I'm doing 35 things
Cycle 5 done
1 week ago
I am so mad that Kim was eliminated! She is so sexy and has such a unique style. This cycle got really lame after she was gone.
ecc5's Life List
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1. stop worrying
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2. Compare myself to no one, but who I was yesterday
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3. pray for others more than I do for myself
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4. stop judging others
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5. have more self confidence
1 entry . 17 cheers358 people -
6. live in the moment
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7. watch every episode of Will and Grace
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8. form my own political beliefs, rather than having a carbon copy of my parents' beliefs
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9. Live in a Loft Apartment in Chicago
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10. participate in Chicago Semester
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11. get a math degree
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12. continue to use my musical talents, despite not being involved in an ensemble or taking lessons
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13. bike twice a week
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14. feel beautiful
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15. Kiss in the rain
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16. find true love
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17. have a happier marriage than my parents' marriage
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18. save up enough money to go to Denmark and visit my relatives
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19. be an actuary
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20. make a list of 100 quotes that I like
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21. Take more pictures
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22. be on dean's list every semester
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23. sing in a gospel choir
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24. receive Golden Towel Award
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25. Spend New Year's Eve in Times Square
246 people -
26. Pay it Forward
1 cheer650 people -
27. help the homeless
157 people -
28. complete state quarter collection
1 entry . 5 cheers1 person -
29. own a baby grand piano
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30. Go to Italy and Greece
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31. Be part of a flash mob
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32. have a friend like Jack McFarland
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33. Watch every cycle of America's Next Top Model
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34. watch every episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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35. watch all episodes of The Twilight Zone
20 people
How I did it
It made me
content 
How I did it: Over the summer, I slacked off on my devotions and I didn't really spend time talking with God. I didn't think that I needed to, because summer is such a stress-free time. But for some reason, I was really discontent. I realized it was because I didn't have God in my life the way I used to. So, I decided to start spending time with him and just being in his presence. And although it still isn't the same as it… Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I borrowed all of the books from my boss. I did a lot of reading during my long car ride while on vacation. They are certainly very engaging and exciting, but the plot was a little too dense for my taste. I definitely prefer Chronicles of Narnia. Read how I did it…
It made me
content
How I did it: The secret to content is actually much simpler than I initially realized; it is all about being grateful for what you have and not taking your blessings for granted. Whenever I find myself unhappy, frustrated, or angry about something, I stop and think of all of the good things about the situation, the things I should be thankful for. I remind myself that no matter how bad something seems, there are millions of people in this … Read how I did it…
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Cycle 3 done
2 weeks ago
Cycle 3 had so many amazing girls! I loved all of the girls in the top three, and for the first time I didn’t care who won.
