If I could do anything

If I could do anything, anything I wanted, anything at all:

I'd work short evenings at the bar, because it makes me happy

I'd skate at least 3 times a week, I'd compete in the national competitions, and I'd get paid to do it

I'd make pickles and preserves during the day and sell them at local farmers markets around the city

I'd paint more often

I'd write more often

I'd sleep more often

I would spend more time with my family

I would spend more time with my cats

I would spend more time with my friends

I'd travel around the world

I'd eat great food

I'd solve world hunger

I'd solve the world water crisis

I'd hug those who need it

I'd cure terminal illness

I'd ease all the pain

I'd hold all the hands

I'd put more hours in the day

I'd make all the jokes

I'd laugh all the time

I'd cry tears of joy

I'd pet all the animals

I'd get over my fear of sea life

I'd go swimming more often

but most of all, I'd just try and live the life I've always imagined.

But I live in the here and now, and while I would love more time to do the things I want, I'm incredibly happy and blessed to do the things I get to do with the little time that I have.

I've just got to remember to make every second count.