I'm doing 37 things
(And Other Concerns)
by Mindy Kaling
(audio)
SJ's Life List
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1. keep track of all the books I read in 2012
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2. Do the 2012 TBR challenge
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3. make my apartment "home"
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4. have a social life
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5. explore my crafty side
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6. take better care of myself
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7. look more "put together"
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8. do something nice for myself at least once a week
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9. knit a sweater
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10. attend some literary events
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11. be in the best shape of my life
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12. become a tea expert
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13. Freeze, Can & Pickle Food
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14. learn to meditate
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15. destroy my debt
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16. read every book I own
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17. shred all old documents
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18. eat 43 different kinds of soup
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19. be a responsible adult
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20. Photograph answers to 20 questions about me
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21. get my kombucha culture brewing again
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22. spend less time online
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23. build up my savings account
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24. Practice Yoga
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25. focus focus focus!
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26. 20 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Every Sunday
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27. stop touching my face
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28. Do the apartment therapy 8-week home cure
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29. Identify and Rid Myself of 43 Items of clutter
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30. Do the Couch to 5k running plan
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31. Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind".
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32. pay more attention to 43Things
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33. list three accomplishments every day
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34. keep meticulous records
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35. Explore San Francisco.
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36. ASK HIM OUT ON A DATE
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37. write an outline
1 person
How I did it
It made me
Bookish 
How I did it: Read on lunch break.Read during slow periods at the office.Read after work.Read all day on off days.Read when I'm supposed to be sleeping.Audiobooks for when I want to read but can't be looking at a book! Read how I did it…
It made me
accomplished and fit
How I did it: It took my car being slightly under-the-weather for me to really kick this goal in gear, but now I've gotten so used to doing everything on foot, on bike, or on transit, that I'm considering getting rid of the damn thing entirely. Next month, I'm moving into an apartment that is so close to my job that all I have to do is walk across the hall to get there, which will further decline my need for an automobile. Read how I did it…
It made me
Accomplished!
How I did it: Soaked some seeds and beans for awhile (how long depends on what you are working with), rinsed everything really well, placed in a mason jar with some nylon cloth over the mouth, sat them on a shelf in the kitchen and watched them grow! You need to rinse once in awhile to keep the moisture going (every 6 to 8 hours or so) and you just keep doing this until the sprouts are to your desired growth. A final rinse, and they are ready for eatin… Read how I did it…
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