I'm doing 20 things
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19 months ago
We want to do this ourselves to save money. 75% of our house in knob & tube and in decent shape, but we want to add more insulation to our attic and upgrading our wiring will only help us whenever we sell.
seattleyogi's Life List
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1. find work I'm passionate about
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2. Practice Yoga
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3. watch less tv
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4. meditate daily
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5. go backpacking
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6. get crafty
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7. exercise more
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8. Rewire my house
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9. Dance the Tango in Argentina
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10. stop procrastinating
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11. eat more locally grown food
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12. get the whole house organised
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13. stop biting my fingernails
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14. become a morning person.
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15. make friends in my neighborhood
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16. stop getting junk mail
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17. have better posture
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18. grow a garden of native plants
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19. Knit something other than a scarf
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20. Question my consumerism
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How I did it: I should clarify that my fiance and I actually take turns walking the dog in the mornings (before he gets fed, Dog Whisperer style). We don't really have a set schedule of who walks Otto, it seems to be whoever gets up first. It took me a while to get into this chore but I now look forward to getting out in the fresh air with Otto. Rain or shine. Summer or winter. It's a great way to start the day. Okay… Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I purchased a Canon S5 (thank you fiscal stimulus check). Going digital you're bound to take more pictures in general. This makes it easier to get that 'wow' shot. If you really want to take more photos keep your camera with you at all times and document away! It was easier with my last camera which was the size of a deck of cards. My new camera seems so bulky but it takes great pics. Read how I did it…
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19 months ago
Thanks to my parents I now have the piano I grew up practicing and playing on. I don’t play as often as I’d like, but I play it much more often than I did my keyboard. I have a couple of new old songs that I’m learning. Love it!
