How I did it: I bought a game from a shop that was going out of business and I thought it would be fun to do with my friends. Little did I know that I would have friends fighting over who would get to be invited (8 player limit, you see). All in all, it worked out! We came all dressed-up, in character and with a sense of whimsy. It was great! The only drawback was that we'd chosen one of the hottest nights of the year and my poor little air condit… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I cut out starchy carbs, alcohol, sugars and processed foods from my diet.I also looked only for recipes and meal ideas as this was a pretty drastic change for me. That being said, I see this more as a lifestyle change, I feel much better about my health and my food choices. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I signed up with the Canadian Red Cross for a one-day class. We went through basic emergency preparedness, how to detect and treat for injuries, shock, choking and CPR. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I hadn't trained much this year in terms of pure running -- I had kept active throughout the year playing sports and training on my elliptical, but they don't quite compare to long distance running. I had two practice runs this week and they were less than stellar, I had to take 4-5 walking breaks and it was disappointing. Today went overall rather well, considering the circumstance -- the organizers only put the water station at the… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I read up on the internet, borrowed a whole bunch of books from the local library, watched videos online and order a training kit to help me in the process. It took a lot of patience and a lot of false starts, but it all worked out, and both my kittes are now perfectly toilet trained! Read how I did it…
How I did it: It was really by accident. I stepped out onto my balcony, and there it was, over a stretch of houses, my first ever double-rainbow! I now knew, for myself, exactly what all the fuss was about. It was glorious! Read how I did it…
How I did it: Had a really stressful year and work was weighing me down. Since we hadn't travelled at all in the previous year, I decided it was time to get off the grid and relax somewhere far away. As many vacations are exhausting, and make you feel like you need another one immediately upon your return, I made sure to pick the kind of vacation that would allow me to disconnect and have fun, and ensure that the only things I had to worry … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I'm rather scatter brained and I have a hard time remembering to do minor but important things when priorities arose or when I just feel too tired to start a new activity. I decided to guy a large whiteboard and put it in my kitchen. I've always loved whiteboards from my school days, so it's fun to write and doodle on it. I make sure to write down those things I need to do as they come up, and so seeing them on the white board everytime i… Read how I did it…
How I did it: It took me three years, a 7 month internship, a 60 page research paper, two readers and a final oral defense to finally get my degree today. The presentation was a breeze but the questions were grueling. Still after their deliberations, they invited me back into the room, shook my hand and congratulated me! Best feeling ever!!!! Read how I did it…
How I did it: With blood, sweat and tears, lots of sleepless nights, and far more procrastination. The research portion took 2 months... then it stagnated for 4 more months during which I couldn't wrap my mind around my case and theory and was unable to write anything. That last month, i decided to just push through, and endure the psychological pain of producing nearly 50 pages no one, not even myself, would care to read. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I had prepared two notes previously, both of which magically disappeared everytime I tried heading out to the library. Again today, as I showed up in the books stacks, i realized the note I'd written wasn't, in fact, with me. I decided that I wouldn't let fate mess with me any longer, borrowed a scrap of paper and a pen from the desk clerks and quickly scribbled a note about unrequited loved. I snuck it into one of the very rare Engl… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was searching online for information, when someone offered to send invitations to all those who would ask. I took much chances and was fortunate enough to receive an invitation! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I built a forum to host the discussion, governance and book suggestions and invited my friends to join. We'd already agreed that we'd read non-fiction books on current affairs, and so it was a matter of finding booklists of things worthy of critical minds. It's also open to anyone interested in joining up, you can find the forum at http://z15.invisionfree.com/Critical_i/index.php?act=idxLooking forward to meeting you there! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I tried from seed but failed miserably every time (except for my tomato and sunflower plants, but they're not herbs). Instead, i went to my local farmers market and bought little pots of whatever it is I wanted to grow: rosemary, chocolate mint, Vietnamese cilantro, thyme and chives. I also took clippings from my parents basil plat, had it root in water for a week, and planted that in this morning. Kept them watered every … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I had done yoga back in college and I missed the serenity and the suppleness that accompanied the practice. It's one thing to practice at home, but it's another to get lost in the practice in the presence of other benevolent strangers. I decided I would search for classes, and find a good deal online.I signed up for the classes, and though my friend stood me up, I showed up and did it anyway! Going tot he early classes… Read how I did it…
