I'm doing 40 things
I’m in my 3rd year subbing and I like it a lot. I really enjoy teaching and can’t wait to get certified. I start back up my Master’s with certification program in March, and I should be done either end of 2013 or early 2014.
Trula's Life List
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1. Re-open my bookstore
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2. buy a new laptop
1 entry . 11 cheers172 people -
3. learn to belly dance
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4. learn to bind books
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5. buy a bike
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6. Maintain an active blog publishing schedule
1 entry . 5 cheers2 people -
7. learn to play piano
14 cheers2,057 people -
8. organize my photos
8 cheers1,282 people -
9. Make a duct tape dress form
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10. have a flat stomach
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11. Write a will
4 cheers788 people -
12. get dental implants
5 cheers12 people -
13. Buy land
2 cheers158 people -
14. build a straw bale house
8 entries . 16 cheers59 people -
15. be multilingual
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16. learn to play chess
2 cheers294 people -
17. bootstrap my business
3 cheers16 people -
18. weigh 130 pounds
3 cheers183 people -
19. make a beautiful, inviting, uplifting home
9 cheers25 people -
20. pay off my debt
1 cheer2,233 people -
21. pay off my student loans
3 cheers3,043 people -
22. Rekindle my passion for writing
2 cheers3 people -
23. Follow Thoreau's advice; "Go forth boldly in the direction of your dreams; live the life you've imagined."
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24. Break the habit of throwing my mail and documents in huge piles
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25. Be the kind, loving person I am, in every situation I encounter
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26. save $5000
4 cheers306 people -
27. Retile the kitchen floor
1 cheer4 people -
28. Plan Renewal Vows Montreal Vacation
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29. do yoga again
4 cheers62 people -
30. learn german
2 cheers5,233 people -
31. Take more photos
1 cheer3,732 people -
32. improve my freestyle swimming stroke
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33. Get my Master's Degree
4 cheers1,198 people -
34. speak spanish fluently
2 cheers2,326 people -
35. become a teacher
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36. learn french
3 cheers12,436 people -
37. start taking vitamins
1 cheer19 people -
38. learn how to knit
1 cheer606 people -
39. get a passport
8 cheers1,780 people -
40. buy a new pair of glasses
10 people
How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I got over shyness primarily by going to therapy to understand some of my issues. I also made a conscious choice and effort to focus more on others instead of myself. Lastly, I worked and continue to work on my self-esteem so that I don't feel so judged and self-conscious about myself. Read how I did it…
It made me
aware!
How I did it: I saw a recent photo of myself and got mad at how slumped over I looked. So I decided then and there to change it. Having good posture involves being aware of your body...you have to constantly monitor that you are holding yourself erect. But after a week I no longer felt I was 'making' myself stand or sit up straight, I just was. It felt natural and easy. But the initial week was so hard! Read how I did it…
It made me
happy
How I did it: I figure out where all the people like me are hiding...they are hiding in plain sight doing the things I like to do! So I did it by going places that involve the things I am interested in doing. Also by making an effort to meet and get to know new people. This really challenged me to go outside my comfort zone because I am an introvert and thus naturally reticent. I am also somewhat shy, but this is helping me to get over that.Overall, I … Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
It’s done! It’s official. I had the final hearing on my name change this past week. I had to give a little speech on why I wanted to change it, including the significance of each name. I changed my middle name and my last name. It was kind of annoying because the magistrate was all, how do your husband and kids feel about it. WTF it’s 2010! but anyway my husband feels fine about it. He indulges my eccentricities :)
