I'm doing 29 things
It was tougher (and took longer) than I expected, but I did it!
Jojo S's Life List
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1. identify as a happy and healthy person
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2. Compare myself to no one, but who I was yesterday
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3. nuture and challenge my creative side more
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4. find contentment in my job
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5. reach my happy weight
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6. confront my demons
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7. Become the person I've always wanted to be
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8. Stress less
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9. Read more books
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10. enjoy cooking
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11. Learn Ruby
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12. Master Javascript
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13. be comfortable with uncertainty & change
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14. spend less time on the internet
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15. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
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16. list 43 things that i like about myself
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17. take one sewing lesson a month
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18. complete an olympic distance triathlon
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19. allow myself to dream
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20. learn to crochet
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21. Volunteer
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22. create a beautiful tranquil evening routine
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23. bike a century
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24. organize my finances
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25. be less cluttered
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26. have more balance and direction in my life
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27. Run a marathon in under 5½ hours
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28. organize my craft supplies
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29. make some of my wedding decorations
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How I did it
It made me
proud 
How I did it: Today I finally achieved this goal, about a year and ten months after a year and ten months after starting the Couch to 5K program. My first 5K took 41:11 (Sept 2008). Today my time was 29:35 (May 2010).I’ve run a lot of 5Ks between then and now (plus a few 10Ks and a half marathon), and slowly but surely, my finishing times dropped.Yay! Read how I did it…
It made me
calmer
How I did it: Like strength training, I just decided to finally make this part of my routine. I'd been focusing a lot just on running, so it is a time for a change. I'm getting into the habit of doing a class once a week, then little bits here and there on my own. It's a nice start. Read how I did it…
It made me
stronger 
How I did it: For months I'd been procrastinating adding this to my routine, but somehow I just decided it was time. I've been going to the rec center and using the machines, plus doing a few dumbbell exercises and . I'd like to learn more about using free weights, but for now its just good to get started. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I’d like to make either some bouquets or centerpieces, by making my own fabric or paper flowers. I’ve seen lots of beautiful ideas, I’m just not sure how to implement them. I’d like to take a weekend afternoon to explore ideas for this.
It’s almost here! Less than a week until the marathon. I’m feeling confident after my 18 and 20 milers. I’m more excited than nervous.
