I'm doing 43 things
I’m ok with having the rest “diversified”
kate's Life List
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1. stop making excuses
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2. Be more aware of how I'm showing up, and align this with my intentions
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3. be more ambitious
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4. be kind with myself
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5. take charge of my own life
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6. Be more intentional
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7. recognize my needs
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8. express my needs
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9. speak up for myself
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10. Make effective requests
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11. be the kind of person I want to meet
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12. Dress and behave in a less closed, more approachable manner
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13. improve my communication skills
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14. Build stronger friendships
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15. harness my inner strength
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16. become more comfortable with my emotions
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17. relax into my breathing and be aware of it
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18. cultivate my inner adult
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19. live in the moment
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20. be able to run for an hour
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21. Volunteer
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22. row properly in a single scull
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23. Drink plenty of water daily.
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24. release my road rage
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25. have better posture
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26. Read intentionally instead of just randomly.
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27. stop overreacting
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28. get rid of unnecessary possessions
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29. take more pictures of the city I live in
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30. unpack all my boxes
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31. get all of my stuff out of my parents' house
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32. decide what to do with my life
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33. live a life full of travel and adventure
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34. Learn more Spanish
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35. Learn the Cyrillic alphabet
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36. make a difference
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37. Stop letting fear rule my life
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38. Learn how to date
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39. Work in a winery
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40. Live in a foreign country again
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41. live for few months in Australia
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42. learn how to drive stick-shift
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43. Skydive
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How I did it
It made me
confident 
How I did it: As part of my job I speak three times a year before groups of new students. In addition to that, I have picked up the additional responsibility of giving monthly talks in front of groups. The smaller sessions are good practice for me. I became more comfortable with the material I was presenting (same stuff each time) and am now able to take questions in stride. Most of the time no one else from my office is there watching me wi… Read how I did it…
It made me 
How I did it: I started by volunteering with a cat adoption group and eventually it became clear to me that I was totally in love with two of the cats being fostered (sisters) who for some reason weren't getting adopted, but were totally cute, and obviously dependent on each other (they would groom one another and cuddle together the whole time on adoption days). I called my landlady, who remained firm on the no pet policy. I began looking … Read how I did it…
It made me
Frustrated 
How I did it: Put on my skates and wrist guards and jumped on the bike path. Unfortunately, most of the path is "paved" (to use the word generously) in a ridiculously bad condition of gravel. It took me about 45 minutes to go 3 miles, which is barely any faster than walking. That's the last time I try rollerskating near LSU! Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I got a cat. I can’t sleep past the alarm any more even if I wanted to.
Some days I set a low cell phone alarm to wake me from a nap, and either I hear it or I don’t, but the loud blaring alarm going off for an hour is no longer part of my life. I save the loud alarm to go off once in a while, like if I really need to wake up early and wash my hair, or catch a flight.
I set a very meditative-looking Buddha statue on my dashboard and in order to keep him from sliding off the dash, I have been driving more calmly. It is a calming visual until he topples over.
Also I started taking a different route home from work a week ago because the frustration of being “right” is just not worth it. I feel better already.
