I made the “right” decision. I stopped something from happening, something I really really wanted. In the long run I would have only hurt myself and everyone else involved. Why do I feel like I made a huge mistake??
brighteyes82's Life List
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1. get my act in gear
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2. Remember why I'm here
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3. organize my time better
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4. do first things first
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5. Never give up
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6. have no regrets
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7. think positively
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8. save money
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9. get out of debt
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10. get published
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11. meditate
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12. Get a tattoo
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13. Improve my posture
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14. learn to cook. Really cook.
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15. read all murakami books
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16. be more assertive
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17. focus on what really matters
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18. scuba dive
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19. Have more patience with myself
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20. Find balance.
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21. Let my soulmate find me. And focus on having a great life on my own in the meantime.
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22. stop hiding
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23. create opportunities out of difficulties
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24. forgive myself for my mistakes
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25. learn 200 kanji
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26. complain less, flirt more
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27. eat less sugar
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28. win a writing contest
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29. Write every day
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30. complete the 88 temple shikoku pilgrimage
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31. Simplify.
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32. find a job i love
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33. Grow my hair long (again)
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34. Make my parents proud
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35. get crazy fit
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36. write poetry
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37. List 5 things I am thankful for everyday
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How I did it: I took a beginners course but mainly studied on my own and tried to use that language in daily life. Of course living in Japan helped tremendously. I will continue studying because I do hope to go back sometime! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I constantly tried out new ways of doing things. When I was having trouble with a class I would think about what they needed and how I could approach things in a different way. I'm by no means an excellent teacher, but I learned a lot in those 15 months. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I think anything I did in Japan would have been worthwhile. But I knew what I wanted to get out of my experience and I did things that helped me get there. Read how I did it…
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I came back in order to do certain things, and so far it’s all been a bust. I need to start working harder in order to accomplish my goals.
1. Getting closer to someone.
2. A phone call about a job.
3. A good workout.
4. Slowly getting things done.
5. Grey’s Anatomy.
