How I did it: I just started letting myself open up emotionally. Fear and holding back keeps you from experiencing life to the fullest. Be bold but cautious-yes, it is possible to be both. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've been cutting back and trying to allow my body to adjust to lower levels of nicotine. I've now been clean for going on 14 days. It is really odd and yes I do still get mad cravings and attitude when they hit. I just gotta keep plowing through the cravings though; knowing it's gonna be for the best. I'm on my way to freedom!! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I just decided one day that I was gonna go for it. I was terrified about the plane, terrified about meeting up, terrified about so many things to list...I just said "you can do it!" The first time up in the plane I had to keep telling myself I was not gonna fall out of the seat and yes I was in fact moving-I get motion sickness lol. After that though I was able to look out the window as much as I could see. I wish I had a camera for that … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I got the ground prepared, planted plants/seeds, watered and fed, then harvested. There's nothing like being able to eat fresh healthy food that you know what was used in it's growth. When the season isn't nice to you, just make sure to keep on top of it if you want the best yield. The tiller is still crap, but I refuse to give up on the challenge. My hands work just as well. The picture is just a few of the veggies grown. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I just decided to pull my stuff out and get to it. I hadn't touched the canning stuff in too long. At least this way I made something special. I also know exactly what went into the food. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, I planted and took care of the trees. The figs did well as usual. The pears even finally came this year. Peaches and plums also have been blooming which was cool.The only problems were fighting off the wild critters and the ants. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I bought a bag of cherries and located the longest stems I could find. I ate the cherry; almost forgot to spit the pit out lol. I took one end in my teeth and rolled my tongue to do the rest...well, besides sucking really hard to get the knot. I know, I'm awaiting the jokes ;) Definitely a teeth and tongue thingy...The first few tries were not the greatest as I kept breaking the stem...One time I popped the dang stem out of my mouth by ac… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, I used items that were already past their usefulness...except the money...we always need money...heh. I grabbed up pre-used twisties that I was gonna throw out, branches from my long dead rosemary bush, old twine from hay bales, an old bag of glow-in-the-dark fish tank stones, re-used the bonsai tree dishes, and grabbed the bills and the coins I had saved up so far.I pieced together the rosemary branches to create a tree (I like uni… Read how I did it…
How I did it: This was the continuation of the ribbon cutting ceremony. The great thing is that There were many people there. The sour points were that I had a presentation that had to be repeated...with the same song...over a 3 hour period. I had to borrow a skirt because I didn't have one...I'm not a skirt person...well, not really...anyway, it was too big for me so I was trying to make sure the thing didn't fall off...lol. Overall, it was worth it. … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, I was involved with this because of the educational side-I'm teaching lol. Set up went well and so did the presentation in power point...except people kept coming in 1/2 way through it lol. There were a few people, but it was 90% VIP's in attendance for this ceremony. (I just dug in and schmoozed-something I hate doing but will do if I have to :P )I brought my camera so I could take pictures of the event which was really cool. We ha… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I deal with different groups for cancer awareness as well as care for cancer patients. When I was at one of the clinics, they had a date picked out for the relay for life and a bunch of us signed up. I was not running any booths or anything like that. I was just there to support. While I was sitting, one of the ladies came up to me and noticed I had my camera so she asked if I'd be willing to be the official photographer since theirs was … Read how I did it…
How I did it: It was a matter of wishing someone else well in their path. When there are others there to cheer you on, you can achieve much. Not only does it inspire us when we see others succeed, but it helps us all to keep on a path of bettering ourselves. Sometimes all it takes is that little bit of effort to let people know they are doing something for the greater good. It also warms the heart to see success. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I just did a search for creating your own Na'vi avatar. When I found decent sites that had the creators, I just played around with it all. Even though some of the widget sites do not have certain features, it's great for a novice or for those who do not have photoshop. I said I was gonna do the torture thing...well, I only got around to one...hehehe. Here's his photos!http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/4550482688_057746300d_o.jpg!!http:/… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I just decided one day that I needed to have some furniture and didn't want to pay the exorbitant amount of money the furniture stores gouge you for. I also wanted something I could pass down through the generations. I made a couple of pieces of wood furniture and am very proud of myself. Each piece took about 1 week for me to make; gathering supplies, time, etc. So far, I've made a tall corner cabinet, a corner table, a storage bench, an… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I have always had dogs. All of my dogs have been rescues, and they have turned out to be the best dogs. My most recent additions are 2 Landseers. I was aware of their size. They are part of the mastiff breed. I've been fortunate that all the rescues I've had are extremely intelligent...sometimes too intelligent lol. As with any animal, dogs are a large commitment and, if you are unable to follow through, you should consider this before ta… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I kept looking at the goal I wrote on accepting things in my life. I was picking my brain trying to figure out what it meant to me and how to fix whatever may not be right. Over time, it took me re-visiting this goal to realize I had been doing it all along. My fear of being sedentary is what began this goal, but I hadn't seen that until now. It is a good thing to strive for excellence. This is not the same thing as never being satisfied … Read how I did it…
How I did it: One night at dinner, with everything including mashed potatoes, the food was flying. It started off with me being upset at a rude comment being made to me about the potatoes not being up to their expectations. I took a handful of mashed potatoes and hurled it at the person. I said, "do you like them better that way?" hehehe. By the time we were done, clothing and everything (and I mean everything) filled with messy mixed food, we were all… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I have been watching the way things are going in the world. I finally decided it was time to just do it. I've had many friends and family wanting me to come visit but, because of not having a passport, I was never able to. I wanted to have the choice as to what sort of ID I have as well.It took me 2 days to get the initial portion completed. I went to my local CVS, who was awesome, to have my passport photos taken. I then went to my local… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I played around with some characters as well as watching people around me. Then the story formed as I created the pictures. A huge thanks to Billy, Jecajo, Restless Concepts, and Croidin for their creations which helped me form the beginning of my new series. Without you all, I wouldn't have been able to begin. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was lucky enough to have snow today and it's still snowing. I went outside with my dogs which probably wasn't a smart move being they kept running into my cleared area. We're supposed to get snow through Saturday, which is cool. I just decided to go do it. I also got to play with my dogs in the snow...they love snow so much. I probably also should have worn gloves, as my fingers got really cold...oh well. I had a good laugh anyway. Read how I did it…
