I'm doing 37 things
tying up lose ends
10 months ago
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
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3. run a 10K
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4. Lose 20 pounds
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5. watch ten classic silent movies
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6. go to sleep earlier, get up earlier
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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
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11. learn Korean
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12. knit a sweater that fits
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13. read the Chronicles of Narnia
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14. learn how to golf
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15. listen to two audiobooks per month for a year
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16. read ten reader's advisory books
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17. build a website
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18. read 10 books about new york
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19. go to italy
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20. Live in another country for at least one year
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21. Learn to speak Spanish
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22. learn to shoot a handgun
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23. read more good non-fiction
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24. train a horse
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25. make a list of 100 things that make me happy.
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26. visit a buddhist temple
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27. be able to sit in full lotus
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28. learn to snowboard
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29. Do an unassisted handstand and not concuss myself
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30. watch, read, or listen to all of Shakespeare's plays
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31. Watch more of Ebert's "The Great Movies"
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32. learn more about music
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33. learn to drive a motorcycle
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34. Visit Ireland again
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35. to read all one hundred books on ala's frequently challenged book list
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36. Drive across the USA
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37. Fall in requited love
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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
according to my blog roll
11 months ago
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.
i registered
12 months ago
in two upcoming races, both 5k. will be happy if make the first, but have partner challenge with the second.
