I'm doing 41 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. get massages regularly
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4. Finish my family tree
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5. stretch daily
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6. forage wild edibles
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7. use less paper towels
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8. Become the Kind of Cook Who Doesn't Need a Cookbook
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9. Learn Baroque Dance
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10. start writing again
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11. make a will
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12. buy a laptop
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13. replace my kitchen floor
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14. Make a huge amount of vegetable broth and freeze it.
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15. Back up my photos
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16. back up my music files
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17. Frame my Port Royal map
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18. Print out the manual for my camera and read it
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19. Replace the Carpeting in my Apartment
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20. Plan my garden and order seeds
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21. clean my oven
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22. Clean out my closet and basement storage area
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23. Mount my magnetic knife strip
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24. Get a new lightweight, reclining massage table
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25. make a living will
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26. Take a Genealogical Trip to Quebec
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27. spend less time online
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28. get plenty of sleep
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29. stop using plastic bags
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30. get over my fear of public speaking
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31. go to bed early
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32. be a better listener
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33. Try every vegan restaurant in Manhattan.
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34. Learn how to chop vegetables like a professional chef.
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35. Visit Farm Sanctuary!
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36. be less judgemental
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37. Brush up on my French
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38. exercise daily
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39. Read a poem a Day
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40. read at least 2 books a month
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41. meditate daily
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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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