I'm doing 43 things
001. A brand new ink pen and notebook
11 months ago
That tiny spec of time before the pen hits the paper screams: creation starts here.
sayhi2opal's Life List
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1. get a life
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2. learn to paint
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3. find a creative outlet
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4. learn to dance
6,588 people -
5. bake a wedding cake
13 people -
6. ride a rollercoaster
110 people -
7. run a 5k
2,177 people -
8. take ballet
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9. attend a writing conference
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10. create a 'me' space
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11. learn to play violin
254 people -
12. Stop caring what other people think of me
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13. lose weight
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14. accept what I cannot change
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15. be more independent
591 people -
16. Read more books
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17. fall in love
24,444 people -
18. teach a class
150 people -
19. take up photography
267 people -
20. simplify my life
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21. visit Monaco
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22. grow a garden
780 people -
23. get out of debt
11,044 people -
24. manage my money
92 people -
25. buy a new car
1,505 people -
26. change my name
495 people -
27. go to Disney World
456 people -
28. stop procrastinating
26,980 people -
29. go back to school
2,464 people -
30. Buy a House
12,590 people -
31. learn french
10,628 people -
32. learn to cook
8,199 people -
33. exercise every day
790 people -
34. eat healthier
10,144 people -
35. be more organized
3,245 people -
36. learn to trust
408 people -
37. get an agent
184 people -
38. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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39. have a one night stand
1 cheer395 people -
40. go on a cruise
4,115 people -
41. Learn to play the guitar
12,668 people -
42. skydive
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43. write a book
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How I did it
It made me
relieved 
How I did it: After three years of writing freelance full-time, I was burnt out, exhausted, and tired of struggling to make ends meet. My portfolio may have been impressive, but my resume wasn't. And I was worried that prospective employers would view the three-year gap in my work history in a negative light.I spent an entire day updating my resume, checking out my references, and scouring the classifieds for open positions. Not long … Read how I did it…
It made me
healthier
How I did it: I started smoking in my early teens. By the time I was eighteen--and able to purchase cigarettes legally--I was smoking 2 packs a day.I knew of the dangers that came with smoking cigarettes: cancer, emphysema, heart disease, blood clots, premature aging, etc., but no matter how hard I tried (or how scared I got), I wasn't able to give it up. It took 4 years of trying and failing before I finally started making progress.&… Read how I did it…
It made me
Inconquerable!
How I did it: Airplanes have always fascinated me, but flying one seemed out of reach. I didn't know where to even think to begin learning something like that. It seemed too far-fetched.It was my co-worker, Jack, a recreational pilot who gave me the push (and information) I needed to take the plunge. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
2009 Reading Goals!
11 months ago
It’s a new year, and time to stop procrastinating, whining, and generally getting on everyone’s nerves!
This year’s reading goal is: 150 books (3-4 a week)!
Keep your fingers crossed!
