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"I've had bowls of soup with more depth than you have. "

I have found myself becoming too overly ambitious. Anybody else ever have that problem? I'm definitely running out of burners so to speak so nothing really goes to the front or the back and because of that nothing is sitting on the counter to cool yet. As you may or may not know, I've created quite a bucket list for myself. I've often been told that I don't need to worry about this or that yet but I really don't think that's true at all. If you don't start early, how on earth can you expect to get everything done? In case you think my bucket list is comprised of things like "buy a new car, learn to snowboard (check!), learn to sew (hmm...maybe I should add that...)" I must inform you that that's not the case. Even though those are certainly worthy goals, I have a problem with thinking a little too big. Latest additions to the list include: write a book, complete a triathlon and start a small business. WTF IS WRONG WITH ME? On the bright side, there certainly are things I've already crossed off the bucket list like complete a marathon, leave the country, take a Spanish class, and finish college. Regardless of how long the list is, I should spend more time being proud of how far I've come instead of how far is left to go.

P.S. - I've lost 11 pounds! Woooo hooo!

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  1. P.s. I am so proud of you!!! You're AMAZING!!!

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