but I did have a party. Not that many people, partly because I put off inviting people for so long because I was nervous about it. But overall it was fun and I think I can count this as done!
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1. Make regular use of this site
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2. Go on a retreat
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3. Find a job that I love
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4. Do Callanetics regularly for one month
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5. Send everyone in my family birthday cards on time
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6. Have a good relationship with all four members of my immediate family at the same time
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7. Finish the sweater I`m knitting
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8. Finish reading my book on procrastination
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9. Finish my photography course
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10. Climb a mountain
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11. Learn a second language
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12. Overcome claustraphobia
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13. Donate half of my income to charity
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14. Get a dog
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15. Get a weekly massage until my shoulder improves
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16. Cut my nails as soon as they need it
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17. Eat more slowly
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18. Support my sister in taking control of her finances
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How I did it: I planned a lot more than I usually do - thought about what kind of atmosphere, food, drinks, music, and guests I wanted. I also enlisted the help of a friend who helped with the planning. I made lists of everything I would need and did the shopping the day before. Spent the entire evening the night before and almost the entire day of the party preparing. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I found a great pilates studio walking distance from my apartment. For the first little while, I went with a friend but she eventually dropped out (the studio was much further from her place). I bought monthly unlimited packages which meant that the more often I went, the less I paid for each class. I stuck with the classes and instructors I liked and avoided the ones I didn't. After about 6 months, I felt like I really understood what I … Read how I did it…
Despite my best attempts to convince my boyfriend this is a great idea, we don’t have a dog. He reallly doesn’t like them so maybe I”ll work on a cat instead.
I’m doing pretty well on this one. I decided on French for work purposes, although Swahili may turn out to be the more practical one. I’m in Level 2 of my computer course and looking into an intensive for the fall. Feel like I’m making regular progress and hope I can become more comfortable soon.
