I knew I wanted to map out my remaining years — even though I don't know what they hold. But I imagined myself finally finding my life partner. I wanted to celebrate that in my eulogy.

Writing your eulogy is writing the story of your life looking back on it after you die. The thing is, if you want your life to end up a certain way, you have to be living it that way now.

It reads: “Write a eulogy for yourself that summarizes your life’s achievements, many of which may still be dreams, hopes or plans at this time.