As happens sometimes with a Day Zero List, I’ve ended up abandoning some items. That’s because time, attitude and circumstances change; I don’t consider it a negative thing so much as simple evolution. Nothing is ever static.

Many people, when abandoning an item, will replace it with a new one. I’ve decided to stay true to my original list instead and simply mark items “abandoned,” knowing that they will contribute to not successfully finishing the list.

Instead, I’m making notes as to why I’m abandoning each item so that when I complete the list, I’ll have a comprehensive understanding of my final success rate.

44. Complete a certificate in technical communication.

Abandoning 06/10/2011. That’s because I’ve decided to go back to school and earn the degree instead.

59. Get a tattoo.

Abandoning 06/10/2011. The more I think about it, the more I realize there’s no real point to it. What I had in mind was either a cat on my left shoulder blade or a sun on my left ankle, but I rarely display those places in public. So why should I bother? Combining that with my hatred of needles and tendency to scar easily, I don’t think this is the right goal for me. That being said, I’m not going to rule it out ever.

75. Spend seven consecutive days outside the United States.

Abandoning 06/10/2011. A change in my financial circumstances means I’m going to have to go on a bit of a “diet” budget wise until at least 2014 or 2015. So, this is being abandoned for the current list which ends in 2013. But it’s an important goal, and one I intend to complete within a few years of finishing school.