I’m trading some web design work for some construction work in our basement. We’ll start by knocking down a wall/closet to open up the space this Thursday.
mmaclise's Life List
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1. Take my daughter to the dentist
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2. be a textile designer
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3. replace the front porch railing
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4. Find special activities to do with my kids
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5. Read more
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6. learn to sew
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7. not worry about cleaning the house all the time
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8. develop a sensible disaster plan and survival kit
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9. redo my bedroom
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10. start rock climbing again
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11. see more movies
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12. make a mobile
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13. Write a children's book for my daughter
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14. Read one book per month
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15. Trace my family tree
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16. Write a note to my younger self about something I know now that I didn't know then
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17. eat more vegetables
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18. eat more fruit in the winter
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19. sit down and draw with my kids
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20. illustrate a children's book
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21. Remodel our basement
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How I did it: I work 3 blocks away from my dentist and every time I drove by I would tell myself that I needed to make an appointment. I don't know how many times I must have repeated that pattern before I finally called. It was one of those things on the bottom of my to-do list, I suppose. When I arrived, they told me that I hadn't been in 3 years -- which honestly came as a surprise to me because it hadn't felt that long. When I arrived, they immedia… Read how I did it…
How I did it: For a couple months, I was suffering from headaches and eventually, I noticed that my jaw was tense and achy. I stopped drinking coffee, thinking that the caffeine was dehydrating and adding to the tension but symptoms didn't change. Eventually, after about a month, my jaw started clicking and popping and the headaches were getting perpetually worse. I had a massage therapist help it a bit but symptoms continued. Finally, my jaw hurt … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Here's the recipe I followed: 1 large onion 3 cloves garlic 2 cups dry white wine 4 ounces dry mustard 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon mild oil (such as sunflower or corn) 2 teaspoons salt Peal and finely chop the onion. Peel and mince the garlic (or put through a garlic press). Combine the onion and garlic with the wine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slig… Read how I did it…
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I’m not a huge winter fruit fan – so it’s challenging for me to buy much fruit during the cold season. I started buying grapefruit and making fresh squeezed juice every morning which has gotten me started, at least. Occasionally I’ll make a smoothies which takes care of several servings of fruit in one glass. I feel noticeably better when I consciously add more fruit into my daily routine. Makes me crave chocolate and heavier comfort foods less.
With 2 kids who’s interests and shoe sizes change anually, there is a constant cycle of accumulating and purging. I might admit that I’ve become slightly obsessive or OCD about having too much clutter – so in order for my brain to be clear, my space needs to be a reflection of that. I’ve gotten less emotionally attached to “things” over time so it’s not difficult to purge; however it’s a never ending cycle which I’ve come to terms with.
