How I did it: I got the application from the Post Office, filled it out...then waited two years. Went BACK to the Post Office, had to fill out the NEW form layout. Paid my money for the passport fee, processing fee, and pictures. Got an awful photo done at the post office (really...it is terrible).Then I just waited til the passport came in the mail. Now I feel relieved because I can use my passport to go to Canada and when flying (it seems easier than… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I developed a very close friendship with a wonderful young lady that I met here. What with the world possibly coming to an end this December, I had mentioned that my life would not be complete if we didn't meet in person.We'd chatted about it, and it was almost a spur of the moment decision in early April. I sent her a text saying "OK- are you going to have a few free days in late April??"I booked some flights and got to sleep on her couc… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Originally I auditioned to be in a play at the local theatre. I wasn't cast. A few months later, I get a text from a friend asking how my acting skills were. And thus, I was asked to join a cast that was a few women shy. The role was a nice medium size. Not too big, not too small, just right. I had a good time getting to know the rather small cast. The performances I think were the best part. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Cleaned the house top to bottom, ordered a cake, ordered some catering, and ran around like a crazy woman the day of finishing up my errands!Top it off with a little classic crepe paper streamer decorating, 57 candles on a cake, and a rousing game of Family Jeopardy, and you get an unforgettable birthday on 11-11-11. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I watched several YouTube videos to learn what to do. My third hoop was the charm. After trying (and failing) to hoop with hula hoops that were too small, I finally got an appropriate, adult-sized hula hoop! (K-Mart special!) THe size is important:the smaller the hoop, the faster it spins and the harder it is to keep the hoop up.It took me two days to be able to get the hoop going around because I want it to (not just because of momentum)… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've been thinking about getting some new piercings for a while, Winry style.Reference. Winry Rockbell from Fullmetal Alchemist!http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/files/costumes/2956/24206/Winry_Rockbell_36319_1280x720theAni.png!I've always like the two holes in the ear lobes look. I like the idea of wearing a hoop in the front hole and a sparkly in the back hole. More lately, I've really been into cartilage piercings as well.Well, after thin… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Walked around obnoxiously with my camera and scavenger hunt list. All while awkwardly telling questioners "Oh, I'm going this with my online community for fun!"After finally finishing another scavenger hunt, I am retiring. Who knows, I may be back eventually (I'll channel Brett Favre, ha ha!) but for now I need to focus on my "real" self-improvement goals. Cheers! Read how I did it…
How I did it: It took a little bit of planning. Originally I was just going to watch myself. Then I decided to turn my own personal marathon into a series of parties and invite my friends. Once I got so excited and obsessed with that, I just could stop myself. ;)I did research on the movie timing, plotted out the times in excel, and started forming a schedule. Invitations went out to my friends. I also did research on Harry Potter inspired recipes.Then… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Right after J's wedding shower is when I got the lead out and finally decided to fold 1,000 cranes for my dear friend's wedding. Japanese culture is something that is a part of who she is (she did a study abroad in Japan and was there when I posted news about my engagement!). Out of any of the people I know, I _knew_ that she would instantly know what it was and I hoped that she would love it.From the research I did online before starting… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I didn't finish (again) this month, but I still had a great time cheering everyone else on! So many people are so artistic and creative. Here's to getting back to my inner scavenger for June. :) Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, I added it to my list and kind of talked about it with Dreamer. I don't think I ever officially asked Batt if he'd take me out for a ride, but the word got back to him.It took a long time for the weather to shape up for a few good days in a row. Batt and Dreamer went out yesterday, and then Batt took me out today. It's Memorial Day in the States, so a holiday for me. Dreamer has rehearsal today, so I didn't steal any of her bike tim… Read how I did it…
How I did it: First I had to clean and empty the room of all the moving boxes. The room started off as a storage space for everything we didn't know where to put. Then we taped off the room, patched all the holes, painted, replaced the electrical sockets, light switch, and duct grates. Finally got some blinds and sheers up. And last night went to my parents house to pick up some of my old furniture.DH is a perfectionist, so he and my father-in-law did … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Read the list, printed off the list, took pictures of things posted on the list, and posted those pictures here on 43T.The best part of this whole experience has been the community action! It was my favorite part of 43T to see what other people had been posting. I love cheering and commenting and encouraging everyone to keep going!I was very inspired by the creativity of the ladies and gents who were participating. Hopefully April will be… Read how I did it…
How I did it: At first it was very difficult. I would get 3 cheers, 4 cheers to give away. Sometimes none at all. It would be discouraging. To get more cheers, sometimes I would participate in neighborhood watch. Sometimes I would go and use up my cheers very quickly, not really thinking about what I was doing. The thing that made me feel the best was when I would go into the community with purpose: either to Zeigeist or to the people I'm sub… Read how I did it…
How I did it: And by inside, I mean getting a breakout on my lips. Last week I got a cold sore (aka fever blister, aka Herpes Simplex 1) on my upper lip. Which means no touching of the lips.I still bite a little bit now and then, but no more picking! Read how I did it…
How I did it: Just thought about the music that I like and have ever liked. The whole list goes back and forth between present, college, high school, childhood, and back again. It made me realize how varied my musical tastes are. And that my husband's musical tastes have really influenced me over the past [almost] 7 years that we've been together (that includes the time we were dating).It was nice to reconnect with some of "my" music through this journey. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Basically I clocked a lot of hours watching movies, haha! Some I watched live streaming, some I borrowed from the library, and others I got on disk from Netflix.Doing this challenge got me to watch movies that I otherwise wouldn't have watched. Like Nell or the Wind that Shakes the Barley. There are SO many movies out there! For right now I have plenty of movie-related goals, but when I get through those I think I'll add the "A-Z foreign … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Drove out to a 'local' resort that had a great deal going on: for $50 you could get dinner for 2 plus snowshoes rentals! All included! Perfect!Dinner was fun, and snowshoeing was a blast. It was the perfect kind of double date. Dreamer's BF grabbed a map of the trails before we went out (immensely helpful) and we basically just started walking. I prefer snowshoeing over cross-country skiing. I felt much more in control of myself and didn'… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, my brother didn't want his cats anymore. He was locking them up so that they didn't pee on their furniture and wasn't playing with them or brushing them enough. He knew I LOVED those cats and played with them all the time when we were at home with our parents still. So he offered them to me.We brought them to the apartment the first week of December, but I didn't want to mark this goal as complete til we moved to the new house. Thei… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Enlisted the help of men who are "strong like bull." Two brothers, a cousin, a friend, a husband, and a father-in-law. They moved all the big stuff while I packed more little stuff and cleaned with M-I-L.I put my husband in charge of the furniture move from apartment to house and did not stress at all!Overall, the 'slow' move was from about when we closed on the house until this weekend. The 'big' move was all in one day. Read how I did it…
