asterisk has written 8 entries about this goal
Under the pickiest interpretation, I have some work left to do (e.g., there is a bag containing 2 things to take to the tailor, my hair could be improved). However, I’m checking this off because a charitable interpretation of the list gets me just about there, and I don’t think I’m likely to do better anytime in the foreseeable future.
woo hoo!
Jan 07, 10:25AM PST
6 cheers
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since I got my car fixed. That’s an “A,” y’all! woo hoo.
Nov 07, 04:25PM PST
7 cheers
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Though I’ve backslid on some things. The remaining 11:
Physical Environment- My car is in excellent condition. The brakes are completely shot, but I’m taking it to the shop ASAP.
- I drink at least 2 L of water a day. Nope; some days, I don’t hydrate enough.
Well-Being- I rarely use caffeine (less than 3 times per week). HAHAHAHAHA.
- I rarely watch TV (less than 5 hours per week). It’s probably close, but I think I’m over.
- I do not suffer. Dude, ever seen the 4 Noble Truths? Checking this off means you’re dead.
- I walk or exercise at least 3 times per week. Yeah…gotta get back on this. There’s been some dangerous stuff in my neighborhood recently, so I’m trying to figure out what to do.
Relationships- I have told my parents that I love them in the past 3 months. Mom and I just don’t say that. I think we should, though.
- I do not gossip or talk about others. Trying, but not there yet.
- I am a person of his/her word; people can count on me. This one pains me the most. I make promises that I fully expect to keep and then don’t. That sentence probably explains 90% of my melancholy these days.
- I do not judge or criticize others. Yeah…
- I make requests rather than complain. Gotta work on this.
Nov 04, 08:45PM PST
4 cheers
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Things that I have yet to check off:
Physical Environment- My car is in excellent condition. (Doesn’t need mechanical work, repairs, cleaning or replacing) Definitely needs to be washed. And I don’t know if the busted door counts as “needing repairs,” since it runs fine.
- My home is clean and tidy. (Vacuumed, wardrobes and drawers organized, desks and tables clear, furniture in good repair; windows clean). So not vacuumed.
My appliances, machinery and equipment work well. (Fridge, toaster, lawn mower, water heater, hi-fi etc.). F@#$-ing dryer. [UPDATE: Ha! Suck it, dryer! We opened it up and showed it who was boss :)]I am not tolerating anything about my home or work environment. There are some temperature regulation problems at the apartment. Much improved.- My hair is the way I want it. I’m not sure what to do about this, since “the way I want it” is kinda expensive.
Well-Being- I rarely use caffeine. (Chocolate, coffee, colas, tea) less than 3 times per week, total. Less than 3 times per day, I can do.
I rarely watch television. (Less than 5 hours per week). That rule about not watching TV alone sure fixed this.- I have no habits which are unacceptable to me. Less Internet, please.
- I do not suffer. Ummm…I think if you can check this one off, you’re either a bodhisattva or dead.
Relationships- I have told my parents, in the last 3 months, that I love them. That’s not really how Mom and I roll.
- There is no one whom I would dread or feel uncomfortable “bumping into”. (In the street, at an airport or party). There’s one guy. I owe him some data.
- I do not gossip or talk about others. HA!
- I am fully caught up with letters and calls. Not fully.
- I am a person of his/her word; people can count on me. I try, but I’m not there yet.
- I do not judge or criticize others. Umm…
- I make requests rather than complain. But it’s so much easier to just bitch and moan!
It bothers me that my worst category is “relationships.”
Jul 30, 2007, 02:26PM PDT
11 cheers
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This week, I’ll focus on “My hair is the way I want it.” I have got to make these grays go away; if Boy doesn’t have time to help me dye it, I’ll bite the bullet and go to the salon.
Dec 27, 2006, 11:51PM PST
1 cheer
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just by straightening out my finances. The main problems now are healthy habits, and being a nicer person (hah). More low-hanging fruit:
- Get my will up to date (since I’m married now, yay)
- Back up my hard drive at least monthly
Iron that @#$% shirt- Drink more water
- Exercise 3x/week
- Laugh out loud every day
- Quit gossiping
we’ll see about that.
Aug 06, 2006, 11:50PM PDT
4 cheers
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Here are the items I’d like to concentrate on, in the short term:
Get my car in good shape: gas, oil change, look into whether it’s time for regular maintenance- Get my hair the way I like it: because that’s just FUN
- Get caught up on calls and emails, if such a thing is possible
Systematically save money (10% of each paycheck) (duh, my IRA = more than 10% of my yearly income)Make a (better) budget and stick to it
Aug 04, 2006, 05:11PM PDT
3 cheers
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(clean sweep)
but now i’m ready to do it. right now, my # is 68, but i feel like i cleaned up on all the little piddly ones, and the ones that are left are big and serious.
Aug 02, 2006, 03:02AM PDT
1 cheer
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asterisk has gotten 21 cheers on this goal.