I'm doing 14 things
is to print out what I have written so far and find a nice location to edit and write in. C’s man cave is not proving productive so far!!
Butterfly's Life List
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1. May Bootcamp 2013: Bloom and Grow!
3 entries . 12 cheers58 people -
2. Get a full-time job
personal challenge . 3 entries . 24 cheers52 people -
3. Correct my posture
34 entries . 96 cheers72 people -
4. Sing at a Karaoke bar
1 entry . 91 cheers79 people -
5. Plan a very simple, beautiful, and meaningful wedding
11 entries . 40 cheers1 person -
6. See the Lion King broadway production
3 entries . 35 cheers2 people -
7. Finish my story
10 entries . 32 cheers64 people -
8. Complete 50 hours of driving [29/50]
2 entries . 20 cheers1 person -
9. Go to a yoga class
12 cheers40 people -
10. See a movie in Gold Class
2 entries . 5 cheers1 person -
11. Share blender recipes with TechKat
3 entries . 4 cheers2 people -
12. Get rid of 50 things
46 entries . 5 cheers6 people -
13. make a scrapbook of my life [so far]
3 cheers45 people -
14. A place to flit and flutter...
55 entries . 15 cheers1 person
How I did it
It made me
Happy 
How I did it: I caught up with my best friend tonight after she'd finished work. We went to 'The Garden of Unearthly Delights': a month-long fair that is part of the Fringe Festival. They have a variety of little stalls, including a henna one. We flicked through the folder of choices. So many! I went with a butterfly and she went with a chain of hearts around her ankle. I found it very relaxing to watch the woman paint. Read how I did it…
It made me
Pretty
How I did it: Went for a wander up to my nearest shopping strip, until I found the place that did threading. Walked in and asked if they could do it, they said it would be a half an hour wait. I said that was fine and killed some time in a bookstore. Went back when the time was up and the lady pulled out a strand of cotton out and placed one end in her mouth. She leaned over my face and started moving the threads, pulling the ha… Read how I did it…
It made me
Try things
How I did it: I'm actually kind of disappointed that I've completed this goal now, it was a great way of reminding myself to not be so fussy. I began by trying new foods that I didn't find so intimidating, such as a different flavour of chocolate or dip. After being successful with those, I was willing to move into trying new fruits & vegetables and ready-made food, like dolmades. My new-found favourites from this goal are; falafe… Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
into a different kind of person. Someone who attempts to solve problems instead of stressing about them. Someone who practices gratitude. Someone who seeks opportunities.
To that end, I have:- Attended a job interview this morning for a second teaching agency.
- Organised a phone interview to determine if I’m eligible for financial assistance.
- Used one of my teacher contacts to organise work in a preschool this coming Monday.
- Celebrate our 7 year anniversary! I spent the day working and C spent the day cleaning the old place. Not very romantic.
- Go to the bank and change to an account that doesn’t charge me fees.
- Attend chiropractic re-exam next week. If it goes well, he’s said we’ll try and straighten further!
