I'm doing 16 things
There are so many bills. And it doesn’t help when a spouse won’t sit down and help figure it out.
So, I’ve decided to go ahead with it anyway. Even if it’s just $10 here or $5 there. It has to add up to something.
1nt28chieve's Life List
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1. Save money
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2. Make Money
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3. get a six pack
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4. Learn Spanish
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5. Get out of debt and stay out of debt forever
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6. Control my temper while driving
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7. write a book
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8. be a better cook
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9. keep my house clean
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10. see the northern lights
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11. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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12. Create a emergency/crisis plan
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13. become more interesting
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14. make good friends
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15. try knitting a cable pattern
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16. Be absurdly classy.
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How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: In the past, I hated how critical I was of everyone, including myself. For me, it took learning to have compassion for my own flaws, and take care of my own emotional needs without judging myself harshly.It was then much easier to put aside the "flaws" I saw in others and think compassionate thoughts about them. Read how I did it…
It made me
Pleased
How I did it: Our school had a formal event. It was at this event I suggested they get their picture taken together. They did. I suggested to each separately that I thought they would make a good couple. They were both bookworms and I don't think they really thought about dating before having it mentioned to them. Now they are married and have kids. Read how I did it…
It made me
closer to my child
How I did it: I made time for it in an already busy schedule. My body and emotions were tired. The baby cried a lot. Milk production was an uphill battle. I had little to no help from family members and an older child with a lot of needs. It got especially hard when the teeth came in (usually two at a time) from the age of three months onward.With all of that, I am STILL glad I breastfed the baby that could … Read how I did it…
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You just have to decide to do it, make a plan, and follow that plan and make adjustments, if needed.
I had to go to my state capital for the right kind of birth certificate, which meant several hours of driving. Filled out forms, got my picture taken, wrote a check, and sent off the packet of information.
It was great to get my first stamp in the book. Reaching even this “smaller” goal is so rewarding.
I did it by enlisting family support, filling out a lot of forms for financial aid every term, making a schedule to plan for enough study time and then worked the plan.
I wish I had done this earlier in life. But perhaps it took all that time to gain experience that would help me appreciate the value of a college degree.
One day, I’d like to get another degree, perhaps a masters or doctorate. But right now, I’m glad to have finally graduated! :) Good luck to everyone else on this path—it is worth the effort!
