I'm doing 12 things
Do this. Seriously. Find one in your area and go.
Zen Oven's Life List
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1. ride a century
1 entry118 people -
2. knit a sweater
1 cheer626 people -
3. keep a sketchbook
1 cheer231 people -
4. grow hair to my waist
1 cheer41 people -
5. release a book on bookcrossing
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6. learn to play mah jong
1 cheer19 people -
7. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
1 cheer7,969 people -
8. get paid to do what i love
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9. learn to play the ukulele
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10. take a digital photography class
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11. try standup paddle boarding
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12. become a spin instructor
3 people
How I did it
It made me 
How I did it: I had wanted to do this ride for a long time, but only this year felt like I could make the commitment. It turned out to not be as difficult as I expected. I trained quite a bit ahead of time--lots of spin classes and some long rides, plus some speed training in a local park. I made sure to stay hydrated and fed during the ride (a bottle of water every hour, plus 1/4 a bottle of sports drink, plus snacks). I made sure to pace myself and m… Read how I did it…
It made me
Calmer
How I did it: I took a class at a Buddhist center near my home. I had joined a meditation group that met once a week, but was finding meditation challenging. The class really helped me understand how to meditate, as well as some different kinds of meditation and how they work. It's still a bit challenging to quiet my mind and focus my breath, but I can tell something is shifting for me. I feel a little calmer, a little less chaotic. Small changes, to b… Read how I did it…
It made me
Comfortable 
How I did it: Decided to upgrade on a trip to NC. Wasn't much more expensive than coach. Had the option to upgrade when I did my online check in--just needed a credit card. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
A couple more months and I’ll have completed this goal. Don’t know if I’ll keep taking pictures or not. I’m a bit tired of doing it, but I seem to have a lot of friends who enjoy seeing my pics come up on Facebook. Sorta fun.
I never have time to watch movies anymore, and I’ve gotten down to the ones on the list that just don’t appeal that much. When I do watch movies I’m more into documentaries (and embarrassingly, romantic comedies) these days.
