Two weeks since my last update! The Man Monster somehow came down with a powerful bout of bronchitis a week ago and I've been feeling a little under the weather myself (although not nearly as bad as he has been), so not much has gotten accomplished.
There are some goals that are going to be constantly in progress for a while, so I won't be including those in my update posts unless something significant happens. For example, I won't be saying anything about goal 041 - Graduate from college/Earn my BS degree again until I complete this last semester of my sophomore year.
And now, the updates!
063 - Volunteer
Complete! I was originally scheduled to complete this goal a week earlier, but my throat was pretty scratchy and the volunteer coordinator made it very clear that they'd rather be understaffed than have a volunteer come in sick. This past Saturday (01/23/10) I spent four hours in the cat room cuddling cats and generally defusing angry feline situations. It was awesome. I've already signed up to volunteer three more weekends in the near future.
090 - Take one self portrait a week for a year (02/52)
In progress. Still working it! I've already selected the photo for week three. I'm working on four.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Day 006 Update
It's finally done! I literally just completed all of my work on this blog. Each goal on my list now has its own post, which I will update as I progress through my list. I feel good about this attempt at 101 in 1001. Since I started working on the goal posts on January 3, that's the day I'm counting as my start date.
Here's how it's going so far! The goal titles are links to the individual posts.
001 - Publish this list online
Complete! Obviously it's here. Every goal is accounted for, including this one!
037 - Achieve a typing speed of 100+ wpm
In progress. I needed a base score so I could improve up to 100 wpm. According to typingtest.com, as of 01/03/2010 my speed was 94 wpm.
041 - Graduate from college/Earn my BS degree
In progress. I start my second semester of my sophomore year January 11! My major is Event Management and my minor is currently Pre-Law, although I'm considering switching it to French.
042 - Complete a sudoku book
In progress. I bought a book of sudoku puzzles (including some puzzles that use letters instead of just numbers) shortly before the new year.
063 - Volunteer
In progress. Yesterday (01/09/2010) I attended the orientation for the pet rescue shelter I'm planning to volunteer with. My first volunteer shift will be next Sunday (01/17/2010) and then I have another shift the following Saturday (01/23/2010). I'll update as they happen.
067 - Send a care package via anysoldier.com
In progress. I have requested the address of a soldier who is stationed in Afghanistan until early March 2010. I need to gather the things I want to send and get them shipped.
069 - Donate 10,000 grains of rice at FreeRice (1000/10000)
In progress. I got off to a good start, donating 1,000 grains of rice on 01/05/2010 [screenshot]. If I accomplish this goal too quickly I may continue to update as I donate more. I didn't realize it would be so easy.
090 - Take one self portrait a week for a year (02/52)
In progress. One and two. Feel free to add me on Flickr.
You can always use the # IN PROGRESS tag to see what I'm working on if you're curious.
Here's how it's going so far! The goal titles are links to the individual posts.
001 - Publish this list online
Complete! Obviously it's here. Every goal is accounted for, including this one!
037 - Achieve a typing speed of 100+ wpm
In progress. I needed a base score so I could improve up to 100 wpm. According to typingtest.com, as of 01/03/2010 my speed was 94 wpm.
041 - Graduate from college/Earn my BS degree
In progress. I start my second semester of my sophomore year January 11! My major is Event Management and my minor is currently Pre-Law, although I'm considering switching it to French.
042 - Complete a sudoku book
In progress. I bought a book of sudoku puzzles (including some puzzles that use letters instead of just numbers) shortly before the new year.
063 - Volunteer
In progress. Yesterday (01/09/2010) I attended the orientation for the pet rescue shelter I'm planning to volunteer with. My first volunteer shift will be next Sunday (01/17/2010) and then I have another shift the following Saturday (01/23/2010). I'll update as they happen.
067 - Send a care package via anysoldier.com
In progress. I have requested the address of a soldier who is stationed in Afghanistan until early March 2010. I need to gather the things I want to send and get them shipped.
069 - Donate 10,000 grains of rice at FreeRice (1000/10000)
In progress. I got off to a good start, donating 1,000 grains of rice on 01/05/2010 [screenshot]. If I accomplish this goal too quickly I may continue to update as I donate more. I didn't realize it would be so easy.
090 - Take one self portrait a week for a year (02/52)
In progress. One and two. Feel free to add me on Flickr.
You can always use the # IN PROGRESS tag to see what I'm working on if you're curious.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
101 - Make a documentary video
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have recorded and edited a documentary.
This goal is on my list because: A YouTube video is all well and good (I'm looking at you, goal 85!), but I also want to make a movie about something I care about. I don't care if it never sees the light of day outside of my computer, I just want to have made something I can look back on and be proud of.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: A YouTube video is all well and good (I'm looking at you, goal 85!), but I also want to make a movie about something I care about. I don't care if it never sees the light of day outside of my computer, I just want to have made something I can look back on and be proud of.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
100 - Learn to screen print
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have successfully screen printed a design onto some medium.
This goal is on my list because: This is one of those crafty things I have always wanted to learn to do. Plus, if I learn to screen print I can make my own overtly obscene tees.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: This is one of those crafty things I have always wanted to learn to do. Plus, if I learn to screen print I can make my own overtly obscene tees.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
099 - Sell something I created
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have actually gotten someone to pay money for something that I made.
This goal is on my list because: If I can sell something I made to someone, I'm probably good at making whatever it is I sold. Plus, ca$h is always nice.
Notes: Etsy? Ebay? My body?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: If I can sell something I made to someone, I'm probably good at making whatever it is I sold. Plus, ca$h is always nice.
Notes: Etsy? Ebay? My body?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
098 - Make a mix tape for someone special
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have made a mixtape (iPod playlist? MP3 CD?) and delivered it to someone special.
This goal is on my list because: I used to make mixes all the time. Lately I've just barely been keeping up with updating my own iTunes library. I want to put together a cohesive mix for someone I care about. Maybe for a special occasion?
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I used to make mixes all the time. Lately I've just barely been keeping up with updating my own iTunes library. I want to put together a cohesive mix for someone I care about. Maybe for a special occasion?
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
097 - Make (and send!) at least 5 Christmas cards
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have created and sent out at least 5 Christmas cards.
This goal is on my list because: I got a Cricut Expression last year. I didn't have the resources to make Christmas cards this year, but my scrap booking supply collection is slowly growing. At some point, it will be cheaper for me to make a few Christmas cards rather than buying them. Plus, handmade shit is more meaningful and yadda yadda.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I got a Cricut Expression last year. I didn't have the resources to make Christmas cards this year, but my scrap booking supply collection is slowly growing. At some point, it will be cheaper for me to make a few Christmas cards rather than buying them. Plus, handmade shit is more meaningful and yadda yadda.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
096 - Create an article of clothing I will actually wear
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have made an article of clothing (on my own) that I am pleased with and will actually wear.
This goal is on my list because: It's easy to make something ugly. When it comes to making clothes I'm completely inexperienced, but I want to learn. My goal is to make something that is cute and functional. I can't just make something ugly and give up!
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: It's easy to make something ugly. When it comes to making clothes I'm completely inexperienced, but I want to learn. My goal is to make something that is cute and functional. I can't just make something ugly and give up!
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
095 - Put together a family cookbook
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have collected recipes from several sources in my family and consolidated them into a neat, attractive cookbook.
This goal is on my list because: My grandma isn't going to be around forever. No one is. There's this old collection of family recipes that someone typed (as in - on a typewriter, before computers existed), but it's disintegrating and it doesn't include some of the more modern recipes. I would love to have something that I can pass on to future generations. Plus, I need to know the secret ingredient in my grandma's candies. They're delicious.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: My grandma isn't going to be around forever. No one is. There's this old collection of family recipes that someone typed (as in - on a typewriter, before computers existed), but it's disintegrating and it doesn't include some of the more modern recipes. I would love to have something that I can pass on to future generations. Plus, I need to know the secret ingredient in my grandma's candies. They're delicious.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
094 - Make fantastic cupcakes
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have baked fabulous cupcakes, of course!
This goal is on my list because: As I get more into baking, I'm finding that I love to make cupcakes. People have picked up on it. My boyfriend bought me a cupcake stand and two books of cupcake recipes and ideas within the past month. I want to get to the point where I can make my own cupcakes from scratch without consulting a recipe. The only way for me to do that is practice.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: As I get more into baking, I'm finding that I love to make cupcakes. People have picked up on it. My boyfriend bought me a cupcake stand and two books of cupcake recipes and ideas within the past month. I want to get to the point where I can make my own cupcakes from scratch without consulting a recipe. The only way for me to do that is practice.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
093 - Keep a video journal once a month for a year
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have recorded and stored (uploaded?) at least 12 video journals in one year (one per month).
This goal is on my list because: Looking back at my LiveJournal, I can rarely remember specific details about many of the most important days of my life. Video journals are cool because I can come back years later and watch myself tell a story about my life - from something as mundane as what I did one day to a recap of major events.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: Looking back at my LiveJournal, I can rarely remember specific details about many of the most important days of my life. Video journals are cool because I can come back years later and watch myself tell a story about my life - from something as mundane as what I did one day to a recap of major events.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
092 - Put 100 inspiring/interesting quotes into an inspiration book
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have collected at least 100 quotes that I find interesting or inspiring and put them into some sort of book.
This goal is on my list because: I'm always finding quotes that I love and then forgetting them. It will be nice to have an inspiration book I can look at when I'm having a bad day.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm always finding quotes that I love and then forgetting them. It will be nice to have an inspiration book I can look at when I'm having a bad day.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
091 - Send a secret to PostSecret
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have put my secret in the mail.
This goal is on my list because: I have something to get off my chest. I love reading PostSecret. I don't think my secret is good enough to be posted, but it'll feel great just to get it out.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have something to get off my chest. I love reading PostSecret. I don't think my secret is good enough to be posted, but it'll feel great just to get it out.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
090 - Take one self portrait a week for a year
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have taken at least one self portrait per week for one year.
This goal is on my list because: I've attempted 365 Days and failed. A portrait a day is too much for me, especially given that I only have my crappy old camera. I'm trying it again for 2010, but so far the pictures have been uninspired for the most part and I end up snapping them last minute with my phone. I'm not very optimistic about my 365, but my real goal is to get at least one good portrait a week out of the garbage I post.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
WEEK 01 [01/01 - 01/07]
WEEK 02 [01/08 - 01/14]
WEEK 03 [01/15 - 01/21]
This goal is on my list because: I've attempted 365 Days and failed. A portrait a day is too much for me, especially given that I only have my crappy old camera. I'm trying it again for 2010, but so far the pictures have been uninspired for the most part and I end up snapping them last minute with my phone. I'm not very optimistic about my 365, but my real goal is to get at least one good portrait a week out of the garbage I post.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
WEEK 01 [01/01 - 01/07]
WEEK 02 [01/08 - 01/14]
WEEK 03 [01/15 - 01/21]
089 - Purchase a professional camera
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I own a professional camera (meaning at least a baby SLR) and know how to use it sufficiently.
This goal is on my list because: I'm not a photographer by any means, but I love taking pictures. I'm really into scrap booking, so I would love to have a higher quality camera to take better pictures with.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm not a photographer by any means, but I love taking pictures. I'm really into scrap booking, so I would love to have a higher quality camera to take better pictures with.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
088 - Journal once a week for one year
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have completed at least 52 entries (one weekly for a year) in a physical journal.
This goal is on my list because: I love journals, planners, notebooks ... all of that stuff. I have a ton of empty notebooks laying around and I still use my LiveJournal. A paper journal is not only more special to me (because I can always have it, if I chose), it's also more private.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I love journals, planners, notebooks ... all of that stuff. I have a ton of empty notebooks laying around and I still use my LiveJournal. A paper journal is not only more special to me (because I can always have it, if I chose), it's also more private.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
087 - Complete a dollhouse
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have finished a dollhouse to my satisfaction.
This goal is on my list because: I got a beautiful dollhouse kit for my birthday in June 2009. I really want to start it, but I'm scared I'm going to screw it up. Ideally, I'll purchase a cheaper dollhouse to test out techniques on before I start my major project. Either way, I just want to finish one!
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I got a beautiful dollhouse kit for my birthday in June 2009. I really want to start it, but I'm scared I'm going to screw it up. Ideally, I'll purchase a cheaper dollhouse to test out techniques on before I start my major project. Either way, I just want to finish one!
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
086 - Participate in NaNoWriMo
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have spent the month of November dutifully trying to crank out a 50,000 word novel.
This goal is on my list because: I've always wanted to! Somehow I always allow myself to make excuses and put it off for another year, but at some point during my 1001 I'm going to try! Notice I didn't say I want to win, haha.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've always wanted to! Somehow I always allow myself to make excuses and put it off for another year, but at some point during my 1001 I'm going to try! Notice I didn't say I want to win, haha.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
085 - Make/upload a worthy YouTube video
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have recorded, edited (possibly), and uploaded a video to YouTube.
This goal is on my list because: Long, long ago my friends and I uploaded a video that (although made in a very short period of time and for fun) was kind of cool. I got a lot of feedback on it and it's neat to go back and watch it every once in a while. I'm a closet director wannabe.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: Long, long ago my friends and I uploaded a video that (although made in a very short period of time and for fun) was kind of cool. I got a lot of feedback on it and it's neat to go back and watch it every once in a while. I'm a closet director wannabe.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
084 - Read 5 biographies
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have reread at least 5 biographies or autobiographies.
This goal is on my list because: There's a lot I can learn from other peoples' experiences. I recently read Chelsea Handler's book Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea and it was hilarious. I don't expect all biographies I read to be comical, but it's cool to read about someone's life from their own perspective (or the perspective of an expert). These books will count towards goal 80 (read 101 new books) since I am not counting any of the biographies I have already read.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: There's a lot I can learn from other peoples' experiences. I recently read Chelsea Handler's book Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea and it was hilarious. I don't expect all biographies I read to be comical, but it's cool to read about someone's life from their own perspective (or the perspective of an expert). These books will count towards goal 80 (read 101 new books) since I am not counting any of the biographies I have already read.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
083 - Read 5 books I loved as a child
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have reread at least 5 books I enjoyed as a kid.
This goal is on my list because: I've forgotten a lot of the little details of my old favorite books. It will be cool to go back and read them as an adult.
Notes: I've started a tentative list here.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've forgotten a lot of the little details of my old favorite books. It will be cool to go back and read them as an adult.
Notes: I've started a tentative list here.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
082 - Reread the Harry Potter series in order
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have reread all seven books of the Harry Potter series, preferably uninterrupted by other reading.
This goal is on my list because: I read this series over the span of ten years. Now that they're all out (and I own most of them), it would be a cool experience to be able to read through the entire story nonstop. These books do not count towards goal 80 (read 101 new books), of course.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I read this series over the span of ten years. Now that they're all out (and I own most of them), it would be a cool experience to be able to read through the entire story nonstop. These books do not count towards goal 80 (read 101 new books), of course.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
081 - Read at least 25 books from Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have read 25 of the Modern Library's 100 Best Novels.
This goal is on my list because: I need to diversify my reading list. I should read more classic literature. Plus, I need to see what the hype is about with some of these books. Books I have not read before will count towards my goal 80 (reading 101 new books) and books I am re-reading won't, obviously.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I need to diversify my reading list. I should read more classic literature. Plus, I need to see what the hype is about with some of these books. Books I have not read before will count towards my goal 80 (reading 101 new books) and books I am re-reading won't, obviously.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
080 - Read 101 books. No rereads!
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have read 101 books that I have never read before.
This goal is on my list because: I'm always reading anyway. 101 books in 1001 days means I need to finish a book about every 9 days to be done by my deadline. The problem isn't reading a book a week, it's finding 101 books I'm interested in.
Notes: Keep a list of potential books at GoodReads.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm always reading anyway. 101 books in 1001 days means I need to finish a book about every 9 days to be done by my deadline. The problem isn't reading a book a week, it's finding 101 books I'm interested in.
Notes: Keep a list of potential books at GoodReads.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
079 - See a show in a professional theatre
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I attend a professional production.
This goal is on my list because: I was kind of a theater kid in high school. I saw a metric assload of plays put on during my four years there and was involved with a lot of them. I lost that whole part of my life the first year I came to college. Since beginning my sophomore year, I have gone to a play at my college (Doubt, which was amazing) and also a professional show at the Bob Carr (Fiddler on the Roof, with Topol!). Both shows made me realize how much I miss theater. I'm definitely interested in seeing more professional shows, as evidenced by this goal.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I was kind of a theater kid in high school. I saw a metric assload of plays put on during my four years there and was involved with a lot of them. I lost that whole part of my life the first year I came to college. Since beginning my sophomore year, I have gone to a play at my college (Doubt, which was amazing) and also a professional show at the Bob Carr (Fiddler on the Roof, with Topol!). Both shows made me realize how much I miss theater. I'm definitely interested in seeing more professional shows, as evidenced by this goal.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
078 - Find a signature perfume
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have discovered a scent I like enough to wear (almost) everyday.
This goal is on my list because: It sounds cool. If I can find something that smells awesome, why not teach people to associate it with me?
Notes: I think I liked this when I smelled it in a store, but I can't remember. Maybe hit up the perfume store in the big mall in Orlando and test out a ton of scents.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: It sounds cool. If I can find something that smells awesome, why not teach people to associate it with me?
Notes: I think I liked this when I smelled it in a store, but I can't remember. Maybe hit up the perfume store in the big mall in Orlando and test out a ton of scents.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
077 - Have my hair professionally colored/highlighted
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have had my hair colored or highlighted by a professional colorist.
This goal is on my list because: I am starting to care more about my appearance. My mom has always dyed her hair at home, so I've always done the same. I don't dye my hair very often, but it would be cool to see a new color on me. I don't want to be the one to screw it up, so why not go to a pro?
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I am starting to care more about my appearance. My mom has always dyed her hair at home, so I've always done the same. I don't dye my hair very often, but it would be cool to see a new color on me. I don't want to be the one to screw it up, so why not go to a pro?
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
076 - Learn to curl my hair
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I am able to curl my own hair without any outside help to a successful, attractive end.
This goal is on my list because: I've never been able to curl my own hair. I can work with anyone's hair fine, but for some reason when it comes to my own I'm clueless. I used to have this ancient curling iron from the early '90s, but now that I've purchased a newer one (even though it was really cheap) I want to learn to use it.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've never been able to curl my own hair. I can work with anyone's hair fine, but for some reason when it comes to my own I'm clueless. I used to have this ancient curling iron from the early '90s, but now that I've purchased a newer one (even though it was really cheap) I want to learn to use it.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
075 - Get a pedicure
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have gotten a professional pedicure.
This goal is on my list because: I'm ridiculously ticklish on my feet. Plus, I have finger toes. I hate when people are touching them in any way. Despite this, I really enjoy the look of a well done pedicure. I want to get over my aversion to nail salons (and feet!) and be proud of the way they look for once. Plus, I love the smell of acetone.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm ridiculously ticklish on my feet. Plus, I have finger toes. I hate when people are touching them in any way. Despite this, I really enjoy the look of a well done pedicure. I want to get over my aversion to nail salons (and feet!) and be proud of the way they look for once. Plus, I love the smell of acetone.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
074 - Get a tan
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have a legit tan that is noticeably darker than my natural skin tone.
This goal is on my list because: I cannot get a natural tan just from being outside. I'm very fair skinned with freckles. Back in high school I went to a tanning salon a couple of times and I enjoyed the experience and got a tiny bit darker. Now that I know how damaging that is to skin (and also, it wasn't really that effective for me) I want to get an airbrushed tan. The problem with this is that I'd need to be naked in front of a complete stranger, and it's a little pricey for me at the moment. This goal is here because I'm curious about it.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I cannot get a natural tan just from being outside. I'm very fair skinned with freckles. Back in high school I went to a tanning salon a couple of times and I enjoyed the experience and got a tiny bit darker. Now that I know how damaging that is to skin (and also, it wasn't really that effective for me) I want to get an airbrushed tan. The problem with this is that I'd need to be naked in front of a complete stranger, and it's a little pricey for me at the moment. This goal is here because I'm curious about it.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
073 - Get hair professionally/chemically straightened
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have had my hair straightened by a professional chemically, preferably through thermal reconditioning.
This goal is on my list because: I have wanted to do this for years now. I have a lot of hair and it's very thick. I love it long, but left to its own devices it looks like crap. I used to straighten it everyday, but now I rarely have the energy. The only reason I haven't had this done yet is because it's so expensive.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have wanted to do this for years now. I have a lot of hair and it's very thick. I love it long, but left to its own devices it looks like crap. I used to straighten it everyday, but now I rarely have the energy. The only reason I haven't had this done yet is because it's so expensive.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
072 - Get a massage
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have experienced a real, professional massage.
This goal is on my list because: It's something I want to do. My best friend briefly went to massage school and it was the best thing ever when his homework was to practice massages. I'm sure he's still willing to do it, but I've never had a professional massage before and it seems awesome, for obvious reasons.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: It's something I want to do. My best friend briefly went to massage school and it was the best thing ever when his homework was to practice massages. I'm sure he's still willing to do it, but I've never had a professional massage before and it seems awesome, for obvious reasons.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
071 - Participate in Make A Child Smile
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have sent at least one encouraging gift/mail to a child with a life threatening illness.
This goal is on my list because: I care.
Notes: I have chosen Heather, although I may send to more than one child.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I care.
Notes: I have chosen Heather, although I may send to more than one child.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
070 - Participate in Operation Beautiful
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have left at least 10 Operation Beautiful notes in random places.
This goal is on my list because: It's a cute idea. I would smile if I saw one of these notes around somewhere.
Notes: Don't forget to send in your notes!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: It's a cute idea. I would smile if I saw one of these notes around somewhere.
Notes: Don't forget to send in your notes!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
069 - Donate 10,000 grains of rice at FreeRice
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have health insurance that I can afford and that allows me to take care of all of my health issues.
This goal is on my list because: I haven't had insurance in more than a year and a half. I haven't been able to go to the dentist or the doctor. I had to go to the emergency room last time I was really sick (I had pharyngitis) and it has been so much money. I need to either get a job that provides insurance or bite the bullet and sign up for the insurance my school offers. The school insurance isn't cheap by any means, but it's better than dying.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
01/05/2010 - Donated 1,000 grains of rice. Screenshot.
This goal is on my list because: I haven't had insurance in more than a year and a half. I haven't been able to go to the dentist or the doctor. I had to go to the emergency room last time I was really sick (I had pharyngitis) and it has been so much money. I need to either get a job that provides insurance or bite the bullet and sign up for the insurance my school offers. The school insurance isn't cheap by any means, but it's better than dying.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
01/05/2010 - Donated 1,000 grains of rice. Screenshot.
068 - Foster kittens
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have fostered a kitten for the entire duration that is necessary.
This goal is on my list because: This has always been a goal of mine. As a kid, my friend's family was always fostering kittens. I wholeheartedly plan on becoming a crazy old cat lady one day, but for the moment I know I can't afford to keep a million cats forever. Fostering kittens is a good way to get my kitten fix in without making a lifetime commitment. It also takes some of the load off of the shelter, since I will be providing food/love/etc for the kittens.
Notes: Do through PRBJ.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: This has always been a goal of mine. As a kid, my friend's family was always fostering kittens. I wholeheartedly plan on becoming a crazy old cat lady one day, but for the moment I know I can't afford to keep a million cats forever. Fostering kittens is a good way to get my kitten fix in without making a lifetime commitment. It also takes some of the load off of the shelter, since I will be providing food/love/etc for the kittens.
Notes: Do through PRBJ.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
067 - Send a care package via anysoldier.com
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have shipped at least one package to an active soldier using anysoldier.com.
This goal is on my list because: I want to show appreciation for the people who keep our country free. Even though I personally do not agree with war, I am thankful for those who are willing to give their lives in support of the United States. Browsing through the site, I saw one request by a female soldier for tampons because their exchange had run out. How horrible would it be to be in the middle of nowhere getting shot at and you don't even have you basic needs met? It's not too much to take some time out of my day to put together a package of everyday items and send them to someone who actually needs them.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
01/05/2010 - I have requested the address for SFC Mollie Thomas.
This goal is on my list because: I want to show appreciation for the people who keep our country free. Even though I personally do not agree with war, I am thankful for those who are willing to give their lives in support of the United States. Browsing through the site, I saw one request by a female soldier for tampons because their exchange had run out. How horrible would it be to be in the middle of nowhere getting shot at and you don't even have you basic needs met? It's not too much to take some time out of my day to put together a package of everyday items and send them to someone who actually needs them.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
01/05/2010 - I have requested the address for SFC Mollie Thomas.
066 - Leave a 100% tip
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I leave a tip that is 100% of a check that is at least $5.
This goal is on my list because: I don't think I could ever be a waitress. It seems so stressful. When I find a deserving server, I want to let them know how much I appreciate what they're doing.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I don't think I could ever be a waitress. It seems so stressful. When I find a deserving server, I want to let them know how much I appreciate what they're doing.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
065 - Plant a seed
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have successfully planted at least one seed and see a sprout.
This goal is on my list because: I've planted some seeds in my grandmother's garden before (flowers, tomatoes, etc) but I never see them through. This goal can be accomplished either by planting my own garden at my own place or, more likely, by carving out my own little patch of G-Unit's yard. I know she won't mind.
Notes: I need to consider what will grow in various seasons in Florida and the amount of care I'll be able to give it based on where I'm living at the time.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've planted some seeds in my grandmother's garden before (flowers, tomatoes, etc) but I never see them through. This goal can be accomplished either by planting my own garden at my own place or, more likely, by carving out my own little patch of G-Unit's yard. I know she won't mind.
Notes: I need to consider what will grow in various seasons in Florida and the amount of care I'll be able to give it based on where I'm living at the time.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
064 - Send 5 postcards via postcrossing.com
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have sent 5 postcards through PostCrossing and they are registered as received on the site. Bonus points for remembering to register the ones I receive.
This goal is on my list because: I love mail and I never get anything other than magazines and spam. I'm sure other people feel the same way. One of the cool things about PostCrossing is that for each postcard you send you will get one back. It's just something neat to do.
Notes: Use postcrossing.com, of course.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I love mail and I never get anything other than magazines and spam. I'm sure other people feel the same way. One of the cool things about PostCrossing is that for each postcard you send you will get one back. It's just something neat to do.
Notes: Use postcrossing.com, of course.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
063 - Volunteer
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I volunteer my time to a cause I really care about.
This goal is on my list because: I recently had to volunteer as part of a project for one of my classes and ended up really enjoying it. I'm working towards becoming a wedding planner, so any special events I can get involved with will give me valuable experience. For this goal I'm leaning towards volunteering with the local animal shelter or another local organization that takes in pets because I love animals so much. I always think I don't have the time to volunteer, but if I schedule it into my week it should be no problem.
Notes: Possible volunteering opportunities include the animal shelter and Pet Rescue by Judy, who I later plan to foster kittens for.
GOAL STATUS: COMPLETED 01/23/2010 !
01/05/10 - I completed a volunteer form for Pet Rescue by Judy.
01/09/10 - I attended the orientation at the location I will be volunteering at.
01/23/10 - I volunteered at PRBJ in the cat room from 11 AM to 3 PM. I've already signed up to volunteer three more weekends in the near future.
This goal is on my list because: I recently had to volunteer as part of a project for one of my classes and ended up really enjoying it. I'm working towards becoming a wedding planner, so any special events I can get involved with will give me valuable experience. For this goal I'm leaning towards volunteering with the local animal shelter or another local organization that takes in pets because I love animals so much. I always think I don't have the time to volunteer, but if I schedule it into my week it should be no problem.
Notes: Possible volunteering opportunities include the animal shelter and Pet Rescue by Judy, who I later plan to foster kittens for.
GOAL STATUS: COMPLETED 01/23/2010 !
01/05/10 - I completed a volunteer form for Pet Rescue by Judy.
01/09/10 - I attended the orientation at the location I will be volunteering at.
01/23/10 - I volunteered at PRBJ in the cat room from 11 AM to 3 PM. I've already signed up to volunteer three more weekends in the near future.
062 - Go to a gym/work out
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I stop being such a baby and go to the gym, even once!
This goal is on my list because: As is the theme with most of my health/fitness goals, I want to become a healthier person. When my best friend lived in an apartment complex with its own gym, I went with him to work out a few times and basically just did the stair master or bicycle for thirty minutes and left. This was kind of fun to me. My problem is that I am not motivated enough to work out on my own. I even got so far as to get a membership at the cheap gym around my area, but then I was too intimidated to go because the woman I signed up with was kind of a bitch. I want to get over this irrational fear I have of gyms and just go.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: As is the theme with most of my health/fitness goals, I want to become a healthier person. When my best friend lived in an apartment complex with its own gym, I went with him to work out a few times and basically just did the stair master or bicycle for thirty minutes and left. This was kind of fun to me. My problem is that I am not motivated enough to work out on my own. I even got so far as to get a membership at the cheap gym around my area, but then I was too intimidated to go because the woman I signed up with was kind of a bitch. I want to get over this irrational fear I have of gyms and just go.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
061 - Do 10 consecutive push ups
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I am able to do 10 push ups one right after the other without stopping.
This goal is on my list because: At the moment, I can't even do one push up. I have no upper body strength at all. While being able to do one real push up is the first step to this goal, I hope to get to the point where I can do at least 10.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: At the moment, I can't even do one push up. I have no upper body strength at all. While being able to do one real push up is the first step to this goal, I hope to get to the point where I can do at least 10.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
060 - Get down to 99 lb
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I weigh 99 pounds. Even if it's only for a day.
This goal is on my list because: I want to start by saying that 99 lb is not a ridiculous goal for me. It's the weight I used to maintain before I started eating because I was stressed out and frequenting fast food places. At the moment, I'm about 20 lb from this goal. I eat horribly and never exercise. Although my main goal is just to live a healthier life, getting down to 99lb would be awesome.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I want to start by saying that 99 lb is not a ridiculous goal for me. It's the weight I used to maintain before I started eating because I was stressed out and frequenting fast food places. At the moment, I'm about 20 lb from this goal. I eat horribly and never exercise. Although my main goal is just to live a healthier life, getting down to 99lb would be awesome.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
059 - Go to the dentist
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I go to the dentist. Duh.
This goal is on my list because: of two things. First of all, I have not had dental insurance for almost two years. I'm poor, so that means I haven't been to the dentist. Second, even when going to the dentist was an option, I only went because my mom made me. I am terrified of the dentist. I know logically that they're helping me, but every time I enter an office I start breathing heavy and it's so difficult not to just leave. Now that I'm on my own I'll have to make myself go (when the option is available again). Definitely one of my most important personal goals.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: of two things. First of all, I have not had dental insurance for almost two years. I'm poor, so that means I haven't been to the dentist. Second, even when going to the dentist was an option, I only went because my mom made me. I am terrified of the dentist. I know logically that they're helping me, but every time I enter an office I start breathing heavy and it's so difficult not to just leave. Now that I'm on my own I'll have to make myself go (when the option is available again). Definitely one of my most important personal goals.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
058 - Take a yoga class
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I complete at least one beginner yoga class.
This goal is on my list because: It's something I've never done. I liked Wii yoga when I tried it, but I want to attempt the real thing.
Notes: I've heard good things about Red Sun Yoga. A single class is only $15 and it's close to home.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: It's something I've never done. I liked Wii yoga when I tried it, but I want to attempt the real thing.
Notes: I've heard good things about Red Sun Yoga. A single class is only $15 and it's close to home.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
057 - Take a ballet class
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have completed at least one adult ballet class.
This goal is on my list because: I've always wanted to try dance as an adult because my scoliosis prevented me from really doing anything with it as a child. If I can get up the courage to go to one class, maybe more will follow. Or maybe I'll realize it's not for me. Either way, it will be a good experience.
Notes: Cheap adult ballet classes can be found here. You know what to do!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've always wanted to try dance as an adult because my scoliosis prevented me from really doing anything with it as a child. If I can get up the courage to go to one class, maybe more will follow. Or maybe I'll realize it's not for me. Either way, it will be a good experience.
Notes: Cheap adult ballet classes can be found here. You know what to do!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
056 - Learn to do a split
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I am able to do a full side split.
This goal is on my list because: I want to work on my flexibility. This is a measurable goal that will show progress in that field. It will take time and practice, but eventually I should be able to do it!
Notes: Easy practice instructions can be found here. Use them!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I want to work on my flexibility. This is a measurable goal that will show progress in that field. It will take time and practice, but eventually I should be able to do it!
Notes: Easy practice instructions can be found here. Use them!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
055 - Write down EVERYTHING I eat for a week
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I record every single thing I eat (even if it's just a single goldfish) for one week (7 days). At the end of this week, I will sit down and analyze my findings.
This goal is on my list because:I need to start paying attention to my diet. I'm not getting the proper nutrition I need and I don't think enough about what I put into my body. This exercise will force me to become more aware of what I am eating and hopefully help me make some changes.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because:I need to start paying attention to my diet. I'm not getting the proper nutrition I need and I don't think enough about what I put into my body. This exercise will force me to become more aware of what I am eating and hopefully help me make some changes.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
054 - Go 30 days without soda
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I successfully make it through one month (30 consecutive days) without a drop of soda touching my lips.
This goal is on my list because: I've loved soda since I was a kid. I've drank a can a day most days of my life. If I drank water the way I drink soda I would not be dehydrated nearly as much. This goal will force me to drink more water and hopefully help me phase out my addiction to soda.
Notes: I'm addicted to coke! :O !
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've loved soda since I was a kid. I've drank a can a day most days of my life. If I drank water the way I drink soda I would not be dehydrated nearly as much. This goal will force me to drink more water and hopefully help me phase out my addiction to soda.
Notes: I'm addicted to coke! :O !
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
053 - Go 30 days without fast food
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I successfully avoid fast food for one month (30 consecutive days).
This goal is on my list because:I've started eating out so much in the past year. I'm starting to rely on fast food as meals multiple times a week which is not only unhealthy, it's making me gain weight. One caveat to this is that one night a week my boyfriend's parents take us (and the rest of his family) out to a nice restaurant to eat. This isn't technically "fast food" anyway, but I just want to make it clear that while I won't consider this a deviation from my goal, I won't be eating out any other times during my 30 days.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because:I've started eating out so much in the past year. I'm starting to rely on fast food as meals multiple times a week which is not only unhealthy, it's making me gain weight. One caveat to this is that one night a week my boyfriend's parents take us (and the rest of his family) out to a nice restaurant to eat. This isn't technically "fast food" anyway, but I just want to make it clear that while I won't consider this a deviation from my goal, I won't be eating out any other times during my 30 days.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
Sunday, January 3, 2010
052 - Get health insurance
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have health insurance that I can afford and that allows me to take care of all of my health issues.
This goal is on my list because: I haven't had insurance in more than a year and a half. I haven't been able to go to the dentist or the doctor. I had to go to the emergency room last time I was really sick (I had pharyngitis) and it has been so much money. I need to either get a job that provides insurance or bite the bullet and sign up for the insurance my school offers. The school insurance isn't cheap by any means, but it's better than dying.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I haven't had insurance in more than a year and a half. I haven't been able to go to the dentist or the doctor. I had to go to the emergency room last time I was really sick (I had pharyngitis) and it has been so much money. I need to either get a job that provides insurance or bite the bullet and sign up for the insurance my school offers. The school insurance isn't cheap by any means, but it's better than dying.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
051 - Draft a living will
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have created a legal living will.
This goal is on my list because: This is one of those important adult things I need to accomplish in the near future. You never know what's going to happen.
Notes:N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: This is one of those important adult things I need to accomplish in the near future. You never know what's going to happen.
Notes:N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
050 - Move out
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I live independently, either by myself or with roommates, and not with parents.
This goal is on my list because: I haven't lived with my parents for a while now. We don't always get along, so I've lived with my best friend and my boyfriend at different times. I'm currently splitting my time between my mom's house and my boyfriend's parent's house, but I'd like to get my own place in the near future. I'm all about weird interior design.
Notes: I'm poor.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I haven't lived with my parents for a while now. We don't always get along, so I've lived with my best friend and my boyfriend at different times. I'm currently splitting my time between my mom's house and my boyfriend's parent's house, but I'd like to get my own place in the near future. I'm all about weird interior design.
Notes: I'm poor.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
049 - Establish credit
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I open a line of credit somehow.
This goal is on my list because: I want to own my own house eventually. I should start building a good credit score as early as possible so I don't have to do some back alley favors to get a loan or whatever in the future.
Notes: I believe I can get a credit card through my school. A possible idea is to use that for gas purchases during the month and save up to pay it off every time I get my statement.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I want to own my own house eventually. I should start building a good credit score as early as possible so I don't have to do some back alley favors to get a loan or whatever in the future.
Notes: I believe I can get a credit card through my school. A possible idea is to use that for gas purchases during the month and save up to pay it off every time I get my statement.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
048 - Get a job
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I start my first day at a job.
This goal is on my list because: I need cash. I'm a college student and I'll be out in the real world soon. It's time to stop depending on my family for money.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I need cash. I'm a college student and I'll be out in the real world soon. It's time to stop depending on my family for money.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
047 - Learn to french braid
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I can braid hair into a French braid that doesn't look sloppy.
This goal is on my list because: I've always wanted to be able to french braid. I'm finally good at doing a fast normal braid, so it seems like a good time to try to step it up a notch.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've always wanted to be able to french braid. I'm finally good at doing a fast normal braid, so it seems like a good time to try to step it up a notch.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
046 - Learn to tie a tie
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I can successfully tie a tie (on someone else) in under a minute.
This goal is on my list because: Ties are classy. Ties can be cute. Ties can be silly. I've never needed to wear one myself, but I know a lot of dudes who do. It would be nice to know this skill for whatever reason.
Notes: What happened to that VeggieTales tie I had in sixth grade?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: Ties are classy. Ties can be cute. Ties can be silly. I've never needed to wear one myself, but I know a lot of dudes who do. It would be nice to know this skill for whatever reason.
Notes: What happened to that VeggieTales tie I had in sixth grade?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
045 - Learn to play at least one song on the piano
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I am able to play one song (or more!) from memory on a piano.
This goal is on my list because: My family had a piano when I was younger and I learned to play simple songs like Jingle Bells and some songs from Beauty and the Beast. I don't remember why or when we got rid of it, but we've been piano-less for a while now. Suddenly we have one again (in a storage unit) and I'd like to learn to play. I learned to sightread in chorus, which I was in from 4th grade until 6th, but I've pretty much forgotten that too. That would be step one of this goal.
Notes: NOT MOONLIGHT SONATA.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: My family had a piano when I was younger and I learned to play simple songs like Jingle Bells and some songs from Beauty and the Beast. I don't remember why or when we got rid of it, but we've been piano-less for a while now. Suddenly we have one again (in a storage unit) and I'd like to learn to play. I learned to sightread in chorus, which I was in from 4th grade until 6th, but I've pretty much forgotten that too. That would be step one of this goal.
Notes: NOT MOONLIGHT SONATA.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
044 - Create/store a car emergency kit in my car
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I create an emergency kit for my car (including a flashlight, jumper cables, etc) and stash it in the trunk.
This goal is on my list because: I'm accident prone and my car has already tried to kill me on more than one occasion. This is a story for another time, but at one point it was shutting itself off randomly while I was driving. Anyway, I need to be more prepared for emergencies. My cellphone should not be my only emergency kit.
Notes: This goes hand in hand with learning to change a tire, another one of my goals.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm accident prone and my car has already tried to kill me on more than one occasion. This is a story for another time, but at one point it was shutting itself off randomly while I was driving. Anyway, I need to be more prepared for emergencies. My cellphone should not be my only emergency kit.
Notes: This goes hand in hand with learning to change a tire, another one of my goals.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
043 - Make 50 recipes (0/50)
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I successfully cook/bake 50 new recipes. These can be any sort of food. I must document all 50 recipes and source where they came from.
This goal is on my list because: I am learning to cook. I'm a very picky eater and my parents never really took that into account when making meals growing up, so I relied heavily on microwavable meals or snacks. I have horrible nutritional habits now and I'm planning on correcting that. I hope that by learning so many new recipes I will diversify the dishes I like and also learn a few tricks to help me come up with my own recipes.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I am learning to cook. I'm a very picky eater and my parents never really took that into account when making meals growing up, so I relied heavily on microwavable meals or snacks. I have horrible nutritional habits now and I'm planning on correcting that. I hope that by learning so many new recipes I will diversify the dishes I like and also learn a few tricks to help me come up with my own recipes.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
042 - Complete a sudoku book
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I correctly complete each and every puzzle in book of sudoku puzzles.
This goal is on my list because: I want it to be. I've recently become addicted to sudoku - playing it on my DSi, online, and in the newspaper. I bought a book of sudoku puzzles a month or so ago and I have waited until I got this list up to start it.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
This goal is on my list because: I want it to be. I've recently become addicted to sudoku - playing it on my DSi, online, and in the newspaper. I bought a book of sudoku puzzles a month or so ago and I have waited until I got this list up to start it.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
041 - Graduate from college/Earn my BS degree
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I graduate from my university (or another, if I choose to transfer) with a Bachelor's degree.
This goal is on my list because: I'm already a year and a half in. This nonsense better pay off. In all seriousness, I love what I'm doing right now and I just added this goal to help remind me that this is one of the most important things going on in my life at this stage. Everyday that I attend a class I am working towards this goal.
Notes: At the moment, I'm majoring in Event Management with a minor in Pre-Law. I'm highly considering changing my minor to French, but we'll see how this semester goes.
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
This goal is on my list because: I'm already a year and a half in. This nonsense better pay off. In all seriousness, I love what I'm doing right now and I just added this goal to help remind me that this is one of the most important things going on in my life at this stage. Everyday that I attend a class I am working towards this goal.
Notes: At the moment, I'm majoring in Event Management with a minor in Pre-Law. I'm highly considering changing my minor to French, but we'll see how this semester goes.
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
040 - Complete a jigsaw puzzle
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I open a puzzle and put each and every piece together by myself.
This goal is on my list because: I used to have this puzzle of the Le Chat Noir painting and I loved it. I was planning on putting it together, gluing it, and sticking it on my wall. Lame, I know, but I was like 12. The only problem was that the thing was 1,000 pieces. I tried to put it together once but ran out of patience and put it back in the box a couple of days later. I have no idea if I even still have that puzzle, but I want to get through one of these things on my own.
Notes: I just checked. I don't have the puzzle anymore. I need to find an equally kick ass puzzle (not that Thomas Kinkade shit my grandma puts together) to get done. Check out thrift stores and garage sales.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I used to have this puzzle of the Le Chat Noir painting and I loved it. I was planning on putting it together, gluing it, and sticking it on my wall. Lame, I know, but I was like 12. The only problem was that the thing was 1,000 pieces. I tried to put it together once but ran out of patience and put it back in the box a couple of days later. I have no idea if I even still have that puzzle, but I want to get through one of these things on my own.
Notes: I just checked. I don't have the puzzle anymore. I need to find an equally kick ass puzzle (not that Thomas Kinkade shit my grandma puts together) to get done. Check out thrift stores and garage sales.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
039 - Finish a New York Times crossword by myself
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I begin a blank New York Times crossword puzzle and complete it entirely without any outside help from friends, family, or other references.
This goal is on my list because: I love crossword puzzles. Growing up, I always helped my grandmother work on the crossword in the local newspaper and now I can sometimes complete those ones by myself. The New York Times crossword is a whole other beast. I've never finished one by myself. It requires a lot of random knowledge and references to things that happened far before I was born.
Notes: I can practice online, but I'd like the official NYT puzzle I complete to be the one my local paper prints in conjunction with their own on Sundays.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I love crossword puzzles. Growing up, I always helped my grandmother work on the crossword in the local newspaper and now I can sometimes complete those ones by myself. The New York Times crossword is a whole other beast. I've never finished one by myself. It requires a lot of random knowledge and references to things that happened far before I was born.
Notes: I can practice online, but I'd like the official NYT puzzle I complete to be the one my local paper prints in conjunction with their own on Sundays.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
038 - Locate/plant a geocache
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I locate a geocache or create and stash one of my own. Either way, I should record the experience on the listed website.
This goal is on my list because: Everyone wants to be a treasure hunter. There's something inherently cool about finding something someone has hidden. I tried to find one in my area once, but it was a half-assed attempt my friends and I made in the middle of the night. I'd like to give it a real try at least once.
Notes: Use this website to aid in finding a geocache. If I choose to hide one of my own, use the same website to list the location so other people can find it.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: Everyone wants to be a treasure hunter. There's something inherently cool about finding something someone has hidden. I tried to find one in my area once, but it was a half-assed attempt my friends and I made in the middle of the night. I'd like to give it a real try at least once.
Notes: Use this website to aid in finding a geocache. If I choose to hide one of my own, use the same website to list the location so other people can find it.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
037 - Achieve a typing speed of 100+ wpm
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have logged a typing score of 100+ wpm 3 or more times in a short period of time.
This goal is on my list because: I'll be honest and say I have no idea what my typing speed is right now. I had to go through a typing test when I applied for a job at my local courthouse last year and I know my score is what helped me get an interview, but I don't think it was too impressive. I don't type properly with my fingers on all the right keys, so ideally this goal will force me to learn to do that to increase my speed.
Notes: I just used typingtest.com to find out that (as of 01/03/10) I have a typing score of 94 WPM. I will practice and test again on this same website in the future.
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
This goal is on my list because: I'll be honest and say I have no idea what my typing speed is right now. I had to go through a typing test when I applied for a job at my local courthouse last year and I know my score is what helped me get an interview, but I don't think it was too impressive. I don't type properly with my fingers on all the right keys, so ideally this goal will force me to learn to do that to increase my speed.
Notes: I just used typingtest.com to find out that (as of 01/03/10) I have a typing score of 94 WPM. I will practice and test again on this same website in the future.
GOAL STATUS: IN PROGRESS
036 - Complete a Sims legacy challenge
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I complete either the Sims 2 Legacy Challenge or the Sims 3 Legacy Challenge. This is simply for myself, but it would be an added bonus if I chronicled it.
This goal is on my list because: I always cheat when I play the Sims. I get tired of wanting things and I make the game too easy for myself. I want to play through with a goal in mind and with a set of rules that motivates me to play the hard way. This will make the games interesting to me again and give me something to do when I'm procrastinating.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I always cheat when I play the Sims. I get tired of wanting things and I make the game too easy for myself. I want to play through with a goal in mind and with a set of rules that motivates me to play the hard way. This will make the games interesting to me again and give me something to do when I'm procrastinating.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
035 - Make 3 new friends
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have made 3 new friends that I am interested in maintaining a friendship with.
This goal is on my list because: I have had, for the most part, the same group of friends for years now. I don't always branch out and meet new people because I know I already have a bank of friends, you know? Because of this I've become kind of shy when it comes to meeting new people. I want to become more social again and I think this is a good way to start off that process.
Notes: Friends in college classes = study buddies. Useful and fun. Consider this.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have had, for the most part, the same group of friends for years now. I don't always branch out and meet new people because I know I already have a bank of friends, you know? Because of this I've become kind of shy when it comes to meeting new people. I want to become more social again and I think this is a good way to start off that process.
Notes: Friends in college classes = study buddies. Useful and fun. Consider this.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
034 - Learn to change a flat tire
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have learned all the steps of changing a flat tire, have practiced, and am able to do it myself without any help.
This goal is on my list because: I'm not a damsel in distress. I should be able to do this by myself, especially since I've been traveling alone more frequently.
Notes: This goal should be completed in conjunction with my goal of creating a car emergency kit so that I have the knowledge and the equipment.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm not a damsel in distress. I should be able to do this by myself, especially since I've been traveling alone more frequently.
Notes: This goal should be completed in conjunction with my goal of creating a car emergency kit so that I have the knowledge and the equipment.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
033 - Go fishing
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I spend a day fishing without complaining or giving up. Bonus points if I actually catch something.
This goal is on my list because: My whole family love to fish. I, however, am an indoor girl and far too impatient to go with them. I could use this time to unplug from the world and get closer to my family.
Notes: This could tie in with my goal of completing 5 new recipes.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: My whole family love to fish. I, however, am an indoor girl and far too impatient to go with them. I could use this time to unplug from the world and get closer to my family.
Notes: This could tie in with my goal of completing 5 new recipes.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
032 - Get a passport
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I obtain a usable passport. Duh. Bonus points if my picture's not horrendous.
This goal is on my list because: I have to get an up-to-date passport if I'm going to accomplish my goal of traveling to a foreign country. It's something I should get done now that I'm an adult so that I have it in case I need to leave the country (idk?) for any reason in the future.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have to get an up-to-date passport if I'm going to accomplish my goal of traveling to a foreign country. It's something I should get done now that I'm an adult so that I have it in case I need to leave the country (idk?) for any reason in the future.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
031 - Attend a church sermon
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I attend a church sermon, stay the entire time, and really try to take in the message. I count the Spiritualist Camp church as a church and would be perfectly satisfied with checking out one of their services.
This goal is on my list because: I'm not from a very religious family.The only times I've ever attended church have been for Easter or Christmas Eve services. The last time I was in a church for a service was probably about ten years ago. I'm fascinated by different religions and this would be a good way to experience some of them firsthand.
Notes: Check out the calendar of events for some jumping off points.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm not from a very religious family.The only times I've ever attended church have been for Easter or Christmas Eve services. The last time I was in a church for a service was probably about ten years ago. I'm fascinated by different religions and this would be a good way to experience some of them firsthand.
Notes: Check out the calendar of events for some jumping off points.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
030 - Go on a road trip
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I travel somewhere out of the state by car.
This goal is on my list because: I LOVE ROAD TRIPS!!! My family used to make the 18-hour car ride from Florida to Pennsylvania every summer to visit our relatives. Since I've been old enough to go places on my own, my friends and I have road tripped to New Orleans twice in the past year. I love getting into a car in one place and getting out hundreds of miles away.
Notes: This doesn't have to be a planned trip. It would be cool to branch out and maybe make a bunch of stops instead of just traveling to one main destination.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I LOVE ROAD TRIPS!!! My family used to make the 18-hour car ride from Florida to Pennsylvania every summer to visit our relatives. Since I've been old enough to go places on my own, my friends and I have road tripped to New Orleans twice in the past year. I love getting into a car in one place and getting out hundreds of miles away.
Notes: This doesn't have to be a planned trip. It would be cool to branch out and maybe make a bunch of stops instead of just traveling to one main destination.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
029 - Learn to ice skate
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I can skate around an ice skating rink without holding onto the sides and not face certain death.
This goal is on my list because: When I was in middle school I had a boyfriend who was really into hockey. We live in Florida, so naturally that meant he spent a lot of time at an ice rink. I went once or twice and tried to skate but never really was able to do it. I had to hang on to the walls and even then I was always pretty dangerous to both myself and the other skaters. I don't expect to become an ice princess or anything, but it would be nice to be able to ice skate without looking like a major jackass.
Notes: Hours and pricing information for RDV can be found here.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: When I was in middle school I had a boyfriend who was really into hockey. We live in Florida, so naturally that meant he spent a lot of time at an ice rink. I went once or twice and tried to skate but never really was able to do it. I had to hang on to the walls and even then I was always pretty dangerous to both myself and the other skaters. I don't expect to become an ice princess or anything, but it would be nice to be able to ice skate without looking like a major jackass.
Notes: Hours and pricing information for RDV can be found here.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
028 - Fly somewhere
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I travel somewhere by airplane. Or, you know, if I somehow found a way to grow wings that would be cool too.
This goal is on my list because: It's not that I've never been on a plane before. I've even flown by myself. The issue is that all of these experiences were when I was very young. I haven't been on a plane in over ten years and I'd like to get somewhere fast, ya know? I may be crazy (or it may have just been my 5-year-old taste buds), but I loved airline food.
Notes: Maybe when I go to NYC or one of my other travel goals?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: It's not that I've never been on a plane before. I've even flown by myself. The issue is that all of these experiences were when I was very young. I haven't been on a plane in over ten years and I'd like to get somewhere fast, ya know? I may be crazy (or it may have just been my 5-year-old taste buds), but I loved airline food.
Notes: Maybe when I go to NYC or one of my other travel goals?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
027 - Complete 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have answered each of the 50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind. This may be blogged privately or in my public journal.
This goal is on my list because: I have heard so much about these questions. I want to see if the hype is really justified. Either way, as I mentioned in my goal of answering a 5,000 question survey, I love this sort of thing.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have heard so much about these questions. I want to see if the hype is really justified. Either way, as I mentioned in my goal of answering a 5,000 question survey, I love this sort of thing.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
026 - Take a photo with someone famous
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have my picture taken with a celebrity.
This goal is on my list because: I've never really met anyone famous. It would be cool to have a personal picture with a celebrity.
Notes: Book signings? Maybe when I visit NYC? Pics or it didn't happen.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've never really met anyone famous. It would be cool to have a personal picture with a celebrity.
Notes: Book signings? Maybe when I visit NYC? Pics or it didn't happen.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
025 - Get kissed at midnight on New Year's Eve by someone special
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I kiss (or get kissed) by someone special at midnight on New Year's Eve.
This goal is on my list because: What better way to kick off a new year than with someone you love? Technically I accomplished this on NYE 2010, but since I hadn't started this list yet it doesn't count.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: What better way to kick off a new year than with someone you love? Technically I accomplished this on NYE 2010, but since I hadn't started this list yet it doesn't count.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
024 - See a drive-in movie
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I watch a movie from start to finish from the comfort of a car at a drive-in theater.
This goal is on my list because: I've only seen one movie at a drive-in and it was Jumanji when I was 5. Since the first time I saw Grease when I was little I've always wanted to go to another one. Unfortunately, the reason I've only seen one is because the theater in my town was torn down. I need to find another to complete this.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've only seen one movie at a drive-in and it was Jumanji when I was 5. Since the first time I saw Grease when I was little I've always wanted to go to another one. Unfortunately, the reason I've only seen one is because the theater in my town was torn down. I need to find another to complete this.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
023 - Carve a pumpkin
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I carve a satisfactory design into a pumpkin.
This goal is on my list because: I love pumpkins. I love their seeds. I love pumpkin pie. I am not the most dexterous of girls. Ideally I would create my own design to carve.
Notes: Bonus points if I make something delicious with the insides.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I love pumpkins. I love their seeds. I love pumpkin pie. I am not the most dexterous of girls. Ideally I would create my own design to carve.
Notes: Bonus points if I make something delicious with the insides.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
022 - Complete 5,000 Question Survey
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I answer each of the 5000 questions of the survey located here.
This goal is on my list because: I used to be really into surveys. I'm actually still the co-maintainer of a community dedicated to surveys on LJ. It's cool to be able to look back at my answers and see how I've changed and what has stayed the same. Since a simple survey seemed too easy, I made it my goal to complete this monster.
Notes: I should probably start this soon. I would need to complete ~5 questions each day of the 1001 days to finish this on time.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I used to be really into surveys. I'm actually still the co-maintainer of a community dedicated to surveys on LJ. It's cool to be able to look back at my answers and see how I've changed and what has stayed the same. Since a simple survey seemed too easy, I made it my goal to complete this monster.
Notes: I should probably start this soon. I would need to complete ~5 questions each day of the 1001 days to finish this on time.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
021 - Post a day in the life entry
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I photograph every aspect of a day in my life and upload it with commentary to one of the relevant LJ communities or my own personal blog.
This goal is on my list because: I'm a member of multiple day in the life communities on LiveJournal. I love reading about other peoples' lives and I'm sure someone would be interested in mine - no matter how boring I think it is. Plus, it would be cool to be able to look back on a regular day in my life one day in the future. Ideally I would do a regular day and also a special event, but we'll see how the first one goes before we get ahead of ourselves. Possible goal for future 101 in 1001 list?
Notes: Relevant communities include adiml, adiml_4_adults, and ditl.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm a member of multiple day in the life communities on LiveJournal. I love reading about other peoples' lives and I'm sure someone would be interested in mine - no matter how boring I think it is. Plus, it would be cool to be able to look back on a regular day in my life one day in the future. Ideally I would do a regular day and also a special event, but we'll see how the first one goes before we get ahead of ourselves. Possible goal for future 101 in 1001 list?
Notes: Relevant communities include adiml, adiml_4_adults, and ditl.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
020 - Build a gingerbread house
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I construct a gingerbread house that is able to stand on its own and doesn't look like crap.
This goal is on my list because: My aunt makes gingerbread houses for each house within my family for Christmas every year. I've never had the need to make one. I've become a lot more interested in baking and decorating recently and I want to try my hand.
Notes: Give it to mom if it looks horrendous. She loves candy.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: My aunt makes gingerbread houses for each house within my family for Christmas every year. I've never had the need to make one. I've become a lot more interested in baking and decorating recently and I want to try my hand.
Notes: Give it to mom if it looks horrendous. She loves candy.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
019 - Have professional photos taken
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I have my picture taken by a professional photographer. Ideally, this would be a family portrait since we don't have an professional photos of the whole family together.
This goal is on my list because: There are tons of professional pictures of me by myself as a child and one set of my mother and I from when I was about 4. Then there are my school pictures. The last time I had a professional take my picture was the summer before my senior year for the yearbook. I would like some nice pictures of myself (and my family) to look back on ... not just the ones I'm tagged in on Facebook.
Notes: Hopefully it won't take this long to accomplish this goal, but if so consider an amazing special event photographer in the area.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: There are tons of professional pictures of me by myself as a child and one set of my mother and I from when I was about 4. Then there are my school pictures. The last time I had a professional take my picture was the summer before my senior year for the yearbook. I would like some nice pictures of myself (and my family) to look back on ... not just the ones I'm tagged in on Facebook.
Notes: Hopefully it won't take this long to accomplish this goal, but if so consider an amazing special event photographer in the area.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
018 - See the Pacific Ocean
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I see the Pacific Ocean with my own eyes. Bonus points if I go swimming!
This goal is on my list because: I've been as far west as Utah and that's it. I'd like to see the Pacific coast and compare it to the beaches I'm familiar with.
Notes: Road trip?!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've been as far west as Utah and that's it. I'd like to see the Pacific coast and compare it to the beaches I'm familiar with.
Notes: Road trip?!
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
017 - Go to a professional sports event
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I attend a professional sporting event. For my purposes, I'll include college games as professional since the goal is for me to experience this kind of atmosphere.
This goal is on my list because: I am not a sporty person. Not even a little. I've been at my college for a year and a half now and I've never gone to any of our sports events. I want to go to a game and see if it would be fun for me despite not being too interested in the actual sport.
Notes: I should enter myself in the drawing for free tickets to sports events at my school. Maybe I could see a Saints game while I'm in New Orleans?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I am not a sporty person. Not even a little. I've been at my college for a year and a half now and I've never gone to any of our sports events. I want to go to a game and see if it would be fun for me despite not being too interested in the actual sport.
Notes: I should enter myself in the drawing for free tickets to sports events at my school. Maybe I could see a Saints game while I'm in New Orleans?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
016 - Go to New York City
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I make it to New York City!
This goal is on my list because: I've been to Pennsylvania and New Jersey a thousand times. We always travel by car and pass right through New York but somehow never make it to the city. This would be a fun trip to make with friends.
Notes: I could combine this with my goal of taking a road trip, going somewhere by train or flying. Pretty much any way I could possibly get to NYC will result in my completing another goal simultaneously. Awesome.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've been to Pennsylvania and New Jersey a thousand times. We always travel by car and pass right through New York but somehow never make it to the city. This would be a fun trip to make with friends.
Notes: I could combine this with my goal of taking a road trip, going somewhere by train or flying. Pretty much any way I could possibly get to NYC will result in my completing another goal simultaneously. Awesome.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
015 - Stay at a bed & breakfast
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I sleep at a bed and breakfast at least one night.
This goal is on my list because: This is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. I have stayed at the same little B&B in New Orleans (the Creole Inn - I highly recommend it) twice in the past year. Although I may consider this goal complete if I stay there again, I'd really like to experience another B&B in another location. It's great to have knowledgeable people around and the atmosphere is more awesome (to me) than that of a sterile hotel.
Notes: Perhaps I could extend my day trip to Savannah to a weekend trip and try out a b&b there?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: This is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. I have stayed at the same little B&B in New Orleans (the Creole Inn - I highly recommend it) twice in the past year. Although I may consider this goal complete if I stay there again, I'd really like to experience another B&B in another location. It's great to have knowledgeable people around and the atmosphere is more awesome (to me) than that of a sterile hotel.
Notes: Perhaps I could extend my day trip to Savannah to a weekend trip and try out a b&b there?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
014 - Pull an all-nighter
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I stay awake for 24 hours (or more) through the night.
This goal is on my list because: I'm a college student. I can't even count the number of times I've stayed up until 7 in the morning doing something, but I don't think I've ever stayed up for 24 hours straight. I usually max out somewhere around 20 hours. This is a silly goal that will be fun to complete over the summer sometime.
Notes: Maybe have a party for this one? Get a lot of my friends to stay up all night doing something and drink a ridiculous amount of energy drinks/caffeine.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm a college student. I can't even count the number of times I've stayed up until 7 in the morning doing something, but I don't think I've ever stayed up for 24 hours straight. I usually max out somewhere around 20 hours. This is a silly goal that will be fun to complete over the summer sometime.
Notes: Maybe have a party for this one? Get a lot of my friends to stay up all night doing something and drink a ridiculous amount of energy drinks/caffeine.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
013 - Travel to a foreign country
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I travel outside of the United States.
This goal is on my list because: I need to get out and see the world! I wanted to take a year off between high school and college and travel but I was too poor. I still am. Hopefully at some point during my 1001 days I can scrape up enough cash to visit somewhere I've never been before.
Notes: Ireland? Canada? Possibilities are endless. This goal could possibly be combined with my goal of flying somewhere.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I need to get out and see the world! I wanted to take a year off between high school and college and travel but I was too poor. I still am. Hopefully at some point during my 1001 days I can scrape up enough cash to visit somewhere I've never been before.
Notes: Ireland? Canada? Possibilities are endless. This goal could possibly be combined with my goal of flying somewhere.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
012 - Take a cruise
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I go on a cruise, of course!
This goal is on my list because: I've never been on a cruise before. My parents and friends are always talking about the cruises they've been on. I want in on the fun. Overnight is preferable. Any destination. As a Hospitality student, I should be on top of this.
Notes: My favorite movie is Titanic. Just so you know.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've never been on a cruise before. My parents and friends are always talking about the cruises they've been on. I want in on the fun. Overnight is preferable. Any destination. As a Hospitality student, I should be on top of this.
Notes: My favorite movie is Titanic. Just so you know.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
011 - Build a sandcastle
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I construct an impressive sandcastle and take a photo to share with the world.
This goal is on my list because: Despite living in Florida forever, I can't remember the last time I built a sandcastle. I go to the beach all the time. Playing in the sand was my favorite thing to do outside as a child. It would be nice to relive my childhood. Plus, all that practice building crap in the Sims needs to be put to use.
Notes: I need to buy a shovel and some buckets.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: Despite living in Florida forever, I can't remember the last time I built a sandcastle. I go to the beach all the time. Playing in the sand was my favorite thing to do outside as a child. It would be nice to relive my childhood. Plus, all that practice building crap in the Sims needs to be put to use.
Notes: I need to buy a shovel and some buckets.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
010 - Build a snowman
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I build a freakin adorable snowman! Carrot and top hat optional.
This goal is on my list because: I'm a Florida girl. I've seen snow a few times in my life (the last time being probably more than 10 years ago) and I made a snowman as a child, but I want the chance to really get into the experience. I'm taller now. A life-sized snowman is in order.
Notes: Florida = no snow. This obviously needs to happen somewhere North. Maybe when I visit my family in Pennsylvania?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm a Florida girl. I've seen snow a few times in my life (the last time being probably more than 10 years ago) and I made a snowman as a child, but I want the chance to really get into the experience. I'm taller now. A life-sized snowman is in order.
Notes: Florida = no snow. This obviously needs to happen somewhere North. Maybe when I visit my family in Pennsylvania?
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
009 - Take a train somewhere
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I travel somewhere by train.
This goal is on my list because: I have never been on a train in my life. It seems like a cool way to travel. I mean, if I'm willing to sit in a car for 10 hours on a drive to New Orleans, I should be okay with a train ride, right?
Notes: There's an Amtrak has an Orlando station that would be easy to depart from. I have no destination in mind for this at the moment, but maybe I could combine this with one of my other goals (IE: go to New York).
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have never been on a train in my life. It seems like a cool way to travel. I mean, if I'm willing to sit in a car for 10 hours on a drive to New Orleans, I should be okay with a train ride, right?
Notes: There's an Amtrak has an Orlando station that would be easy to depart from. I have no destination in mind for this at the moment, but maybe I could combine this with one of my other goals (IE: go to New York).
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
008 - Get a psychic reading
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I visit a psychic and have a reading done.
This goal is on my list because: I'm fascinated with supernatural things like this. I don't necessarily believe in these types of things but I think it would be an interesting experience and I'm open to new ideas.
Notes: A day trip to Cassadaga would be conducive to this goal. A seance or a palm reading would qualify. I also want to attend a church service at the Spiritualist Camp, although that's not a goal on this list.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm fascinated with supernatural things like this. I don't necessarily believe in these types of things but I think it would be an interesting experience and I'm open to new ideas.
Notes: A day trip to Cassadaga would be conducive to this goal. A seance or a palm reading would qualify. I also want to attend a church service at the Spiritualist Camp, although that's not a goal on this list.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
007 - Go skinny dipping
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I swim nude in a body of water (preferably a pool!).
This goal is on my list because: I have a lot of body issues. I want to learn to be comfortable in my own skin ... only my own skin. I'd also like to be more adventurous.
Notes: When G-Unit goes out of town I often house sit a house with a pool and a privacy fence for weeks at a time ...
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I have a lot of body issues. I want to learn to be comfortable in my own skin ... only my own skin. I'd also like to be more adventurous.
Notes: When G-Unit goes out of town I often house sit a house with a pool and a privacy fence for weeks at a time ...
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
006 - Complete a coloring book
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I color in all of the pages of a completely blank coloring book to my liking.
This goal is on my list because: I've always been a quitter. As a child I never colored in a whole coloring book. Plus, I'm much better at coloring inside the lines now.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I've always been a quitter. As a child I never colored in a whole coloring book. Plus, I'm much better at coloring inside the lines now.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
004 - Reserved for future goals
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I decide on a new goal to add to my list.
This goal is on my list because: Things change. It's been difficult to think of 101 realistic, worthwhile goals and I know I've probably forgotten something. This way I can come back a couple of days (or even months) down the road and add something to the list.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: Things change. It's been difficult to think of 101 realistic, worthwhile goals and I know I've probably forgotten something. This way I can come back a couple of days (or even months) down the road and add something to the list.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
003 - A month before this list expires, create a new 101 in 1001 list
I will consider this goal complete when/if: Approximately one month before this project comes to an end (sometime in August of 2012) I draft another list of 101 goals to accomplish.
This goal is on my list because: I will always have goals. Anything I am unable to accomplish this time around should not be given up on. I need to remind myself that realistic goals are good to work towards. My life will be in a whole different place in 2.75 years and I should have an entirely new set of goals to work with.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I will always have goals. Anything I am unable to accomplish this time around should not be given up on. I need to remind myself that realistic goals are good to work towards. My life will be in a whole different place in 2.75 years and I should have an entirely new set of goals to work with.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
002 - For every goal not met, deposit $10 into a savings account
I will consider this goal complete when/if: 12:00AM the day after my final deadline (DEADLINE) I count up the goals I have not completed and deposit $10 for each unmet goal into a savings account.
This goal is on my list because: I'm horrible at saving money. This goal will not only give me some extra motivation to complete my goals within the 1001 days, but will ensure that even the goals that I don't get around to still benefit my life in some way.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
This goal is on my list because: I'm horrible at saving money. This goal will not only give me some extra motivation to complete my goals within the 1001 days, but will ensure that even the goals that I don't get around to still benefit my life in some way.
GOAL STATUS: TO DO
001 - Publish this list online
I will consider this goal complete when/if: I go back through and edit my list, make individual posts for each goal and publish the entire blog online.
This goal is on my list because: I've been meaning to accomplish many of these things for years. Making a complete, well thought out list is a good way to keep my thoughts and goals organized. This particular project gives me a deadline which is something I need to stay motivated. Plus, this is an easy goal to get the momentum going.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: COMPLETED 01/03/2010 !
This goal is on my list because: I've been meaning to accomplish many of these things for years. Making a complete, well thought out list is a good way to keep my thoughts and goals organized. This particular project gives me a deadline which is something I need to stay motivated. Plus, this is an easy goal to get the momentum going.
Notes: N/A
GOAL STATUS: COMPLETED 01/03/2010 !
Statistics
Quick and dirty stats post!
I started this project Friday, January 3, 2010. I will (hopefully!) have completed all of my goals by Sunday, September 30, 2012.
GOALS
Completed: 0/101
In progress: 8/101
Last Updated: January 9, 2010
I started this project Friday, January 3, 2010. I will (hopefully!) have completed all of my goals by Sunday, September 30, 2012.
GOALS
Completed: 0/101
In progress: 8/101
Last Updated: January 9, 2010
Intro
Hi! I'm Brandy.
I was originally going to start this project on January 1, 2010. In my research (aka cruising other people's lists) I came across this blog. Orange Voices inspired me to rethink my hastily thrown together arbitrary list and hash out a plan/description for each itemized goal. I lamely attempted this project once before and I want to be as prepared as possible this time around so that I don't fail again!
What is this project? Easy.
Stick around for a better layout and my finalized list coming soon!
I was originally going to start this project on January 1, 2010. In my research (aka cruising other people's lists) I came across this blog. Orange Voices inspired me to rethink my hastily thrown together arbitrary list and hash out a plan/description for each itemized goal. I lamely attempted this project once before and I want to be as prepared as possible this time around so that I don't fail again!
What is this project? Easy.
The Challenge:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.
Stick around for a better layout and my finalized list coming soon!
List
Without further ado, here's my list of goals!
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Publish this list online
- For every goal not met, deposit $10 into a savings account
- A month before this list expires, create a new 101 in 1001 list
- Reserved for future goals
- Reserved for future goals
- Complete a coloring book
- Go skinny dipping
- Get a psychic reading
- Take a train somewhere
- Build a snowman
- Build a sandcastle
- Take a cruise
- Travel to a foreign country
- Pull an all-nighter
- Stay at a bed & breakfast
- Go to New York City
- Go to a professional sports event
- See the Pacific Ocean
- Have professional photos taken
- Build a gingerbread house
- Post a day in the life entry
- Complete 5,000 Question Survey
- Carve a pumpkin
- See a drive-in movie
- Get kissed at midnight on New Year's Eve by someone special
- Take a photo with someone famous
- Complete 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind
- Fly somewhere
- Learn to ice skate
- Go on a road trip
- Attend a church sermon
- Get a passport
- Go fishing
- Learn to change a flat tire
- Make 3 new friends (0/3)
- Complete a Sims legacy challenge
- Achieve a typing speed of 100+ wpm
- Locate/plant a geocache
- Finish a New York Times crossword by myself
- Complete a jigsaw puzzle
- Graduate from college/Earn my BS degree
- Complete a sudoku book
- Make 50 recipes (0/50)
- Create/store a car emergency kit in my car
- Learn to play at least one song on the piano
- Learn to tie a tie
- Learn to french braid
- Get a job
- Establish credit
- Move out
- Draft a living will
- Get health insurance
- Go 30 days without fast food (0/30)
- Go 30 days without soda (0/30)
- Write down EVERYTHING I eat for a week
- Learn to do a split
- Take a ballet class
- Take a yoga class
- Go to the dentist
- Get down to 99 lb
- Do 10 consecutive push ups
- Go to a gym/work out
- Volunteer
- Send 5 postcards via postcrossing.com
- Plant a seed
- Leave a 100% tip
- Send a care package via anysoldier.com
- Foster kittens
- Donate 10,000 grains of rice at FreeRice (1,000/10,000)
- Participate in Operation Beautiful
- Participate in Make A Child Smile
- Get a massage
- Get hair professionally/chemically straightened
- Get a tan
- Get a pedicure
- Learn to curl my hair
- Have my hair professionally colored/highlighted
- Find a signature perfume
- See a show in a professional theatre
- Read 101 books. No rereads!
- Read at least 25 books from Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list (0/20)
- Reread the Harry Potter series in order
does not count towards goal 80 - Read 5 books I loved as a child (tentative list here)
does not count towards goal 80 - Read 5 biographies
- Make/upload a worthy YouTube video
- Participate in NaNoWriMo
- Complete a dollhouse
- Journal once a week for one year (0/52)
- Purchase a professional camera
- Take one self portrait a week for a year (3/52)
- Send a secret to PostSecret
- Put 100 inspiring/interesting quotes into an inspiration book
- Keep a video journal once a month for a year (0/12)
- Make fantastic cupcakes
- Put together a family cookbook
- Create an article of clothing I will actually wear
- Make (and send!) at least 5 Christmas cards (0/5)
- Make a mix tape for someone special
- Sell something I created
- Learn to screen print
- Make a documentary video
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