I'm doing 30 things
Always wanted to do it. Finally did it. Couldn’t stand it.
oilygoily's Life List
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1. Stop Caring So Much What Other People Think.
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2. drink more water
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3. Finish my family tree
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4. forage wild edibles
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5. use less paper towels
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6. Become the Kind of Cook Who Doesn't Need a Cookbook
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7. Learn Baroque Dance
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8. make a will
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9. start writing again
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10. buy a laptop
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11. replace my kitchen floor
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12. Back up my photos
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13. Frame my Port Royal map
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14. Print out the manual for my camera and read it
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15. Replace the Carpeting in my Apartment
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16. clean my oven
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17. Clean out my closet and basement storage area
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18. make a living will
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19. Take a Genealogical Trip to Quebec
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20. stop using plastic bags
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21. get over my fear of public speaking
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22. be a better listener
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23. Try every vegan restaurant in Manhattan.
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24. Learn how to chop vegetables like a professional chef.
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25. Visit Farm Sanctuary!
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26. be less judgemental
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27. Brush up on my French
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28. exercise daily
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29. read at least 2 books a month
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30. try archery
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How I did it
It made me
full and happy 
How I did it: I started with a simple recipe for Naan (Indian flatbread). 2/3 cup warm water1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon active dry yeast1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon saltabout 1/4 cup more vegetable oil for brushing the breadPut the sugar, yeast and water in a small bowl and mix until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand until it gets foamy, about 10 minutes. Put the flour in a big bo… Read how I did it…
It made me
feel at peace
How I did it: That's right, vegan wannabes, it's time to get cooking! The good news is there are so many fantastic vegan cookbooks these days that you'll never be short on fantastic, mouth-watering recipes that will rock your vegan socks off! Seriously!For those who like it hot and spicy, I highly recommend "Vegan Fire and Spice" by Robin Robertson. There are still so many recipes in this book I haven't tried, but if you like complex … Read how I did it…
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