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If you had only one week.I watched very good film last night with my husband. 'One Week'. Without going into the details of this wonderfully patriotic Canadian film, it poses the question to the central character and viewers alike, If you knew that all the time you had left was possibly one week... who would you declare your love, where would you go, what would you do? I asked my husband this. His answer was simple; he'd carry on as he is, except for maybe work. I knew he'd say that. And for me, the answer was easier yet. I am doing it already. Eighteen months ago, the health rug was pulled out from under me and I haven't been to work since, but I have written numerous short stories, articles, and launched into writing my first novel. I love it. Every day I tell my four kids and my hubby how I love them, and I am daily dizzy with pleasure with living in Vancouver near a forest and a beach. Could I possibly be more blessed? Sure, I could have my first collection of short stories published, I could be supported financially to write my novel, and most importantly, I could become well, really well, again. But there is only so much I have control over... Chin up. I say, and carry on. So I pose the question to other moms and readers out there, what would you do? Because the reality is, we are all on a limited time-line, and that time-limit is usually a mystery... Food for thought. __________________
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I recently saw this film as
I recently saw this film as well...
I love the shots of Canada, specifically B.C. where I live; I grew up on the coast.
I'd get all my boys and go camping up a mountain and do some big wall climbs. I like sleeping in a tent, being outside. I'd write letters to my children and husband, and friends, just letting them know how much they mean to me.
I think this is what I want to do regardless, just enjoy outside and my family. I'm stressed these days and life feels tough.
Oh another thing I love about Canadian films is that Gord Downie always pops up as a renegade character...i love The Hip... so canadian.
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I'm living my dream life
I'd spend the week hanging out by the fire with my husband and kids. invite friends over for a party for a couple days. Spend lots of time writing, reading, making arrangements for my bookstore. Long hours in the garden. relaxing, and contemplating the sun on my face. I'd go out how I live...quietly, in love and full of joy.
eco & biz
Imagination is the living power and prime agent of all human perception.
~Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Possibly one week? Not
Possibly one week? Not DEFINITELY? Hmmmm...
I wrote a story like this in high school, but it was one day, not one week. Corny, overdone plot, I know. And it was pretty long. But I put a lot of thought into it.
1) I'd probably visit my family, but only briefly. Spend 1-2 days on it. Then, I'd spend a day or so in the Cities, to see friends. I'd sketch up a will and make sure it was copacetic for H's care, probably establishing her non-related godfather as guardian (he and his husband would be amazing parents, they're young, upwardly mobile, etc. Everyone in my family is either too young, too old, or too fucked up.)
2) I'd spend some MONEY. On food, for one--get a few really amazing meals. Can we tell food is important to me?
Mainly, I'd spend it on experiences--skydiving and bungee jumping of course, maybe snorkeling, getting a facial. I'd probably pull a "Walk To Remember" move and get married, too, although not in the full legal sense of the word because the potential husband (who's gay, by the way) wouldn't want to be a single dad.
I'd drink mimosas on the porch for breakfast. I'd start smoking again. I'd go skinny dipping in a relatively public place. I'd donate a thousand to the single parents group I organize, and at least a thousand to a friend going through a messy divorce. I'd call the student loan company and LAUGH, letting them know they wouldn't be getting a full return on their investment and telling them to kiss my ass.
I'm already basically living the lifestyle I want, although I do need to drink more mimosas. And marriage would be nice, too, but if I weren't going to kick the bucket, I'd make sure it was to someone worth keeping around, whom I haven't found yet.
25/MN and WA. Queer, veg, single, AP mama to DD2.5.
we often volley this around
We have spent most of our lives together living deeply and fully. Being Buddhists, it is part of our mindset. Often that doesn't jive with the demands of contemporary life. We want to be free but we also want to have certain resources that allow us and our children opportunities. I have been shying away from my MA like I shied away from my BA because it is so hard to spend today working for something that isn't here yet.
If we only had one week...
Our problem is that we live far away from family and thus if we wanted to spend our last week with them, we'd spend two precious days on an airplane.
Not having a lot of savings would be a problem for this scenario. We currently are not living in our dream place but it is in the country and we could get there in a few hours if we had the dough.
Dream wise, we'd spend our last week together in Kyoto. Making love, eating amazing food, swimming in waterfalls and hot springs, playing with the kids, drawing. Those hours would go by so quickly but they'd be so plump and juicy.
We are working towards living in a happier and more present mindset. I know I am not currently doing what I want in terms of work and we are working on a solution for that. I have also been putting my writing off for too long and have recently started working more sincerely on my ideas. Unfortunately, our situation is such that I can't stop working full time to focus completely. With 2.5 kids, a husband who can't work in this country, and limited options for visa eligibility, I have to do things I don't necessarily enjoy. Such as finishing my MA. Because as much as I know time is limited, I don't want to limit my little family's boundaries either.
Interesting question. Thanks for posting.
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