I'm doing 34 things
The man I met is kind, supportive, loving, and ready for a committed relationship. I think I may have met my soulmate!
speech08's Life List
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1. complete the SHED plan
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2. live simply
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3. Do work that I love
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4. Lose 25 pounds
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5. stop eating fast food
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6. pay my bills on time
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7. Increase my savings account
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8. Pay off debt
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9. Create something new everyday
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10. make more friends
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11. watch all of Star Trek: Voyager
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12. take a vacation
2 entries . 1 cheer518 people -
13. list 100 things that make me feel happy
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14. reduce TV and radio to 1 hour per day
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15. stop being a workaholic
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16. Stop picking my fingers
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17. Become a public speaker
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18. Remain childfree
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19. Be a good supervisor
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20. Be on time
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21. overcome vaginismus
2 entries . 2 cheers31 people -
22. Wake up on time
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23. learn to sew
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24. Visit New Mexico
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25. Become Financially Independent
3 entries . 1 cheer6,597 people -
26. Fall in love
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27. Get an African Ancestry DNA test
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28. pay off my car
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29. Have professional photos taken
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30. Sell my crafts at a craft show
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31. limit my exposure to toxic people
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32. have my picture in a magazine or newspaper
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33. make an emergency kit for my apartment and car
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34. recycle more
3 entries431 people
How I did it
It made me
Feel Proud! 
How I did it: I work in a field where a Masters degree is required. So, I had the expectation of completing it since high school. I continued into graduate school right after I finished my undergraduate program. I went straight through with no breaks (6 years total). I went full-time for 2 years in grad school, and had 2 part-time jobs. I worked on campus in exchange for a paid tuition. It was one of the best decisio… Read how I did it…
It made me
Feel Proud!
How I did it: I spent a year working a full-time job, and doing my business part-time. I also received a small loan, and used my savings. Now, my business brings in about 90% of my total income. It is not easy at times, but worth the time and effort. It's a 24/7 job. I've had some failures, but I keep going. Take my advice---make sure you have enough money saved to get through the slow periods. Have AT LEAST 6 … Read how I did it…
It made me
Feel Fantastic!
How I did it: I grew out my relaxer for 9 months, and then cut off the relaxed ends. It was totally worth it. My hair has never been healthier. I'll never put another chemical in my hair again. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I wrote a letter to the Unilever company here in NJ. They make hundreds of beauty, household, and food products. I have requested they send me envelopes so that I may return empty product containers to them in order for the company to recyle them properly. Let’s see whether I will receive a response. I also mentioned that if they cannot fulfill my request, I will purchase from another company that offers this service to me. Pretty bold, but I mean business!
