Frannie




I'm doing 33 things
 

Frannie's Life List

  1. 1. Download to my MP3
    5 entries . 46 cheers
    1 person
  2. 2. learn to cook - and enjoy it
    21 entries . 145 cheers
    9 people
  3. 3. Be proud of myself
    30 entries . 186 cheers
    509 people
  4. 4. identify 100 things that make me happy
    51 entries . 62 cheers
    2,263 people
  5. 5. update my wardrobe
    24 entries . 72 cheers
    395 people
  6. 6. Call my friends more often
    16 entries . 79 cheers
    239 people
  7. 7. Buy a house on the beach
    5 entries . 74 cheers
    41 people
  8. 8. Find that special someone
    2 entries . 66 cheers
    117 people
  9. 9. Learn more about my parents
    8 entries . 72 cheers
    18 people
  10. 10. Trace my family tree
    3 entries . 54 cheers
    2,240 people
  11. 11. Find my inner child
    12 entries . 72 cheers
    9 people
  12. 12. work FOR myself
    7 entries . 68 cheers
    455 people
  13. 13. learn basic handyman skills
    7 entries . 43 cheers
    4 people
  14. 14. Practice random acts of kindness
    15 entries . 70 cheers
    761 people
  15. 15. post random thoughts
    63 entries . 34 cheers
    22 people
  16. 16. convert my records to mp3s
    3 entries . 27 cheers
    1 person
  17. 17. be a great aunt
    16 entries . 37 cheers
    22 people
  18. 18. Declare the 8th of every month "Get in touch with your inner child day" and invite others to join in.
    17 entries . 27 cheers
    6 people
  19. 19. Start a Buddy Check 12 team here on 43things, in support of Breast Cancer awareness. Do your self-exam the 12th of every month.
    12 entries . 7 cheers
    163 people
  20. 20. Make the 14th of every month the day I backup my computer
    10 entries . 13 cheers
    3 people
  21. 21. Review my investments and finances on the 28th of every month
    23 entries . 21 cheers
    2 people
  22. 22. Exercise to break a sweat, at least 2x a week (5/09)
    26 entries . 24 cheers
    1 person
  23. 23. Fund 43 microloans through Kiva.org (5/09)
    3 entries . 24 cheers
    1 person
  24. 24. Finish my Den (5/09)
    7 entries . 8 cheers
    1 person
  25. 25. List ways I can be more green.
    7 entries . 27 cheers
    4 people
  26. 26. FlyLady: Complete Beginners' BabySteps
    10 entries . 14 cheers
    34 people
  27. 27. buy 10 "just because" gifts.
    6 entries . 26 cheers
    2 people
  28. 28. Notice and make note of life's simple pleasures
    7 entries . 17 cheers
    1 person
  29. 29. Step out of my comfort zone
    3 entries . 11 cheers
    226 people
  30. 30. Do a 2009 holiday card exchange with my 43Things friends
    2 entries . 2 cheers
    53 people
  31. 31. let the mediocre days Fall Away and replace them with much better ones by doing at least one NEW AND FULFILLING thing in October, November, and December of 2009
    2 entries . 8 cheers
    27 people
  32. 32. Learn to change a tire
    11 cheers
    84 people
  33. 33. Go to Graceland
    1 entry . 3 cheers
    41 people

How I did it
How to find Feddle
It took me
1 day
It made me
jump for joy!


How to find a good hair stylist
It took me
3 months
It made me
look and feel good!


Recent entries
identify 100 things that make me happy. (read all 51 entries…)
71. Pencil skirt 2 days ago

Yesterday I stopped by Ann Taylor Loft just to look (famous last words). I don’t do Ann Taylor often because of the cost but I had a 30% off coupon and thought I might find something on clearance.

I found a lovely taupe lined pencil skirt. It’s been a long time since I’ve worn a skirt but it fit me beautifully and I felt good in it too.

I said to myself, “Self, because of the coupon, if it’s less than $40, you’ll treat yourself.” You can imagine the smile on my face when I looked at the ticket and saw it was on clearance for less than $20!! OMG!! Then I remembered…in addition to the coupon, I also had a store credit so it was like getting it for nothing.

I left the store very happy, swinging that little Loft bag….



Do a 2009 holiday card exchange with my 43Things friends (read all 2 entries…)
Getting ready 3 days ago

I’ve already got the boxes of cards out. Got the stamps.
Just need the friends!



buy 10 "just because" gifts. (read all 6 entries…)
#5 Gift card to Grocery Store 3 days ago

Last month when I sold my old car, I realized the money I received was in large part due to my parents generosity. I had bought the car from them in 2007. The purchase price was actually just the cost of some needed repairs. I decided that I wanted to show my appreciation for my small windfall and for their generosity in general.

But what to get? My folks are almost impossible to buy for and they don’t accept gifts well. “Why did you do that?” or “We don’t need anything, save your money” are typical responses.

I racked my brain for days until an idea came to me – a gift card to Shop Rite grocery store. My folks are hosting Thanksgiving again this year. I don’t cook but I could surely contribute this way.

I got them a cute card and put the gift card inside. They smiled at the card and even the gift card, until they they turned it over and saw the amount – $100. My mom’s face turned from a smile to stone. They didn’t surprise me by their response but I held up my hand and said “Just listen…” briefly telling them why I was doing it. I kept repeating “please accept it and just say thank you”. Mom just kept on arguing. Every time she said “Thank you BUT….” I stopped her. No buts. Thank you was all I wanted. Eventually, they both stopped, hugged me and said thank you.

I know I can never give back what I’ve received from them. But each time I give to them, maybe they’ll see that it’s OK to accept a gift and to allow others to be generous as well. I also know it feels good to give.



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