I'm doing 22 things
I will be biking with hundreds of other happy folks on bikes. Hurrah!
Lunacera's Life List
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1. manage my money more successfully
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2. get out of debt
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3. be more positive
3 entries . 2 cheers2,797 people -
4. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
3 entries . 1 cheer897 people -
5. Grow a New Career
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6. memorize songs on ukulele
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7. learn to sing
1 cheer2,895 people -
8. Enroll in Swim Class (Exercise more)
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9. ride my bike more
1 entry . 1 cheer1,021 people -
10. write a book of short stories
1 entry . 3 cheers109 people -
11. learn to crochet
2 cheers1,142 people -
12. live my own life
1 cheer93 people -
13. improve my Spanish
2 entries . 1 cheer1,097 people -
14. Make new friends
1 cheer13,789 people -
15. Visit Peru
132 people -
16. live healthy
3 entries . 6 cheers192 people -
17. learn how to silk screen
2 entries . 6 cheers22 people -
18. read 12 books this year
1 entry . 1 cheer29 people -
19. take a meditation class
1 entry . 3 cheers12 people -
20. sell my crafts
2 cheers90 people -
21. Learn to Salsa
1 entry . 5 cheers1,409 people -
22. Give more gifts for no reason
2 cheers18 people
How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: 1) I quit cold turkey unsatisfying boy relationships. No more complaining, sulking, or wondering. If I had to wonder if "he" was worth it, then the answer was NO.. move on.2) I beautified my space-- inner, outer, and was happy with that. Preparing myself and space for a significant other was fun.3) Made myself open to possibilities and started saying, "yes" to people I might not have given a second glance to.4) When I was ready, he came..… Read how I did it…
It made me
optimistic
How I did it: I can't say there was any one particular event or activity that helped to push me through the darkness of depression. Some days I felt like I was wading in turbulent dark waters, and there was no light for me to reach towards. In short, depression that lasts for months can be so difficult to deal with.I finally committed to seeing a therapist on a regular basis, and this helped immensely. For one hour a day, I could "dump" on someone who … Read how I did it…
It made me
Happy!
How I did it: I look forward to going to work the next day bright eyed and bushy tailed. I make a point to go in early and sleep early. Sleep is the BEST way I can take care of myself. Well, I ain't 23 anymore, ya know? Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
1. I am grateful for my amazing boyfriend who is kind, loving, and independent.
2. I am grateful that I still have the energy and enthusiasm to create, provide guidance for others who ask for help, and to continue pushing myself to grow and be better.
3. I am grateful that I AM.
4. How thankful I am for the journey I have been on so far, because I can say that I have grown and am proud of how far I have come.
5. I am thankful for the freedom I still have in my life to find new ways of healing, dealing, and just enjoying the details in life (love, sun, sleep).
After my dad had his angioplasty surgery, it was a wake up call. Everyone in my family has high blood pressure. I do not and I’d prefer to take preventive measures while I’m still young enough to built a healthy routine that’s not too painful or difficult to follow. Just today I started to track my nutrition and exercise once again. It’s so hard to get back into it, but I figure this is just another way I can commit to loving the life I live.
