How I did it: I realized that I spend too much time being critical of people and not enough time acknowledging the great things about people. Although my dad isn't perfect, I am blessed to have him. After listening to him talk about how harsh and cold his dad was, I realized that I have it pretty good. And if my dad can forgive his dad, then I can certainly forgive mine. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Google. I tried to find men that were both attractive and that I admired for their acting, music, etc. I think I came up with a pretty great list! Read how I did it…
How I did it: Hulu Plus. All the episodes are available. I would watch one or two episodes a day. This show is so well-written! I just couldn't get over all of the subtle jokes. And I'm sure I missed a fair amount of them. I will just have to watch them all again sometime :) Read how I did it…
How I did it: Living with two girls who spend hours in the bathroom every morning doing their hair and makeup made me think, "What is the point?" I don't think they look any prettier after they get ready than when they first roll out of bed. So I adopted this mindset for myself. I stopped straightening my hair all the time and I let it go wavy. I stopped fussing around with my makeup so much, and now I only wear a little eyeline… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I watched some of the episodes on Youtube, and when there weren't any left there, I watched them on HuluPlus. I watched an average of two episodes a day. Read how I did it…
How I did it: My college has a winter term where we take a class for three weeks. One of the off-campus classes was to learn sailing down at Eckerd College in Florida. So, I signed up for the course and spent the month of January learning how to sail! Read how I did it…
How I did it: All six films are on YouTube, so I watched them all there. I watched them in order of when they were released, which made me want to watch the old ones again so I could end on a happy note. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I have a terrible habit of looking weeks, sometimes months, into advance and worrying about all that I need to get done and what is in store for me. Now, I refuse to spend significant amounts of time thinking about the far future. I take things one week, one day at a time. I plan out every week, which gives me a sense of direction. But once I have that week planned out, I only look at what needs to be done for each… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I needed to drastically change the voice in my head. Through lots of prayer, I was able to realize that I don't have to be perfect to have value. Once I realized this, I needed to change some of my habits. For example, I tend to overstudy for tests because I am very afraid of not remembering everything. I realized that I was wasting time studying for things that I already knew, so I now I only start studying a coup… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was a chaperone for my high school marching band camp, and we all learned this dance during camp. So, on the way home we stopped at a McDonald's and about 30 of us did the dance in the restaurant. It was so hilarious. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Youtube has EVERY episode, which is absolutely amazing! Thank you to everyone who posted videos of the show. I couldn't have reached this goal without you! Read how I did it…
How I did it: On my spring break this year, I went on a service trip to the South Side of Chicago. During that week, I worked in inner-city schools and spent time getting to know homeless people. It was so eye-opening, and I learned that you cannot judge people's actions without first knowing their circumstances. I have learned to love everyone and find their redeeming qualities. I am now a happier person because I don't hate an… Read how I did it…
How I did it: In my philosophy class last fall, we spent a few days reading passages written by early feminists. I was so captivated by their confidence! During a time when women weren't expected to do anything except keep a home and have children, these powerful women were trying to flip the social norms. Ever since then, I have become very passionate about women's rights, and this has forced me to be confident. I cannot fight … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I had a gift card for Amazon.com, so I decided to use the money to buy The Dark Knight from Amazon's Video on Demand. Then I downloaded it to my PC, so I will always have it on my computer now. Then, I watched it. Read how I did it…
How I did it: This summer, I started watching Will and Grace on Lifetime. They played six different episodes each day at different times. So, I watched about half of the episodes through Lifetime. The rest I watched on yidio.com. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Going away to college forces me to think for myself, and this is what really allowed me to start thinking of why I believe what I do. Now, I have different opinions on certain issues than parents, but it feels right because it is what I believe. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I go to the practice rooms on campus a couple of times a month and just play for fun. I have also played in a couple of brass ensembles for chapel and church services, as well as playing piano for dorm worship. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I live a minute away from the Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids, which was the first stop on her book tour. I had to stand in line outside for 3 hours from 5:30 to 8:30 in the morning in order to get a wristband that would allow me to get her autograph later in the day. Then, I stood in line again that day from 3:30 to 8:30, waiting to see her. My feet hurt so bad, I was exhausted and starving, but it was definitely worth it… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Over the summer, I slacked off on my devotions and I didn't really spend time talking with God. I didn't think that I needed to, because summer is such a stress-free time. But for some reason, I was really discontent. I realized it was because I didn't have God in my life the way I used to. So, I decided to start spending time with him and just being in his presence. And although it still isn't the same as it… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I borrowed all of the books from my boss. I did a lot of reading during my long car ride while on vacation. They are certainly very engaging and exciting, but the plot was a little too dense for my taste. I definitely prefer Chronicles of Narnia. Read how I did it…
