I'm doing 37 things
at the end of the year. I just finished a book that languished on a shelf for six months, completed a goal, sent email to two people who were waiting for replies…I like finishing what I start (#99)
ceesmiles's Life List
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1. Never stop learning
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2. write a novel
2 entries . 29 cheers11,080 people -
3. run a 10K
2 cheers1,131 people -
4. Lose 20 pounds
1 entry . 2 cheers7,304 people -
5. watch ten classic silent movies
14 entries . 30 cheers18 people -
6. go to sleep earlier, get up earlier
1 entry . 8 cheers5 people -
7. read gaiman's "american gods"
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8. finish the revisions to my book
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9. learn katagana
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10. Learn Japanese
3 entries . 14 cheers10,619 people -
11. learn Korean
3 cheers1,309 people -
12. knit a sweater that fits
2 entries . 16 cheers11 people -
13. read the Chronicles of Narnia
1 entry . 42 cheers223 people -
14. learn how to golf
3 cheers63 people -
15. listen to two audiobooks per month for a year
5 entries . 13 cheers3 people -
16. read ten reader's advisory books
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17. build a website
3 entries . 19 cheers654 people -
18. read 10 books about new york
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19. go to italy
2 cheers2,823 people -
20. Live in another country for at least one year
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21. Learn to speak Spanish
3 entries . 14 cheers2,662 people -
22. learn to shoot a handgun
1 entry . 8 cheers39 people -
23. read more good non-fiction
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24. train a horse
2 cheers56 people -
25. make a list of 100 things that make me happy.
2 entries . 2 cheers546 people -
26. visit a buddhist temple
24 cheers178 people -
27. be able to sit in full lotus
1 entry . 17 cheers19 people -
28. learn to snowboard
1 entry . 18 cheers2,612 people -
29. Do an unassisted handstand and not concuss myself
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30. watch, read, or listen to all of Shakespeare's plays
1 entry . 14 cheers103 people -
31. Watch more of Ebert's "The Great Movies"
5 entries . 7 cheers19 people -
32. learn more about music
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33. learn to drive a motorcycle
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34. Visit Ireland again
12 cheers63 people -
35. to read all one hundred books on ala's frequently challenged book list
13 entries . 13 cheers48 people -
36. Drive across the USA
10 cheers2,191 people -
37. Fall in requited love
1 entry . 15 cheers26 people
How I did it
It made me
overjoyed 
How I did it: I picked the blog that had a topic that I know the most about and which I am exposed to new ideas and news stories about everyday. This means that I could keep the blog current--I mean, why have a blog if it isn't current?--and that I didn't have to find extra time in the day to do research. Read how I did it…
It made me
satisfied
How I did it: I started running every other day again, but instead of going by time (20-30 minute runs) I used Google Maps and calculated the distance to make sure that I could run a full 5k. I paid the money to enter the race and instead of just thinking about it, I wanted to make it worth my while and not chicken out about running the race. I used Twitter to keep track of my runs, though it pooped out on my text messages at one point, so I lost t… Read how I did it…
It made me
cat lady in training
How I did it: Little cat showed up on my doorstep and when I opened the door, she came inside. She didn't have any mites or fleas and she knew how to use a litterbox (still had one since my previous cat had only passed away a few months ago). Unfortunately, she came to vegan house, so she had to eat soy chicken that first night. She's been here for 2 weeks, about to get really cold, so she may just stay for the winter...we'll see. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I am 11 posts shy of making this goal before the new year. Since I have about 6 posts lined up, I need to flesh them out and get them in as scheduled posts.
in two upcoming races, both 5k. will be happy if make the first, but have partner challenge with the second.
