I just went to art discount store where they had canvases for 70% off (!!). I bought two large ones, three small ones, and tube of acrylic for $20. There was a canvas there that was HUGE, well over poster size.. I wish I could remember the dimensions, but really big, for only $15. It killed me not to buy it, but my friend was being very practical and it’s good he was there or I would have maxed out the ol’ credit card. I’m planning on using the 5×7 canvas for this project… hopefully I can sketch it out this weekend between the 50 other things I have to do.
californiajoy's Life List
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1. Go skydiving
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2. Consistently go to bed at a reasonable hour (not 2AM)
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3. do karaoke
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4. Paint my giraffe picture!
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5. Figure out how to change the shutter speed on my camera
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6. Find a church that brings me inspiration and peace
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7. If I don't want to do something, just say no!
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8. Write to the people who inspire me and tell them so
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9. Re-read the Hobbit
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10. Attend an event at the Hibbleton art gallery!
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11. Lose 5 more lbs.
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12. Make blog to document my photography
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13. Attend taping of Jimmy Kimmel Show
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14. Go to a 6:30 AM yoga class at my gym one morning
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15. Do ten regular push ups at a time
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16. Learn how to play Phantom Planet's "California" on the piano
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17. finish school
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18. try skimboarding
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19. Go back to Florence
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20. Be calm
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21. write down what I spend
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22. write anonymous, loving post-its for strangers to find
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23. exercise every day
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24. Ride a Vespa
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25. Buy a world map and use different color pushpins for which places I've been and where I want to go
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26. Wake up every day this week at 7AM to work out
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27. Make a mix of happy songs
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28. buy a ukulele
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29. Sign up for another 5K
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How I did it: I saw an ad for the Nike Human Race, which was to be held in different cities all over the world on the same day. I've been wanting to do a race for a long time and the price was right ($25). My friend and I signed up for the 5K because this was our first race and we were intimidated, but we shouldn't have been because it was a fun run and not super serious. The race was at midnight at the USC campus in LA and there's no… Read how I did it…
How I did it: If I want something to happen, it needs to be in my face all the time. Hence the poster boards. I made two- 1) Workout Schedule and 2) School schedule (of assignments, tests, whatnot). I was tired of being caught unawares and this pretty much fixed it (school wise anyway. The workout one just fills me with twisted guilt when I can't check it off, as my philosophy teacher says "Pain is motivation." How true). … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Couch to 5K is a pretty well known program. Over a nine week period, it slowly builds up your endurance and fitness level until you can run a 5K or about 30 minutes (for me, the two don't go hand in hand haha. But I'm working on it). The website where you can find the plan is http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml. It was slightly challenging without being too strenuous. For weeks 1-7, I ran based on time.&nbs… Read how I did it…
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On Tuesday it was hovering around 85, so after class I squeezed myself into a bikini and grabbed my towel. Long story short, took ages to get there when it shouldn’t have, was at least 15 degrees cooler there and sun was setting BEFORE five. So I bailed. Did I mention I hate the winter?
I am sad this is my third trip… but oh well. It’s mid November, what do I expect?
I am a believer in self fulfilling prophecies. Sure, I think I can run a marathon. No problem! Or start a company and be my own CEO. In my sleep! I’m pretty sure I’m capable of doing any crazy thing if I work hard enough at it (No, no, I haven’t done either of those things… yet! But I sure as hell COULD do them)
But this one is seeming damn near impossible. I don’t even really want to do it anymore except for the simple fact that I can’t seem to get my ass to the gym that early and that’s just ridiculous. Not to mention pathetic.
So it’s staying on the list until I torment myself enough to go. Just once and I am crossing it off with great gusto… And then I’m going out for a cocktail to celebrate.

