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My list of 100.

| Julie

 

This chick is so cool. She's thinking about you. ❀
I can see you. Just tell me everything is going to be okay. It will! ´¯`»¸¸.·☆

I’ll be perfectly honest, this is my first post and my first blog post.

I have been faithfully reading some excellent blog sites and came across a nice guy who recommended some list making to help with decisions. This is a challenge to help you get your thoughts straight. The way it works is this: you write a list called 100 things, then you write something that has been on your mind lately, that is a decision you have to make.

There are only two rules. First you must start and complete the list all with in one sitting. Next you must start all of your 100 entries with the number 100.

I’ll give you an example of one I just made. Good luck and have fun.

I called my list 100 reasons

  1. 100 new flowers
  2. 100 houses to see
  3. 100 reasons to be happy with what I have
  4. 100 ways to do more yoga
  5. 100 excuses on why I don’t feel like it
  6. 100 times I have cheated on my diet
  7. 100 ways to be positive
  8. 100 things to teach
  9. 100 ways to be silent
  10. 100 ways to be kind
  11. 100 ways to learn
  12. 100 kisses for my family
  13. 100 papers to correct
  14. 100 meetings to attend
  15. 100 breaths to take
  16. 100 comments to make
  17. 100 pages to read
  18. 100 pages to write
  19. 100 rooms to clean
  20. 100 roses to smell
  21. 100 ways to fix your house
  22. 100 ways to make yourself happier
  23. 100 ways to think happy thoughts
  24. 100 ways to build your character
  25. 100 ways to avoid actual work
  26. 100 smiles
  27. 100 gifts to myself
  28. 100 things to throw away
  29. 100 friends I want to see
  30. 100 friends I want to hug
  31. 100 friends I’ve left behind
  32. 100 friends I have in my heart
  33. 100 days I’ve spent alone
  34. 100 times I’ve said I’m sorry
  35. 100 times someone has hurt me
  36. 100 times I’ve become a better person
  37. 100 calls to my mom and dad
  38. 100 thoughts about my sister
  39. 100 wishes for my brother
  40. 100 hearts filled with love
  41. 100 days of gratitude
  42. 100 days of eating well
  43. 100 days of running strong
  44. 100 positive thoughts
  45. 100 friends on facebook
  46. 100 places to go
  47. 100 silent moments
  48. 100 flowers to paint
  49. 100 possibilities
  50. 100 jobs I don’t want
  51. 100 jobs I do want
  52. 100 ways to be peaceful
  53. 100 times I’ve kissed my husband
  54. 100 times I’ve hugged someone
  55. 100 things to put away
  56. 100 trips back and forth
  57. 100 times happier
  58. 100 times believing in myself
  59. 100 times I do it alone
  60. 100 times I know I have help
  61. 100 times I don’t ask for help
  62. 100 times I cried myself to bed
  63. 100 places I want to go
  64. 100 smiles in 100 days
  65. 100 smiles in 100 ways
  66. 100 cities in the world
  67. 100 miles in a day
  68. 100 pictures that I cherish
  69. 100 what am I doing here now self doubts?
  70. 100 deep deep breaths
  71. 100 rants
  72. 100 things that make me laugh
  73. 100 perfumes to make me happy
  74. 100 deep tissue massages
  75. 100 feet massages
  76. 100 times I’d listen again
  77. 100 times I wish I had learned the first time around
  78. 100 things I want to accept
  79. 100 years is all I have
  80. 100 soft things like jelly, silk and cashmere.
  81. 100 dinner parties
  82. 100 things that I regret
  83. 100 things I think I deserve
  84. 100 things for which I am truly grateful
  85. 100 phone calls to make
  86. 100 worries I shouldn’t have
  87. 100 times I’ve told myself
  88. 100 times I’ve felt alone
  89. 100 times I’ve felt complete
  90. 100 toys to put away
  91. 100 investments I should have made
  92. 100 investments still to make
  93. 100 best cities to visit
  94. 100 best places to eat
  95. 100 illuminations
  96. 100 good things I’ve learned
  97. 100 things I want my children to know
  98. 100 ways to say yes to life
  99. 100 ways to share
  100. 100 miracles I see now

Turning the page ~ a new day, a new dawn.

| Julie

Hi guys, hello!

Welcome to my blog. If this is your first time here, be sure to bookmark this page, or follow me on twitter at jbuliesblog. If you are a returning visitor, well, hello and welcome back. So nice to see you.

How have you been? How has your life been lately?

Even the what you can't imagine is possible. ♡ ㄥ❀∨モ
Even the unimaginable is possible. ♡ ㄥ❀∨モ

I’ve been feeling fortunate lately because of a couple of things. First, because I’m surrounded by an awesome group of family and friends. I feel blessed that that this connection extends to across of the world. Second, because I enjoy writing and love the sharing aspect of it. I’ve written now for oh so many years. It’s nice to let people peek into my life.

I like writing mostly because I get compliments or comments. Also, I enjoy like writing for the sake of writing. It truly is wonderful to read a compliment when someone says I love your blog. Thank you.

The comments people leave me on my blog make me smile.

I think about them alot. One of my friends who has been blogging for a few years gets at least 50 comments on every post she writes. I average between two and 15. I’d say maybe eight? My biggest comment day was my painting give away where I got about 60 comments.

You can read some of my favorite comments to your right on my side bar. I liked one comment that said I had a nice brain. Thank you. Another told me that my writing style was like sitting at the table and having a talk with a friend. Again thank you.

I think it’s good time we turn the spot life off of me and on to you so some of you can get to know each other better.

People who read my blog.

I can feel the resonance of the clinging bells.You shall forever remain in my heart. ♡

My mom, my children, my husband, my friends, my family, my students and my cat read my blog. My cat is forced to. She likes to jump on my tummy as I write and purr while she digs her claws as if she’s making bread.

My little cat Thea, she’s getting so old. I think she must be about 13 now. When she was a little baby kitten she sucked on her tail all rolled up into a ball. She loves Christmas paper. She loves my kids. They love her.

Who are my readers?

If stars could talk they'd each say they felt a thought about you.
If stars could talk they'd each say they felt a thought about you.

A lot of my readers are people who I have met who are fellow bloggers. The way we met is by interacting on comments on blogs we all read. I was happily surprised to find out how extremely helpful and generous this group is. They are often hosting free give aways. If you need help, they often explain certain terminology. Sweet and generous blog writers I have met are willing to write you long letters, and answer numerous emails to explain in detail how to adjust a button or sidebar.

Another group of readers are my students. They are so sweet, shiny and bright. They inspire me and keep me young. I especially like being with them and seeing pictures of their people they like or love. I truly love getting a comment from them. When I walk into class, I sometimes get pulled aside and told, I left a comment on your blog. When I look at your eyes as I teach, I remember how kind you were to drop over here and leave me some inspiration. Thank you.

I have a big group of readers from my high school. Hey guys! It’s crazy how in touch we are able to be with facebook. I love looking at pictures of your families and lives through my little window. I have reconnected with so many people who have touched my life in the past and continue to do so today.

I also have a group of readers who are expats like myself. I think we sort of mull together because we live with similar stories. We all miss the same things we had in back home. We all get a kick out of discussing the differences between nations and nationalities. I try to not speak too much about politics. Maybe I should more.

Then of course, I have my new facebook friends which seems to be the quickest growing list these days. Oh, and my sports friends too. Ahh, heck, who can classify all the years of your life and all of the people you have on your list with a blog post. Who am I kidding? I would like to say however how extremely proud I am of you on your life endeavors. So many of you have set out to accomplish life goals and have come through with them truly shining the light that God has given you. Well done. Shine.

What about you?

If you were to move to another country, what kinds of things do you think you would miss? What do you think makes your country special? What are some of the innovative items you have come across that you like? Any new things going on out there or business as usual?

Have a great day and thanks for visiting. God bless.

JB