awesome to get out of this “well” and ride on the tide of this exciting venture. Here I come!

8.      Read about fifty books or more: recently, I have developed an insatiable longing to “consume” book materials which are predominantly Christian fictions; I have added some law books and other books here and there which do not belong to any group in particular. This desire is born out of the experiences and enlightenment I have acquired in recent years from studying and reading; my grammar has had its fair share of this noble venture. This point may appear absurd when viewed from both angles: small, considering the number of years I have until then and large, considering the number of books. I just want to KNOW!

9.      Win an award for writing: this is a tough one; the possibility of not wining is even greater and I might be put on notice by some of my unknown readers about my inability not to realize this dream. But I guess it’s better than not dreaming at all. I will be overly thrilled to have this as one of my many accolades in the near future. Note that this feat must not necessarily be achieved in a grander level of writing, with all the euphoria, publicity and cash involved. An award for good writing at any level will do.

10.  Growing stronger: well, this is the last but certainly not the least. It’s not like this is something I have not done and that’s why it has found its way into this ‘to-do-list’. The desire to grow in faith and understanding has been present long enough. Don’t get me wrong, I have had my own fair share of pitfalls and short comings but I’ve always longed to see myself ascend with consistency, faith, trust and hope unto the plain of Christ’s grace and beauty. As it goes….”are constantly transfigured into his very own image in ever increasing splendour…”2 cor 3:18(AMP). Deeper!