Sunday, November 23, 2008

Update 11.23.08

Well, I'm still struggling with my back pain/nerve damage ridiculousness, but I'm trying to forge ahead in small ways. I'm still working on #44, my list of things I like about myself. Though I haven't been able to do it every day, I'm getting closer.

I also got started on #20, learn to cook 10 dishes well. I recently re-discovered cous cous and it's so easy and yummy. It's a fantastic, quick dish to have in my back pocket.

Finally, I'm rethinking #16 (finish MSW, graduate with 4.0). With everything going on right now, I feel like it might not be healthy to pressure myself into getting straight A's. I have absolutely every intention of continuing with the program for now, but I may edit out the GPA stipulation.

Even though I'm going through a rough patch, my list is often on my mind... going to keep on truckin'!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Update 11.15.08

Hi there. The list is semi-on hold at the moment. I have some health issues that I'm working on healing in time for our trip to New Zealand next month. In the meantime, I'm still working on #36 (commenting on blogs) and #44 (writing 1 thing I like about myself each day for a month).

Oh, and I also got off to a great start on #2 (try 5 new foods). Andy brought back some interesting candy and treats from China, so I tried something called Hawthorn candy (Hawthorn is apparently a fruit). It was... interesting.

Hopefully I'll be back sometime soon and more in full force.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Update 11.3.08

It's been a week since I started my list, and so far I'm really enjoying it. I started small, with easy, do-able tasks, and haven't actually completed anything yet, but I'm on my way. The only thing I have to reflect on so far is that, every day, I try to start #60, no cracking knuckles every day for one week, and fail by mid-morning at the latest. Usually I catch myself doing it absentmindedly, so I'm going to have to be more mindful of my habits. That's what this is all about, isn't it?

Hopefully soon I'll be able to report on something I've actually completed. I'm going to transfer my list to the sidebar of this blog so I don't have to dig for it every time I want to update, as these posts become more frequent. In the meantime, happy November!