How I did it: First, get yourself a teenager. Then, have the teenager sign up for a big regional youth organization. Then, follow your teenager around to all the events and meetings as a driver, advisor, and/or chaperone. When you go, leave early, so you have time to visit things in your destination city. Voila! You are taking day trips! Read how I did it…
How I did it: By blogging. I started a blog that recording the daily struggle to find the right things to do. I challenged myself to report on various aspects. I found other bloggers that were participating in the Riot4Austerity, the Independence Days Challenge, and various local eating challenges. We trade ideas and encourage each other.I am not "done" with this goal, but I am taking it off my 43Things list. I will contin… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I located my birthmother in California, more than 10 years ago, via the Maury Povich show. A friend in the adoption "industry" hooked me up with the show when she learned I was looking. They found my mother in about 20 minutes - but she refused to be on the show. So, they put us in contact, but no one got to fly anywhere and meet anyone. She and I exchanged letters, calls, and photos for a while, and it was very nice. I … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I broke it into parts and then came up with with money for the exam ($100 at a real eye doctor) and then the glasses themselves. Check prices on both lenses and frames to get the best combo. I took my family to help me choose frames, to three places with a good sale. Fall is a good time, because there are back-to-school sales. We bought from a place with exceedingly good staff, and spent less than expected. I don't really like… Read how I did it…
