I'm doing 43 things
Every time I receive a cheer I generally look at the goal list of the person who gave it to me, to see what they’re up to an possibly cheer them. User ‘energy’ who shared the same bike-riding goal as me had this goal on their list. I thought I’d try it! I’m yet to formulate a list of vices but I soon shall.
Thoughtcriminal31's Life List
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1. fill a photo album with photos of friends and family
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2. read as many books as possible, starting with all the books I own but haven't read
1 entry . 2 cheers615 people -
3. Read every day
3 entries . 4 cheers203 people -
4. Get my Etsy shop off the ground
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5. Create an 'in box' for papers etc and sort through it once per week
1 cheer1 person -
6. identify 100 things that make me happy.
3 entries . 3 cheers2,532 people -
7. Give up each of my vices for one week on a rotating schedule in effort to teach myself how to avoid them
1 entry . 1 cheer2 people -
8. Customise and make my own clothes
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9. clean my room
2 entries2,794 people -
10. Live within my means
1 entry . 2 cheers175 people -
11. Step out of my comfort zone at least once a month
3 entries . 6 cheers13 people -
12. Organise my computer folders
1 entry4 people -
13. spend less money
1 entry971 people -
14. Streamline my life.
3 entries13 people -
15. Improve my posture
1 entry . 2 cheers2,750 people -
16. pick my own strawberries
1 entry . 2 cheers3 people -
17. Walk or run every day
3 cheers3 people -
18. Improve my social life
2 entries . 1 cheer68 people -
19. forgive myself for not being perfect
3 cheers73 people -
20. be happy with who I am
2 cheers955 people -
21. be more outgoing
2,765 people -
22. stop being afraid to vomit
1 cheer39 people -
23. eat more healthy
1 cheer312 people -
24. master the hula hoop
3 cheers98 people -
25. lose weight / get in shape
1 cheer732 people -
26. see more plays
171 people -
27. sell my art
2 cheers654 people -
28. stop being such a control freak
22 people -
29. run a marathon
1 cheer12,815 people -
30. be a better writer
1 cheer187 people -
31. make a difference
1 entry7,169 people -
32. craft more
1 cheer92 people -
33. Never stop learning or questioning
1 entry . 1 cheer39 people -
34. create a list of 100 must-read books and read them.
1 cheer1,075 people -
35. Worry less.
1 cheer4,750 people -
36. read all Ian McEwan's books
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37. list one thing every day that was positive
1 entry . 3 cheers284 people -
38. reinvent myself
2 entries . 2 cheers431 people -
39. live in a house with hidden rooms and secret passageways
2 cheers443 people -
40. Go on a yoga and meditation retreat.
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41. stop throwing clothes on the floor
843 people -
42. Bake bread from scratch
4 cheers47 people -
43. spend at least 10 minutes every day cleaning, organizing or decluttering
1 cheer162 people
How I did it
It made me
Rewarding 
How I did it: It took me a while. I'm not scared of needles, but I WAS scared of feeling faint afterwards. Unfortunately I got so worked up and anxious that I actually did feel that way, probably mainly from anxiety. It's good to face one's fears sometimes, and this is something that could really help someone else. Read how I did it…
It made me
Woooo 
How I did it: Gradually. Realise that everyone looks a bit silly dancing, but that it's also fun to not be serious all the time. Realise that people who looks inhibited dancing look more silly than those who go for it. It's an all or nothing thing. But nothing is not an option, so practice in your room. Read how I did it…
It made me
Contented
How I did it: If you can, look in local papers, charity shops and maybe even Freecycle to see whether you can get a second hand bike. I got mine from a great recycling charity, where there is a dedicated bike man who repairs the bikes that have been donated - those that are un-road-worthy are used for scraps etc. If you get a bike second hand it's worth getting it checked by someone who knows about bikes - even if this is fora small fee. If you're goin… Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I was reading something on the internet about digital photos… how some of the charm is lost compared to using film where ‘imperfect’ shots still come out in physical form.. unlike using digital where they’re weeded out.
In addition, it’s worrying to think that years of un-printed digital pictures could be lost with a computer crash or virus. This has been one of my goals for a long time, and having completed my biking goal I’m ready for another concrete challenge, unlike the wishy-washy ‘become a better person’ style goals. So I think I’ll use a bit of money each month or so to slowly go through my picture files and get physical copies made.
I used my machine for the first time today to take up a dress. I got it I think last summer for £1 from a charity shop. It fits perfectly but was too long for my 5’3” frame.. almost floor length! So an hour or so ago I hacked the bottom off to about knee length and proceeded to sew them hem up. So satisfying to go to a party [casual house party but still] wearing an outfit where the main component only cost £1 and 15 minutes of alteration.
