I'm doing 20 things
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12 months ago
Ugh, I need to find a new habit to fill the time I spend smoking. That is my downfall. When my 20 minute attention span runs out, I automatically go for a cigarette.
pixidustkiki's Life List
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1. Quit smoking
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2. Become fluent in Spanish
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3. Lose 20 lbs
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4. Volunteer at a homeless shelter
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5. Paint my room
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6. Donate plasma
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7. Participate in a medical study
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8. Make a slideshow of my Ecuador photos
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9. Learn to play chess well
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10. Take brilliant photos
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11. Watch every episode of Mad Men
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12. Become an Etsy seller
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13. Make 1000 paper cranes
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14. Listen to every episode of TBTL
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15. Learn to play the guitar
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16. Listen to every song on my iPod
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17. Read all of Dooce.com
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18. Pay off one credit card
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19. Be busy again
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20. Watch every episode of 30 Rock
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How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I had a couple of 3 AM insomniac rambling sessions, and it was basically written. The hardest part was getting it actually mailed out. My advice, once it's written, just set aside a day, and get the thing out. Read how I did it…
It made me
feel powerful.
How I did it: I saved up, studied Spanish, and bought a ticket to Ecuador. I found an organization online in the capital, Quito, and applied to volunteer there. I found a wonderful hostel with lots of other volunteers and backpackers. I met so many amazing people. Read how I did it…
