What if...

My mind tends to wander at night after I put the kids and bed and experience some down time.  It wanders towards stuff that doesn't always make sense.  It's been worse since I have started blogging again, always looking for something new to write about.  For example, the past few nights I have been running "what if's" through my brain.

What if...Adam said "NO" to Eve when she tempted him with the apple?  What would the world be like?  Would we all live in the Garden of Eden; aka paradise??  We, as women, may not have to suffer the pain of childbirth, right?  Isn't that why we have to go through the pain of it, because we were the one that coerced Adam into eating the apple?  Imagine giving birth without pain.  I mean, they have drugs and all, but we could do it pain free.   

What if...after five years of marriage, you could decide to renew your marriage license or just...not?  We have to renew our driver's license.  We have to renew our teaching certificate.  We have to renew our cell phone contracts.  Why not the marriage license?  That way, if it's not working out, you just don't renew.  It could save a ton of money on divorce lawyers and court costs.  A contract would be developed for every couple with guidelines outlining what would happen upon failure to renew.  I don't mean to sound cold and callous, I'm not...I am sure there are many marriages that would renew time and time again. I know many such couples and feel they are truly blessed, but to be honest, I would have opted out at 5...

What if...weapons were never developed?  There was no such thing as guns, machetes, bombs, and any other "weapon of mass destruction".  Would we still have arguments about who's country is most powerful, who's army is the strongest?  We would all be equal, in that sense, right?  We could have our leader's duke it out in a boxing ring.  Imagine the money those fights would bring in.  No longer would we have suicide bombs, school shootings, gang wars, and drive-by's.  I don't fool myself into believing we could have world peace, but it might bring us a step closer. 

What if...humans could fly?  Been a dream of mine since I was a child.  I am sure there are many of you out there who think that would be fricking cool.  I agree.  Flying would be the most awesome thing ever!!  (besides meeting Henry Winkler dressed as the Fonz)  No more gas fumes from cars.  No more worrying about the high cost of fuel.  Just step outside, spread your wings, and fly to work or wherever!!!  Granted, there may be an issue of "air traffic control"...but there is so much space up there and just think of the freedom.  It would be like riding in a convertible with the top down everyday!!  

Your turn...feel free to add your own list of "What if's"...would love to feel I'm not the only one who's mind wanders at night when I should be sleeping!!!