I'm doing 37 things
Great weather has inspired me to go outside, which in turn is making me crave rock climbing gear (rather than renting twice a week), aging bags telling me its time to buy a new one. Been going out a lot lately (spend spend spend), craving healthier food (money money). I saved on a gym membership last month (free month coupon on my grocery receipt), but I’ve got to start watching my wallet if I’m ever going to save…
DiamondGaloshes's Life List
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1. save up money
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2. be involved in my community
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3. try geocaching
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4. cook more/learn how to be a better cook
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5. play more cribbage
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6. win at poker
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7. Fly First Class
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8. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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9. take more risks
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10. Dress better
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11. do one thing every day that scares me
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12. trust
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13. become better at small-talk
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14. expand my vocabulary
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15. do more yoga
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16. stop overthinking things
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17. learn cpr
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18. work because I want to, not because I have to
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19. have conversations late into the night with fascinating people
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20. have multiple streams of passive income
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21. i want to fall in love with someone who loves me as much as i love them!
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22. Become fluent in more than one language
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23. use my creativity
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24. buy a home
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25. learn to swing dance
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26. meet new people
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27. learn guitar
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28. buy furniture
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29. change someone's life
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30. volunteer more
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31. live in the moment
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32. decide
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33. Buy Myself Diamonds
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34. Have good karma
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35. be closer to my family
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36. practice mindful consumption
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37. go on really fun trips
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Recent entries
I drove past this sign at rush hour today. Felt guilty for a moment for not carpooling – until I realized living just 3 miles from work and driving a sedan is also low consumption.
Bringing in lunch, saving money for big fun things and emergencies, with space for something fun every once in a while is my strategy. Important to be conscious of where I spend, and make sure it matters.
