I would do the same thing I always do, live the time I have to it's fullest and enjoy every minute of it. I don't think I'd do anything different really.
Carry on as normal, death is one of only two thing that are inevitable. The other is taxes. Death is not something to be feared.
That was what I tried to do whenever I saw my uncle. Cancer took him in 4 months so yes, I've been there my friend, been there all too recently! As for what he should do?! Do what every young bloke wants to do: drink, gamble and have sex. I know that's what I would do!
If I knew I was going to die? Probability fly off to somewhere and see as much of the world as I can before I died...
I would take the time to get all my affairs in order (monetary wise, family wise, friend wise) then I would spend the rest of the time doing things I had never done before. Trying new things, meeting and talking to random people. Just living life to its fullest. Remember... have no regrets.
Pretty much what I said in my Do Not Resusitate. I also sent it to Langer for his Grandfather: This is mine: "Keep the memories alive, not me" When it's time, it's time. I lost my Father, Mother, Grandmother, 2 Uncles, 2 Aunts, and a couple cousins, plus every member of my old labor union - I'm the oldest survivor. to the asbestos related diseases that are consuming me. I hope CK gets the chance to be with his friend for however long he has. It makes a difference to BOTH parties to have shared the time. john
If I were to receive news like this i'd make sure firstly that I didn't owe anybody money, if I do then they get it back (e.g. credit cards etc). Then i'd make a list, of everyone of any importance to me that I'd ever had a stupid argument with, or pissed off, then square things off with them. Then i'd spend as much time as I could with my parents, and my final days with Hannah somewhere beautiful, but isolated. Then I could die with a clear conscience, absolutely nothing preying on my mind, with the woman I love. Can't think of a better way to go
If it was certain I was going to die from some illness, I would volunteer myself for experimental treatment. Probably the treatment would fail,but if it helped the research advance further, it's got to be worth it.
Reminds me of Wit. I love that film. That film provides a good example of how not to use the time, in a way - she spends all the time being aloof and reserved, rather than developing the emotional connections and friendships she clearly needs and wants to develop. Misses a few opportunities for decent conversation and sincerity in favour of maintaining her rigid, professional character from before she got ill.
Sex spree, then hang out with my mates, apart from one of them, who I would throw of a cliff with their balls still tied to the top. Not my best friend thats for sure. Then do somthing usefull with my last days, helping people.
i'd max out all my credit cards on trips around the world then just before i die i would claim bankruptcy .
I'd think of the one thing I've always wanted to do (in my case go windsurfing in Maui), and do that. Anything other than that is a bonus. I work in a hospital, and anyone who dies whilst still of sound mind and (relatively) sound body should be grateful that they didn't linger. Trust me, there is nothing worse than being totally incapacitated and spending your last six months lying in your own urine and faeces whilst being kept alive.
I think you'd be surprised how many people have similar situations....2 members of this forum have already said they have something akin to what you described, and I young sir am number 3. Much like Kayin it's somewhat longer but a definitive cap none the less. I make a point of living a normal life - no-one knows about it unless I tell them; which feels pretty good to be honest. Suggest going to somewhere amazing - an epic view would be a great thing to remember. New Zealand maybe?
i would have to agree go some where exotic like new zealand, brazil or costa rica. Or you could sail the world in a boat
