You know what, since I’ve joined Facebook, there is no need for me to send out cards. So, I’m taking this off my list and replacing it with something more meaningful.
Melodie Curry's Life List
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1. improve myself
1 entry . 25 cheers222 people -
2. be a better mother
1 entry . 26 cheers663 people -
3. volunteer more
3 entries . 24 cheers1,287 people -
4. lose weight
3 entries . 11 cheers41,725 people -
5. take a cooking class
1 entry . 31 cheers853 people -
6. exercise daily to increase my strength, flexibility, and stamina
3 entries . 27 cheers6 people -
7. start my own business
1 entry . 21 cheers9,321 people -
8. own a home
11 cheers1,160 people -
9. write a book
1 entry . 11 cheers31,069 people -
10. have a 3 month emergency fund
9 cheers61 people -
11. Get revenge by living well.
25 cheers31 people -
12. try different mixed drinks
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13. remember to always dream BIG
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14. Take more pictures
1 entry . 8 cheers15,397 people -
15. plant a flower garden
14 cheers96 people -
16. buy something for a stranger from their Amazon.com wish list
12 cheers26 people -
17. get a passport
1 entry . 2 cheers1,687 people -
18. get another tattoo or two
1 cheer50 people -
19. collect 43 quotes that inspire me and scrapbook them to keep and pass on to my children
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20. Become A Scrapbooking Freak
1 entry2 people -
21. be more than I ever expected
1 cheer1 person -
22. visit all 50 states
1 entry . 5 cheers8,958 people -
23. Stop biting my cuticles
2 entries . 7 cheers184 people -
24. take etiquette classes
1 entry . 10 cheers2 people -
25. start dressing better
3 entries . 13 cheers22 people -
26. Go to a spa
1 entry . 15 cheers409 people -
27. go to see the Alvin Ailey Dancers
1 entry . 10 cheers3 people -
28. go to a Broadway, off-broadway, off-off-broadway play
1 entry . 11 cheers1 person -
29. spend more time with my grandma
28 cheers52 people -
30. lead a more organized life
1 entry . 5 cheers2 people -
31. stop being a pack rat
2 entries . 12 cheers50 people -
32. Join a book club and participate
2 entries . 15 cheers34 people -
33. learn how to swim
1 entry . 15 cheers908 people -
34. Give out more cheers than I receive
2 entries . 8 cheers1 person -
35. Get fitted for the right size bra
2 entries . 16 cheers4 people -
36. develop a sophisticated palate
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How I did it: A lot of self-encouragement and taking baby steps to standing up for myself. I had to realize if I didn't stand up and be aggressive no one would do it for me. Slowly but surely I started speaking up and voicing my opinion. The more I did it the easier it became. Finding your own voice is a great discovery. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Lots of prayer and learning who I was as a person. I had to understand I don't have to have complete control over every situation and every person. Everything happens for a reason and it was ok if I wasn't in control of the outcome. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I simply stopped saying "Why me" and started saying "Why not me". I'm not better than anyone else, life has it's suprise and not so surprise ups and downs, how I deal with them is reflective on who I am as a person. I could choose to be angry when things go arwy in my life or I could cry, get over it and deal with the situation that's before me. There are so many people in the world who are faced with worse situations than myself, and tha… Read how I did it…
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OK, so I found and joined a book club and I’m super excited! Can’t wait to participate and meet new people.
