I'm doing 25 things
and an agent has requested 50 pages, so I’m polishing them.
I think I have about 40-50 pages more to write, and then I’m freaking done done done WOOHOO!
abbynormal92243's Life List
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1. believe in myself
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2. have enough
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3. stop being attached to being right
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4. live passionately
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5. stop procrastinating
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6. Live every day like it's my last
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7. give away 100,000 books in my lifetime
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8. get rid of what I don't use
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9. be honest with myself
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10. see the son I gave up for adoption 21 years ago
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11. eat less meat
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12. stand up for myself
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13. Buy a House
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14. get a Master's degree in linguistics
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15. reduce my environmental footprint
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16. paint abstract
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17. attend Burning Man
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18. build an indoor herb garden
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19. Read all of Shakespeare's works
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20. be the person my dog thinks I am.
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21. start a new life
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22. finish writing my book
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23. inspire others
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24. teach English in France
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25. teach English in Africa
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How I did it
It made me
triumphant 
How I did it: I quit cold turkey because I had a stroke that was caused by high blood pressure. the things that have helped me to stay off cigs: I remember the time BEFORE I smoked. I see myself getting through the day --happily-- not depending on smoking, and I know that if I did it then, I can do it again. (I smoked heavily for about 12 years) I distract myself IMMEDIATELY. Either I pick up my cross-stitch, or I get engrossed … Read how I did it…
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I started my own list of happy things about 15 years ago when I was in therapy trying to overcome a traumatic childhood. It took a while, but eventually it became a habit to focus on those things that made me happy. It feels good to have a bounce in my step and to allow my hearty laugh to erupt without stifling it. (which I’m only able to do because of my one true love.) It helps to be loved by someone who loves your laugh.
Kudos to all who are focusing on this goal! It will change your perspective tremendously.
