I’ve managed to say no to some people, but it’s like I’ve been programed to feel bad about things. As a matter of fact I just tried to make excuses for something I don’t want to do and the person asking just made me feel like the biggest pile of shit that walks this earth for it. This always happens, especially when it pertains to family. I’m 23 and I want to have some say in my life, for once.
Stephanie's Life List
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1. forget about my ex
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2. Say "no" every time i feel like it and not feel guilty
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3. decide what the hell I would like to do with the rest of my life
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4. learn how to drive stick-shift
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5. I want to learn to love myself more.
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6. not let people have such an effect on me
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7. think of one good thing a day for one week
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8. study art somewhere overseas.
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9. write more poetry
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10. become a singer
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11. become a pin-up model.
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How I did it: We were walking back to his apartment from the parking lot and it began to rain lightly. He actually turned to me and gave me a kiss, wrapped his arms around me and began to sway. We danced for a few minutes, until thunder rumbled off in the distance and we took it as our cue to head in. I also realized that the way I made some of my friends in college was by playing and dancing in the rain. I guess it really just took some thought … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I will write, rewrite, look up words in a thesaurus etc. I don't worry about syntax or rhythm anymore, just the point of writing it the way I want. Some of my poems take on a life of their own and it's my job to make sure it's cohesive. I sometimes try different words out and see which I like better. I just write until I feel in my heart of hearts that it's done. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I taught myself and have since made purses, scarfs and hats. I'm even working on a blanket.I remember finding my moms old needles in a bag when I was like 12 and a book with decent illustrations. I picked it up and was determined to figure out how to do it. Once I got the cast on figured out I was pretty much set. Read how I did it…
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So, I had my adventure after I graduated from college and wound up renting a room from an old professor…for better or worse…and worked on the college campus in the food service and as a seamstress…for better or worse. I’ve since moved home and I’m hitting that restless stride again. I’m working as a cashier, barely making it from paycheck to paycheck and I need to find a goal, aside from moving out, to work towards. I feel like my sense of self is getting fuzzier as I sit at home. It’s getting more and more tough. I’m trying a few things here and there but I’m just not happy yet. Life seems to be getting more and more confusing, and living back at home my parents are once again trying to get me to do what they want.
I’ve often been told by some people I would consider biased that I should try it. I am overwieght but I have always admired the classics. I am far too insecure with myself to put myself into a shoot like that, but I still dream about it.


