I'm doing 43 things
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein
donnadonna9's Life List
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1. love myself for who I am
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2. be happy and healthy
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3. Fall in love with someone who loves me too
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4. Smile at men I'm attracted to. (Be more approachable)
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5. look people in the eye when I speak
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6. maintain my weight
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7. wake up at the same time for 30 days straight
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8. read one book a month in 2012
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9. take a cruise to mexico with Kim
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10. take a relaxing vacation
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11. drive up costal highway 101
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12. see the Big Sur
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13. visit the redwood forest
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14. ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge
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15. become a yoga instructor
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16. put all of my photos in an album
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17. declutter my life
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18. save $1,000
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19. dance salsa
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20. find a job that I'm passionate about
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21. Live near the beach
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22. take a trip around the world
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23. see the Great Ocean Road
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24. overcome my fear of public speaking
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25. stop cursing
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26. let go of the past
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27. live in the moment
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28. run a marathon
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29. Be the kind of person I want to meet
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30. become fluent in a second language
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31. learn French
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32. learn to waltz
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33. live overseas
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34. see the northern lights
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35. get a masters degree
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36. visit the Taj Mahal
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37. visit The Beach (Maya Bay)
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38. move back to California
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39. be an Entrepreneur
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40. start my own business
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41. learn to budget and save
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42. Read rich dad poor dad
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43. get rid of the microwave
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How I did it
It made me
a rugged maniac! 
How I did it: After completing the Warrior Dash, I couldn't wait to finish another mud run. They're so addicting. They make you feel like a kid all over again. This time I recruited a team and we all dressed alike for the race. The obstacles in Rugged Maniac were nothing like they had advertised on the website, which was disappointing, because they charge an arm & a leg to participate in these races. There wasn't even a mud pit on the course!!! But… Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I've always wanted to visit Salt Lake City for some reason. I think I just liked the sound of it or the idea of some great big salty lake. I had the opportunity to go there for a yoga conference in October. I had a few days before the conference to do some sightseeing. I went on a few local city tours and visited places like Temple Square, the Great Salt Lake, and the Kennecott Copper Mine. I met a lot of nice people, discovered what a se… Read how I did it…
It made me
absolutely thrilled
How I did it: I haven't done a race in years due to hip problems, but I've always wanted to participate in a mud run. I heard about the Warrior Dash through a friend and decided to just sign myself up. If I couldn't run, I'd walk, and somehow find my way across the finish line. The run was right around my 30th birthday and I decided that it was a great way to keep me motivated, have fun, and celebrate my life! Read how I did it…
