I'm doing 31 things
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1 month ago
need:
stamps
cards
to verify addresses
write them
want to send by 10/19.
2nightowl's Life List
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1. learn to play the ukulele
366 people -
2. take a volunteer vacation
41 people -
3. make a square for the AIDS memorial quilt
1 person -
4. donate bone marrow
1 entry89 people -
5. learn to bake bread
130 people -
6. Approach financial planning as a team with my partner
1 cheer3 people -
7. have a baby
1 entry . 1 cheer5,730 people -
8. own my own home
2 cheers1,373 people -
9. learn something new every day
1 cheer1,165 people -
10. learn how to drive stick-shift
1 cheer4,457 people -
11. make 1000 paper cranes
1 entry . 1 cheer294 people -
12. Take more photos
3,482 people -
13. Cultivate a more diverse circle of friends
16 people -
14. send out wedding thank you cards
1 entry4 people -
15. work in a fire watch tower
8 people -
16. identify 100 things that make me happy.
2,253 people -
17. Send a message in a bottle
3,641 people -
18. go to Chiapas
5 people -
19. find a fulfilling career
38 people -
20. ride a motorcycle
762 people -
21. volunteer every month
2 people -
22. serve on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit
1 person -
23. take vitamins to preserve my eyesight
1 person -
24. be a better pen pal
9 people -
25. plant a tree
1 entry1,062 people -
26. improve my spanish
1,043 people -
27. visit all 50 states
1 entry7,154 people -
28. be better at identifying birds and bird calls
26 people -
29. practice yoga in the morning
1 cheer2 people -
30. make a quilt
1,093 people -
31. Write a will
773 people
How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I just made it an extra part of my morning routine. After getting dressed & drying my hair, I pick out a necklace and maybe earrings.I hit a good cheap thrift store and spent about $20 on some new things that caught my eye: a pretty scarf, a short dress to wear over pants, and a new necklace.I also bought some new cheap hair accessories, clips & headbands, to help mix things up. Read how I did it…
It made me
reassured
How I did it: My insurance through work (ODS insurance in Alaska) actually covers licensed naturopaths as primary care providers - the way it should be! My first appointment was also an annual exam/pap test, so it was covered 100% by the insurance.The naturopath took the most thorough medical history I've ever had. I was instantly comfortable with her and was able to speak honestly about a few issues I've felt intimidated to bring up in the… Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I moved to Alaska and lived through a winter up here. I relocated in August, but the lights weren't visible before late November. Here in Anchorage, it's mostly a matter of chance because the aurora is less reliably visible than it is further north. Over the course of two winters, I've seen auroral displays only 5 or 6 times in town. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
the waiting game
4 months ago
Like many, I am also waiting until the time is right & it is getting increasingly difficult. We’ll be moving out of state in the fall, which means changing homes, jobs, insurance, etc.
I’ve decided to put my anxious energy into being as prepared as I can before getting pregnant. Here are some of my goals & ideas:
1. Save money. I have a goal to stash away at least 3 months salary by this time next year. I also get a 60-minute free financial consultation through my job’s employee assistance program, which I am going to cash in on.
2. Get (more) healthy. Develop an exercise routine I can stick to, start taking vitamins, clean up my diet, see the dentist, get an annual exam, talk to family about any genetic factors that may complicate a pregnancy.
3. Craft. Learn to knit or crochet or sew. I’m working on baby hats and blankets to save for later, and collecting ideas for decorating the baby’s room.
4. Study up. Take an infant & child CPR class. Read about birth options, nutrition, child development, or parenting.
5. Stock up. I’m keeping an eye out for quality stuff at cheap prices at garage sales & thrift stores. There are a LOT of things to buy, so I think it’ll be good to spread the cost out.
6. Keep a journal. I recognize that this is probably one of the last times in my life that I will have enough uninterrupted time to reflect & write about my life. Besides that, people are probably sick of hearing me complain about how much I want kids right now… :)
Hope some of these ideas help keep you busy too! Let me know if anyone has activities to add to this list. Best wishes.
I'm a preliminary match!
5 months ago
I registered over 2 years ago, and I just was contacted to undergo further testing to see if I’m the best match for a 10-year-old boy with leukemia. They asked me to return some health history forms and get a blood draw for immunological analysis.
It’s exciting because I never thought I’d actually be matched. I hope it works out and helps that patient! Keep your fingers crossed for us!
