I'm doing 43 things
When I think about it many of the items listed on my 43 things are related in some way to each other. I used to view my life in a triangle- there was work, there was relationship, there was fun. Whenever these didn’t add up to an equilateral triangle then something was off. I haven’t thought about “my” triangle for a while, a long while. But as I was going thru all my 43 things just now something clicked. I am more patient now, yes. But why? I’m not making a super conscious effort, just a little one. Well, without holding grudges I am not feeling stressed or on edge. Similarly, I’m out enjoying life, doing what I enjoy, and trying to do the work/life balance, which is very possible if you’re stubborn about it and make it work. I’m not sure I’ll be expecting any major promotions anytime soon, which is unfortunate as I once again reached 100% but don’t work the 60-80 hours some people do. I stick to my 40 and that’s that. I me, it should be about what I do and not how long it takes. I digress… the bottom line is that my triangle is equalateral again and with everything clicking at the moment it keeps my stress levels really low which is usually the culprit of patience.
bizquik's Life List
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1. continually grow
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2. do little things to help save/conserve the environment
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3. laugh more often
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4. enjoy life
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5. meet motivating and inspiring people
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6. always be positive
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7. never lose my sense of wonder
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8. never get caught up in meaningless stuff
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9. be more tolerant of others
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10. do yoga
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11. let loose
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12. learn different languages
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13. inspire someone/make a difference
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14. appreciate what i have
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15. never get caught in the ratrace
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16. make the most of where i live
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17. take singing lessons
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18. don't hold grudges
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19. look for new challenges
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20. get a six-pack
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21. listen better
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22. live simply
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23. read more (books)
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24. be more romantic
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25. Take my wife to Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN
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26. go skiing once a year
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27. be more giving
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28. go back to the winter olympics
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29. live a healthy and stimulating lifestyle
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30. aspire (to constantly) do different things
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31. be more articulate
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32. see the green flash
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33. always have time for me
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34. be more patient
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35. live abroad
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36. enjoy more time outdoors
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37. rollerblade more
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38. go to the beach at least once a week
4 entries . 3 cheers5 people -
39. see the northern lights
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40. be more witty
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41. stop spacing out during conversations
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42. learn to cook like my sis and mom
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43. visit my extended family in belarus
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I have done a good job getting to the beach once a week… I should say AT LEAST because sometimes I go weeks going to the beach each day. I have not been for a couple weeks partly because of the cool weather and partly b/c I have been out of town. Technically I ate at the beach on Sunday but I don’t really count that. The week before we went to the pier and got drinks at the beach. It was wonderful to see all the people out blading and walking and just taking in the rays! This weekend is going to be nice so you know where I’ll be!
I can’t believe I last had an entry a yr ago! Makes you think… I mean, if I read that and realize I didn’t do anything to improve then I’m already 1 yr behind and I’ve done nothing to grow. The fact is that my healthy eating drops off a bit in the winter. I did well through Jan and then it slipped! I did manage to keep working out like normal and lately I have gotten back into my good eating habits and working out quite a bit. As the weather gets warmer, I’ll be more active but I am quite happy with my physique and endurance compared to many yrs ago when I spent the whole summer trying to get to where I was the yr before!
