I'm doing 21 things
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11 months ago
I always loved the way red lipstick looked, but I’ve always been scared to wear it. This is silly. I want to wear red lipstick!
dirrt's Life List
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1. write a book
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2. improve my wardrobe
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3. pay off my student loans
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4. create a world where women can walk ANYWHERE, EVERYWHERE
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5. find my dream job
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6. teach yoga
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7. own a hybrid car
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8. Visit Japan
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9. Quit my job and write full-time
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10. have an actual vacation with just my husband and me where work doesn't interfere for once!
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11. stay positive even around negative people
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12. learn to promote myself positively
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13. find 10 ways to be more green
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14. establish a daily writing routine
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15. bike to downtown Annapolis
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16. lose 15 pounds
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17. learn shorthand
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18. watch more movies
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19. do yoga every day
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20. practice lovingkindness
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21. Learn to really rock red lipstick!
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How I did it
It made me
fashionable 
How I did it: This is so easy, there's no excuse not to try it. I notice these interesting looking shops when I'm driving around town, so one Saturday, I just went out and browsed in a couple of them. In thrift stores, you can't count on every item being exactly your style or your size, but I've had some really good finds that are totally unique and make me feel great. Read how I did it…
It made me
Entertained
How I did it: I've mostly used Twitter to follow bloggers I already know and love. They often link good articles on other blogs, so I've learned a lot from them and met a lot of other bloggers. I've also increased my own readership by interacting with others via Twitter and commenting on each other's sites. Read how I did it…
It made me
Thrilled.
How I did it: We started looking for our first house two years ago. We were living in an apartment with roommates at the time and had no idea what was involved in getting a house. First, we worked with a rather shady real estate agent who tried to talk us into an ARM. This was right before the whole mortgage market meltdown began, so I'm really glad we didn't stay with that guy long. Still, the initial search gave us a good idea of what was available i… Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
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11 months ago
I’m on my way to doing this. I’m freelancing, and I’m applying for part time editing jobs. I know that’s not the same as writing, per se, but it’s in the right industry at least, and it’s good experience. If I don’t get the editing job, I will definitely ask to freelance for this publication. And even if I do get the editing job, I will ask. Why? Because I was never meant to be a secretary and because I have a masters’ degree in writing, and I’m going to use it! I just have to remind myself: I’m on my way! I’m making progress. Just gotta keep going. :)
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11 months ago
I went to the cutest consignment store this weekend, and I got a pair of earrings, a DKNY sweater and a white oxford with gold pin stripes all for under $20. I’m really proud of these finds, and I’m definitely going back there soon.
