How I did it: I made an account on Shelfari.com and started adding books right away. It's a list of books I want to read, am reading, and have read. It is fun to find new reading material (to keep in mind the next time I head to a bookstore!) and it's fun to add all of those fun books I read as a kid. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I haven't been in college for four years. This semester is my first time back in that amount of time, and it can be daunting because so many of my classmates are around eighteen, and I feel old although I am still in my twenties.Those last four years were a waste of time since I spent them just working, and I should be done with at least my bachelors by now.To anyone who is in college - don't give up!It has been easier this semester since… Read how I did it…
How I did it: In April 2008 my boyfriend and I wanted to get a puppy. I have always had dogs, but this would be his first dog since his parents never let him have one while he was growing up.He was very particular about the breed he wanted, and we searched online for local AKC (American Kennel Club) breeders who would soon have a litter available. The search did not go well locally, but we expanded our search to surrounding states and found a breeder a… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Years ago, maybe ten at this point, my older brother was finishing up his boot camp for the US NAVY in Chicago, so my family and I visited for about a week. It was a great city, and I enjoyed spending time near the water since my home city doesn't have water nearby.I am interested in visiting again for sure. Read how I did it…
How I did it: It's weird. I hadn't considered myself ever able to give or receive love outside of my family during my younger years, and perhaps I hadn't really figured I was deserving of love either. Here I am though, loved and in love, and it's a good feeling. It's incredible to be extremely close to someone and know they want the best for me. We enjoy everyday together and I plan to put so much effort into this (as does he) to make sure it lasts. Read how I did it…
How I did it: It's easy to become impatient because time is so valuable, but in that same sense, that means I should spend less time frustrated with things I can't change (like lines at the grocery) and more time in my usual good mood. There's no point in upsetting myself, or allowing myself to be irritated, by such small incidents. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Usually I just give clothing away, but I was recently pretty low on cash. I took a few old items to Plato's Closet & they ended up buying 3 of them, offering me $13. Since I buy most of my clothing on sale & with an employee discount, it was only a few dollars under what I'd actually paid for the pieces. That's what I get for working retail.. Read how I did it…
How I did it: We went out to dinner tonight. :) A simple date, but still a good one. Really, I came home from work and asked him, but it definitely still counts as a date to me. I don't believe he'd have to ask for it to be a real date. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I decided to start this today, just about an hour after reading about the idea on this website. By this time, I've spent a few hours my list and it's actually at 231 things - but I'm not done yet.I feel like I knew there are many things that make me happy, but I often feel too busy with work, school, or another of life's activities to know what exactly they are. It was nice to remember even the smallest things, it's so important to neve… Read how I did it…
How I did it: The biggest challenge with these is remembering them. Although once I do, I head to the grocery feeling more prepared and like I'm really making a difference. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I played Word of Warcraft for over a year, and ended up talking to a guy in my guild. We talked about everything - all of the important subjects, all of the random subjects.. we talked online, on the phone, and decided we'd meet in person. Both of us had just ended long-term relationships and weren't looking for any romance, it just happened.He came to my city to visit, and moved here to live with me a week after he left to head back ho… Read how I did it…
