Although I hope that I will not die soon, I think about things to do before it is too late. Visiting Alaska and learning to surf are two things I wish to accomplish before I die.
I have always believed Alaska to be a fascinating place. The unique combination of natural surroundings, beautiful rivers, tall mountains, and distinct wildlife that I have seen on television seem to be a view of America when it was natural – before settlers began to alter the landscape. Furthermore, the fishing and hunting opportunities are great in Alaska. I spent my childhood in the country near other fishers and hunters. Although I do not enjoy fishing as much as hunting, I find the concept of ice fishing exciting; imagine cutting a hole into the ice to fish! Moose hunting in Alaska has also thrilled me for a time. The challenge in learning an animal's habits then exploiting those habits to stalk and kill it. The meat is another pleasant reward – a friend told me that moose meat is delicious.
Although I generally avoid beaches, I have always envied skilled surfers. I have been to the beach four times and after each visit, I yearned for the ability to surf more and more. I was so close to many surfers, yet never had the opportunity to “ride the waves.” The movie, Soul Surfer, made me appreciate the sport even more. I saw some of the different tricks that surfers can perform. Tricks I would like to learn include the Tube Ride where a surfer maneuvers him or herself into a wave as it breaks over his or her head and the “360” where a surfer gains altitude then spins in a full circle. Another reason for my surfing fascination is my interest in skateboarding; however, the potential for severe pain and broken bones prevents me from skateboarding well.
I know that these are not my only bucket list items, but they are the main ones. I don't want to die without experiencing Alaska and surfing.
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