My WishList

We have all had those moments when we see/hear/feel/smell something and our heart goes "I wish I could ....
These are the things that need not be our secret passions, ultimate goals of our life. But these are the small joys in our day to day life that we miss or maybe want more. My list goes something like this ...

1. Start a terrace/balcony garden. I have read innumerable articles, blogs on this. DIY easy gardening tips and tricks. Not a single seed sown or plant watered till date. 
2. Go on a nature walk. Having a national park within 15 mins from my house has not resulted in a single visit.
3. Bake a cake. I know it sounds silly, but in spite of having a convection microwave at home since forever, I have not baked a single cake. Again read umpteen recipes but no action.
4. Travel in mumbai metro. Almost 2 years since metro trains introduced in amchi mumbai. I am yet to ride on one.
5. Ok this may sound little irrelevant in today's times, but I have to visit Taj Mahal Palace mumbai, even if I can only afford a cup of tea in its award winning restaurants. It was like an epitome of luxury for me in my childhood. Anybody who has visited Taj hotel was 'RICH' to me.
6. Go bowling. Have gone only once, ages ago. Loved it.
7. Spend a day or at least half in a book shop. Browse to my hearts content and shop till my wallet's content.
8. Go Parasailing. I have stared at people hanging from those big balloons over the sea, tagged to a speed boat. I so want to experience the thrill.
9. Attend zumba sessions. Want to see whats all the hype about.
10. Play in snow :( I just have to do it. Period.

As I sit to jot down these things, I realize the one common thread in all my wishes. They are all related to spending 'TIME' for myself. This is one costly commodity that I spend doing only duties and chores. So all my little wishes can be summed up in one single wish. ' I wish, I had time to .....
But no self pity here. I am going to target one activity a month. With 10 months to go, I want to end the year with a happy heart and a new list ;)