Grant Baldwin’s Blog

Here’s my update of progress for the various CHANGES in my life I’m trying to create.  You can read more about the original concept in the post, “Introducing Small Changes To Your Life,” and also updates from February, March, and April.

CHANGES for April:

• Get My Passport – Got it!  Well, I technically haven’t got the passport back yet, but I’ve submitted all the paperwork and done everything I need to do.  Now, apparently it is a 16 year wait to get it back.  The efficiency of our government never ceases to amaze me.  (Grade: A)
• Learn To Solve A Rubik’s Cube – I’ve made some progress here.  I bought a cube and have spent a few hours in hotel rooms memorizing how to solve it.  As of today, I can solve one full side and 2/3 of four of the other sides.  It’s just finishing those four sides and the top side that is taking some time.  I have solved it following the instructions (which is much more difficult than it sounds!).  I’m getting close though.  (Grade: B)

CHANGES for May:

• Complete A Puzzle – Originally I was thinking a 1,000 piece puzzle, but that might take too long.  I actually did a 300 piece puzzle with my daughter a few weeks ago, and it was a lot of fun.  I found a 700 piece puzzle sitting in a closet, so that will be the task for this month.
• Cook A Fancy 3 Course Meal For My Wife – I think deep down we all wish we could cook, so this is my attempt at learning more about it.  And fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it), my wife gets to be my guinea pig.
• Build A Fence – I am by no means a handy man, but we need a fence and the prices for most fence companies are too outrageous for me.  I’ve got some people willing to help, so I’m going to take them up on it and build a fence.

Related posts:

1. June CHANGES Update
2. April CHANGES Update
3. BIG Vs. little – Which Is Better? (March CHANGES Update)
4. July CHANGES Update
5. August CHANGES Update