Next!
Or…Doing your next now…
Standing in line at the bank and hearing the teller call out, “Next in line, please!” made me think about what comes next. What next to write about for this month’s musing? The next phase of life? The next action to take? The next project?
Looking forward to “next” is something we do with great glee and anticipation.
When’s your next birthday?
Next year when I’m eight, I’d like a bicycle!
How will it be different when you’re age 10?
Next year when I’m 16, my mom & dad will let me date.
When I’m 18, I’ll be legally able to vote in the next election. I’ll also be able to enlist in the military, get a job, leave my parents and get married.
When I’m 21, I can legally drink alcohol.
When I’m 55, I can start getting some senior discounts
When I’m 65 (or 66) I can apply for Social Security
When I’m 70 ½ I have to start making withdrawals from my retirement plan
Here are some examples of “Next”:
Next year, I resolve to…
Lose weight
Exercise more
Spend more time with my family
Work more
Donate blood
Volunteer at a local food bank
Discover the cure for cancer and diabetes
Run for office
Explain the universe
Next President’s Day, I’m going skiing
Next Memorial Day, I’m taking a hike
Next Fourth of July, I’m going to a ball game
Next Labor Day, I’m swimming a mile
Next Halloween, I’m going to be a _____________ (fill in the blank).
Next Thanksgiving I’m going to celebrate quietly
Next Christmas, I’m going to give to charity
Next time I get the chance, I’ll…
In some instances, procrastination is closely tied to next. Other than those items like birthdays which require waiting, why not do your next, now?
©Frank Bliss 2005 All rights reserved.20051101
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