Before I go
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MatureOngoing31m
Last published Mon, Apr 25, 2016
17 things to do before I go
1. Travel the world while completing this list
2. Help 5 random strangers
3.Successfully make a scrapbook
4. Use a Go-pro and surf in the 'funnel' or big wave
5. Surf!
6. Have a Disney movie marathon
7. Do something I absolutely dread
8. Re-enact a High-school musical scene
9. Sing in front of a large crowd
10. Do something spontaneous
11. Watch the stars and get a photo of a shooting star and star trails
12. Build a successful snowman
13. Hitch-hike
14. Walk or go in one direction only for 12 hours
15. See the northern lights
(16. Have a 'summer' romance
17. Make Daniel realize his dreams and to be himself)
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Harmony Ellis is due for an extremely risky surgery that only has a 12% success rate. Because the doctors have told her this, she decides to complete 17 things before she undergoes this surgery which may leave her paralyzed. After raising enough money to complete these things, she must have someone to accompany her and what better person than her childhood crush who has been down ever since he didn't get a high enough ATAR to get into the course he wanted? Meet Daniel Golf, a lost high-school graduate who has yet to apply for a university and whose dad wants him to take over his business. With only 10 months to complete this list before the dreaded big day, Harmony hopes this trip will work out, and most importantly that Daniel would find joy and meaning in his life again. After all there is always hope.
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