I'm doing 42 things
My grandmother is selling her home. I really don’t want her to do that and she doesn’t either. I grew up in that home but it is really old and needs to overhauled essentially (the roof and the foundation). If I won some money ($111M) I could renovate the house and pay my tuition and start my not-for-profit. Looking forward to it.
amata's Life List
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1. Begin to be the unique architect I want to be--in other words create the career I want.
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2. Speak French fluently
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3. Win the lottery.
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4. Buy my own home, and soon!
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5. Speak Spanish fluently
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6. Make meditation and creative visualization daily practices
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7. Realize that amazing architect in me!
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8. Understand that money is an energy and that it comes easily and frequently.
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9. Get that great job!
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10. Apply for and win the Rome Prize for Architecture
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11. meditate daily
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12. Manage my resources better (be thankful for what I already possess)
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13. Be the change I want to see in the world
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14. Work on my book (daily!) and finish it too.
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15. Exercise regularly
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16. Give a lot more
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17. Really know grammar
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18. Live abroad
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19. Make a smaller ecological footprint
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20. Learn to build and repairs things
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21. Learn to find security in me and in the here and now
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22. Learn dances from all over the world
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23. Get some of these things off my list
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24. Fund 43 microloans through Kiva.org
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25. Live in the moment, every moment
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26. be a better buddhist
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27. Need fewer things
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28. Surf more (I loved it!)
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29. Speak German fluently
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30. Be more self confident
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31. Write 500 words a day
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32. Fall in love--again and again
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33. Complete My Recycled Sweater Blanket
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34. Pay all my debts
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35. Read the books I own before buying more
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36. Meet some of the people on 43Things
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37. Eat kindly (raised on organic feed and free range)
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38. Remember that I'm not less than you and not better either, but I'm better than I was.
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39. Hang or fold my clothes immediately after I take them off my body.
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40. Slow down--take the time to think and speak slowly. Don't be so nervous.
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41. Learn to make excellent Thai dishes
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42. Be a guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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How I did it
It made me
whatever that is 
How I did it: I bought a two study books and had to complete a portion everyday. I also had to make a commitment first, signing up and paying that $150 fee. Once I knew how many words I needed to know (most study guides have the 300 or 800 most used GRE words study list) then I established a plan. Read how I did it…
It made me
Happy
How I did it: I went to an amazing woman and she was great. Beautiful hand. My friend also accompanied me. I went to a parlor with an excellent reputation and was recommended to me. I would suggest people speak to others with tattoos that they admire. Read how I did it…
It made me
Elated and grateful
How I did it: Once you do it for yourself--the other part is so much simpler. Know thyself. It does sound silly and unnecessary but it is true that you must love yourself first. Read how I did it…
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My grandmother knows that I am trying and mother as well. They have made a real effort to speak to me as often as is possible. It is also—incidently a bonding experience. When they hear me try, I can feel their excitement.
I have begun with the goal of one new word a day!
I suppose I cold fall in love again and again with anything or anyone—and should. Well, I’m looking again. As before, I will focus on the things I enjoy and will get out of the house often. I will also make sure I embody those qualities I look for in my partner.
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