But had to drop out because I was so busy. I want to try again!
afewsocks's Life List
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1. meditate
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2. spend time in my office/studio (creating or not creating)
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3. Go to the Moon Drive-In
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4. stay at the ace hotel in NYC (deluxe room)
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5. take another writing class
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6. write write write - for myself, someone else, anyone and anything!
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7. take a photography class
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8. stay at one of the irish landmark trust's properties
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9. own a pair of frye boots
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10. Travel to Santorini, Greece
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11. learn photoshop
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12. really learn to use my new digital slr
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13. actually finish project 365
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14. http://www.squamartworkshops.com/
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15. recommit to being a loving wife every day
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16. start reading and writing reviews of children's books
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17. cook one gourmet meal a week
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18. be compassionate with myself and others
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19. believe i'm beautiful
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20. hike part of the appalachian trail
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21. adopt a greyhound
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22. travel to a foreign country
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23. dance and sing more
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24. have a savings account
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25. take a pottery class
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26. visit the amalfi coast, italy
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27. learn to play the didgeridoo
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28. do yoga
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29. know in my heart, I am Enough
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30. Visit Falling Water.
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31. stay at Susan Loomis' house on Rue Tatin (or attend her cooking school)
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How I did it: I realized I needed something to 'bang' and it should be a djembe. I asked a drumming friend of mine, he recommended a great website and a current sale, and I bought it. The drum circle I've been attending has changed so much, so I'm trying to find another venue for my 'banging.' Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've known for some time that I'm a sugar addict and that so many things in my life go better without it. I hate that truth, but there it is. I don't think I'm headed for a completely sugar-free diet the rest of my life, but I often have 'dessert' at every meal. That doesn't really work on a number of levels. So, it's barely any sugar and I'm doing it. The last 3 weeks. Most I've gone is 3 months, so ma… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Last Christmas was the first one without my mother (dang, this year of firsts is hard!) and I didn't realize until driving to Christmas Eve dinner how hard it was all going to be. Needless to say, it was a complete disaster. Lots of crying. Lots of staring out at the skyline wondering when she was going to get here. After the holidays, I realized I needed to make plans for Christmas 2010 before I was caught off gua… Read how I did it…
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It’s a good reminder that this goal is on here, but it’s an ongoing journey. After my mother died, my impulse to shut-down was strong, but having him next to me every night and every morning, forced me to make choices that moved toward connection and love. It’s still hard, but very worth it.
