So..

I have decided that I am going to just write certain goals on here that I accomplish. I have changed a few here and there and have written them in a notebook. So I won't be writing about all of them on this blog, some are very personal now and kinda secret. haha. thanks for reading

Number 24 (2/100)

24. Identify 100 things that make me happy (2/100)

The 2nd thing that makes me happy: The rain, which actually graced us with its presence today on this slightly colder than normal day of November. The smell of the rain is one of the top reasons it makes me happy. The smell of rain is just so pure and calming. It is the smell of a new beginning, washing away all the stink around us. I love the sight of rain and the dance it seems to do with the ground, like a large ballroom filled with a large orchestra playing away conducting the dancing raindrops. I love the stillness of the air after the rain has stopped, how it seems much more quiet than before. And I love dancing in the rain, getting drenched and not giving a care. Jumping in puddle with the rain climbing up the pant leg, stringy hair dripping with slushing waves. And just how people change for a simple moment when caught in the rain. It can make a moment romantic, childish, inviting, calming, joyous or terrifying. But mostly for me it brings peace and give me a sense of security, because every time the rain has stopped a rainbow emerges from behind the clouds painting the valley, building walls, and the sky with its majestic colors.

Number 24 (1/100)

24. Identify 100 things that make me happy (1/100)

Seeing as this is the month of thanksgiving I thought I would start off by starting this little hurdle of identifying 100 things that make me happy.

One - My mother, she makes me so happy. So is one of the people in my life that always has a smile on her face and isn't afraid to state her opinion. Well at least in the confines of her own home. She is so sweet and always willing to give a helping hand. She makes me happy by telling me that I can do whatever I want, and if I ever need anything from her all i need to do is ask. The hard part is asking, but when i do it makes my life better, easier, and much more "happy" , happy, happy. She in general makes me happy. Her laugh, her giggles, her sometimes not funny jokes that she got from her mother. How even though she hates my cat (mushu) and is allergic, she still keeps him at her house for me while i'm away down at raintree. That's just plain love from a mother who makes me happy every single day. Whether I talk to her in person or over the phone she always has something nice to say even if it is "i love you my sweet, have a wonderful day" She makes me happy. That's why she is my #1 on the big 24. :)

Number 14

14. Strike up a conversation with a stranger

I wasn't expecting to have anything happen today. I went to workout around 5pm and then when i got done and came home I realized that I still had some energy to get rid of - so i decided to go running. While I was on cool down i was waiting to cross this busy BYU street and this guy comes up beside me waiting to cross the street too. I didn't talk to to him at first because I had my earphones in, but after awhile I decided to take them out and ask how he was doing. We talked as we walked across the street and basically just asked where the other one was headed and conversed about the weather. I didn't get his name but I definitely went outside my comfort zone and started the conversation!

Number 16

16. Bear my testimony in church

I did it, it was scary and I haven't bore my testimony in church for the longest time, I stood up while my heart was racing as fast as ever and i stood up on that stand. It may not have been the most inspirational, or life changing testimony, but I said what was on my mind and I felt liberated after. Maybe i'll get up and do it again sometime, even if it isn't on the list to do it again. :)

A little bit liberated

On Sunday, November 1, 2009 I started this task of completing 101 goals in 1001 days. Basically 2.75 years. That's a long time. The ending date will be July 29, 2012. yay! Some of these goals are a little bit stupid or interesting, but most of them are things that I have really wanted to try and then others are things that have sounded cool or interesting to do but I have never gotten around to doing them.