Living for Today
Sarah talks about things she wants to do in the future and why she lives in the now.
Speakers: Sarah, Adam
Transcript
Track 1
Adam: Hi Sarah.
Sarah: Hi.
Adam: Today weâre talking about bucket list. Things you want to do before you die. Do you have anything?
Sarah: Actually, no. I donât have a bucket list. And the reason why is because Iâve already done or Iâm currently doing the things that I want to do. In addition, I like to live in the now, so like the present, like whatâs happening. So I really donât think of the distant future very much, just like whatâs in front of me.
For example, Iâm going to Singapore soon, in about 10 days. And Iâm really looking forward to that and the new adventure and things that Iâll get to do there.
Adam: What sort of things do you have in mind to explore in Singapore?
Sarah: First of all, swing dancing. My favorite kind of dance currently is Lindy hop swing dancing. And Singapore is one of the places in Asia that has several swing dance meet-up groups. So I look forward to dancing several of the nights while Iâm there, but also trying all of the delicious food and just exploring a country that Iâve never been to.
Adam: Wow, great. What are some of the things that you have wanted to do in the past that you have accomplished already?
Sarah: I think living in foreign countries. Iâve already lived in two foreign countries and I plan on living in foreign countries probably the rest of my life. So thatâs a big one. And I think just everyday things, like finishing college and getting two masterâs degrees and being able to support myself. Itâs all things that are important to me.
Adam: Yeah. Those are really great things. What are your two degrees in?
Sarah: My first degree is in teaching English to speakers of other languages. This degree allows me to be able to live in other countries and to teach English. And then my other degree is in global studies. So itâs like an inter-cultural degree where I learned about different cultures and religions.
Adam: Thatâs really great. Have you ever eaten anything exotic or had any really interesting experiences that most people might not have had when youâre traveling to these different places and fulfilling your goals?
Sarah: Iâve definitely eaten a lot of different things, most of which Iâm not really sure what a lot of it was. The strangest probably â jellyfish, maybe. Iâd also gotten a chance to ride a lot of different animals. Iâve ridden a camel, donkey, horse, elephant, and even an ostrich. So thatâs pretty exciting.
Adam: Yeah. Thatâs really interesting. Have you done any other extreme activities?
Sarah: Yeah. Iâve been skydiving before. Iâve been volcano boarding. Iâm trying to think what else I have done. I havenât been bungee jumping. I think thatâs probably one of the only ones that I havenât done as of right now. But I really have no desire to do that one, so.
Adam: Wow. Thatâs great. Youâve lived a good life.