Loud & In Living Color

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Today, I was reminded of one of my favorite quotes.

All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare. - Benedict Spinoza

I hope something excellent is indeed on the other side.

1 comment:

b.goody said...: Of course there is. And when it comes, you of all people will be ready. Easier said than done, but try not to worry about it.; September 22, 2009 at 10:37 PM

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Welcome to the Next Phase of My Journey!

The List

Take a drama class. (Thanks Kismet.)
Go on 12 dates. (Down from 50.) (Thanks MJ.)
Climb Mt. St. Helen's, an active volcano. (Thanks JRP.)
Write a children's book for survivors of sexual abuse. (Thanks MJ.)
Attend at least one social event per week.
Attend an artistic/cultural event at least once per week.
Spend at least 30 minutes per day with myself - journaling, writing, meditating, etc.
Develop a spiritual process. (Purposefully vague. I don't know what this will look like.) (Thanks b.)
Connect with a friend at least once per week.
Learn to swim.
Attend a live music event at least once every 2 months. (Thanks Coop.)
Achieve my goal weight of 135lbs by April 1 and maintain it within a 5lb range.
Take an art class.
Participate in the AIDS Run/Walk. Decrease my time (38:23) by 5 min and raise $500.
Cook at least one meal per week.
Finish/launch my website.
Bungee jump.
Volunteer at least once per month.
Create/maintain a monthly budget.
Get a realistic idea of how much house I can afford and work towards home ownership.
Get together with local friends at least once per month.
Create/launch personal project.
Travel outside of the continent.
Take at least one vacation.