I'm doing 23 things
here were my standings in the last three slams i competed in:
second, second, and sixth.
sixth was in the one where i needed to be fifth to make the team for nationals.
sigh.
indiexann's Life List
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1. identify 101 things to make me more creative
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2. go to wellington
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3. eat healthier
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4. take an alphabet of photos
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5. Stop putting limitations on my life
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6. visit Denver in the summer
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7. learn to bellydance
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8. learn the constellations
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9. Live what I know
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10. accept myself
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11. Sponsor a child
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12. accept my social responsibility
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13. engage in all of my communities
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14. evolve, not revolve
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15. Treat my body like a temple
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16. smoke out in an amsterdam coffee shop
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17. Create a List of 365 Life-Inspiring Quotes
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18. document kindness, life's selfless acts, beautiful moments and gentle amusements and encourage others to do the same
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19. Read all of Kurt Vonnegut's books
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20. be dignified
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21. watch all the episodes of the L Word
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22. Donate or Tithe weekly
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23. win a slam
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How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I had been interested in slam for years before I did, I just didn't know how to get into it. I met two people who were slammers, and that's how I found out about when and were my slam was, but you can find listings for readings online, or you can google slam poetry and your city. I started going and found that people are very kind and accepting. It came pretty natural to me to enjoy being onstage, behind the mic, so that… Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I went on a trip to Detroit and took a detour in Pittsburgh. I'm from Pittsburgh, but usually when I'm there my dad is there. I knew better than to get anything done while staying with him, so since I had one day to do anything, I got it done. Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: It was $15 on caigslist. They've stopped making the film, but it's not hard to find in most places. They're going to start making it again. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I have been slamming for about a year, and it’s absolutely fantastic. I would encourage anyone and everyone who has any interest in this to explore their options and maybe even challenge themselves to at least perform, if not compete.
i got myself into a situation with a boy that i’m rather familiar with (the situation, not the boy) over the weekend.
i’ve messed up a little, but i know that in these cases, silence is the best option. resisting my impulses is the BEST option. and i’ve given in some, but overall, i’ve been far more aware of what i’m doing and why i’m doing it than i ever have before.
i don’t consider this goal achieved, but i’m far closer.
