There are two types of accomplishments: small accomplishments and large accomplishments. Small accomplishments include things like cleaning my room and writing on my blog. Some large accomplishments include finishing my bachelors degree and being a big sister.
Small accomplishments are things / activities that take a short amount of time and make a small difference in my life. Sometimes it can be something routine. I know cleaning my room is something I shouldn't consider, but it's true. When I clean my room, I take the time and effort to make it look and smell good. I can enjoy it and relax.
Large accomplishments are things /activities that are more long term and make a larger impact on my life. Long term could even mean a lifetime of working on the activity. My bachelors degree will take me a long time. But when I finish, hopefully I will feel I large sense of accomplishment. I am not going to school to find a job. I am wanting to finish my bachelors degree because I want to finish what I started. I have started a few diplomas / certificates but never finished them. This time I am determined to finish what I started. I don't want to be known as someone never completing what they started.
I am not a big sister yet. I would think that being a big sister will influence / inspire a younger female to use their abilities to their fullest potential. Hopefully I can commit to a few years and watch my little sister grow to be a better person.
Working on my bucket list gives me a sense of accomplishment. I can cross things off my list knowing that I went thru feelings of doubt and fear to accomplish the activity. Once I cross one item off, it will give me confidence to continue with my list. It's a way to push myself to the limit to see how far I can go. When I donated blood, there were many points when I can leave and not continue with the donation process. I decided that I didn't want to fail at my first item on my bucket list.
Completing the Grouse Grind was an accomplishment for me. It took me 2 hours to complete it. But I don't think its that bad for my first time. It was my first hike. I was already huffing and puffing within the first 10 mins of the grind. My friend said 'lets make it to the 1/4 mark and decide if we want to go back down or go the rest of the way up.' We finally made it to the 1/4 mark. I looked down and it's pretty steep and dangerous going down. I didn't want to go down. I decided to go up and finish what I started. It was challenging physically and mentally. I am so out of shape that my muscles got tired easily. Mentally it was about staying focussed and encouraging myself to go forward. It was a test about mind over matter. If my mind is able to help me focus on something 'little' like this, it will be able to help me with bigger challenges. I took a picture at every 1/4 mark (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and top). Every 1/4 mark was a milestone to me. It was small accomplishments leading up to a large accomplishment.
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Day 30: After two months...
After two months of working on my bucket list, what have I accomplished?
Things on my bucket list I am working on:
Rollerblading
I have gone four times so far. The first time my friend taught me how to blade. The second time I went around the seawall by Granville Island. The third and fourth time I went around the seawall by Science World.
Learning Mandarin
I took the Mandarin course at night school at John Oliver. It was a very quick and intense course. It was only 8 sessions and a month long. I should be practicing it more with my parents and maybe my friends too (if they are patient and willing! ).
Start and continue a blog
I have started my blog. I have made a commitment to myself to continue this blog for the next 335 days.
Make a difference in a person's life every month
I am hopeful that I have made a difference. There has been positive feedback for my blog and bucket list.
Go visit Chicago, Illinois
I have called to redeemed my voucher for a ticket to Chicago. Hopefully I will get my ticket soon. I will be going in the first two weeks of April 2010.
Finish my bachelors degree
I have called Kwantlen to see if I am able to finish my degree. I would be able to register and go in September term if I completed the application form and decide which courses to take. I won't be able to go in January term because I will be away for the first two weeks of April.
What will I try to accomplish by Dec 2009?
Learn to swim
There are swimming lessons in community pools. I will have to look into which ones are suitable with my calendar.
Aqua Fit
It's only $2.60 for the course on Tuesdays nite. I am trying to fit it in my schedule. There always seem to be something that comes up and I push aqua fit aside.
Pilates
I'm sure there is a course between now and Dec 2009 that I can take.
Be a better pool player
There is no reason for me to not work on this! There is a pool hall in Richmond that has a special girs nite out promotion. A group of girls can play for free on Wednesday nites. A group with guys and girls play for half price.
Sins of the City Walking Tour
I have to call them to see when the season of the tour ends. Hopefully not soon! I would like to go before winter starts.
Cultus Lake
We will be going (if everything goes well) this Saturday.
Things on my bucket list I am working on:
Rollerblading
I have gone four times so far. The first time my friend taught me how to blade. The second time I went around the seawall by Granville Island. The third and fourth time I went around the seawall by Science World.
Learning Mandarin
I took the Mandarin course at night school at John Oliver. It was a very quick and intense course. It was only 8 sessions and a month long. I should be practicing it more with my parents and maybe my friends too (if they are patient and willing! ).
Start and continue a blog
I have started my blog. I have made a commitment to myself to continue this blog for the next 335 days.
Make a difference in a person's life every month
I am hopeful that I have made a difference. There has been positive feedback for my blog and bucket list.
Go visit Chicago, Illinois
I have called to redeemed my voucher for a ticket to Chicago. Hopefully I will get my ticket soon. I will be going in the first two weeks of April 2010.
Finish my bachelors degree
I have called Kwantlen to see if I am able to finish my degree. I would be able to register and go in September term if I completed the application form and decide which courses to take. I won't be able to go in January term because I will be away for the first two weeks of April.
What will I try to accomplish by Dec 2009?
Learn to swim
There are swimming lessons in community pools. I will have to look into which ones are suitable with my calendar.
Aqua Fit
It's only $2.60 for the course on Tuesdays nite. I am trying to fit it in my schedule. There always seem to be something that comes up and I push aqua fit aside.
Pilates
I'm sure there is a course between now and Dec 2009 that I can take.
Be a better pool player
There is no reason for me to not work on this! There is a pool hall in Richmond that has a special girs nite out promotion. A group of girls can play for free on Wednesday nites. A group with guys and girls play for half price.
Sins of the City Walking Tour
I have to call them to see when the season of the tour ends. Hopefully not soon! I would like to go before winter starts.
Cultus Lake
We will be going (if everything goes well) this Saturday.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Day 16: Friendships
Friendships are about sharing and caring. I know that is REALLY corny but I think it is true. It is about sharing your thoughts and feelings. It is about experiencing 'moments' together. A true friend will be there for you no matter what thru thick and thin.
What is my definition of a true friend?
Someone who respects me for who I am
Someone who has some similar interests
Someone who won't let their significant other get in the way of our friendship
Someone who isn't using me to get to one of my friends
Someone who is willing to share and communicate their ideas, thoughts, feelings and experiences with me
Even as the years pass, as the seasons change and our personalities change, we are still friends for years to come
I have a friend who I have been friends with for 19 years. We have been friends through my many boyfriends and his many girlfriends. Even through various phone number changes for both of us, we still managed to keep in contact. What keeps a friendship last for 19 years? (I make it sound so long. I have been friends with him for 2/3 of my life. I think that is a long time.) I think it is about communication and being there for each other. When he is down and needs someone to talk to, I will be his shoulder to lean on. When I have relationship problems, I can call him. But these days it is more difficult to talk to him because he is married. He will try to talk to me whenever he can.
These days with my positive outlook on life and my bucket list I try to find friends who also have a positive outlook on life. If I find someone who has negative energy, I try to stay away. It will only harm me and bring me down. It took me a long time to get to where I am in my life and I don't need anyone taking that away. It makes me happy when I get my friends thinking about what they want to do on their unofficial bucket list (not written down, but thought about it). I am more than happy to join them in accomplishing their bucket list. I hope they enjoy helping me accomplish my list too!
What is my definition of a true friend?
Someone who respects me for who I am
Someone who has some similar interests
Someone who won't let their significant other get in the way of our friendship
Someone who isn't using me to get to one of my friends
Someone who is willing to share and communicate their ideas, thoughts, feelings and experiences with me
Even as the years pass, as the seasons change and our personalities change, we are still friends for years to come
I have a friend who I have been friends with for 19 years. We have been friends through my many boyfriends and his many girlfriends. Even through various phone number changes for both of us, we still managed to keep in contact. What keeps a friendship last for 19 years? (I make it sound so long. I have been friends with him for 2/3 of my life. I think that is a long time.) I think it is about communication and being there for each other. When he is down and needs someone to talk to, I will be his shoulder to lean on. When I have relationship problems, I can call him. But these days it is more difficult to talk to him because he is married. He will try to talk to me whenever he can.
These days with my positive outlook on life and my bucket list I try to find friends who also have a positive outlook on life. If I find someone who has negative energy, I try to stay away. It will only harm me and bring me down. It took me a long time to get to where I am in my life and I don't need anyone taking that away. It makes me happy when I get my friends thinking about what they want to do on their unofficial bucket list (not written down, but thought about it). I am more than happy to join them in accomplishing their bucket list. I hope they enjoy helping me accomplish my list too!
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