I think a lot of us think to ourselves “I wish I could …”, or “I wanna do …”. 43 Things helps me to get off my back-side and actually focus on those things, in small amounts of time so the goals aren’t overwhelming. I like being accountable to someone, somewhere, for actually committing to something, even something as small as trying 43 things! And I enjoy looking back at my goals from a year ago and seeing how many still matter (and how few don’t still matter to me!) Powerful stuff!
Tulips's Life List
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1. have a baby
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2. become fluent in Dutch
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3. be a good step-mom
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4. learn how to drive with hand-controls
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5. think before I criticize
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6. recommit to old friendships
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7. teach my kids to give, not just receive
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8. work for an international airline
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9. join wheelchair badminton team
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10. become more self-confident
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11. lose weight
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12. have nice looking nails
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13. finish every needlework project I've bought
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14. learn to enjoy reading
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15. bond with my step-sons
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16. get a service dog
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17. mellow out
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18. learn to ski
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19. spend a day in a spa with my husband
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20. return to church
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21. play flute again
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22. live in Seattle area
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23. see every Academy Award nominated film this year
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24. have a cat
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25. sell & repair wheelchairs
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26. read James Joyce's Ulysses
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27. attend the London Olympics
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28. buy a house
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29. help my nephew with college expenses
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30. do Pilates
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31. become a counselor for kids facing hospitalization
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32. have no regrets when I die
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33. learn to fold t-shirts in 1 movement
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34. create something beautiful
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35. let go of past hurts once and for all
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36. be likeable
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37. learn to knit well
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38. volunteer in a no-kill animal shelter
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39. have the most obscure "want to" on this site
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40. learn sign language
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41. learn to cook healthy
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42. learn curling (the sport)
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Recent entries
Untitled
2 years ago
Timo
2 years ago
On May 25, 2006, our little Timo was born and joined our family just five weeks later. He’s been wonderful to have around, has a different relationship with each member of the family, and is the most playful kitty I’ve ever had (sometimes a bit TOO much so). So glad we have him!
A few definitions
2 years ago
First, I guess I ought to have defined for myself what a “good step-mom” is. In the sense that I promote the growth and development of my step-children, I’m an excellent step-mom. But I find it very difficult not to get involved in discipline issues with my kids (which is discouraged by all the leading experts in step-parenting). So I’m certainly a wicked stepmother in their eyes. But…I continue to work on my parenting skills, step-parent or not. :)

