I'm doing 42 things
We boated around the Lake and saw all the spanish moss hanging from the trees. It was awesome!
Izanami's Life List
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1. SEE THE RAIN FOREST BEFORE IT IS GONE
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2. SEE THE ARCTIC TUNDRA BEFORE IT IS ALL GONE
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3. RUN IN A MARATHON AND GET A T-SHIRT
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4. See the Pacific Northwest
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5. get out of debt
3 entries . 3 cheers12,093 people -
6. MAKE A QUILT
3 entries . 6 cheers1,223 people -
7. own a used bookstore
3 entries . 9 cheers53 people -
8. find work I'm passionate about
1 entry . 6 cheers939 people -
9. get a doctorate degree
4 cheers82 people -
10. be useful
1 entry . 2 cheers52 people -
11. make money on ebay
1 entry . 1 cheer320 people -
12. organize my photos
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13. write a book and have it published
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14. walk 10,000 steps a day
2 entries . 6 cheers156 people -
15. save up 3 months worth of salary for emergencies
3 entries . 6 cheers181 people -
16. go through my clothes and get rid of things that don't fit or that I haven't worn in forever.
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17. Get my son through college
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18. Visit 50 of the world heritage sites
2 entries126 people -
19. not have to worry about money
1 cheer257 people -
20. Make a scrapbook
1 cheer903 people -
21. Practice Gratitude
4 entries . 3 cheers100 people -
22. throw away 30 things I don't need
1 entry . 5 cheers50 people -
23. have conversations late into the night with fascinating people
1 entry . 1 cheer2,122 people -
24. find out what I am good at
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25. Get a new job
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26. Finish a Quilt
1 cheer44 people -
27. lose 100 pounds
1 entry . 1 cheer1,932 people -
28. successfully grow an African violet from a leaf cutting
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29. join a book club
1 cheer502 people -
30. join a health club
1 cheer12 people -
31. learn to make stained glass
4 cheers141 people -
32. make love under the stars
1 entry . 4 cheers460 people -
33. live by the ocean
1 entry . 6 cheers665 people -
34. write a children's book
1 entry . 2 cheers1,431 people -
35. learn to watercolor paint
1 cheer38 people -
36. Be Memorialized with a Parkbench
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37. visit every continent
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38. learn Tai Chi
2 cheers1,147 people -
39. take ballroom dancing lessons
1 cheer228 people -
40. become fluent in a foreign language
1 cheer132 people -
41. get a facial
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42. discover my roots
1 entry . 2 cheers18 people
How I did it
It made me
Satisfied! 
How I did it: I looked at everything as an overwhelming project. I get lazy, demotivated, angry and disappointed in myself. Things kept piling up and it only felt worse. Making lists help. I break everything down into tiny tasks and eventually I feel like I've accomplished more by crossing off things on my list once they are finished.I also started applying the 15 minute rule. I will choose a chore that I really dread… Read how I did it…
It made me
Grateful!
How I did it: It was One Day at a Time for me. Sometimes it was hour by hour. I used the 12 steps....kicking and fighting. It took 2 years to get my one year chip. I was in a few days, out a week, back sober a few days, out for a few more weeks. Finally I stopped lying to myself. I had no control over my addiction. It had control over me. I kept blaming my sponsor for poor communications and kept finding … Read how I did it…
It made me
relieved
How I did it: I needed to have a good relationship with my ex-husband because we have a son together. I didn't want my son worrying about taking sides once we split. It was hard in the beginning, but acting civil and polite finally gave way to being friendly and helpful to each other. My current husband and my ex get along well and have a mutual respect. Funny as it sounds, I have a good relationship with my current husband's ex-wife,… Read how I did it…
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I have been successful at growing herbs. They really grow themselves. I just don’t cook and rarely use them!
