The Dare 2 Dream Promo Video is now on Youtube.
Check it out...and pass it on!
Thanks to Jessica Tyler for the music. To hear the entire song go HERE.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dare 2 Dream: Game On!
Monday, January 18th, 2010.
EUREKA!
The day started like so many that came before it. Around 11:18am, I stumbled out of bed (on the wrong side), put my pants on (one leg a time, like all humans), mopped up the cat pee in the hallway (with my wife’s scarf) and got some breakfast - after washing my hands (for the length of the Alphabet song, like the signs say).
There was simply no evidence that I was about to have my “Ah Ha” Moment! But, while sitting at my breakfast/random knick knack table, reading the back of a Reese Puffs cereal box…I had it.
It’s official. Reese Puffs has changed my life. Who says sugary cereal isn’t good for you?
The box had a challenge: "18 things to do before your 18". I'm 36 and still fell incredibly short. It made me realize there were many things I’ve wanted to do in life but, for one reason or another, have never accomplished.
So, I decided it was time to do something about it. But what?
I could write a bucket list? That would give me plenty of time to save the money, gather the resources and make the contacts necessary to fulfill the dreams that I have.
Good idea. But no.
I could come up with some things to accomplish before 40? That would be a shorter time frame than death (or so I hope), but still long enough to get a solid game plan together…and, it’s a real nice round number.
Better idea. But...still no.
I could create a "To-Do" list of my biggest unfulfilled dreams and attack them ALL...before my next birthday.
BINGO! Go big or go home!
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010.
Today, the Eureka moment becomes a living reality. I have assembled my "To-do" list, and over the next 25 weeks I will whole-heartedly pursue each goal. Here is how I'm describing it:
Dare 2 Dream: 18 things to do before I turn 37
“Tired of excuses, a stay-at-home dad embarks on a life-changing, whirlwind adventure to fulfill 18 personal dreams before his 37th birthday.
With a To-do list that includes, "having lunch with Ben Stiller", some people have called the entire plan "impossible” and..."sheer lunacy".
That may be, but I prefer to call it, "Daring to Dream!"
It's time to show the world that real lunacy is when you STOP dreaming, because... dreams can come true!"
I hope the journey will be both encouraging and entertaining. Would you Dare 2 Dream with me? Show your support, tell your friends and maybe even extend a helping hand! I know I won't be able to do it alone.
You can see THE LIST here
Have a good one...and DARE TO DREAM!
Timmy
EUREKA!
The day started like so many that came before it. Around 11:18am, I stumbled out of bed (on the wrong side), put my pants on (one leg a time, like all humans), mopped up the cat pee in the hallway (with my wife’s scarf) and got some breakfast - after washing my hands (for the length of the Alphabet song, like the signs say).
There was simply no evidence that I was about to have my “Ah Ha” Moment! But, while sitting at my breakfast/random knick knack table, reading the back of a Reese Puffs cereal box…I had it.
It’s official. Reese Puffs has changed my life. Who says sugary cereal isn’t good for you?
The box had a challenge: "18 things to do before your 18". I'm 36 and still fell incredibly short. It made me realize there were many things I’ve wanted to do in life but, for one reason or another, have never accomplished.
So, I decided it was time to do something about it. But what?
I could write a bucket list? That would give me plenty of time to save the money, gather the resources and make the contacts necessary to fulfill the dreams that I have.
Good idea. But no.
I could come up with some things to accomplish before 40? That would be a shorter time frame than death (or so I hope), but still long enough to get a solid game plan together…and, it’s a real nice round number.
Better idea. But...still no.
I could create a "To-Do" list of my biggest unfulfilled dreams and attack them ALL...before my next birthday.
BINGO! Go big or go home!
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010.
Today, the Eureka moment becomes a living reality. I have assembled my "To-do" list, and over the next 25 weeks I will whole-heartedly pursue each goal. Here is how I'm describing it:
“Tired of excuses, a stay-at-home dad embarks on a life-changing, whirlwind adventure to fulfill 18 personal dreams before his 37th birthday.
With a To-do list that includes, "having lunch with Ben Stiller", some people have called the entire plan "impossible” and..."sheer lunacy".
That may be, but I prefer to call it, "Daring to Dream!"
It's time to show the world that real lunacy is when you STOP dreaming, because... dreams can come true!"
I hope the journey will be both encouraging and entertaining. Would you Dare 2 Dream with me? Show your support, tell your friends and maybe even extend a helping hand! I know I won't be able to do it alone.
You can see THE LIST here
Have a good one...and DARE TO DREAM!
Timmy
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Reese Puffs Challenge
I was sitting down at the breakfast table reading the cereal boxes - as I am want to do -when I found myself fascinated by the challenge put forth by Reese Puffs:
I was like, “Hey, I’m over 18! I bet I accomplished most of these things!” Well, I didn’t think a box of sugar-laced cereal would ever have caused such incredible feelings of disappointment.
Here’s their list and the status of my pre-18 years:
1. Ride the world’s biggest rollercoaster. NO
2. Bungee jump. NO
3. Score the winning goal/basket. YES
4. Win an award, trophy or prize (and thank the world). YES/NO
5. Learn an instrument. YES…but I can’t play anymore so, NO
6. Go backstage at a gig. NO
7. Meet your idol. NO
8. Play a part in your favourite TV show. NO
9. Meet someone with your own name. YES
10. Make a discovery (and name it after yourself). NO
11. Get away with the perfect practical joke. NO
12. Own a pointless collection. YES
13. Invent a word that makes it into the dictionary. NO
14. Conquer your biggest fear. NO
15. Raise money for charity. YES
16. Pass your driving test the first time. NO
17. Complete a road trip coast to coast. NO
18. Reach 18 years of age. NO (I couldn’t pull that off BEFORE I turned 18)
I’m so depressed. According to Reese Puffs, I’m an absolute bore! Before I turned 18, I managed to accomplish six of the 18 challenges. SIX! That means I'm only a 33% success…if you include the two partial "yesses". And, to be quite honest, I can’t remember scoring a winning goal/basket...I just assume I have, but I can’t pinpoint the event.
So really, I’m three for 18. What kind of sad existence have I been living?!
To make it worse, I’m now 36 and having lived 18 years…twice, I have only been able to add, “Go backstage at a gig” (at shows I’ve worked) and “Name something after myself” (which again is only a partial).
I don’t know if I can face my children again. I mean, sure we all had a good laugh at the meal, but it was just one giant charade.
Now, to be fair to myself, I didn’t see this challenge when I was a kid…so I have an excuse of sorts. However, Reese Puffs has now officially laid down the gauntlet and I can no longer plead ignorance.
That's the last time I read a cereal box. It ruined my day.
I don’t know if I can face my children again. I mean, sure we all had a good laugh at the meal, but it was just one giant charade.
Now, to be fair to myself, I didn’t see this challenge when I was a kid…so I have an excuse of sorts. However, Reese Puffs has now officially laid down the gauntlet and I can no longer plead ignorance.
That's the last time I read a cereal box. It ruined my day.
But, don't rest Reese Puffs...I don't forget easily.
*To see my response go HERE
Have a good one,
Timmy
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