I told myself I’d boycott Wal-mart when I could afford it. Yeah, I’m a college student with parents drowning in this recession, but I feel like I need to act now. I honestly think I would spend less money if I stopped going there so often!
Bridgette's Life List
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1. Go to a Widespread Panic concert
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2. Read at least 25 books
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3. Stay with my boyfriend
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4. Learn to cook cabbage
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5. Visit Seattle
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6. Maintain good credit
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7. Run/walk in the spring 5K
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8. Stop buying things from Wal-Mart
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9. Write letters to my nephews
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10. Meditate
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11. Walk
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12. Live the fourth
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13. Take care of my hair and skin
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14. Play golf with my father
1 person -
15. Bring my sister to a Widespread Panic concert
1 person -
16. Visit my aunt
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17. Acquire a job in a nice restaurant
1 person -
18. Take baths
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19. Pray
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20. Refrain from making fun of people so much
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21. Visit my boyfriend's grandparents
1 person -
22. Make eggrolls
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23. Make Deviled Eggs
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24. Do service
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25. visit colonial williamsburg
6 people
How I did it: In high school, I did my personal best. I did my homework most of the time. I studied, even if it was only last-minute. Yes, I procrastinated, but I got the work done. When college came around, I knew I would get some form of financial aid for my hard work. And it felt great. I applied for scholarships and I got some! Not all, but enough to make me feel really good about myself. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Making this goal made me realize how inspired I am all the time. I feel very blessed to be this way. I laugh when something is funny; I cry when something makes me sad. I act on my impulses. I read magazines, books, articles, everything and anything interesting. I listen to the lyrics and melodies in every song. I read people's facial expressions and watch their movements. I think about people I admire and they inspire me to be a better p… Read how I did it…
How I did it: My friend did most of the planning, actually. We made a budget, expressed what we wanted to get out the trip, and went from there. It was an exciting process. I like planning. Read how I did it…
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I’ve been with mine since September of 2007. Now we’re in college together and things are still going smoothly. My relationship with him has been very fulfilling. Sometimes I have to remind myself that relationships aren’t supposed to be easy, and that struggles are inevitable. Every argument is worth it in the end. I think I could be happy forever if I always had love like this!
I’ve decided to revise this goal because I love coffee and chocolate too much! I will instead avoid caffeine and sugar in the evening.
