‘Live for Today’ viewer e-mails and stories

What's your biggest dream? Do you want to dive the Great Barrier Reef? Or, do you want to find a long lost friend? NBC News' "Today" over 400,000 e-mails from viewers and has narrowed their choices down to the top fifty things that everyone should get to do in their lifetime. Here are some of the e-mail submissions from viewers:

Say thank you (  WATCH THE VIDEO)

"Each year I watch the major award shows — the Oscars, the Grammys, the Emmys, etc. Every time I watch these shows I have the same thought — that everyone should have the chance before they die to give an "acceptance speech" to thank those of whom have made them the individual they are today... I may not be Jamie Foxx but I cried with him as he spoke of his grandmother, as I know how deeply that relationship effected the core of his existence. I felt the pride of Hillary Swank and the strides she and her mother made from a trailer park to standing on that stage as my mom made so many sacrifices herself to raise me... So often it is not until that person has passed that we voice our gratitude or tell others of the importance those individuals have meant to us. Why wait until they are gone? That is an experience everyone should have in a lifetime." —Kim Ronan

No. 50: Hover in a blimp   (WATCH THE VIDEO)

“My father was an employee of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and retired after more than 30 years of service. Ever since I was little, I have just loved to see the Goodyear blimp flying over Akron. It has been my dream to one day take a ride in it. My husband even tried to get me a ride for my 50th birthday, but to no avail. This would be at the top of my list of greatest things to do before I die. I hope you can make it happen for me.” — Carole Gergely

No. 47: Play with the band    (WATCH THE VIDEO)

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"I would like to see my husband conduct a famous band before I die. My husband is a middle school and high school band director in a small town in Washington State. Because of cut backs in the arts he is the only teacher in our district to teach instrumental music. He runs between two schools, puts in many extra hours and money to insure that everyone who wants to play an instrument has a chance to learn. I am so proud of him and what he gives to his students, he is more than a Band Teacher! He doesn't have time to enjoy music for himself and I know he would love to play in a famous band, and it would also make my heart burst with pride." — Heather May

No. 42: Dine on a world class meal   (WATCH THE VIDEO)

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"I am a stay at home Mom who loves to create a fantastic meal for my family and friends. I am lovingly called "Momma Lea" because if you come to my home you are going to be fed and fed well. My dream is to study with a master chef. I know my way around the kitchen and I would love to share my passion with a pro." — Leanna Christie