The Life Project is a set of goals and aspirations that I may or may not achieve, but that I will strive for nevertheless. Feel free to steal the graphic and start your own list.
The Life Project List will be updated as time goes on.
1. Avoid using jargon at all costs. This especially includes any form of “that being said,” and or “put a pin in it.” STATUS UPDATE: Continuing, but accomplished thus far.
2. Give a baby a bath.
3. Launch my own endeavor–a company, a ‘zine (which I’m seriously considering now) or something of the like. STATUS UPDATE: ACCOMPLISHED and continuing.
4. Master the art of driving a stick shift such that I don’t feel nervous in traffic.
5. Teach a class in an organized university or college setting.
6. Ride on a motorcycle, preferably a Harley.
7. Drive at least part of Route 66.
8. Have something of mine widely published.
9. Have my fortune read by tarot cards. STATUS UPDATE: ACCOMPLISHED!
10. Grow and consume at least one edible thing. STATUS UPDATE: ACCOMPLISHED!
11. Learn how to make a perfect pot of coffee–not too strong, not too weak.
12. Volunteer my services to an organization for animals.
13. Write a memoir.
14. Start a funny Facebook group that gains thousands of members.
15. Walk for a cause–AIDS Walk, Breast Cancer Walk, etc.
16. Win a karaoke contest.
17. Own a convertible.
18. Invent a gadget.
19. Learn to make a wicked awesome paper airplane.
20. Find some joy in cooking.
21. Read something by Nietzche.
22. Take an actual (read: not online) IQ test.
23. Host a dinner party.
24. Draft a family tree–no matter how rough it is.
25. Go whale watching.
26. Meet a rock star, preferably Bono.
27. Write another novel
28. Mentor a child
29. Do a stand-up routine.
30. Get involved with local politics.
31. Be totally comfortable with my body.
32. Visit California
33. Re-watch all of The X-Files
34. Learn how NOT to be scared/nervous on The Family Boat
35. Watch all of AFI’s 100 Greatest Movies
36. Get hypnotized, or at least try to be
37. Pay off my credit cards once and for all
38. Sleep on a beach
39. Take singing lessons
40. Get a really good night’s sleep
