I'm doing 35 things
A continuation of the story of, “Gin.” Six months after the original novel, more journeys and more insight. A good conclusion, but a bit more teen angst then the first one. A very good read.
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1. celebrate life!
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2. Mantain a healthy lifestyle
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3. help my son find himself
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4. stay connected with my nieces and nephew
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5. be a yogini
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6. get rid of my NUTs (Nagging, Unfinished Tasks)
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7. Systemize & Simplify my life
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8. read all of the Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey
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9. be financially independent
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10. create an ancestor's altar
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11. Read Your Best Year Yet
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12. go to Sedona
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13. read all of Jane Austen's novels
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14. learn to Hula Hoop
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15. watch every episode of Stargate
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16. Have my own Burns night and try Haggis
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17. Watch a movie a week that inspires me to think, feel , or do for a year
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18. Wii Fit Challenge
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19. write up my Scotland adventures
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20. try 10 different recipes in my rice cooker
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21. Complete "The Artist's Way"
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22. blog
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23. learn to belly dance
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24. Complete a fortnightly get out and do something challenge, working towards getting a life ;)
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25. BE a goddess in 2012!
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26. Send Smiles and Cheer all around the world by sharing in the 2011 43Things Holiday Card Exchange
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27. teach the new dog old tricks
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28. Design & get new front steps built
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29. expand my boundaries
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30. join a book club
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31. mail all those things I keep meaning to mail
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32. Dedicate 1/2 hour weekly to spiritual teachings
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33. make 43 things with the vitamix
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34. Contemplate my bellybutton & goals
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35. Record all the books I read in 2012
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How I did it
It made me
Wee bit happy ;) 
How I did it: My Mom made all the arrangements, I was along for the ride. It was an incredible trip and while we got to do some amazing things, I want to go back and do more. Attending the "Gathering," in Edinburgh was a definite highlight, but there was so much more. The bus tour was great for a first time visit, but I think that next time & I really hope for a next time, I will wander on my own. A mere two hours at Stirlin… Read how I did it…
It made me
FOCUSED!!!
How I did it: I floundered around a bit when Sky first said we should do it again. Then I realized that was my focus! Once I knew what I wanted it was just a matter of finding what I wanted. I print pics off the net so I dig for specific images that speak to me.Coping with my mental illnesses is a lot of my Vision Board's theme. I found it hard to locate images that were positive to represent them. I think that is a real t… Read how I did it…
It made me
calm
How I did it: I started with researching what exactly was necessary to have a happy, healthy betta. Then I found it was necessary to wait until I could actually implement setting up a safe environment. Read how I did it…
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I don’t know how I stumbled across this YA novel, but I am very glad I did! A 17 year old travels from the US to London, then various other places following the instructions of her deceased artist aunt contained in 13 little blue envelopes.
The journey allowed me to reminisce about my own trip to the UK last Spring. It also gave me time to reflect on some of the things I and “Gin,” the main character learned along the way.
A much better read then Scarlet! This one had comedy, action & a happy ending. I was greatly relieved as I generally enjoy Lawhead’s writing & Scarlet was not up to par in my opinion.
In this culmination of the adventure King Bran looks for aid in his fight to regain his throne and after giving up, finally finds it. The seeds he has sown looking take fruit, but slowly. I really liked that about this story, a slow but steady pace leading to a fairly predictable but nice happy ending.
