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Emma Jones

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I'm doing 40 things
  

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

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

How I did it: I took care of their needs daily from washing the dog to brushing the cats. If litter needed to be emptied it was. If the dog water bowl needed refilling I did it. They got brushed daily, medical checks daily, fed the best food possible, and were well loved. This will not stop. This is a forever goal. I only hope to be as loving as my animals. Read how I did it…

Oct 03, 2008, 05:34PM PDT | 0 comments


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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!

Oct 25, 2008, 08:19PM PDT | 1 comment


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.

Oct 25, 2008, 07:51PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


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.

Oct 25, 2008, 07:35PM PDT | 0 comments


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I want to:

The world wants to...

find the most peaceful place on Earth improve my public speaking skills confused101 wants to Beat my depression get up on time learn to play the harmonica cast a spell on someone. go to the oscars watch southpark Strength train paint my kitchen Learn to cook create a non-profit organization make a collage shoemaker wants to have more self control find at least one thing each day that makes me happy and record it everyday for a year Sing figure out what clothes suit me and fit me Watch a Joan of Arcadia Episode i want to live in the wild embrace Upgrade my PC Become Financially Independent house ATLfemme wants to meet like minded people dream lucidly bellydance build an online portfolio read 12 books in 2010
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