I followed these words, and had a less stressful conference. I was quiet more than spoke, and when I did speak, it meant something, not just trying to participate, but saying something of substance. Less is more. I used to be more this way, and then became so much more verbal during a couple of decades. Now I’m going back to a more careful sharing of words. I feel grown up.
brickhorse's Life List
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1. Accomplish ONE thing each day that will enhance my life or the life of another
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2. Get my PhD.
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3. Visit my uncle's grave in Florence, Italy
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4. Work on my place.
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5. Be debt free
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6. Grow a garden
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7. Declutter.
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8. Live simply.
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9. Practice the Four Agreements: Be impeccable with my word/ Don't take anything personally/ Don't make assumptions/ Always do my best
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10. Ride my horse more.
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11. Compost.
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12. Save money.
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13. Wear a simple and elegant wardrobe.
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14. Downsize.
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15. Do yoga 3 times a week
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16. dropping two dress-sizes as a team :) will you join us?
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17. Identify and eliminate low-value activities
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18. Visit an international city for every letter of the alphabet
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19. Get 2009 vaccinations for the cats
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20. Go through Phase 2 of South Beach Diet
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21. Get rid of the broken refrigerator taking up space on my back porch
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22. Get rid of the couch taking up space on my back porch
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23. Remember to take deep breaths: Observe and be still.
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24. spend more time in silence
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25. Meet Beau Obama
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26. List 43 women that I admire
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27. Re-embrace a nomad's life (in some areas)
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28. Travel at home and abroad
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29. Buy a La-Z Boy
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30. Live green
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31. Plant fruit trees.
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32. Work smarter, not harder
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33. Worm all the dogs and all the cats
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34. Write my mother chapter letters about why I love her so much and all the ways she has inspired me to be the person I am.
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35. Write my dad chapter letters about how much and why I love him.
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36. Be a good daughter, good sister, good aunt, good niece, and good friend.
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38. walk 30 minutes a day
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39. get rid of unnecessary possessions
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40. lift weights twice a week
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41. Read at least one Jane Austen book.
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42. Meet Cesar Millan
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How I did it: Read the book, made lists of foods to eat, bought them, and ate them. I didn't eat the foods I was supposed to eliminate, except I cheated on eating an apple a day, and during the 2nd and 3rd weeks, I ate a cup of nonfat, plain, no sugar added yogurt. I lost 6 lbs. in 3 weeks. I had already quit eating ice cream on Sept. 10, and had lost 6 lbs. from that, so my total weight loss is 12 lbs. Read how I did it…
How I did it: We went to the state park and into the cave. We went past the Do Not Go Beyond This Point signs, and followed the cave all the way to the end to where it narrowed and narrowed into finally a blank wall. When we got there, we all freaked because we didn't want to get caught in an earthquake that would trap us. Going out was much faster than going in. It really was amazing to be so deep underground! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was camping near Bodega Bay in northern California with friends, and we were driving down a back road when we saw trees covered in monarch butterflies. Of course we stopped and went to see them. The trees became giant butterflies. A few insects even landed on us. That was magical! Read how I did it…
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My DBF remarked yesterday that the house looks more spacious and less cluttered. That felt good because I’ve been really working at it. It’s still too cluttered, but better.
To pay off the debt consolidation of over $32,000. I will feel so good. Still have debt, but at least there is some accomplishment for this goal.
