I'm doing 36 things
I’m sure what I expected with this goal, but I know it ended up differently than expected. I’m now divorced, in grad school, and living on my own. It’s been a painful process, but I think it’s ultimately worth it. I have made great strides in my mental health, I’m on a good career path, and I no longer feel as stifled in my romantic relationship. I can see more options ahead of me and I can breathe easier.
Kat725's Life List
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1. drink more water
1 cheer20,325 people -
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables
1 cheer1,139 people -
3. stop eating sweets
1 entry105 people -
4. lose 20 pounds
7,304 people -
5. have better posture
1 cheer8,147 people -
6. stretch daily
1 cheer218 people -
7. Practice Yoga
4,281 people -
8. run 5k
119 people -
9. do a sprint triathlon
39 people -
10. sleep regularly
2 entries . 1 cheer180 people -
11. floss regularly
332 people -
12. shave more often
21 people -
13. keep my apartment clean
288 people -
14. open ALL of my mail upon receipt
1 cheer3 people -
15. Beat my depression
3 cheers1,945 people -
16. find a hobby
1 cheer777 people -
17. discover my passions
2 cheers17 people -
18. catch up on my anime DVDs
4 entries2 people -
19. increase my vocabulary
1 entry729 people -
20. Get renter's insurance
25 people -
21. Save up six months worth of living expenses
227 people -
22. improve my wardrobe
1 entry371 people -
23. watch less tv
1 cheer1,975 people -
24. learn new recipes
53 people -
25. Learn to apply makeup
1 entry382 people -
26. learn to dance
7,098 people -
27. keep a plant alive
44 people -
28. practice discardia
102 people -
29. become known as an expert in my field
103 people -
30. build a website
654 people -
31. Learn American Sign Language
2 entries . 1 cheer605 people -
32. learn to roller skate
126 people -
33. Visit Canada
613 people -
34. Ride a train
165 people -
35. see the aurora borealis
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36. learn to drive, again
20 people
How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I found an acne wash with salicylic acid to use on my face and upper back, but discovered that it wasn't sufficient to eliminate stubborn back acne. I supplemented this treatment with a scrub that contained benzoyl peroxide after I read in a magazine that the combination proved to be most effective. This gave me the best results. The only challenge is keeping up with it daily. Read how I did it…
It made me
appreciative.
How I did it: We went with an AT&T U-Verse bundle (cable and internet) and haven't had any problems with the service yet. It's a great value for the price (especially when compared to cable) and I love having the ability to stream video online. Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: After pricing out a few places and looking through their inventory, I settled on JC Penney Optical. They have very reasonable prices if you're paying out of pocket and I found a very solid choice of frames (perhaps less funky than other options I looked at, but more practical for a day-to-day look and my wedding day pictures). If my monetary situation loosens up, I may purchase "cooler" frames for prescription sunglasses or a … Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
This goal didn’t quite end up the way I expected. I found it difficult to get a new job for a long while. Then, a job landed in my lap right before I had to move cities. I only held that job for two months. Once I moved, I found myself once again unemployed. Then I got a divorce, which forced my hand. I enrolled in grad school and found work at a student job. I’m happy with this new job and I’m on a solid career path.
So I’ve been slacking on this goal. A lot. So much, in fact, that those DVDs are no longer in my possession. Never fear, though: I’ve watched Cowboy Bebop and my boyfriend just bought Samurai Champloo.
I loved the style of Cowboy Bebop, but I felt as if there was a lot of unexplored potential. I was expecting some grand unifying plot where there was none. Still, the style alone (especially the music) makes this a worthwhile watch.
