If I knew

"If I knew I should die tomorrow, I would plant a tree today."

I got to entertain that interesting possibility for a while this summer.
It turned out not to be true - so far as anyone knows.

I chose a vigorous shrub that might take years to establish.
Planted at the wrong time of year, at the mercy of winter storms, in a vulnerable position.  Let's see what Spring brings in the way of new growth.

My second answer is in extras.
Couldn't leave my landlord/executor with a mucky oven.
Oh and I finally began to set my affairs in order.

Health scare focussed the mind wonderfully.