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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Joshua Kennedy

NMU ORLM

"I aim to live the most simplistic life possible. I'm not there yet but working towards it. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 101 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    16
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Joshua 's actions

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Joshua Kennedy 10/25/2017 12:59 PM
    I used to do this because it annoyed me to have the water needlessly running but now after realizing how much water it really can save in a day, it is now my new reason for doing so! 

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    Joshua Kennedy 10/24/2017 9:40 AM
    Once again, I have eaten all of my meals today with my phone and computer in my apartment. I don't even watch tv while eating because most of the time, they are playing sports or talking about something else I don't care about on the television. I only like to watch educational programs on National Geographic or the real world reporting of Viceland. I really try to stay away from having my face in a screen. 

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    Joshua Kennedy 10/24/2017 9:33 AM
    After yesterdays post, my friend and myself went on night hike. I enjoyed it because it was something different and I got to spend about an hour with my friend in the outdoors. Around here, it is a little hard to find something I haven't hiked in the past three years. My friend however, is new around here so I have been enjoying showing her all of the things that my friends have showed me in past trips and from my time living in Marquette. 

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    Joshua Kennedy 10/23/2017 2:44 PM
    This is a challenge that I had great rearing to very early on in life but don't always do it. Except for today! So far, I have brushed my teeth twice today, with the water off each time. I hope to continue this because it is a good practice and an easy way to save water. 

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    Joshua Kennedy 10/23/2017 2:41 PM
    Today I have eaten all of my meals without the distraction of my phone, computer or other people. This allows me a chance to be more conscience of what I am eating and to eat my food as fast or slow as I wish. I think I will regularly practice this from now on with the exception of eating by myself all the time.  

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    Joshua Kennedy 10/22/2017 12:31 PM
    This weekend I completely disconnected from email to spend time with my friend who I hadn't seen in over a year. It was good and we enjoyed a lot of hiking on Saturday.