I'm doing 20 things
...to see how others see you. Get your caricature drawn to realize this. It’s amazing how people can see beauty in yourself, even through a cartoon.
srgause's Life List
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1. Tango in Buenos Aires
64 people -
2. Visit Ireland
1 cheer2,746 people -
3. read the complete works of William Shakespeare
48 people -
4. learn italian
1 cheer6,452 people -
5. Be able to do a split
91 people -
6. sell a design on graphicriver
1 person -
7. find out what my weaknesses are and make them my strengths
2 people -
8. Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
508 people -
9. stop wasting food
15 people -
10. Take more pictures
15,356 people -
11. walk across the brooklyn bridge
83 people -
12. submit a photograph to the National Geographic "Your Shot" section
1 cheer4 people -
13. see the aurora borealis
2,004 people -
14. write a novel
11,083 people -
15. learn to SCUBA
103 people -
16. Visit all 50 states of the USA
1 cheer37 people -
17. be proud of my work
3 people -
18. Hike the inca trail to machu picchu
79 people -
19. Take a moment each day to notice that I love my life
2 cheers66 people -
20. Find a balance between the things I want to do and the things I need to do
2,383 people
How I did it
It made me
empowered 
How I did it: I went from a first-time pole dancer to an advanced student by practicing, practicing and practicing! It took me 7 months of hard work but it was amazing to reach my goal. Read how I did it…
It made me
exhilarated
How I did it: My friends and I found some locals to drive us to a secluded lagoon near Ocho Rios. We had heard about the lagoon from a travel blog and couldn't wait to cliff dive there. It was everything we hoped it would be- and we were the only people there. Amazing time! Read how I did it…
It made me
feel over the moon
How I did it: I researched many design schools and found one in Italy I loved... I compiled my work, had friends critique my portfolio, and sent it off! I was accepted and will be moving to Italy in January 2011! Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I’m interested in a few programs around the world, but some of them are so competitive and the application process seems daunting. I’m going to give it my all, my best shot, and hope for the best. If I never try, I’ll never know right? Wish me luck!
I moved to NYC knowing no one, and managed to create a life here and feel truly “happy”. I’ve always been shy and never had an abundance of friends, but I think I am finally in the right place; the place that is helping me grow into the person I want to be.
I took chances, was proactive, and found many great friendships in this city. I did all this in less than a year. I was truly myself, and although I did encounter mean and selfish people along the way, I have wonderful people in my life who love me for the person I am and the person I am trying to become.
I wasn’t afraid to take risks here, and fir the first time I really made an effort to get what I want. All my friends came from that journey, and I feel so proud of myself that I finally broke out of my shell. This was the first time I didn’t have anyone to lean on, and I’m so happy I made the most of it.
My journey isn’t over- I hope to meet more people in my “new” life here. Knowing I accomplished my goal is reward enough for now…
