brcmapgirl




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brcmapgirl's Life List

  2. 1. re-write my 43 Things list so that the goals are specific and achievable
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  3. 2. visit all 7 continents
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  4. 3. learn ballroom dancing
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  5. 4. I want to visit the classical sites in Turkey
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  6. 5. I want go on safari in Africa
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  7. 6. program in Java
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  8. 7. Buy more art
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  9. 8. live the width of my life, not merely the length of it
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  10. 9. clear up my acne
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  11. 10. Learn another speaking language
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  12. 11. Learn to weld
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  13. 12. eat healthier
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  14. 13. be friendlier
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  15. 14. create knitting patterns
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  16. 15. Move back to California
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  17. 16. play more tennis
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  18. 17. run a 6 minute mile again
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  19. 18. simplify my life
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  20. 19. build stronger friendships
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  21. 20. share more books via www.bookcrossing.com
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  22. 21. encourage literacy
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  23. 22. stop getting angry at bad drivers
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  24. 23. make a runner for my cedar chest
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  25. 24. Make my bed every day
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  26. 25. create a scholarship fund in honor of two of my teachers
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  27. 26. learn Korean
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  28. 27. become a licensed pyrotechnician
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  29. 28. stop biting my nails
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  30. 29. Learn to play another musical instrument
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  31. 30. have a garden
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  32. 31. go through my things, get rid of or donate anything I am not using
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  33. 32. get out of debt
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How I did it
How to cook at home 3 times a week
It took me
1 year
It made me
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How I did it: Not really a great way to achieve this goal, but now we do a lot of cooking at home. It definitely disciplines you since we live in a no-man's land for delivery. Either you drive really far out of the way, or just shut up and cook something.We do end up chucking a lot more food out than before because we have so much in the fridge, but probably have spent far less than if we were dining out. Of course, we now own a wine fridge and 30+ bot… Read how I did it…

Jan 21, 2010, 01:58PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer


How to go to Switzerland
It took me
0 days
It made me

How I did it: Well the seed was planted with a teen penpal. He lived in Switzerland and it was fun writing him for a few years. Then as an adult, I thought why not call and see if I can get in touch with him? I was in Geneva and it made for a fun day trip to meet his parents and see the mysterious address I had written letters to. He made a point of wearing a t-shirt I had sent from my uni when he picked me up.Geneva was wonderful and I had a great tim… Read how I did it…

Aug 06, 2009, 10:58AM PDT | 0 comments


How to buy a new dishwasher
It took me
3 weeks
It made me
glad

How I did it: My boyfriend has a Sears card and we got a discount for using it. I went with a Kenmore stainless steel mid-grade model. Because I will eventually remodel the entire kitchen, I felt like this was a good choice and I can match the kitchen appliances later to this particular model/brand.I have shopped around before and knew I wanted to spend about $400. I had my contractor do the install for less than Sears charges, but I did get Sears to h… Read how I did it…

Jun 29, 2009, 09:09AM PDT | 0 comments


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go through my things, get rid of or donate anything I am not using
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I am moving in with my boyfriend so I have a reason to get rid of things. I have been to Goodwill at least 2 times and will probably make a 3rd trip soon.

I have also donated/made a sacrifice to the Gods of the City by posting FREE on a box of stuff we left in front of the house. It was gone by the time we got back from a hockey game. (There was some good stuff in there like a toaster and hand mixer.)

New strategy is to finish moving in with my boyfriend and then empty one or two boxes a week and really get organized.

May 18, 2009, 11:20AM PDT | 0 comments


get out of debt
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I have been trying to pay off about $18+K in credit card debt for the past three years. I have $12K left to go. I am trying not to get discouraged because in the same 3 years I have had $15K in dental work, saved a lot of money in my 401k, and did a $5k emergency repair to my condo when the ceiling collapsed from a water leak. So I’m doing ok, but I want to get this over and done with before January 2010 when the my 2.99% APR balance transfer runs out.

May 18, 2009, 11:16AM PDT | 0 comments


get my motorcycle license
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Got permit and got bike. Now I just need to get a full license! I am putting up my bike into storage for the winter very soon, but I am adding this on my list so I make it a priority next spring.

Oct 29, 2007, 09:32PM PDT | 0 comments


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