So Much To Do, And So Little Time…
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Submitted by Sheba on July 10, 2009 | 45 views No Comment
“There, it’s done at last!” thought Jai as he finished writing his resignation. He was feeling a little sad, a bit apprehensive and wondered whether he was doing the right thing. But then things had changed now. He wondered whether it was too late, whether he had enough time or not. But he was sure of one thing that whatever little time he had, he wanted to live life to the fullest. He didn’t want to lie on his deathbed and have any regrets over all the things he wanted to do, but never did.The next day Jai submitted his resignation. He gave a party to his colleagues/friends and told them that he would be going away for a while. He didn’t want them to worry about him, so he didn’t tell them the reason behind his decision. The very next day he took off…
Three months later:
Jai’s friends are gathered in his apartment. His roommate had called them and showed them what he had found in Jai’s cupboard. Everyone was shocked! They called Jai on the number he had given them.
“Jai, where are you? Are you Ok? We are so worried for you!”
“I am in Africa right now. Of course, I am Ok. I did tell you guys that I am taking a little trip and that I would be gone for some time.”
“Yes, you did, but it’s been six months now. And then we found your will and the list. It said: “100 things to do before I die” We are your friends Jai, why didn’t you tell us? You need to be around friends and family at this time. Come back, Jai.”
“Wait a sec, what are you guy’s talking about? I am not about to die. I took off because I realized that I was being dragged into a routine, there were so many things that I always wanted to do, but never did for some reason or the other. And I didn’t want to wait until I had just a few months to live, to start doing them.”
Click.
“Thank God, it’s not what we feared!” “I always thought he was a little crazy!” “Yeah, imagine quitting your job and wandering off to God knows where!” “I am so relieved to know that he is OK.”. “Man, I can’t believe I blew off my date for this!”
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