Denise - Superior, WI: My idea, to some, may seem crazy. They may think my thinking is hazy. I'd love to count sheep. Not just in my sleep... but lying on clover and daisy. I'd line up the sheep in straight rows. Have them jump through a hoop on their toes. I'd test the old theory... "Does jumping sheep make you weary?" It's a RIDICULOUS IDEA, I know. Now why would I want to do that? Because scientists would tip me their hat.

Michael - Atlanta, GA: Every day millions of Americans go to the gym and "ride" on stationary bikes. They choose to sit inside, side by side, while being forced to watch mind numbing TV programs of the gym's choosing, like lemmings. To show how ridiculous this is, I want to "ride" on a stationary bike that has been bolted down to the back of a flat bed truck and visit every National Park in the US. If people see me, they might want to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and explore our beautiful surroundings.

Kristine - Livonia, MI: There is a professor at my college who sits, every day, in the middle of campus and plays his harmonica for hours on end. The music brings a smile to everyone's faces and a little more light into their busy days. I want to learn to play the harmonica so that I, too, can spread the simple joy of music. I plan to travel around the country and play wherever there are people who will smile more for it. If I can share even the smallest measure of happiness with them, my efforts will be worth it.

Shauna - Seal Beach, CA: I come from a town where everyone is so obsessed with impressing others that they have completely forgotten their inner silliness. The parents throw fancy dinner parties and the teens sneak out late to drink in order to "fit in." I want to remind my neighbors what real fun is, which is why it is my dream to close down my street and create a huge slip 'n slide/water park for the whole neighborhood. Everyone deserves a chance to be crazy, silly, and ridiculous like they were when they were kids!

Kathryn Maria - Laureldale, PA: The Caribbean had me at hello. Or more fittingly--"hey mon." The islands are historic treasures. But modern development is forcing people to lose the true history of these gems. That's why I need to go island-hopping dressed in full Pirate attire--teaching by telling true tales of tempestuous times past. I promise to only use my power for good, politely pillaging and plundering everywhere I go. Setting sail on this Stride-sponsored quest would charm the swashbucklin' boots off of me! Arrrr...

Julie - Mitchell, SD: I've always wanted to fly a huge kite away from city lights at night. A fierce, winged dragon, he'd be an incredible sight. I'd line him with red fiber optic light so he could easily be seen from all around as he zipped through the sky, appearing to be on quest. I giggle with insane delight as I think of the tales the sighting would create on that special night of nights. Ridiculous, I think not, as all good fables must have a beginning, and this would be mine.