I'm doing 33 things
that I will ever have, is this, being a mother. Raising these little ones to be kind, considerate, responsible people is my greatest ambition. I hope I don’t mess this up. I need to focus, stay calm and savor every moment.
shespeaks's Life List
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1. be a good mother
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2. Finish the Qaida with my daughter
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3. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
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4. be better tomorrow than I was today
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5. create a daily routine
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6. consciously create my day
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7. To live instead of exist
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8. remember that it is all temporary
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9. Read to my kids everyday for a month
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10. send a postcard to Post Secret
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11. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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12. keep my house clean
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13. post randomly
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14. Give 1000 cheers
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15. be happy
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16. Figure "ME" out and be truly happy with my life
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17. control my anxiety.
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18. save my relationship
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19. practice and spread acceptance, understanding and compassion
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20. sketch everyday
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21. try 43 new recipes
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22. Make a list of 43 things I know very little about, & then learn at least 3 things about each of them
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23. read the english translation of the Quran
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24. Practice Pilates
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25. Practice Yoga
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26. have better posture
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27. feel beautiful
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28. Teach my daughter to print her name clearly
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29. wake up earlier
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30. Teach my son his ABC's
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31. teach my daughter to read
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32. Teach my son to count to 10
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33. Go to sleep before midnight, lets try this for a month
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How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I love anything sugary and sweet, but since I've been trying to become healthier I try to eat less of it. I don't drink soda or sugary drinks, pretty much cut out the donuts and sweets. When I'm really craving something sweet, I have a bit of dark chocolate. Read how I did it…
It made me
happy! 
How I did it: The first time I became pregnant I remember being shocked that it had actually happened. We had been trying for a year, and were thinking about starting fertility treatments, but then I was late one month so I tested and it was positive! We were thrilled, but our happiness was short lived because a week later I had a miscarriage. It was a very emotionally difficult time for us so we decided to take a little break from trying, and I s… Read how I did it…
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I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.
They have clung to me all my life.
~Abraham Lincoln
I made this for my cousin, and it turned out amazingly moist and delicious.
Carrot Cake
Ingredients
4 cups grated carrot
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups demerera or brown sugar
¾ cup raisins
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup canola oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
In a large bowl mix all the dry ingredients together.
Add the applesauce, oil, carrots and raisins and mix until everything is well combined.
Pour into a greased 9”x 13” baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer inserted in centre comes out clean.
http://www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/food/recipes/cakes/carrotcake.aspx
