We have a funny way of keeping score in life. We remember the things we didn't finish. The goals we haven't reached. The promises we made to ourselves that somehow got pushed aside when life got busy. We can probably list five things we still need to accomplish before the end of the year without giving it much thought. But ask us what we're proud of? That's a different story.

For the past several nights, I've been watching The Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks. Each episode showcases a different corner of North America and South America... from deserts and mountains to rainforests and coastlines... and every time I watch, I find myself noticing the same thing.