OK, so no one ever accused me of being the brightest bulb on the tree.
The question posed by me was meant not as a limiting factor to a normal life, but to look at the philosophy of eternity. Most of the responders have understood that, even though my wording maybe - is lacking.

Personally, if we knew for certain there was re-incarnation or an eternal life of some form after the death of our present form it might alter my perception of how to conduct my affairs. Maybe, but I've always treated others as I wished to be treated and have never harmed anyone that wasn't attempting to harm me (or those I cared for). So, what could I change that would alter the results of my future entrance into the mystery of after my demise that would change the affect once there? [Not for discussion, just a footnote - OK]

As for my name living forever? Haven't been concerned with such an abstract since I was maybe 8 or 9 sitting in a history class. It's a moot point for me. In a hundred years I seriously doubt even Paris Hilton will be remembered - unless she assassinates a dignitary, which seems unlikely. For that matter, how many US Presidents can you name - let alone the past leaders of other nations? Those you can is probably due to circumstance or notoriety.
Now, my surname will likely live on - baring some catostrophic disaster. My genes will continue, and possibly even some of the "life" lessons that were passed down from my grandparents to me to my children. Maybe that is eternity, atleast while man exists on earth a part of me is eternal.

But, no thanks on living as long as the universe. This life has been just fine - rollercoasters and all.