I'm doing 43 things
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still being read by friends but eventually hope to retrieve for further review changes in an ongoing approach to optimising its “readability” for possible publication
Cocachoca's Life List
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1. Taking a dance class a la ballroom
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2. Taking "self-development" courses for work
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3. Taking "refresher" computer courses for work
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4. Going on a writer's retreat to Italy
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5. Joining/forming a book club
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6. Re-starting swimming activities
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7. Taking up a new sport like tennis/badminton
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8. Entering writing contests
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9. Falling in love with oneself again and again
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10. Going on a European group tour with Contiki, etc
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11. Pursue freelance writing for a magazine, etc
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12. Attending a live talk show a la Oprah
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13. Learning to be punctual and arriving on time
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14. Collect quotes and sayings.
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15. Overcoming constant "worrying" and self-imposed doubts
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16. Staying in the "present"
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17. Appreciating and indulging in the simplicities of life
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18. Never taking anything for granted
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19. Going to museums, cultural events, etc
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20. Finishing what I start in ALL things (at work, home, etc) and not procrastinating
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21. Keeping and maintaining a journal
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22. Learning to accept change
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23. Learning the "art" of active listening
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24. inspire others with my poetry
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25. going heli-skiing when physically fit
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26. keeping focus on pursuing my dreams despite obstacles
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27. renewing cherished values, beliefs, ideals
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28. writing now a second novel as an aspiring novelist
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29. keeping faith that all will work out in the end
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30. maintaining an upbeat attitude
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31. becoming assertive in all areas of life
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32. Make a living doing something I love
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33. Be uncompromisingly true to myself
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34. Learning to appreciate one's blessings and gifts
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35. Taking cooking classes and/or photography
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36. Registering for mini-seminars at McGill
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37. Realizing that perfection is unattainable/outdated/overrated
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38. Waking up and greeting mornings with a smile
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39. Going on a spa retreat w/end getaway with girlfriends and/or alone
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40. Going on a treasure hunt
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41. Letting go of all grudges by forgiving others
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42. Letting fate have its way
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43. going back to school in January 2010
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How I did it
It made me
Very Accomplished! 
How I did it: I did a little every day, but pushing yourself to write when the mood doesn't strike, will not induce creativity, as I found out. On those occasions, I would let up, and wait, sometimes days, before re-starting!When actually writing, I let flow my thoughts freely without due attention to grammar, punctuation, etc until later when novel was finished. The main purpose was to ensure continuity and adherence to constructive work time..Al… Read how I did it…
