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How do you want to die?
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Be careful about this. Because when Chuck Norris round-house kicks you, he doesn't just kill YOU. He kills everyone on the planet.
Most interesting thread. Some great replies.
All joking aside, this gave me an idea. Pretend that you die tomorrow. How well are your personal affairs set up? Something to think about.
Getting back to the thread. I used to fly some very high risk mission profiles. Quite a few friends died in ... training. That's how risky it was. My family worried a lot. But I always told them that if I became a burnt spot on the Earth for them to know that I died happy doing what I wanted to do.
Something quick is better than a lingering death like cancer.
All joking aside, this gave me an idea. Pretend that you die tomorrow. How well are your personal affairs set up? Something to think about.
Getting back to the thread. I used to fly some very high risk mission profiles. Quite a few friends died in ... training. That's how risky it was. My family worried a lot. But I always told them that if I became a burnt spot on the Earth for them to know that I died happy doing what I wanted to do.
Something quick is better than a lingering death like cancer.
Not how I would want to go .... but I know I don't want to go Burning (like living in Hell for a few seconds) or drowning (worst fear). I like breathing ... something about it gives a high sometimes, releases stress, gives you that extra power.
Seriously though if I die I'd it to be at a moment where I can significantly help another few lives in the bigger picture. Organs to help others have a fruitful life, skin for grafting or a really funny facial expression that makes others laugh hysterically & possibly pontificate for a few moments. My son is a pure joker and rarely gets to see the joking side of me so I think this will make him laugh.
Honestly though I hope I'm still loved by my family and well liked by my peers and friends. I know nothing really bad would be said about me.
WAIT! I know how I want to go. With my son at my side having a few laughs and on the beach in Montego Bay watching a sunset, seeing a Cruise boat docked, jumbo jet just about to land at my family's airport, and seeing flying fish being reflected on whilst they jump out in the air.
Seriously though if I die I'd it to be at a moment where I can significantly help another few lives in the bigger picture. Organs to help others have a fruitful life, skin for grafting or a really funny facial expression that makes others laugh hysterically & possibly pontificate for a few moments. My son is a pure joker and rarely gets to see the joking side of me so I think this will make him laugh.
Honestly though I hope I'm still loved by my family and well liked by my peers and friends. I know nothing really bad would be said about me.
WAIT! I know how I want to go. With my son at my side having a few laughs and on the beach in Montego Bay watching a sunset, seeing a Cruise boat docked, jumbo jet just about to land at my family's airport, and seeing flying fish being reflected on whilst they jump out in the air.
If I die choking on Pizza Hut pizza in the back of a Maybach with a Rolex on my wrist, the latest iPhone in my pocket and millions of pounds in the bank then at least I'd die happy!
My personal affairs are simple enough, I'll be poor no expensive personal effects to fight over I plan on using any wealth I accumulate before dying if I do it right, just drop me from the plane I'll bury myself wherever I happen to land.
+1
i never used to think about death, but now that i approach the young age my Dad was when he died (lung cancer - 38), it bothers me to a certain extent.
I realize how much he's missed out on and I hope to heck I don't die for a long time. I know nothing is guaranteed, but my lifestyle is very healthy these days b/c i'm hoping to do the things that put me in the best scenario for living longer.
BUT, i do find myself wondering about that last moment and hoping it's not so bad that I end up saying, "Dammit! I'm going out like THIS!?!?!?!"
Cheers,
Keebler
keebler said:
That's what a lot of people often think or say, but unfortunately it is rather selfish since you're then leaving the person you love behind with all the grief of losing you. If you really love them then you would probably want to spare them that and want them to die first ... of course the better option is both at once (although it then causes a double-up for the rest of your family and friends).
The BEST option would simply be for the Earth to suddenly explode leaving nobody to suffer through grief ... maybe in 2012 according to the Mayans and Nostradamus.
That's what a lot of people often think or say, but unfortunately it is rather selfish since you're then leaving the person you love behind with all the grief of losing you. If you really love them then you would probably want to spare them that and want them to die first ... of course the better option is both at once (although it then causes a double-up for the rest of your family and friends).
The BEST option would simply be for the Earth to suddenly explode leaving nobody to suffer through grief ... maybe in 2012 according to the Mayans and Nostradamus.
Indeed, I agree killing them first is the selfless thing to do, it saves them from the process of grief, better yet kill the entire family minimize the grief all together--especially if they all believe in that 2012 crap. then evolution can proceed unhindered.
Thanks for the tips, but I don't plan on dying for at least another 60-70 years.That can be arranged for.
http://www.koerperspende.de/en/body_donation/the_body_donation.html
I think I read somewhere they have so many offers that they currently just take all applications and then make actual arrangements later for the logistics if they need it at some point.
Other options include donating organs to help the living (process varies based on your locality due to legality, requirements, etc.) or corpse to medical schools for research or educational purposes. These, too, also generally require filling out forms and possibly having it notarized while living. So don't wait until you die before filling out the paperwork.
That can be arranged for.
http://www.koerperspende.de/en/body_donation/the_body_donation.html
I think I read somewhere they have so many offers that they currently just take all applications and then make actual arrangements later for the logistics if they need it at some point.
Other options include donating organs to help the living (process varies based on your locality due to legality, requirements, etc.) or corpse to medical schools for research or educational purposes. These, too, also generally require filling out forms and possibly having it notarized while living. So don't wait until you die before filling out the paperwork.
I'm not sure about them things, I want my organs left alone, but there's another part if me saying it'd be good to help people, so hmm...
I do know, though, that I'll give sone money to be distributed evenly between my family, and some to the National Autistic Society.
I know someone who wants to be cremated... IMO, that's just weird and I'd never agree to that.
That may be your plan, but you don't know what the driver of the bus coming towards you when you cross the street is planning.
Likely I'll be killed by some psychotic angry internet stalker now that I think about it, the cops will probably find my body hacked to pieces with my grocery list pinned through my chest after it has been spell checked and corrested by the assailant.
Truer words were never spoken.
Personally, I've dated enough women before I was married to know that even the hint of telling the truth on that type of question is grounds for eunuchs-dom in most cases.
Now that sounds interesting.
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