Or even better, getting a selfie of you and the eclipse hanging out together!!
Here's the thing: eclipses are as predictable as sunrises and sunsets. They're just a tad less common.
Absolutely NOTHING is gained by loading a personal memory of "seeing" an eclipse into your memory, but there will exist an opportunity to 'injure' one or both of your eyeballs.
For some reason, this all reminds me of the motorist who was pissed at the Arkansas State Patrol officer who had the motorist's car towed for no registration or insurance, because it prevented the motorist getting to his daughter's scheduled engagement...
Yes, I'm getting old and crotchety. Get the hell off my lawn!
General announcement: contrary to what the preppers among us are warning about, the event will disappointingly once again fail to initiate any sort of turmoil culminating in the return of Jesus. Sorry, folks. Maybe next time?