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When I was younger, as a romantic, I always thought it would be great to meet someone in a fantastical way – like rescuing a girl from a burning building perhaps, or from being mauled by a mountain lion. But as I’ve grown older, my romantic thoughts have grown up, if you will, and infiltrated all the other areas of my life as well, much more than simply the juvenile desires of a high school dreamer. I have a list of all the different things I want to accomplish in my life, all the random romantic thoughts that have manifested themselves into life goals. I wanted to share them and see what you all thought of them. So here they are, in no particular order, my romantic thoughts for life.
Become the only millionaire in the world still living with his parents.
I know it sounds a bit ridiculous. You’re probably chuckling right now to yourself thinking what in the world is he talking about? Thoreau, my favorite author once said: “For my greatest skill has been to want but little.” I’ve spent the last few years living well below my means, living for a year in southeast Asia, and two years at a youth ranch for troubled kids. I’ve realized that most of the necessities that average Americans think they need really aren’t necessities at all. Though I sure these romantic idealistic thoughts will change when I find someone who wants to settle down and get married, for now, it’s nice to have the idea swirling about in the spheres of thought.
Become a treasure hunter
There’s no man on the planet that hasn’t secretly dreamed about this one. And I know there’s a gold nugget or a meteorite somewhere out there with my name on it.
Save the day
Anytime, anywhere, I’ll be ready.
Build my own house
I don’t think there could be anything more satisfying than actually living in a house that you built with your own two hands. Once I finally get tired of being a millionaire and living with my parents, I’ll stake my claim somewhere and set off to work 
Open up a Swiss bank account
Because honestly, how cool would that be? And I’ve heard from different sources that you can’t open up a real Swiss bank account unless you have a million dollars to deposit. So I’ve found the perfect place to park the millions I’ll eventually earn while still living with my folks. It’s a perfect plan!!
Fall madly in love with just one girl, and be with her always
She doesn’t have to be in a burning building somewhere. I’ll make an exception just this once.
Make a citizen’s arrest
Especially with the happenings in San Diego recently, I eagerly await the day when I’ll get the chance to tackle some scumbag and say “Don’t move…you’re under arrest.”
Write books that people love
And not just books, but poems as well. Writing is a beautiful form of expression, and I would love nothing more than to use the written word to inspire people toward something great.
Go on Walkabout
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Aboriginal tradition. According to the original tradition, it was a rite of passage for manhood where the participant would live in the wilderness for a period of up to six months. There are so many beautiful hills in San Diego, and I’d love to get the chance to leave one day and not come back until I knew the time was right. To quote Frost: “They would not find me changed from him they knew. Only more sure of all I thought was true.” Jesus himself went on Walkabout. He spent 40 days in the wilderness with nothing to eat, simply thinking and talking to God.
