Emma Jones

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I'm doing 40 things
 

Emma Jones's Life List

  1. 1. For every gift I give in 2008 make sure it supports an animal welfare charity
    3 entries . 30 cheers
    1 person
  2. 2. Become carbon neutral
    5 entries . 69 cheers
    74 people
  3. 3. join the World Wildlife Fund
    42 cheers
    3 people
  4. 4. Join the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) http://www.unhcr.org
    2 entries . 22 cheers
    2 people
  5. 5. Make a supermarket change from using plastic bags to an environmentally friendly alternative
    7 entries . 85 cheers
    1 person
  6. 6. get rid of unnecessary possessions
    2 entries . 59 cheers
    828 people
  7. 7. lose weight / get in shape
    2 entries . 19 cheers
    732 people
  8. 8. learn yoga
    1 entry . 35 cheers
    2,944 people
  9. 9. live by the sea
    68 cheers
    538 people
  10. 10. Renew our wedding vows
    28 cheers
    21 people
  11. 11. Have a Romantic Night in a fancy hotel with my husband
    1 entry . 60 cheers
    4 people
  12. 12. change my name
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    547 people
  13. 13. get laser hair removal
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    491 people
  14. 14. learn french
    1 entry . 18 cheers
    12,761 people
  15. 15. learn to draw
    3 entries . 17 cheers
    2,404 people
  16. 16. learn to dance
    19 cheers
    7,161 people
  17. 17. learn to sing well
    13 cheers
    252 people
  18. 18. get a passport
    34 cheers
    1,687 people
  19. 19. print out old blogs
    11 cheers
    1 person
  20. 20. Buy photo frames
    8 cheers
    1 person
  21. 21. put postcards into an album/scrapbook
    16 cheers
    1 person
  22. 22. Write a will
    11 cheers
    780 people
  23. 23. go to the symphony
    14 cheers
    28 people
  24. 24. Stop saying "I'm so stupid."
    38 cheers
    2 people
  25. 25. Keep the worm farm alive during 2008 + learn how to use their castings & liquid fertilizer from their compost bin
    2 entries . 7 cheers
    1 person
  26. 26. learn calligraphy
    8 cheers
    696 people
  27. 27. Complete "The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children" by Nancy Lamb
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    1 person
  28. 28. make a sock creature
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    4 people
  29. 29. Replace old or boring underwear with lingerie
    19 cheers
    1 person
  30. 30. Complete "My Word Coach"
    1 entry
    1 person
  31. 31. Take an Acting Class
    5 cheers
    161 people
  32. 32. Complete "The Vein of Gold" by Julia Cameron
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    2 people
  33. 33. Read the complete works of Shakespeare
    8 cheers
    271 people
  34. 34. Write and send one letter a week.
    6 cheers
    2 people
  35. 35. Get a tattoo
    2 cheers
    21,977 people
  36. 36. Practice Savasana daily so it becomes a part of daily life
    1 entry . 2 cheers
    1 person
  37. 37. Ten Things In Ten Days Challenge #1!
    1 cheer
    1 person
  38. 38. get a clitoral hood piercing
    1 cheer
    4 people
  39. 39. Make a list of 43 things I would do if I knew "I could not fail."
    1 cheer
    1 person
  40. 40. learn piano
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    1,389 people

How I did it
How to september 08 Habit: Groom Animals Daily
It took me
1 month
It made me
Peaceful


Recent entries
Complete "My Word Coach"
Literally!

Well crap. This “goal” is so not going well. It would be going a lot better if I actually played the damn thing. But… other things are more important. Like music. ;)

Just Gah! It won’t be done by Christmas or New Year or whatever deadline I set. This is why I never work to deadlines. I think my 2009 New Years Resolution will be to Never Work to a Deadline again!

I abominate deadlines!



Practice Savasana daily so it becomes a part of daily life
Oh so peaceful

I have started to do a Savasana each day, usually in the morning. They are so relaxing and truly make you appreciate each day more than if you just get up, jump out of bed and run around doing chores and ‘the usual’ daily stuff.

Now I’m noticing that I just stop when a cat wants a cuddle and stare outside listening to the bird song, watch the sky, and are more one with the flow of life, rather than fight it or rush past it. I still get everything I need to done but I do it in a stress free manner. It is a far better way to live.

Obviously I love yoga anyhow, but I am beginner and even if you don’t do yoga you can do a Savasana as part as your day. There are no weird back bends or funny twists. It’s pure relaxation and restoration to your mind and body. You simply be.

The only problem I am having is that I need to focus on being more aware during my daily Savasana as I do tend to nod off on occasion… Goes to show I am relaxed, but that isn’t the point of the exercise.

This is a personal goal as I am learning yoga and I wish to learn each position to incorporate a balanced restorative way of life into my life. This is the first one to learn as it’s the most beneficial to anyone and everyone. I can still do any yoga class anytime, but this I can do by myself every day. When it’s a habit/routine/daily practice without having to remind myself I will have achieved the point of this goal.



Try Needlepoint Embroidery (read all 2 entries…)
It's not for me

While I’m glad I tried this… I’m just not one of those crafty people. I honestly don’t care about my tapestry. At least I tried it. I’m going to freecycle the tapestry (I only did four little lines) and see if anyone else wants it to test out of they like tapestry.



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