I'm doing 20 things
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2 months ago
Okay only three more to go and I can cross this off. Not really sure why I started it but don’t want to just quite for no reason either.
Ember39's Life List
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1. learn to make resin jewelry
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2. I want to lose 20 pounds
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3. Read all Travis McGee books (by John D. MacDonald
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4. list 50 women little girls should admire instead of symbols of stupidity and weakness
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5. 52 weeks of creativity
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6. create a personal travel map
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7. Learn to ride a horse
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8. complete 2009 Markeroni Challenge
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9. Finish online genealogy classes
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10. learn sign language
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11. watch every John Wayne movie
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12. drink more water
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13. Read the classics
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14. get out of debt
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15. Learn to love myself
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16. Get a PhD
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17. get rid of all my clutter
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18. stop drinking soda
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19. Get organized
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20. Complete "The Artist's Way"
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How I did it: I had gotten out of the habit of reading and wanted to make it a priority. I found myself watching stupid programs on the television and becoming more tired and depressed. I set goals for myself. You know the ones like one book a week, or three a month. Then I decided to leave books in locations where I would read them. So I set one on my desk at work to read during my lunch break only, I put one near my bed … Read how I did it…
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How I did it: Both of my cats are rescue cats. May I suggest adopting one or two from your local rescue or humane society. There are so many cats that deserve a great home Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I decided to make a conscious effort to try new things. One way I opened myself up to new foods was by joining a local "co-op" and eating locally grown food. I discovered so many varieties of fruits and vegetables. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
Lagging behind
2 months ago
I am sitting at 12 snarfs right now. However, I have plans to snaf a few tomorrow on my day off. I have to make an effort to get a few more snarfs soon so that I am not rushed at the end of the time period.
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Here's the list of the Travis McGee Books
2 months ago
1964 The Deep Blue Good-By
1964 Nightmare In Pink
1964 A Purple Place For Dying
1964 The Quick Red Fox
1965 A Deadly Shade of Gold
1965 Bright Orange for the Shroud
1966 Darker than Amber
1966 One Fearful Yellow Eye
1968 Pale Gray for Guilt
1969 The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper
1969 Dress Her in Indigo
1970 The Long Lavender Look
1972 A Tan and Sandy Silence
1973 The Scarlet Ruse
1974 The Turquoise Lament
1975 The Dreadful Lemon Sky
1978 The Empty Copper Sea
1980 The Green Ripper
1981 Free Fall in Crimson
1982 Cinnamon Skin
1985 The Lonely Silver Rain
