October
I added 18 things:
- See baby sea turtles hatch.
- swim with dolphins in the wild
- Buy a round-the-world air ticket and a rucksack, and run away.
- pet an otter
- raft the grand canyon
- Go to Mars
- watch a football game live
- Tackle 43 things that are standing in my way of having a happy, productive life.
- run in the LA marathon
- mark twain
- Read all of Mark Twain
- live in Britain for three months
- swim in the ocean at night
- Sing
- Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
- See Ayers Rock
- list three positive things each day
- Prepare a Sacher cake
I completed 9 things:
- Identify 43 People over 43 on 43Things
- go see Lisa Haley and the ZydeKats again!
- See baby sea turtles hatch.
- swim with dolphins in the wild
- pet an otter
- raft the grand canyon
- watch a football game live
- run in the LA marathon
- live in Britain for three months
I wrote 108 entries:
- Found another one. on Identify 43 People over 43 on 43Things
- I visited two neighbors today. on make my house my home
- Digging up the back yard. on grow veggies
- Saturday is college football! on take one day at a time
- 4 more loans to reach my goal... on Offer a Microloan to someone on the Kiva site
- How do I take my life back? on take one day at a time
- Sometimes just writing helps. on take one day at a time
- What a wonderful experience! on See baby sea turtles hatch.
- Hawai'i on swim with dolphins in the wild
- Chicken is not so popular. on give my cats a raise
- It was strange to always travel west. on Buy a round-the-world air ticket and a rucksack, and run away.
- IRB is like doing taxes. on Get a PhD
- Monday.... on take one day at a time
- Deposited checks on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- I caught myself today. on stop answering questions that are addressed to other people
- 43Things Vote!! on make lychee ice cream
- Called BofA on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- Tuesday on take one day at a time
- Kiva is tormenting me... on Offer a Microloan to someone on the Kiva site
- Meet some coworkers for coffee. on be proactive instead of reactive
- I miss my cat. on appreciate what I have
- At a zoo where there were otters on pet an otter
- Not me personally, but the spacecraft I supported. on Go to Mars
- The week is over! on take one day at a time
- Scheduled the dentist appointment and paid for Uni. on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- Today, I make progress! on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- Friday Update on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- Worked on this goal today. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Like all goals, I need to define what this means. on Become the person I've always wanted to be
- Talking to strangers on stop worrying about what other people think
- Joe's Pizza on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- Football at the Rose Bowl. on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- What is left to do... on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- Halloween is coming. A perfect time to work on this goal. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Things I would have done when I was younger. on Become the person I've always wanted to be
- The weather. on identify 43 things that I like about Pasadena
- Another Monday! on take one day at a time
- Another list of tasks... on Tackle 43 things that are standing in my way of having a happy, productive life.
- Drink coffee at 5 new places in Pasadena on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- I have veggies!! on grow veggies
- It is ALL in my mind! on stop worrying about what other people think
- Rotate meds, add cash. Check my gear. on make an emergency kit and plan
- Another coffee place on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- High School Football on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- Kiva is toying with me now. on Offer a Microloan to someone on the Kiva site
- Today I called about dance lessons. on learn to dance
- Pumpkin head and purple chucks on stop worrying about what other people think
- Pink vans on stop worrying about what other people think
- Halloween is coming, and I am getting ready. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Sunday, October 16 in Glendale! on go see Lisa Haley and the ZydeKats again!
- Build on my successes on Become the person I've always wanted to be
- FlyLady on Tackle 43 things that are standing in my way of having a happy, productive life.
- 200 Kiva loans! on Offer a Microloan to someone on the Kiva site
- This goal needs some SERIOUS work. on create a 5 year plan
- A long goal for me on Read all of Mark Twain
- I am watching a PBS special on Mark Twain on Read all of Mark Twain
- Everyone should experience another country. on live in Britain for three months
- Scary at first. on swim in the ocean at night
- On my way! on go see Lisa Haley and the ZydeKats again!
- Success! on go see Lisa Haley and the ZydeKats again!
- Scooter Spider on stop worrying about what other people think
- Sing and sing well. on Sing
- Monday October 17, 2011 on take one day at a time
- Not what I expected, but beautiful on visit the Taj Mahal
- A lifelong goal for me. on Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
- Saw it, climbed it, walked around it. on See Ayers Rock
- Accomplished but never "Done" on travel the world
- Tiring day on take one day at a time
- Tuesday... on take one day at a time
- Get the tree in front trimmed. on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- I wore my pink Vans to work. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Victory! on take one day at a time
- 5 Years Ago I had this goal on list. on create a 5 year plan
- gave three Vittana loans. on list three positive things each day
- I found a website that describes how to overcome worrying about what other people think. on stop worrying about what other people think
- High School Football Part 2 - Success! on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- Burzynski - Documentary on Attend lectures and readings occasionally
- This started as a list of tasks on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- 10.21.2011 on list three positive things each day
- Not bad... on Sing
- Not bad... on Sing
- 10.22.2011 on list three positive things each day
- A Cold?? What??? on take one day at a time
- This isn't really about tasks.... on Tackle 43 things that are standing in my way of having a happy, productive life.
- 10.23.2011 on list three positive things each day
- Sacher Torte is WONDFERUL! on Prepare a Sacher cake
- Control MY Thoughts... on stop worrying about what other people think
- Downs and Ups on take one day at a time
- 10.24.11 on list three positive things each day
- 10.25.11 on list three positive things each day
- Day 2 - control my thoughts on stop worrying about what other people think
- Just let it go... on take one day at a time
- 10.26.2011 on list three positive things each day
- take action on be proactive instead of reactive
- "Not my pig, not my farm" on stop worrying about what other people think
- 10.27.11 on list three positive things each day
- There is a difference between being needed, and being used... on take one day at a time
- If he will not change, then I must change. on be proactive instead of reactive
- Get through the day only telling the truth. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Observation on Sing
- Work on my defensiveness. on Become the person I've always wanted to be
- 10.29.11 on list three positive things each day
- Progress. on stop worrying about what other people think
- 10.30.11 on list three positive things each day
- 10.31.11 on list three positive things each day
- Halloween! on stop worrying about what other people think
- The people. on identify 43 things that I like about Pasadena
- Fall is defiinitely here! on grow veggies
I wrote 3 How I Did It entries:
- How to watch a football game live
- How to go see Lisa Haley and the ZydeKats again!
- How to buy a House
I received 613 cheers
I gave 709 cheers
November
I added 15 things:
- Camp in the outback
- I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- host a radio show
- mix Diet Coke and Mentos together
- renew my passport
- Wish sodamnlucky a very happy birthday on November 19th!
- read "crime and punishment"
- sleep on the beach overnight
- identify 100 positive things about me
- I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Take a trip around the world
- Buy a motorcycle
- go to France
- paint my kitchen
- Sleep/camp on a deserted tropical beach.
I completed 3 things:
- make an emergency kit and plan
- mix Diet Coke and Mentos together
- Wish sodamnlucky a very happy birthday on November 19th!
I wrote 92 entries:
- 11.1.11 on list three positive things each day
- I am not special, yet I am. on stop worrying about what other people think
- 11.2.11 on list three positive things each day
- 11.2.11 on list three positive things each day
- Patience? I don't think so.... on stop worrying about what other people think
- My first time camping alone. on Camp in the outback
- 11.3.11 on list three positive things each day
- And continuing on Offer a Microloan to someone on the Kiva site
- Missed this: on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- What is this goal REALLY about? on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- 11.4.11 Excellent Day!! on list three positive things each day
- Today's lesson was that we choose our happiness. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Native American Market at the Autry Museum on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- 11.5.11 Another Fantastic Day!!! on list three positive things each day
- Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending... on take one day at a time
- More PasadenaSue rules on Tackle 43 things that are standing in my way of having a happy, productive life.
- This goal is similar to do 43 Things before 8/18/2006 on do 43 things that are fun.
- I consider this goal accomplished. on find the perfect fish sandwich
- Still under the weather. on list three positive things each day
- Cat in the Hat hat at work.... on stop worrying about what other people think
- 11.7.11 on list three positive things each day
- 11.8.11 on list three positive things each day
- IRB documents almost ready on Get a PhD
- Redefined approach on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- Getting easier as I understand me. on stop worrying about what other people think
- 11.10.11 on list three positive things each day
- Waiting on IRB approval on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- Where was I heading 5 years ago? on create a 5 year plan
- Interesting things to share with other people on Become the person I've always wanted to be
- The Future We Will Create: Inside the World of TED on Attend lectures and readings occasionally
- 11.11.11 on list three positive things each day
- Start by having my own household radio show. on host a radio show
- The Rose Bowl is 89 Years Old! OMG... on do 43 small things before 8/18/06
- 11.12.11 on list three positive things each day
- Forgive myself. on Become the person I've always wanted to be
- Messy!! on mix Diet Coke and Mentos together
- 11.13.11 on list three positive things each day
- As it becomes clearer, it becomes more complicated. on stop worrying about what other people think
- 11.14.11 on list three positive things each day
- Scheduled an appointment for my mom. on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- Singing! on Sing
- 6 more loans on Offer a Microloan to someone on the Kiva site
- Today is "Clean out your refrigerator day!" on take one day at a time
- 11.15.11 on list three positive things each day
- I'm feeling so much better now. (Day 25) on stop worrying about what other people think
- IRB will get back to me soon. on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- Meet with some people at work. on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- Tomatoes are still growing. on grow veggies
- It's Fall! on Take 43 Photographs of my life
- Vacation? Ha! on take one day at a time
- 11.16.11 on list three positive things each day
- For years, I always had a valid passport. on renew my passport
- Good day!! on stop worrying about what other people think
- I like Russian literature. on read "crime and punishment"
- Sand... on sleep on the beach overnight
- IRB Approval!!! on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- tackling my stack of tasks. on take one day at a time
- 11.18.11 on list three positive things each day
- 11.19.11 on list three positive things each day
- For fire, earthquakes, and ??? on make an emergency kit and plan
- I realize that I need to write/say/think positive things about myself. on identify 100 positive things about me
- recap week of 11.20.11 on identify 100 positive things about me
- Contacted my Uni on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- 11.21.11 on list three positive things each day
- Untitled on identify 100 positive things about me
- There appears to be a problem. on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- My vehicle is mad at me. on take one day at a time
- 11.22.11 on list three positive things each day
- Truthful. on stop worrying about what other people think
- 11.23.11 on list three positive things each day
- Bought a battery for my vehicle. on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- Untitled on identify 100 positive things about me
- Time to get the house cleaned and organized! on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- It's Thanksgiving! (Yesterday's post) on take one day at a time
- 11.24.11 on list three positive things each day
- Stop offering "reasons" on identify 100 positive things about me
- Flylady day. on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Stop interrupting people on stop answering questions that are addressed to other people
- Home is where the heart is. on make my house my home
- Cleaned the kitchen on Do One Thing That I've been Putting Off Every Day
- 11.26.11 on list three positive things each day
- This should be my first goal. on appreciate what I have
- 11.27.11 on list three positive things each day
- So much fun! on Sleep/camp on a deserted tropical beach.
- Called... on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- Proactive day. on be proactive instead of reactive
- Listen.... on stop answering questions that are addressed to other people
- 11.28.11 on list three positive things each day
- More random things on identify 100 positive things about me
- 11.29.11 on list three positive things each day
- Scheduling my next call. on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- Just doing a little cleaning every morning. on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
I received 461 cheers
I gave 556 cheers
December
I added 17 things:
- I promise myself I will go on a 2+ day bicycle ride in 2012
- cook once a week
- A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- stop interrupting people
- be honest
- develop my own style
- sleep under the stars
- Hike to Havasupai Falls
- Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- Double my income
- not criticize, condemn or complain
- Read the Bible
- find a job abroad
- have new friends
- own it
- start a new life
- learn Colemak
I wrote 133 entries:
- Progress and backsliding on stop worrying about what other people think
- Pasadena is a GREAT city! on appreciate what I have
- Reviewed my Powerpoint on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- It has been too long! on I promise myself I will go on a 2+ day bicycle ride in 2012
- 12.1.11 on list three positive things each day
- Jaime Oliver on cook once a week
- 12.2.11 on list three positive things each day
- This sounds like fun. on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- Meals on cook once a week
- Today will be it - 9:10 a.m. on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- Clean out the cupboard cooking. on cook once a week
- 10:10 a.m. water the plants on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 11:10 a.m. Clean up the yard. on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 12:10 p.m. Cook lunch on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 1:10 p.m. Driving on the freeway on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 2:10 p.m. Visting my Sister. on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 3:10 p.m. working on computers on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 4:10 p.m. Still visiting. on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 5:10 p.m. Still visiting and talking. on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- 7:10 p.m. cooking dinner on A typical Day (Take One Photo an Hour for a Day)
- Kitchen is looking better. on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- 12.3.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.4.11 on list three positive things each day
- Passed Proposal Defense! on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- "Reclaim your kitchen" on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- 12.5.11 on list three positive things each day
- New frying pan! on cook once a week
- 12.6.11 on list three positive things each day
- Things I want to cook on cook once a week
- Decorate for the holidays! on appreciate what I have
- 12.7.11 on list three positive things each day
- Proactive at work again. on be proactive instead of reactive
- Maybe the Universe is trying to help me with this goal. :) on stop worrying about what other people think
- I miss English food! on cook once a week
- 12.8.11 on list three positive things each day
- Search and ye shall find. on cook once a week
- 12.9.11 on list three positive things each day
- Clean out a kitchen drawer. on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- I have some options. on I promise myself I will go on a 2+ day bicycle ride in 2012
- My Deadline for myself is August 2012. on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- Delicious crockpot chicken!! on cook once a week
- 12.10.11 - A perfect day!! on list three positive things each day
- More conversation skills to work on. on stop interrupting people
- Be honest... on stop answering questions that are addressed to other people
- To everyone! Especially to myself. on be honest
- Red Tennis Shoes and a Crazy Santa Hat. on develop my own style
- Still in the kitchen (and the garage) on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Excellent bicycling documentary for people who like scenery on I promise myself I will go on a 2+ day bicycle ride in 2012
- Grilled turkey burgers on cook once a week
- 12.12.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.13.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.14.11 on list three positive things each day
- An interesting goal. on be honest
- This goal is under my control. on stop answering questions that are addressed to other people
- Today I made significant progress in this area. on stop worrying about what other people think
- This is taking on a new importance. on I promise myself I will get my PhD in 2012
- 12.15.11 on list three positive things each day
- spicy cooked cabbage on cook once a week
- Camping in the desert on sleep under the stars
- Yikes! Only two more weeks to get this accomplished. on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Listening even on the phone. on stop interrupting people
- Honesty continues. on be honest
- 21 -25 on identify 100 positive things about me
- One picture a day for a month or two. on Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- 12.16.11 on list three positive things each day
- Pork shoulder in the crock pot on cook once a week
- Sequined blouse. on develop my own style
- Talking with my father. on be honest
- red, pink, and purple. on develop my own style
- 12.17.11 on list three positive things each day
- Party... on stop worrying about what other people think
- Wear heels once a week... on develop my own style
- Be careful what they ask you... on be honest
- Parties change the dynamics... on stop answering questions that are addressed to other people
- This goal is long overdue! on acknowledge when people have done nice things
- I am not greedy... on Double my income
- Be careful when someone is out to get you. on be honest
- 12.18.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.19.11 on list three positive things each day
- For one day to start. on not criticize, condemn or complain
- FAIL! on not criticize, condemn or complain
- I called someone on something they said to me. on be honest
- 12.20.11 on list three positive things each day
- Old Testament and New on Read the Bible
- Not going so well. on not criticize, condemn or complain
- Artichokes! Yum. on cook once a week
- One of the best things I have EVER Done! on find a job abroad
- I have some really great friends. New friends can offer a fresh outlook on life. on have new friends
- Isn't this an acting term? on own it
- 12.22.11 on list three positive things each day
- Or start my life anew. on start a new life
- Focus on awareness on not criticize, condemn or complain
- Honesty is almost addicting. on be honest
- I put a copy of my salary in an envelope and dated it. on Double my income
- Interesting quote off of 43Things... on start a new life
- Treasure! on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Treasure! on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- I am getting inspiration from t.v. on develop my own style
- 12.24.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.25.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.15.11 Xmas lights on my house on Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- 12.18.11 Cat on the lap on Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- 12.24.11 Cat in the grass on Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- 12.25.11 Xmas Dinner on Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- 26. I like to garden. on identify 100 positive things about me
- Just a few more days on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- I've added this before however to start a new life on start a new life
- 12.27.11 on list three positive things each day
- 12.28.11 on list three positive things each day
- Laundry day! on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Some brainstorming. on Double my income
- Simple fried cabbage on cook once a week
- Interesting movie - Limitless on start a new life
- 12.28.11 Lovely Red Bowl! on Take one picture a day as a way to document my life
- Old entries 4.26.11 on list three positive things each day
- 4.28.11 on list three positive things each day
- 7.10.11 on list three positive things each day
- I found a perfect blouse on develop my own style
- 12.29.11 on list three positive things each day
- steamed potatoes on cook once a week
- So much to learn on start a new life
- 12.30.11 - Loan a day's income as microloans on list three positive things each day
- Spanish Day 2 on start a new life
- Only one more day. on I promise myself I will clean up my house by January 1, 2012
- Doing so well on this goal! on stop interrupting people
- My inner voice has been quiet lately. on stop worrying about what other people think
- Small steps on start a new life
- Borrowing a saying from HOMETOWN GLORY on be proactive instead of reactive
- End of year donations on list three positive things each day
- This can be in the form of money, time, or possessions. on Donate to a charity twice a month in 2012
- This has to do with self-confidence. on stop being so afraid
- I have substituted this goal on Take 43 Photographs of my life
- In order to start a new life, I need to remember where I am now. on start a new life
I wrote 1 How I Did It entry:
- How to hike to Havasupai Falls
I received 426 cheers
I gave 504 cheers