It feels great to do what I told myself I’d do. Today, its as simple as getting up when I set my alarm.
mcj's Life List
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1. decide what type of counselor to be
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2. Train my dog
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3. Work life balance
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4. be a better friend
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5. stop being defensive
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6. identify 100 things that make me thankful
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7. identify 100 things that make me happy
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8. live abroad
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9. live in California
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10. learn to surf
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11. have a signature dish
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12. create an iphone app
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13. smile more
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14. Track when I'm happy
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15. practice yoga
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16. make lemon meringue pie
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17. blog once a week
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18. become a counselor
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19. blog in french
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20. own a 6 flat
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21. find at least one thing each day that makes me happy and record it everyday for a year
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22. make a piece of art based on quotes i like
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23. give up meat for lent
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24. create a non-profit to prevent child abuse
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25. make paper mache art
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26. TiVo cartoons
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27. take a trip on Amtrack
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28. get a salt water aquarium
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29. be part of a live studio audience
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30. find a savings account that categorizes savings
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31. Join the Peace Corps
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32. pick a school and a program
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33. wake up when my alarm clock goes off
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How I did it: I was a little delayed in getting my dog because when I went to the anti cruelty society (shelter) to adopt a dog, I came home with a cat. The dog I bonded with that day was much too large for my tiny apartment. I thought I was allergic to cats (but I love them!), so I thought I'd spend a few minutes petting a few before I left the shelter, just until my allergies kicked in. Forty-five minutes later, with no symptoms, I … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I signed up during Jazzin at the Shedd (Aquarium in Chicago) Thursday night. It was $80 for 2 people, I'll get in free for a year with one guest. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I started with a recipe from Scandalous Candice, link below. But, like every recipe I've ever followed, I put my own thumbprint on it... mostly because I didn't have all the ingredients so I had to substitute some things. Sangria is one of those wonderful recipes it's hard to do completely wrong. Sometimes it comes out better than others, but always good. Read how I did it…
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especially of family. Looking through photos of my parents, aunts and uncles when they were my age or younger.
when my cat sits in my lap



