I'm doing 23 things
Saturday, November 14, 2009
1 week ago
1. Clean bathroom.
2. Weed killer in front yard.
3. TPR essays if they come in.
4. Journal.
5. Fold laundry.
6. Travel essay draft.
7. Morning walk with Victor.
aborealis773's Life List
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1. do first things first
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2. earn a living as a writer
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3. Make my garden a beautiful place of refuge
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4. Always have something to look forward to
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5. make my house presentable enough for unexpected guests
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6. Feel beautiful in my own skin and size and shape
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7. catch up on all my email
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8. throw tomatoes at the Tomatina Festival in Spain
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9. see the Aurora Borealis in Alaska
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10. eat dim sum in Hong Kong
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11. make homemade ice cream
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12. Remodel my bathroom
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13. remodel my kitchen
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14. go kayaking
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15. declutter
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16. save money to buy a new heater
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17. volunteer to write pro bono
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18. make soup twice a month
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19. learn how to crochet
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20. Save for retirement in 2009
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21. Create the life I want to live
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22. Teach myself Chinese
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23. Give back once a month
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How I did it
It made me
Hallelujah! 
How I did it: I found a wonderful doctor who I trusted completely and took the necessary steps to be under his care, even though I risked, and did, offend my former doctor. I made my pregnancy my first priority. I religiously took my prenatal vitamins even though I hate taking pills and monitored myself very closely and spoke up when I had questions. The most important thing in achieving this goal was my attitude: I refused to settle for mediocre … Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I dressed up as a sexy version of Miss Havisham. Found a white floor-length negligee at the thrifshop, bought a short, above the knee, lacy lingerie piece for the inside, along with white bra and panties. I found a gorgeous necklace of white beads and gold at another thrift shop. Wore elbow length lacy gloves with a gigantic costume diamond ring and an elegant metal watch. And my wedding veil. The costume was a knock-out, and I got weddin… Read how I did it…
Recent entries
Monday, November 9, 2009
1 week ago
This has been a productive day. I’ve been able to grade more essays today than I have since Victor was born, although many of them had to be done while I was lying down.
Today:
1. TPR essays. done!
2. Eat a decent lunch. done
3. Walk and bathe Victor.
4. Journal.
5. Introduce baby turtles to tank with older turtle.
6. Prep dinner early.
7. Watch “House.”
8. Do some laundry.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
2 weeks ago
Husband’s going to a wedding reception while I have to stay home, because we don’t have a sitter. My parents have been sick with the flu. I’ve been pretty bummed about this since I could really use a night out. But oh well. I know where my priorities are. Victor comes first!
Today:
1. Change turtle and fish tanks.
2. Stay awake long enough to put Victor to bed after breastfeeding so I don’t run into marathon sessions. This has been a challenge for me.
3. Morning walk with Victor.
4. Finish decluttering cabinets.
5. TPR essays if there are any.
6. Travel essay.
