I'm doing 18 things
three more to go.
Esin's Life List
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1. see my children lead happy lives
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2. pray more meaningfully
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3. read my scriptures daily
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4. read the books I have
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5. call an old friend
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6. make more friends
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7. travel more with my kids
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8. make mealtimes more healthy and interesting
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9. organize my photos
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10. go to the temple at least 4 times a year
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11. earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education
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12. hablar español
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13. watch the sun set in Key West
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14. travel around the world with my kids
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15. go on a haiku pilgrimage in Japan
1 person -
16. see the Pacific Ocean
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17. go on a Buddhist retreat
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18. live in a cottage, or micro-house, when I retire
2 cheers1 person
How I did it
It made me
I did it! 
How I did it: When you travel by bus these days, expect the unexpected. Having a good attitude will help you endure anything. Stay positive and be calm and courteous to those around you. Also, a little preparation never hurts. Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I made a commitment to practice each day for at least 15 minutes a day in November 2008. By January 2009, I had formed a habit of daily practice and play anywhere between 15-45 minutes each time. Read how I did it…
Recent entries
My son’s first visit to the dentist was successful. Prior to his check-up, we borrowed some books from the library about going to the dentist. He really liked the one titled “Vera Goes To The Dentist”.
I was able to go with him to the exam room, and I had to hold him still in my lap. The dentist took a good look inside his mouth and said he didn’t see any cavities. Hooray!
A haibun I submitted to the e-zine, Simply Haiku, was published in their Autumn 2006 edition. I’m very pleased to have reached this goal.
Now I need to edit the goal to read, “be paid to have my poetry published” ;)
