It’s now 2 years later and not only did we not buy that house; for reasons; we are still living in an apartment. But it’s a nicer one. lol We picked the city we actually want to buy a house in…that’s cool…sometimes life is slow…sometimes fast. All’s I know is it’s one day at a time. :)
Izzy O'Rourke's Life List
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1. find my biological father
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2. Speak German.
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3. go on a road trip with no destination
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4. learn to surf
2 cheers7,350 people -
5. Improve my French
3 cheers1,349 people -
6. make a family cookbook
4 cheers15 people -
7. swim with a dolphin
1 entry . 5 cheers271 people -
8. act in a musical
1 entry . 3 cheers12 people -
9. Graduate from college
3 entries . 23 cheers6,102 people -
10. see the pyramids
3 cheers943 people -
11. donate to charity regularly
1 entry . 6 cheers3 people -
12. acting
1 cheer246 people -
13. visit San Francisco
3 cheers321 people -
14. get my bike license
2 entries . 2 cheers5 people -
15. Dream and strive to avoid leading a pointless existence.
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16. learn to swim
2 entries . 8 cheers2,953 people -
17. work in a foreign country
1 entry . 12 cheers91 people -
18. meet fascinating people around the world
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19. comedy monologues
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20. Buy a House
2 entries . 1 cheer12,541 people -
21. go skydiving
2 entries . 3 cheers6,558 people -
22. buy a garden gnome
2 entries . 13 cheers15 people -
23. go horseback riding on a beach
5 cheers10 people -
24. make a difference in the world
2 cheers903 people -
25. Parasail
1 entry . 1 cheer301 people -
26. get another tattoo
1 entry . 1 cheer3,423 people -
27. live on the east coast
2 cheers36 people -
28. learn sign language
1 cheer7,662 people -
29. visit a beautiful South Pacific island
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30. Get organized
1 cheer6,056 people -
31. sell a photo i've taken
1 cheer29 people -
32. learn to sail
2 cheers1,975 people -
33. get my writing published
1 entry . 5 cheers108 people -
34. become better at small talk
1 entry . 4 cheers79 people -
35. learn to dance
1 entry . 7 cheers6,560 people -
36. journalism
2 entries . 2 cheers41 people -
37. Get a ferret
2 cheers115 people -
38. hang-glide
1 entry . 1 cheer50 people -
39. go scuba diving
3 entries . 5 cheers1,581 people -
40. see Niagra Falls
1 entry . 4 cheers104 people -
41. save money
4 entries . 10 cheers14,676 people -
42. be a pilot
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43. get glamor photos
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How I did it: Don't be shy. Snap away!!! I use my phone & my digital cam so there's no film wasted. The more shots you take, the more chances you'll the money shot!Share the pics! People's comments will inspire & thier tips can actually help you get better. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Made a checklist of books I have & wanted; by title or subject. I check off the list as I get the books on the want list, & add the titles as I get the books on the subject list. This helps to avoid duplicates & to keep in mind what I'm looking for.Hunt for discounts & preowned books. Saves moolah!Check my local library & garage sales as they happen. The libraries always have books available for sale that are often qui… Read how I did it…
How I did it: The first time, quite by accident. I worked at camp & the lost & found every end of summer; we as counselors got to raid it. There was a pair of Managers & I tried them on...& it was butt magic right from the start. Plus, they lasted forever!!!The second time, I was shopping at Value Village because all the jeans there are already broken in (I HATE new jeans!!!) so finding a pair to fit is waaaay eaiser, at least for me. I… Read how I did it…
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The island of Kauai, Hawaii. It’s one of the world’s top diving sites. So, that’s all for now. Oh…it’s breathtakingly beautiful!!!
www.thesimpledollar.com
www.ehow.com
www.soyouwanna.com
The Motley Fool (check out their 60-Second Guide, it’s humorous…this can be stressful so why not laugh?)
www.daveramsey.com (wealth of information!!!)
Get Rich Slowly (blog…kind of mundane sometimes but great info too…needs a little more freedom to dream I think, but good tips altogether…not everyone’s as freespirited I guess.)
That’s all for now…lots to read!!! Notey notes here I come.

