I'm doing 33 things
getting better
10 months ago
I’d say I’m flossing “often” but perhaps not dutifully two times a week, which is pretty gross I guess. Should be easier to do. Back to work.
Brian's Life List
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1. Do 500 sit-ups or crunches a week for two consecutive weeks
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2. Do 250 squats a week for one week
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3. discipline... from first waking breath
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4. every day brahma mudra
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5. take a yoga class
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6. Improve my posture
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7. Manage my expectations
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8. do a handstand
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9. Take photos of my kids with 20 different pieces of sculpture
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10. in solitude, "contemplate the size of my small courage"
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11. keep a diary
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12. go fly fishing with my new friend
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13. bungee jump
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14. begin reading novels again
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15. read the Lemony Snicket books
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16. Complete a long distance Open Water Swim
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17. Explore my own city more
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18. climb another mountain
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19. go on a road trip with no predetermined destination
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20. Floss twice a week
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21. ride in a hot air balloon
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22. learn bike repair
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23. become better at small-talk
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24. go on a silent retreat
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25. hike the appalachian trail
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26. see the northern lights
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27. re-learn calculus
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28. study physics
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29. learn to dance
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30. Learn to leave behind those things striving for which won't get me
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31. cook some number of meals every week and eat at the table
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32. be a super dad
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33. become a certified lifeguard
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How I did it
It made me
Proud. 
How I did it: I'd run this fast back in college and prior, but not since I hurt my knee. Began training on a treadmill and lifting weights to get my knee in shape. A 22 minute 5k is not much faster than 3 7-minute miles, so I did alot of training on a treadmill at that speed. I really never ran too often at greater than 3 and 4 mile distances once I got out on the road. You've got to want it. This isn't a jog, and it's not going to feel wonderful at fi… Read how I did it…
Recent entries
shoulder surgery
10 months ago
Shoulder surgery has postponed my goals. Six weeks of recovery following next tuesday’s SLAP lesion repair. I miss the water so much!!!!
soon to be complete
10 months ago
Two entries will crown my evolving achievement from great dad to super dad… Hot wheels race sets (photos to soon be posted) and pulling off some awesome playdates.
