January 1, 2007: 2006 is over, it wasn't your best year and it wasn't your worst. You want something different for 2007 but you are not sure what to do. Someone once said that the definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting to get different results each time. For 2007 to be different you have to change your life, a day at a time. For the next 365 days we will give you things to do each day. If you make an effort and follow the daily activities your reward will be a year to remember, the first of many. Who knows what or who you will be by this time next year. Though the activities may seem arbitrary, this is the only way to counter the arbitrariness of fate. So lets get started:
DAY 1 - Warm Up Since this is the first day of the rest of your life, you should warm up with an easy task that will only change your life a little bit: Choose three of the following: Do five sit-ups
Do five push-ups
Tell someone your middle name
Set all your clocks five minutes fast
Triple-tie your shoelaces
Read one article in the newspaper today
Hold the phone up to your other ear
Change the ringtone on your cell phone
Bookmark a new website
Decide which one of your toes is the prettiest
Drink only water today
Start to learn Spanish today - How Much Does That Cost?
Cuanto cuesta ese? (cu(an)-to-cu(es)ta-(e)-se) DAY 2 - The Love Of Your Life
Today, gaze at everyone you pass by and wonder whether they might be the one true love of your life, the one destined for you and you alone, and whether you might be passing them by forever. Act in consequence.
Do five sit-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - You are welcome.
De nada. (de-(na)-da) DAY 3 - Do Something Before Breakfast Today
As any peasant worth his salt will tell you, the early morning is the best part of the day, so set the alarm clock for 5:00 am today and rise and shine. Watch the sun rise
Go for a five mile run
Call a friend and express surprise they are not up yet
Find out what's on television at his hour
Listen to the early morning radio show
Lick morning dew off a leaf
Milk a cow
Gossip about your neighbors with the garbage man
Get the morning paper and read the business page Do five push-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - Thank you very much.
Muchas gracias! ((mu)-chas-(gra)-cias) DAY 4 - Introduce yourself to someone today that you know but never speak to.
A Neighbor - talk about the weather, the fence, other neighbors
The Lunch Lady - ask her what her favorite meal is
The custodian - ask him what ticks him off the most about teenagers
The man or woman at the McDonald's window - ask him / her do they get tired of
smelling Big Macs everyday
The secretary in the office - ask her what she likes best about her job
Your Preacher - ask him / her what is the best way to get to heaven
The smart kid in class - ask him / her what they want to be when they grow up
The tough guy / girl - tell them you heard prison wasn't a very nice place
The local jock - ask him / her what they are going to do if they don't make it in
sports
The local cheerleader - Ask her what she is going to do when she gets older Do five sit-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - I speak only English.
Solo hablo ingles. ((so)-lo-(ha)-blo-(in)-gles) DAY 5 - Test humanity today.
Today you will test your faith in humanity by deliberately abandoning a book, your
purse, something with your name and phone number on it in a public place (leave it
on your desk, in the cafeteria, at the local library). If you want you can put a
small note in the book or on the item telling whoever finds it how much it means to
you. The truly paranoid might want to hide behind a tree and watch, but be warned:
if you look at the world cynically, the world will match your low expectations. Do five push-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - I am from the United States.
Soy de los Estados Unidos. (soy-de-los-es(ta)-dos-u-(ni)-dos) DAY 6 - Defy Superstition.
Today is the day you test fate. Open your umbrella inside.
Walk under a ladder.
Whistle inside the house.
Break a mirror.
Cross paths with a black cat.
Let milk boil over.
Step on a crack in the sidewalk.
Put keys on the table.
Cry over spilt milk. Do five sit-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - Please speak more slowly.
Hable mas despacio, por favor. ((ha)-ble-mas-des-(pa)-cio-por-(fa)-vor)
DAY 7 - A Day of Compliments.
Flatter someone today and see if it does indeed get you anywhere.
They never told me you were beautiful as well as intelligent.
This is the best meal I have ever had.
That's the best idea I have ever heard.
You have a wonderful voice.
Your beautifull / handsome, have you ever considered being a model.
That's a lovely outift you're wearing today.
You're a wonderful driver.
Thanks for the present, you have great taste.
Your hair looks nice, did you do something different today.
Do five push-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - I do not understand.
No entiendo. (no-en-ti(en)-do) DAY 8 - Today play a practical joke.
Stick a KICK ME note on someone's back.
Superglue a coin or dollar bill to the floor and watch people try to pick it up!
Cover the toilet bowl with cellophane.
Fill the sugar bowl with salt!!!
Fill the salt shaker with sugar.
Balance a bucket of water or pudding above the door and watch as it falls on an
unsuspecting person.
Light a paper bag full of dog poop on someone's front step and ring the doorbell. Remember not to take it too seriously. Do five sit-ups.
Learn another Spanish phrase today - Repeat it, please.
Repita, por favor. (re-(pi)-ta-por-fa-(vor)) DAY 9 - Philosphy lesson.
You don't have to actually answer the questions, just read them through and think
about the answers. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners. How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no
second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies,
Awards tarnish, Achievements are forgotten, Accolades and Certificates are buried
with their owners. HERE'S ANOTHER QUIZ. SEE HOW YOU DO ON THIS ONE: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the
most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care. Remember, "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already
tomorrow in Australia". Do five push-ups.
Learn another Spanish phrase today - What do you wish?
Que desea usted? (que-de-(se)-a-us-(ted))
DAY 10 - Apply for a knighthood.
Don't remain plain old Mr. or Mrs. J. Schmoe all your life. To become a Knight or Dame, simply write to the British Prime Minister, c/o The Prime Minister's Office,
10 Downing Street, London SW1A 2AA, United Kingdom. Explain what exceptional achievement or service you feel merits the award of a knighthood. Previous successful applicants have used the following, just to give you an idea: (1) been head nurse for 60 years; (2) Nobel Peace Prize winner; (3) raised millions for obscure charity; (4) served in minor government position for whole life; (5) won World War 2; (6) saved cat from extra tall-tree. Even better, get the President to recommend you. The honors ceremony takes place on the Queen's Birthday. So make sure you keep it
free! U.S. Citizens please note: Non-subjects may not style themselves Sir or Dame,
though they may place the appropriate letters after their name. Do five sit-ups
Learn another Spanish phrase today - How much is it?
Cuanto cuesta? (cu(an)-to-cu(es)-ta)
DAY 11 - Today Design Your Own Logo.
These days it's important to market yourself. Everyone needs a carefully
thought-out logo to represent their individuality and the exact benefit they bring
to society. Design yours, then have it printed on all your cups, shirts, book bags,
and other personal effects. Just a thought: In many respects Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) did very well
for himself, composing and performing many top classical music moments, as well as
fathering an impressive twenty children. But how much better could he have done
with a logo? Do five push-ups.
Learn another Spanish phrase today - Where were you raised?
Donde se crio usted? ((don)-de-se-cri(o)-us-(ted))
DAY 12 - Carve Something in a Tree.
Leave your mark on history today. Find a tree and carve words of wisdom or
something that will stand the test of time. Examples: Bill Loves Mary or Courtney & Todd Forever or I Love Michelle Do five sit-ups.
Learn another Spanish phrase today - Come here.
Venga aca (aqui). ((ven)-ga-a-(ca) (a-(qui)))
DAY 13 - Destroy your ugly photos.
Today destroy photos that make you look ugly. Everyone has a pile of old photos
lying around that seem to appear everytime there is company. Good photos are
invaluable, they represent good memories to cherish for the rest of your life. They
show everyone how handsome or beautiful you are or were. But bad photos are bad
karma: they represent negative moments of your life and show you as boring, ugly or
demonic. Later in life they can be used by your parents, significant other or
spouse to embarass you at parties, with friends, etc. Burn these photos promptly. Do five push-ups.
Learn another Spanish phrase today - Wait a moment.
Espere un momento. (es-(pe)-re-un-mo-(men)-to) DAY 14 - Today Embrace Change For The Sake Of It.
Change is life and it is all around you. Force yourself to challenge the creature of routine within. You could take a different route to school or work. You could shower instead of taking a bath. Or you could eat something you thought you didn't like. Reconsider everything about yourself today.
Today, You are a blank slate. Do five sit-ups.
Learn the days of the week in Spanish today: Monday - Lunes ((lu)-nes)
Tuesday - Martes ((mar)-tes)
Wednesday - Miercoles (mi(er)-co-les)
Thursday - Jueves (ju(e)-ves)
Friday - Viernes (vi(er)-nes)
Saturday - Sabado ((sa)-ba-do)
Sunday - Domingo (do(min)-go) DAY 15 - Addiction-Free Day.
Your body is your temple. Cut out addictive substances for the day (caffeine, chocolate, cigarettes, Big Macs, etc.) and see how much purer you feel.
Note: If you are a drug user, you may not feel purer immediately. Stick at this one for at least a couple of months to see the full lifestyle benefits.
Do six push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: It is (not) okay.
(No) Esta bien. ((no) es-(ta)-bi(en)) DAY 16 - Invent a new color.
In kindergarten you played with Crayola (or Color Art) crayons (the basic eight
colors). As you have grown the Crayola (Color Art) crayon box has gotten larger. There are many shades of blue, green, yellow, white, etc. Today is your day to come up with a new color.
In 1957, French painter Yves Klein, invented and patented an especially intense
ultramarine blue pigment, International Klein Blue. Today, dream up a new color and contact your lawyer.
Do six sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: That is (not) all.
(No) es todo. ((no) es-(to)-do) DAY 17 - Tell everyone what you think - write a letter to the local newspaper.
There has to be something bothering you. Do you want your town to build a new park or maybe offer free lunch? What about your school, is there something you want changed? Do you want to change a specific law: Should teenagers be allowed to drive at 15 instead of 16? Whatever is bugging you today, write a letter to the
local paper and let them know your thoughts. Before you know it, you will be the
spokesperson for a local campaign. You could be elected Mayor of the town on the back of a wave of popular support. The next step is Congress and then the White House. U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower started out in politics by complaining in the Des Moines Digest that corncobs were just too darned pricey these days. Get a pen (or even better email the letter to the local paper) and tell everyone what is bothering you.
Do six push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: It is old (new).
Es viejo (nuevo). (es-vi(e)-jo (nu(e)-vo)) DAY 18 - Today end every conversation, with anyone you talk to on any subject, with these reassuring words:
But My Intentions Are Good...
I Think You Are Very Attractive ...
I'm A Sinner ...
I'm Broke ...
I Kidnapped Your Cat / Dog ...
It's A Crazy World Out There ...
I Sing Out Of Tune ...
You Won't Believe Me ...
I May Smell ....
I Parked On Your Toe ...
Do eight sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: In front of, behind.
Delante de, detras de. (de-(lan)-te-de, de-(tras)-de) DAY 19 - Speak only in cliches today. In this day and age in the final analysis you've got to grab the bull by the horns
and give one hundred and ten percent if you want to stay ahead of the game after all it's a dog-eat-dog world where the fat cat powers that be will stab you in the back with a crushing blow if you don't come up to scratch and you won't know what hit you so don't get caught napping with your pants down - because then unless you get your act together and cut the mustard you're well and truly up for a rude awakening at least according to the doom merchants though let's not make a drama out of a crisis; look on the bright side; even if it all goes pear-shaped and you're left in the lurch, your heart is in the right place and now so long as you can keep your head above water and the wolf from the door you'll be able to spend time with your family and get away from it all anyway let's do lunch so I can rub it in. Have A Nice Day!!! Do eight push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: Now, immediately.
Ahora mismo! (a-(ho)-ra-(mis)mo) DAY 20 - Write a message to the future.
Mark the envelope - DO NOT OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2107 - Begin the letter with today's date and To Whom It May Concern. Suitable topics: world peace, Iraq War, problems in the Middle East, predictions, suggestions on how to deal with living on other planets, anecdotes from our times that might interest future generations (sports, hot news, society, dress trends, etc.) Hide the envelope wo that it won't be found for one hundred years. Do ten sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: As soon as possible.
Cuanto antes. (cu(an)-to-(an)-tes) DAY 21 - Compose a poem and leave it in a public place to brighten up someone's day. Something Like: Roses Are Red
Violets Are Blue
If I Had A Girlfriend
I would want her to look like you!! Do ten push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: Do you have siblings?
Tiene usted hermanos? (ti(e)-ne-us(ted)-her-(ma)-nos) DAY 22 - Today place flowers on an old unattended gravestone.
Many people are forgotten after they die. Take the time today to put flowers on an
old unattended gravestone at the local cemetary. Do ten sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: Don't mention it.
No hay de que. (no-hay-de-que) DAY 23 - Become An Expert on Today.
Read all the newspapers from A to Z, watch all the news bulletins, and check out all
the news on the web so that by midnight tonight no one in the world will know more about the events of today than you. Here is a quick test to check your knowledge before you use it to attain unheard-of riches and power: Weather in Zambia today:
Number of wars in progress today:
World population today:
Result of main sporting event today:
First topic on Jerry Springer today:
Middle East oil reserves today:
Number of astronauts in space today:
Lottery results in Colorado today:
Number of Big Macs eaten today:
Time spent waiting for phones to be picked up today:
Moon-Earth distance at midday:
Horoscope of Leos with Scorpio ascendants:
Number of birthdays worldwide:
Number of 20 ounce Cokes drank today: Congratulations: you are now the world's leading expert on today's news. Tomorrow morning be sure to get a business card printed and send it to everyone you know. Do ten push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: It is (too) late.
Es (demasiado) tarde. (es-(de-ma-si(a)-do) (tar)-de) DAY 24 - Learn five new word today.
Take out a dictionary today. Pick a word that begins with an "A", a "D", and "I", a "K", and a "W". Use the words in sentences today while speaking with your friends, family and acquaintances. Try to use each word at least three times today. Do ten push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: I am (not) in a hurry.
(No) tengo prisa. (no-(ten)-go-(pri)-sa) DAY 25 - Make sure your name is on the internet.
If you are not on the net, you're nobody. Type your name into a search engine and find out if it plucks you out of cyberspace, even if it is in the school yearbook some nerdy ex-classmate has put online. If nothing comes up, then send us an email: info@get-thedl.com and tell us you want to be on the net and we'll help you acquire some virtual reality. Think about this. If you were to type in the name Pablo Pickasso (spelled wrong of course - correct spelling is Picasso) you will get approximately 153 results. If he features on the internet this many times with his name spelled wrong, you should be able to get on it once at least. Do ten sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: It is early.
Es temprano. (es-tem-(pra)-no) DAY 26 - Get a street named after you. Today write to your County commissioners asking that your street be renamed after you. To make sure your application is successful, explain why the current name is no good, give details of your main achievements, and enclose a petition signed by your neighbors. IMPORTANT: Specify the type of street you want. Do you want a street, a road, an alley, a way, a crescent, a promenade, a walk, a grove, a gardens, a square, a boulevard or maybe a parkway. Do ten sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: I am warm (cold).
Tengo calor (frio). ((ten)-go-(ca)-lor ((fri)o)) DAY 27 - Yes / No!
Today you are not allowed to use the words "yes" or "no". See just how long you last. Do ten push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: I am busy.
Estoy ocupado(a). (es-(to)y-o-cu-(pa)-do)
DAY 28 - Random Day
a) Count the number of blue vehicles you see on your way to school today.
b) Multiply this number by 3 and divide it by 2.
c) Buy that many candy bars at the local store.
d) Hand the candy bars out randomly to different people.
e) Write down what they tell you - word for word - on a piece of paper.
f) Fold the papers and put them each in an envelope. Seal the envelopes.
g) Find random addresses in a telephone directory.
h) Stamp the envelopes and send to addresses.
i) Wait and See Do ten sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: Look out!
Cuidado! (cui-(da)-do) DAY 29 - Blue Sky Day
Today is Blue Sky Day. Forget the practicalities: decide what you want out of life. I want: To be King of Spain
A big house on the moon
My enemy's head on a plate
A fancy car, big house, lots of money
My own Lear jet
World Peace
To Rule the World
To Be left alone
To be famous NOW MAKE IT HAPPEN!!! Do ten push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: What Is The Matter Here?
Que pasa aqui? (que-(pa)-sa-a-(qui)) DAY 30 - Today Lie To Someone About Your Past
There are four main types of lies about one's past, all designed to enhance one's
reputation: 1. White Lies: ex: My first word was "symposium".
2. Blatant Lies: ex: I'm descended from my mother's side of the family from George Washington (NOTE: If you are really related to George Washington then it is not a lie)
3. Lies No One Can Check: ex: I'm in the witness relocation program
4. Lies No One Wants to Check: ex: I used to be a member of the opposite sex Something to remember. If you were born in the town you are currently living in and everyone has known you since birth it will be very hard to lie about your past. Do fifteen sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: How Old Are You?
Cuantos anos tiene usted? (cu(an)-tos-a-nos-tie-ne(us)-ted) DAY 31 - Send some roses to your long-suffering mother today
How many should you send? Start with 12 and add or subtract based on the following: She dropped you when you were a child (-4)
She gave up promising career for you (+2)
She overprotected you, you are a Momma's child (-2)
She breastfed you as a baby (+3)
She smoked during pregnancy (-3)
She tried her best (+2)
She is still your best friend Women (+5) Men (-5) Do fifteen push-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: Can you help me?
Puede ayudarme? (pue-de-a-yu-(dar)me) DAY 32 - Embrace Mother Earth
Kiss the ground that supports life today. Mother Earth is not apart from us but apart of us and through us. We are at one with her, along with the plants, the other animals, the liquids, the minerals and the gasses. Mother Earth is covered in meridians, or leylines, which are sensitive to our healing caress. The Cherokee people observed that upon kissing a leyline of Mother Earth, the birds would flock to that place, and vegetation would sprout thereafter. Be a part of that healing. We can all make a difference. Do fifteen sit-ups.
Learn a new phrase in Spanish today: Can you recommend a restaurant?
Puede recomendarme un restaurante?
(pue-de-re-co-men-(dar)me-un-res-tau-(ran)-te) 
STAY TUNED FOR MORE CHANGE YOUR LIFE UPDATES!!!!!
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