Who is Me?

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Honestly, I'm still trying to figure that out.

There are definitely some constants in my life: my belief in my religion, my love of laughter, and my desire to be better (to name a few). That last item is the reason for all this - I know I can be better, and I want to be the best I can be. Right now I'm not, but it's okay! I'm 21, I'm on my own, I'm working and going to school, I'm single, and I have no idea what I want to do with my life. It's an interesting and difficult time; the perfect place to start becoming awesome. I do appreciate where I am, who I am, and what I'm doing; but I know that I have an adventurous spirit and a lot of potential just waiting to break free! I've just been a little too stuck in my comfort zone to let them out.

--------------------- Enter 101 in 1001 ---------------------
 
A very good friend and hero of mine, Sara Pennepacker, introduced me to something called "101 in 1001" - a list of 101 things that you want to accomplish in 1001 days (approximately 2.75 years). It's perfect for me!
  • I like lists.
  • I like crossing things off of lists.
  • And I like knowing that I have a long time to complete a list.
There's no stress to get everything done right now, and you don't have to limit yourself to a handful of items. A 101 list is for random, doable activities that can help your mind, body, and spirit. It's for experiences you want to have and for tasks you want to complete. It's for fun and adventure :) I may not get everything done on my list, but some things are lucky to have even been considered! However, if it's on the list I'm planning to attempt it. (Skydiving?! What?!!) I hope that as I work through my list I will be able to discover, to grow, and to have fun! Maybe these adventures can help me become who I want to be!

I want to use this blog to document everything I complete through pictures, posts, and plans. I also want to keep a running list of the items that include 15 things or more (see tabs). I will officially start my list today, May 14, 2014. I was going to do it sooner, but then I found out that 1001 days from the 14th is February 8, 2017 (my 24th birthday!!). I can't wait to see what comes of all this! I'm excited to start!

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