 I'm doing 20 things |
| 1. |
Forgive
9 entries . 41 cheers |
821 people |
| 2. |
Stop being an ass
11 entries . 56 cheers |
4 people |
| 3. |
Let people I know and care about that I'm thinking of them
3 entries . 45 cheers |
1 person |
| 4. |
Listen, decide, and be resolute even if other people disagree.
5 entries . 33 cheers |
2 people |
| 5. |
Learn to communicate clearly...like crystal
4 entries . 27 cheers |
1 person |
| 6. |
Collect (at least) 43 random bits of life wisdom...feel free to tell me yours...please
2 entries . 7 cheers |
1 person |
| 7. |
Get organized
4 entries . 22 cheers |
6,087 people |
| 8. |
lose 30 pounds...okay maybe 35 pounds by the end of 2009!
14 entries . 21 cheers |
1 person |
| 9. |
Increase my strength, flexibility and endurance
5 entries . 20 cheers |
1 person |
| 10. |
stop letting the little things bother me
7 entries . 37 cheers |
2 people |
| 11. |
improve my wardrobe
2 entries . 14 cheers |
365 people |
| 12. |
make a will
1 entry . 24 cheers |
158 people |
| 13. |
get a passport
1 entry . 36 cheers |
1,755 people |
| 14. |
keep my car clean
5 entries . 13 cheers |
369 people |
| 15. |
turn down demands of other people without feeling guilt and without excessive apologizing
39 cheers |
2 people |
| 16. |
truth
12 entries . 10 cheers |
41 people |
| 17. |
cleansweep my life
1 entry . 12 cheers |
17 people |
| 18. |
lace up my shoes and prepare to leave cheese station "C"
2 entries . 7 cheers |
1 person |
| 19. |
Make an appointment...keep an appointment
2 entries . 1 cheer |
1 person |
| 20. |
Make a promise...keep a promise
2 entries . 5 cheers |
1 person |
How I did it: I substituted water and green tea for coke. I don't think I'll cut out coke entirely as it truly is a magical elixir.I know that carbonated drinks are supposed to be evil, but "a longing fulfilled, does the heart good". Read how I did it…
How I did it: I started volunteering, and getting involved with (almost) every opportunity that came my way...especially things that were "unlike" me.Without sounding too metaphysical, once I decided that I wanted to do this, the opportunities presented themselves...or I became more aware of the opportunities that were there all of the time.Also people are generally nice and want to connect just as much as I do. It is true that we all generally w… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I caught up on my reading, did plenty of things from my "to do" list, and spent more time with my wife and kids.It was a little unusual to miss some of my favorite shows...but after a couple of days it was really no big deal. Read how I did it…
I’ve fought the urge to respond to annoyances immediately. The next day (or even later that same day) I’ve lost some of the steam and venom and I find that I can respond more appropriately.
I hope to make this a more natural response with practice.
I’ve yo-yo’d before and got below 180, but this is my first venture below 175 in a couple of years.
Press on…press on.
that some of the most despicable, thoughtless, insensitive and selfish people that I know are Christians (or say they are Christians, or go to church and pretend to be Christians)? I am a Christian…but I totally understand how people are turned off!
AARRRGGGHHH…I hate that this is true!
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taking on TO wants to stop worrying and stop stressing.
move out of this house
create a list of 100 must-read books and read them.
learn Spring framework along with Hibernate and Struts
get more tattoos
get a masters degree
buy a home
take my job seriously
start using the library
become wealthy
thegobetween wants to learn arabic
read the Bible daily
Laugh. A lot. Genuinely.
Get more exercise
learn how to dance reggaeton
Make a movie
never get married
become a better partner
manage pcos
work because I like to, not because I have to
have clear skin
speak fluent french
find the love of my life
get more friends
go on a mission
