I'm doing 36 things
giving up for now
1 month ago
I’ve been to church several times this year, but I don’t think it’s necessary to start going regularly, and am definitely not committed to this goal anymore. I’m giving this up for now.
fanboy's Life List
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1. quit drinking
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2. avoid high fructose corn syrup
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3. get promoted
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4. exercise regularly
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5. have nice abs
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6. be comfortable shirtless
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7. gain weight
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8. have clear skin
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9. see a live nfl game
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10. buy a car
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11. learn html
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12. vote
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13. teach my dog to behave
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14. Make 2008 my best year yet
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15. fix my house
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16. Master J2EE (Struts, Spring, Hibernate)
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17. Learn Web Services
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18. Learn Java
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19. get a tan
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20. find out what makes me happy
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21. work because I like to, not because I have to
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22. Spend less than I earn
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23. 'cleansweep' my life up to 100% (http://betterme.org/cleansweep.html)
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24. Run 6 Miles
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25. get better at soccer
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26. join Toastmasters
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27. overcome my fear of public speaking
3 entries . 9 cheers235 people -
28. feel the fear and do it anyway
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29. Go Paperless
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30. decide if I want to go to grad school
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31. Make the most of my 20's
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32. Volunteer
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33. get a six pack
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34. make a will
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35. have a daily routine
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36. wake up earlier
13 entries . 4 cheers1,706 people
Recent entries
one step at a time
2 months ago
I gave a formal presentation this week at work, after only getting about a day’s notice. I seriously think the trick is to practice some by yourself. Write down what you’re going to say, and say it aloud.
I unfortunately have a habit of memorizing, but it’s the only way I can feel comfortable. I love it when people ask questions, which makes me feel more natural for some reason.
It had been since May when I last had to give a speech, and it went well again. Every time it happens, it feels great – this is definitely conquering a fear.
had fallen off this goal bad for awhile
2 months ago
...but I actually got to the gym Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week!
I joined a conventional gym and started running fairly often near the end of 2006. Didn’t lift or eat properly, but definitely saw my waist line drop like crazy.
Went to a personal trainer for 9 months (November 2007 until July 2008), but it was expensive to go only twice per week. Couldn’t motivate myself to go on my own.
Went back to the conventional gym for a “Boot Camp” style class for a month, but it honestly wasn’t too much of a challenge. It came with a membership til end of August, and got to the gym maybe twice all month. Mood was terrible during this time, and I seriously hated life.
Now, my wife got me into a new CrossFit gym, and it feels awesome. Being a newbie sucks, and I have never struggled so much in a workout before, but I actually look forward to going.
My goal is to be going 4 times/week.
