stealing goals from other people

i "thought" of a few more.

stole from flyman's wife:
* Establish a house cleaning/keeping schedule and follow it for at least 3 months (consecutive would be great, but not required) (house, any time)

* Donate blood (i can do better, any time)

* Take a cake decorating class (crafts, any time)

* Go to the Blue Bell factory (family, any time)

stole from joyco:
* finish Christmas shopping early


and then some that *i* actually thought of:

* Quit teaching (family, early 2008)

* Call Jessica and Dave once a month for at least six months (friends, any time)

* Read a book club book and actively participate in the discussion (i can do better, any time)

* Eat at Katz' Deli (austin, any time)

* Go to dentist regularly (health, on-going)

* Either use Netflix or unsubscribe (money, on-going)

* Call or email Lisa, even if/when she doesn't respond (family, on-going)

* Get to the point that we can tithe regularly (money, on-going)

* Replace blinds in our bedroom and nursery (home, early 2008)

* Go on a duck tour (austin, any time)

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83 and counting

I'm really having a tough time! I want to keep all items realistic and affordable. I started breaking it down into time periods and that helped a bit, but I've still got quite a ways to go!

early 2008
1 finish this list
2 print this list and hang it
3 knit something for aubrey to wear
4 make 1st yr scrapbook for aubrey
5 sing to aubrey every day
6 floss every day for a month (in hopes that it will become a habit)
7 lose baby weight
8 no restaurants for one month
9 one month without starbucks or equivalent
10 take aubrey for a walk every day for one month (even if it's just through HEB)
11 plant a tree
12 plan something special for 5 yr anniversary
13 get life insurance
14 get my wedding ring inspected & insured
15 shred old paperwork
16 stick to an allowance for one month (maybe it'll become a habit?)
17 write will
18 place membership at a church
19 make a new website for STC
20 switch STC from DBA to LLC
21 transform office into a workable space
22 transfer title on honda to my name

late 2008
23 eat dinner at the table for one month
24 lose 10% of my july 1, 2008 weight by the end of dec 2008
25 get a fire safe
26 write a christmas letter and
27 send out christmas letter by dec. 15th
28 compile cooking magazines
29 do something (ANYTHING) with wedding dress
30 finish our wedding album
31 buy a new wedding ring for ken (he lost his over two years ago)

early 2009
32 sign-up for "mommy and me" dance class
33 lose 10% of my jan 1, 2009 weight by the end of june 2009
34 paint office & 2nd bath
35 remove hideous wall paper border from dining room & paint if necessary

late 2009
36 go to zilker park
37 see trail of lights
38 lose 10% of my july 1, 2009 weight by the end of dec 2009
39 paint kitchen cabinets

early 2010
40 start trying for baby #2
41 buy a piece of ridiculously expensive super-sexy lingerie and…
42 actually wear it more than once
43 pay off credit cards

late 2010
44 celebrate accomplishments on day 1001
45 pay off medical bills
46 buy new vehicle

on-going
47 blog all 101 accomplishments
48 take a picture of aubrey every day for one year and…
49 post pictures of aubrey on personal blog on a regular basis
50 read to aubrey every night
51 have a girls weekend once a year (spring 08, spring 09, spring 10)
52 never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink
53 try one new recipe each month
54 take a bubble bath at least once a month
55 clean-out closet and donate at least once per year

any time
56 go to mt bonnell
57 no tv for one week
58 take ella to dog park
59 take aubrey swimming
60 play in the ocean
61 paint pottery with ken and aubrey
62 fly a kite
63 go camping
64 take aubrey and ella out on a boat
65 host a game night
66 get my teeth whitened
67 make a list of 101 things that make me happy
68 leave a 100% tip
69 replace all underwear
70 write a letter and mail it
71 take a cooking class
72 surprise ken at work just because
73 take ballroom lessons with ken
74 replace all of ken's underwear (including socks & undershirts)
75 couple's massage with ken
76 ken's truck done (painted and running well)
77 go camping with ken and
78 don't complain at all while camping
79 smile at strangers for one week
80 buy a new computer
81 buy an iphone
82 create a master list with all "in case of emergency" info (including vehicle & bank info) to keep in safe
83 photograph & document all belongings for insurance, print photos & keep in safe

Here's the same list, but sorted by category.

101
celebrate accomplishments on day 1001
blog all 101 accomplishments
finish this list by January 15, 2008
print this list and hang it

Austin
go to zilker park
go to mt bonnell

crafts
knit something for aubrey to wear
make 1st yr scrapbook for aubrey

family
sing to aubrey every day
eat dinner at the table for one month
sign-up for "mommy and me" dance class
see trail of lights
start trying for baby #2
read to aubrey every night
fly a kite
go camping
no tv for one week
paint pottery with ken and aubrey
play in the ocean
take aubrey and ella out on a boat
take aubrey swimming
take ella to dog park
take a picture of aubrey every day for one year and…
post pictures of aubrey on personal blog on a regular basis

friends
have a girls weekend once a year (spring 08, spring 09, spring 10)
host a game night

health
floss every day for a month (in hopes that it will become a habit)
lose baby weight
no restaurants for one month
one month without starbucks or equivalent
take aubrey for a walk every day for one month (even if it's just through HEB)
lose 10% of my july 1, 2008 weight by the end of dec 2008
lose 10% of my jan 1, 2009 weight by the end of june 2009
lose 10% of my july 1, 2009 weight by the end of dec 2009
get my teeth whitened

home
plant a tree
get a fire safe
paint office & 2nd bath
remove hideous wall paper border from dining room & paint if necessary
paint kitchen cabinets
never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink

I can do better...
compile cooking magazines
do something (ANYTHING) with wedding dress
send out christmas letter by dec. 15th
write a christmas letter and
clean-out closet and donate at least once per year
try one new recipe each month
leave a 100% tip
make a list of 101 things that make me happy
replace all underwear
take a cooking class
write a letter and mail it

marriage
plan something special for 5 yr anniversary
buy a new wedding ring for ken (he lost his over two years ago)
finish our wedding album
couple's massage with ken
ken's truck done (painted and running well)
replace all of ken's underwear (including socks & undershirts)
surprise ken at work just because
take ballroom lessons with ken
buy a piece of ridiculously expensive super-sexy lingerie and…
actually wear it more than once
go camping with ken and
don't complain at all while camping

money & legal
get life insurance
get my wedding ring inspected & insured
shred old paperwork
stick to an allowance for one month (maybe it'll become a habit?)
transfer title on honda to my name
write will
pay off credit cards
pay off medical bills
create a master list with all "in case of emergency" info (including vehicle & bank info) to keep in safe
photograph & document all belongings for insurance, print photos & keep in safe

spiritual
place membership at a church
take a bubble bath at least once a month
smile at strangers for one week

business
make a new website for STC
switch STC from DBA to LLC
transform office into a workable space
buy a new computer
buy an iphone
buy new vehicle

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I've come up with only 64 so far

1 make 1st yr scrapbook for aubrey
2 transform office into a workable space
3 make a new website for STC
4 lose baby weight
5 lose 10% of my july 1, 2008 weight by the end of dec 2008
6 lose 10% of my jan 1, 2009 weight by the end of june 2009
7 take aubrey for a walk every day for one month (even if it's just through HEB)
8 place membership at a church
9 write will
10 have a girls weekend once a year (spring 08, spring 09, spring 10)
11 sing to aubrey every day
12 smile at strangers for one week
13 no tv for one week
14 go to zilker park
15 take ella to dog park
16 print this list and hang it
17 get my wedding ring inspected & insured
18 surprise ken at work just because
19 one month without starbucks or equivalent
20 take a picture of aubrey every day for one year
21 stick to an allowance
22 plant a tree
23 eat dinner at the table for one month
24 try one new recipe each month
25 floss every day for a month
26 write a letter and mail it
27 get life insurance
28 take a bubble bath
29 plan something special for 5 yr anniversary
30 take a cooking class
31 read to aubrey every night
32 paint office & 2nd bath
33 write a christmas letter and
34 send out christmas letter by dec. 15th
35 finish our wedding album
36 no restaurants for one month
37 go to mt bonnel
38 take aubrey swimming
39 get my teeth whitened
40 couple's massage with ken
41 paint kitchen cabinets
42 make a list of 101 things that make me happy
43 play in the ocean
44 host a game night
45 compile cooking magazines
46 get a fire safe
47 start trying for baby #2 (late 2009)
48 ken's truck done (painted and running well)
49 go camping
50 take aubrey and ella out on a boat
51 buy a piece of ridiculously expensive super-sexy lingerie
52 pay off credit cards
53 leave a 100% tip
54 paint pottery with ken and aubrey
55 take ballroom lessons with ken
56 fly a kite
57 pay off medical bills
58 buy new vehicle
59 sign-up for "mommy and me" dance class
60 blog all 101 accomplishments
61 buy a new computer
62 buy an iphone
63 buy a new wedding ring for ken (he lost his over two years ago)
64 never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink

Because of the financial goals, I'm really trying to limit tasks that cost money (like travel!). And I'm wondering how much my goals will change when I become a mom in December, but I guess that's another reason it's good I'm not finalizing this list until mid January. :)

Once I'm done, I'll put in some sort of logical order and renumber, to be published in the frame to the right.

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And so it begins....

I have always been a list person. I carry a little notebook in my purse that has an on-going to-do list in the back. So when the gals on the nest started talking about the 101 in 1001 project, I was definitely intrigued. The idea is that you set a goal to complete 101 tasks in a span of 1001 days - that's almost 3 years! Here are some details from the website:
Creating your own 1001 Day Project

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The Mission:
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 my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. 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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

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With the help of THIS website, I was able to calculate a start date based on an end date of our anniversary, 2010. I figure that if I have any hope of being successful, I'm going to need my amazing husband's support. Besides, we share a lot of our goals anyway! So a conclusion date on our anniversary seemed appropriate. We'll start on January 15th, 2008 and be done (hopefullly) by October 12, 2010.

So now I need to get started on a list and have it done by January 15th.

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