The 25 Documents You Need Before You Die

When I first titled this blog, I called it The 25 Things You Need Before You Die because I thought that was what it was called in the Wall Street Journal article from where I poached it. I thought it sounded kind of strange because I was thinking: "Damn, there are lots of things that I need before I die."

Here are some:
* A calorie diminishing cupcake pill
* A 1946 Ford truck, fully restored to handle my iPod, shiny turquoise blue (okay to sub out bright yellow, just the right shade) with zebra printed seat covers
* A 22 karat, super fabulous rectangular shaped yellow diamond upgrade that does not make my fingers look fat
* Enough Neiman Marcus gift certificates so that every time I want to walk into Bergdorf's or Cusp they know my name and the fact that I love big geode rings

Yes, I realize all of these things are material, but remember the whole point of this blog was that I thought it said the "25 Things..." not the "25 Smushy Gush Love Notes You Wanted to Write to Your Spouse", so no hate mail please.

Anyway, check out this link from the Wall Street Journal Online: http://tinyurl.com/3ppgcs4

It's probably the least intimidating way we can all put together that super important stuff so our loved ones have an easier time should something happen. The graphics, formatting, and font definitely make it easier for me to digest. And remember! You don't have to spend the whole day (or week) putting this stuff together. Just set a goal for yourself to start collecting it bit by bit. Then take yourself out for a cupcake every time you make a milestone!

Enjoy...M

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