Memoirs of a Soon-to-Be Former Fat Guy

I’ve managed to cross a thing or two off my personal bucket list over the years….

1.  Marry the girl of my dreams? Check.
2. See the Phillies play in the World Series (that they won)? Check.
3. See The Wall performed live? Check.
4. Walk the Roman Forum at night? Check.
5. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower? Check.
6. Visit the Tower of London? Check.

So on and so on. There’s still a lot I want to do, but one that always strikes me is that I want to see this phenomenon with my own eyes:

The Northern Lights (although I’d probably see them from Alaska or Canada)

One day I’ll get there… I first thought about it 15 years ago or so, when Molson Ice sponsored their Polar Beach Party in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. The advertised the lineup, which featured Metallica, Hole and Veruca Salt and the trumpeted that the light show was provided by Mother Nature. I kind of said… Damn.

So, that’s about it for today. Maybe the bucket list items will make an appearance in future posts, but I recommend having a list. Never know when you might have the chance to cross something off of it.