thoughts about things

daniel jackson….jack daniels…hahaha…much better :p if you knew what day you were going to die would you change your lifestyle..? do things that you never did before? would you tell people your dying or not?

(via ask.fm)

Hmm! I’d probably have to make a concerted effort to not be in a continual panicky and worried state of mind, given I new exactly when I was going to die…

Funnily enough, I’d probably do what I’m currently doing (writing, performing) but just with a more concentrated effort. Having a DEADline (haha) always helps me get stuff done.

It also depends how soon from now I was dying. If it was within the year, I’d probably go and see all the natural and man-made ‘wonders’ of the world (grand canyon, pyramids, stone-henge etc..). I’d also stop working and live off my savings for the rest of the year if I could.

I’d learn to ride a motorbike. I’d go rock-climbing and abseiling in some beautiful outdoor places. I’d go hang gliding. And if I was feeling really bloody crazy I’d learn to base jump, then fly in one of those wing-suits. I’d learn to ski properly and have some fun with that, too.

Nearer the end, I’d tell everyone I love that I love them (I’m more talking about friends of mine that I wouldn’t normally say this to), even if it fucks up our relationship ‘cause they feel awkward about that, or they feel it changes how we relate to each other, etc..

I’d “go on dates” with more peoples, even though I feel a bit icky about that phrase. “Going on a date!”

And yes, I would tell people (not the people I’m on dates with, though - unless the date turned into a relationship). Scarcity of anything makes it more precious for humans, especially life. So telling people, I think, would make my last days all the more sacred.

How’d I do? :P

This random question from possibly a stranger comes at a pretty poignant time for me… Though I think having it asked any time over the past 5 years, it would be timely.

Thanks. :)