I'm doing 43 things
Next Saturday is the Des Moines tryouts for the biggest loser! I am looking for the right partner. Is it you? You have to be at least 100 pounds overweight. I have a bro who would qualify but his job is in the insurance biz and he better stay put. I have a good friend but she is really into obesity rights and while I respect her position- I feel that I am not leading the life I should be leading at this weight. I use obesity as my crutch- if i don’t get a job, boyfriend, invite to a party, etc… it’s not my fault, it’s my weight. I need to wise up and accept responsibility.
i am looking for a partner for the show. They are accepting single applications but are ultimately looking for couples. I think it would be an interesting twist to say that we are “internet friends”. If this is remotely interested, contact me. While I am applying in person, you can apply online and we can write each other’s names in the blanks provided. I’d love to see this work!!
tracemill's Life List
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1. Be on the Biggest Loser Show
1 entry205 people -
2. drink champagne in a hot air balloon
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3. tour the local wineries in my state
1 person -
4. renew my passport
303 people -
5. reconnect with an old friend!
18 people -
6. bake a Baked Alaska
1 person -
7. visit Memphis!
7 people -
8. climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge!
12 people -
9. earn a bachelor's degree
44 people -
10. apply moisturizer and sunscreen daily
1 person -
11. go on a road trip with no predetermined destination
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12. see the Rose Parade
3 people -
13. find a new job
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14. BE MORE SELF CENTERED AND SELFISH!!!
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15. have the Christmas spirit next Christmas
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16. meet the president
2 entries122 people -
17. become a cota
1 person -
18. stay at the Bellagio
1 person -
19. go on the Sound of Music Tour of Salzburg
1 person -
20. travel to every continent
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21. perform a random act of kindness at least once a week.
2 people -
22. visit Chicago!
219 people -
23. visit the Biltmore estate
8 people -
24. treat myself to a massage several times annually
1 person -
25. get a pedicure more often
1 person -
26. go to africa
1,561 people -
27. take tap dance lessons
6 people -
28. take my dog for a walk more often
3 people -
29. run a 5k race
169 people -
30. appear on a reality TV show
4 people -
31. go to Cabo San Lucas
11 people -
32. end my diet soda addiction
2 people -
33. be a contestant on the Price is Right
48 people -
34. attend the academy awards
13 people -
35. kiss in the rain
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36. have a bonfire on the beach
31 people -
37. see paul mccartney in concert
50 people -
38. ride in RAGBRAI
1 entry5 people -
39. drink more water
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40. learn to geo cache
2 people -
41. walk/run a mile under 10 minutes
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42. visit all 50 states
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43. have a speaking part in a movie
3 people
One might say that I completed this goal. I am seeing the importance of putting my needs ahead of others. I am so much more mentally healthy than I was a year ago. I am always going to be a people pleaser- that is inbred in me! But I am more secure about myself. Maybe it was a good thing that FORMER friends screwed me over. They are no longer in my life and I have more energy to concentrate on me. Just becuz I am more selfish doesn’t mean I am less nice and less considerate I just am more considerate of myself. I’m keeping this goal as a reminder to myself that I have to be true and kind to myself before I can trully give to others.
What a difference a year makes! I am sooooooo much happier this year. I quit a job that I really disliked- Christmas was a big part of being an activity director. Christmas was a major pain in the ass!!! This year, I am a full time college student this year. I am working my tail off to earn extra cash during the season but I’m taking it all in stride. Christmas 08 is really just another day- I work that evening. My family will be scattered at inlaws across the midwest. Thanksgiving(my favorite holiday was big deal this year). Christmas is not pissing me off which is a major relief. I think next Christmas (big deal year) will be a banner year with the completion of most college courses and the family together. I am content with Christmas this year and feel that I will probably have the spirit in 09.
