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Scared/Nervous

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:12:33 GMT

jeprather added an entry about get my wisdom teeth removed:

The lower 2 are impacted into my jaw and the upper 2 are touching my sinuses. All in all, with insurance I will be paying $1360 out of pocket. Oy Vey.

Get my Associates degree

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:02:25 GMT

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Pass Pre-Calculus

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:29:14 GMT

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save $2000

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:37:36 GMT

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Difficult when life gets in the way.

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:32:46 GMT

jeprather added an entry about Take at least 1 photo everyday for a year:

The title explains it all.

Failed

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:31:20 GMT

jeprather added an entry about Pass Pre-Calculus:

So, I was taking this course online which was a bad idea in itself. I failed miserably and have to retake the course in order to move into my bachelors program. Oy vey.

Save $1000

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:29:44 GMT

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Such a great feeling!

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:29:44 GMT

jeprather added an entry about Save $1000:

I’ve done this before but then struggled for a while. I have now saved over this amount and am so proud of myself. Feels great. Now to control spending outside of my means!

pass spanish 101

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:19:32 GMT

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shoot a gun

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:58 GMT

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Write 1 chapter in my autobiography

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:25:35 GMT

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Get a promotion

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:46:25 GMT

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skinny dip

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:56:01 GMT

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make a list of 50 words that I love to use.

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:59:27 GMT

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Pass astronomy

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:53:56 GMT

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save $500

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:20:16 GMT

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50 words that I love to use

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:13:19 GMT

jeprather added an entry about make a list of 50 words that I love to use.:

1. Perpetrate
2. Discombabulated
3. Fork
4. Banana
5. Aforementioned
6. Hence
7. Titties
8. Boobies
9. Picture
10. Sure
11. Amazing
12. Magnanimous
13. Fantastic
14. Glorious
15. Super
16. Fuck
17. Retarded
18. Shit
19. Idiot
20. Fresco
21. Buggle
22. Peck
23. Sombrero
24. Terrible
25. Poots
26. Pinch
27. Weenie
28. Button
29. Mustache
30. Octopus
31. Gladiator
32. Nippy
33. Pootsy
34. Asshat
35. Chode
36. Pantalones
37. sparkle
38. Glitz
39. Serendipity
40. POW
41. Cob
42. darlin
43. wow
44. poop
45. boot
46. Meh
47. Nuts
48. Balls
49. Hoot
50. moist

Take at least 1 photo everyday for a year

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:47:05 GMT

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Kiss in the rain

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:35:40 GMT

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learn cpr

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:56:27 GMT

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Just keep swimming

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:45:26 GMT

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always carry a sharpie with me and make it a point to scrawl out inspiring and well-intentioned graffiti on the walls of public bathroom stalls

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:43:54 GMT

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Visit 50 of the world heritage sites

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:34:49 GMT

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visit all 50 states

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:33:47 GMT

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Identify 30 things that make me weird/unusual

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:28:59 GMT

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30 things that make me weird/unusual

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:28:47 GMT

jeprather added an entry about Identify 30 things that make me weird/unusual:

1. I collect magnetic fridge notepads
2. I have over 90 nail polishes
3. Sometimes I paint my nails more than once per day.
4. I close the lid, but when I flush the toilet I hold my breath and run for dear life. I have a fear of “poo particles”.
5. I have a nervous/anxious habit of rubbing the back of my lower teeth with my tongue.
6. I also always put my hand against my neck when I’m talking to someone.
7. I don’t know how to just stand up straight with my arms to my side…it feels awkward.
8. I stay home as often as humanly possible since I don’t like to be around people/annoying noises that I can’t control.
9. Besides the people in my life that I love, I care more about animals.
10. I can smell things that most people can’t. I call it my super sniffer.
11. I gave up celebrity news completely and cold turkey.
12. I dislike going to the movies because of the annoying noises people usually make around me.
13. I’m an atheist
14. I can’t/won’t watch horror movies
15. I never want to have children.
16. I’m afraid of the dark
17. I sleep with my blankie ever single night. (Did I mention I’m 24?)
18. I’d rather give than get.
19. I’m a complete sucker for homeless people and for that I’m grateful that my car is always cram packed with half my wardrobe.
20. I’ve been arrested 3 times
21. I was in the military at age 17
22. I’ve taken out restraining orders on 2 ex’s
23. I’ve gotten in several fist fights and won
24. I love painting
25. I really admire when things are enjoyed for what they are rather than the status it may or may not bring.
26. I like making lists
27. My boyfriend and I want Ben Bailey to marry us.
28. I don’t like ice cream
29. I run hot…girls are normally always cold….not me
30. My TV volume always has to be on an even number OR a multiple of 5.

Beat my depression

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:52:56 GMT

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50 Q & A

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:05:20 GMT

jeprather added an entry about Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind".:

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
At least 67. I’ve done so much in my life and experienced so many different things….it’s kind of ridiculous.
2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?
I’m an avid “never trier” so I’m not exactly sure how to answer this. I don’t know how I’d feel if I failed something that I was passionate about enough to start trying.
3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
I feel that this is because of greed. Money & material possessions are too important to so many people that we have to have a job to even get by which exhausts any energy that could be used to do things you like.
4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Yes absolutely. I talk a lot and I have A LOT of dreams.
5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
I would like to change the level of greed and lack of generosity in this world.
6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Working with homeless people and getting to know as many of them as possible in order to help them in the best way.
7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
The only thing that I believe in is love, so yes I’m doing what I believe in.
8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
I don’t think I’d do anything differently.
9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
I have controlled about 2% of the course of my life. I live a lot based on my emotions which aren’t always rational.
10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
Doing the right things.
11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
I lose respect and admiration for them and no longer speak with them. I only keep people in my life if I feel I can learn something positive from them.
12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Love everyone equally.
13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?
Absolutely.
14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
Yes, clothes are very different when on the rack vs on the person.
15. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
I stay home most of the time and try to avoid people at all costs.
16. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
Not everyone has great taste like mine. Too bad.
17. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
Being a full time artist/homeless people helper/animal rescuer. Bills.
18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
More than likely. Have yet to pin point that little fucker.
19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
Sweeden or Norway They’re statistically happier.
20. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
No. I have patience.
21. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
I wouldn’t be worried if I was a genius.
22. Why are you, you?
I think; therefore I am.
23. Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
I always am.
24. Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
With facebook, email, phones, etc a good friend moving away is nothing.
25. What are you most grateful for?
My loving boyfriend/future husband. He is everything I need and want in my life. He makes me a better person and a driven person.
26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
I practically have the later….so the later.
27. Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
Ignorance is bliss.
28. Has your greatest fear ever come true?
Yeah, multiple times.
29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
I don’t recall much that happened in 2006. Drugs are bad.
30. What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
I don’t know, I have a lot. Any and all with my family.
31. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
Drawing my first pencil portrait…? Or sex with my love…? Or getting a job…?
32. If not now, then when?
Later. That’s how procrastination works.
33. If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
I don’t get it.
34. Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
Sure.
35. Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
They’re confused and really only support hate.
36. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
Evil is like a religious term. I don’t deal with that.
37. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
Yes.
38. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
More work.
39. Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
No, my days are always different.
40. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
I’m very spontaneous and random as fuck. So every 5 minutes…?
41. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
And I’d be left behind?? Fuck that shit, I’d visit someone to provide me with a lethal injection.
42. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
I am really attractive, I would never ever want to be famous, and I’d reduce my life expectancy for some gum.
43. What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
Being alive is natural; truly living is spending your life helping others.
44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
When your calculations show a positive result, ha.
45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
Why not do it right the first time and learn from that?
46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
Say fuck way more often 
47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
Just now, thanks for that.
48. What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
I love my relationships with my family and boyfriend. All the time.
49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
Perhaps if I journal it…so probably not.
50. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
Partially me and partially society/government.

Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind".

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:05:20 GMT

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identify 100 things that make me happy.

nobody@43things.com (jeprather) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:08:57 GMT

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