How I did it: I had been putting this off for a while, but recently had been having issues with sensitive teeth. I had to do a bit of research to find a local dentist who would accept my health fund rebate and was nearby. I found one and he was very gentle with my mouth, unlike the last dentist I visited who really tortured me! She was the only bad dentist I ever had. This guy was so nice, answered all my questions and treated me like a nervous patient… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was a member of a social group and noticed a bookclub activity on the noticeboard. I had wanted to be part of a bookclub for ages, but couldn't quite figure out how to join one without a group of strangers coming to my home.The first meeting I went to was held in a restaurant. The group was quite big, about 20 people, which meant that we were spread over two adjoining tables and if you were seated at one end, you couldn't hear what was … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I'd received an email from Kiva saying my funds were available for reloan. I started reading about borrowers and reloaned the money. ($50) I felt good that I had made 4 loans. Then I started looking at lenders and found some people had made thousands of loans! After reading their stories and seeing how the Australian team was very high on the list of givers, I decided to give some extra loans, and decided I could afford to give $100 extra… Read how I did it…
How I did it: After procrastinating about this for ages, and seeing Ebay turn from a land of opportunity into a hellhole for sellers, it was desperation that pushed me to do this. I sold a present I'd received, which I wouldn't be likely to use. The winning bidder had lots of good feedback so I figured she'd be ok. I literally spent hours! packing the goods to make sure it arrived safely. I didn't make much money on the transaction due to postage… Read how I did it…