I just joined sparkpeople.com and I like the theory. I am motivated solely on success and visually tracking progress, which is the basis (along with group support) of the site. I start tomorrow. 22 pounds to go.
Inprogress's Life List
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1. be satisfied
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2. forgive myself
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3. be celibate
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4. lose 20 pounds
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5. let him go
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6. get out of debt
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7. run with the bulls in Pamplona
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8. backpack through Europe
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9. toss my coins in the Trivoli fountain
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10. bungee jump in Switzerland
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11. Earn my MBA
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12. Rent an RV and take a road trip
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13. study religion
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14. learn to kitesurf
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15. mail a secret to postsecret
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16. spend one New Years Eve in Rio de Janeiro
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17. learn to ballroom dance
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18. Go back to South Africa
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19. not fear commitment
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20. convince myself that I am intriguing, sexy, and fun WITHOUT alcohol
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21. do one nice & helpful thing each day
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“Ive let go.
Ive given up on him so I dont give up on myself.”
I just read this on another 43’s page and thought it appropriate and inspirational in my struggle.
Due to my career choices and living situation, a real relationship is just not feasible. For the last year I have had a few “pseudo-relationships” in which I have blantantly asked for non-committed sex and nothing else. At the time, I feel empowered, sultry, and independant.
In retrospect, I realize that Im fooling myself. The guilt I have from giving myself away so freely to those so undeserving is tremendous.
The vow of celibacy is for no certain period of time – as I dont want to set goals too lofty. The vow was taken on November 14th. Im gonna shoot for appx. 6 months… maybe longer…
