Well apparently I'm not doing very well with this list...here are my updates so far...
#12 I decafinated by 1 April 2009, but that only lasted for a little while.
#33 Apparently this one is complete, because I made SSgt!
#36I planted a garden back in April, and the Jasmine is still alive.
#46 I have 2 gifts already decided on for this year, and will be thinking of a third one. There will be a blanket for Scott, and a Wall Quilt for my Dad and Becky.
#50 I finally finished Simon's blanket, and he was only 1.5 weeks old...
#57 I have started FLYing with FLY Lady, and it's only been a week, so we'll see how long this one lasts.
#68 We had a semi-girls weekend in May when we went to Amarillo for Adina's baby shower, and we are all getting together in November for thanksgiving.
#71 Scott and I have started the Love Dare.
#80 Mom gave me her old sewing machine, and I will be using it to make the wall quilt!
#86 We got all the kids together for Dad's 50th birthday celebration!
#87 We are planning on being together to celebrate Mom's 50th.
#95 I have started working on my family tree.
#99 I am about to send my first 3 postcards for postcrossing!
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20090126
Update...
Well, I haven't done as well as I would have liked to do at this point, but I have made a little bit of progress...Here is what I have accomplished so far-
#27 So far I have been tithing each payday
#47 I finished a scarf for Joe!
#59 I have been doing my knitting, and I love it!
#61 I am taking a Microsoft Excel class. Today was the first day, I really hope she gets into some of the things I don't know so this isn't a complete wast of time.
#77 I will be going to ALS at the end of February-I guess that should count as Professional Development!
# 89 I have started reading To Kill a Mockingbird...I forgot how good this book was!
#91 Monica already taught Brayden how to tie his shoes, it wasn't me doing it, but it still got done!
I've started on a lot of the others, but nothing really concrete to report...I'll let you know more as things progress!
#27 So far I have been tithing each payday
#47 I finished a scarf for Joe!
#59 I have been doing my knitting, and I love it!
#61 I am taking a Microsoft Excel class. Today was the first day, I really hope she gets into some of the things I don't know so this isn't a complete wast of time.
#77 I will be going to ALS at the end of February-I guess that should count as Professional Development!
# 89 I have started reading To Kill a Mockingbird...I forgot how good this book was!
#91 Monica already taught Brayden how to tie his shoes, it wasn't me doing it, but it still got done!
I've started on a lot of the others, but nothing really concrete to report...I'll let you know more as things progress!
20090104
101 Things in 1,001 Days!
I am officially starting my 1,001 days tomorrow 20090105.
So my end date will be 20111003!
Well here is my list in no particular order.
1. Wake up at 0530 everyday for 100 days.
2. Spend 30 minutes in prayer every morning for 100 days.
3. Spend 30 minutes in the Word every day for 100 days.
4. Journal daily.
5. Start a Prayer Journal and keep it.
6. Learn 1 new verse a week.
7. Take vitamins daily.
8. Eat 3 meals a day.
9. Eat nothing after 1900.
10. Drink 64 oz. of water daily.
11. Only 1 coke a day for 50 days.
12. Decaffeinate by 1 April 2009.
13. Fit into a size 10/12.
14. Lose 50+ pounds.
15. Walk 1 mile a day.
16. Complete C25K program.
17. Do 20 minutes of Abs 3x a week.
18. Get an 80 on my PT test.
19. Become a certified Step instructor.
20. Organize my bedroom, and keep it that way for 6 months.
21. Organize the boys room, and keep it that way for 6 months.
22. Organize the office, and keep it that way for 6 months.
23. Spend 1 hour a week scanning photos and other documents.
24. Organize/catalog all pictures.
25. Find 100 things I like about myself.
26. Set a budget and stick to it for 6 months.
27. Tithe every payday.
28. Create a plan to get out of debt and stick to it.
29. Create an Emergency Fund
30. Start a college fund for the boys.
31. Set a schedule at work and stick to it.
32. Arrive at work at least 15 minutes early.
33. Study for SSgt 1 hour a day at work.
34. Beginning 1 Feb 2009, take 1 CLEP a month for at least 12 months.
35. Create a schedule for home maintenance. (changing filters, replacing batteries, etc.)
36. Buy a plant and keep it alive for at least 6 months.
37. Create a weekly menu and stick to it.
38. Create a grocery list and don’t deviate from it.
39. Watch only 2 hours of TV a day for 3 months.
40. Eat dinner as a family at the table at least 3x a week.
41. Write a yearly letter and send it out to friends and family.
42.Have a family photo taken twice a year.
43. Blo g twice a week.
44. Write, the old-fashioned way, 2 letters a month.
45. Create a calendar of birthdays, and send out cards/gifts on time.
46. Be crafty for at least 3 Christmas gifts a year.
47. Make scarves for everyone in the family.
48. Buy gifts early for every event/ holiday.
49. Plan a family reunion for the Vallia’s
50. Make a baby blanket for Baby Hernandez.
51. Read to Ryan for at least 10 minutes every night before bed. (when he is with me)
52. Play with Ryan outside, weather permitting, for 1 hour once a week.
53. Find a special way to support Harvest House.
54. Find a special way to support Castaways.
55. Clean out closets and donate items to Salvation Army, twice a year.
56. Clean out garage; be able to park a vehicle in it for at least 6 months.
57. Make a schedule for house work, and stick to it for 6 months.
58. Clean both vehicles twice a month.
59. Spend 3 hours a week knitting or crocheting.
60. Fill and organize gift closet.
61. Take Microsoft classes.
62. Take a cake decorating class.
63. Do something nice for a complete stranger.
64. Do something nice for Christy at least 6 times a year.
65. Do something nice for Monica at least 6 times a year.
66. Do something nice for a friend at least once a month.
67. Make photo collages for Mother’s Day.
68. Have a yearly girl’s weekend with Mom and Dina.
69. Decorate house, hang pictures. (yes, I know that it is pathetic that I have lived in my house for 2 years and only have one room decorated.)
70. Decorate house at Christmas time-put up a tree!
71. Complete the Love Dare with Scott.
72. Read 12 books on Marriage.
73. Read all of Jodi Picoult’s novels.
74. Read through the Bible chronologically.
75. Create a Christmas card list, and send them out every year.
76. Adopt an Angel at Christmas time.
77. Take a Professional Development class or workshop at least twice a year.
78. Take at least 1 class per term after finishing CLEP.
79. Learn how to quilt, and make one.
80. Get a sewing machine, and make something.
81. Close all “monthly” accounts, and pay them off.
82. Plan and execute a “Date Night” 6 times a year.
83. Try a new recipe each month.
84. Learn how to change the oil in the car.
85. Plan a second honeymoon for 5 year anniversary.
86. Plan something for Dad’s 50th birthday.
87. Plan something for Mom’s 50th birthday.
88. Plan something for Dad and Becky’s 15 year anniversary.
89. Read 5 Classics.
90. Learn about a different country every month.
91. Teach Ryan and Brayden to tie their shoes.
92. Memorize the Pre-Amble to the Constitution.
93. Learn the capitals of all 50 states, and every country in the world.
94. Read the Declaration of Independence.
95. Research/ Create a family tree for me at least 5 generations back.
96. Run a 5 K 6 times.
97. Run a 10 K twice.
98. Learn how to make candles.
99. Participate in postcrossing 50 times.
100. Stay on top of list.
101. Blog about list updates at least once a week.
Stay tuned to see how well I do!!!
So my end date will be 20111003!
Well here is my list in no particular order.
1. Wake up at 0530 everyday for 100 days.
2. Spend 30 minutes in prayer every morning for 100 days.
3. Spend 30 minutes in the Word every day for 100 days.
4. Journal daily.
5. Start a Prayer Journal and keep it.
6. Learn 1 new verse a week.
7. Take vitamins daily.
8. Eat 3 meals a day.
9. Eat nothing after 1900.
10. Drink 64 oz. of water daily.
11. Only 1 coke a day for 50 days.
12. Decaffeinate by 1 April 2009.
13. Fit into a size 10/12.
14. Lose 50+ pounds.
15. Walk 1 mile a day.
16. Complete C25K program.
17. Do 20 minutes of Abs 3x a week.
18. Get an 80 on my PT test.
19. Become a certified Step instructor.
20. Organize my bedroom, and keep it that way for 6 months.
21. Organize the boys room, and keep it that way for 6 months.
22. Organize the office, and keep it that way for 6 months.
23. Spend 1 hour a week scanning photos and other documents.
24. Organize/catalog all pictures.
25. Find 100 things I like about myself.
26. Set a budget and stick to it for 6 months.
27. Tithe every payday.
28. Create a plan to get out of debt and stick to it.
29. Create an Emergency Fund
30. Start a college fund for the boys.
31. Set a schedule at work and stick to it.
32. Arrive at work at least 15 minutes early.
33. Study for SSgt 1 hour a day at work.
34. Beginning 1 Feb 2009, take 1 CLEP a month for at least 12 months.
35. Create a schedule for home maintenance. (changing filters, replacing batteries, etc.)
36. Buy a plant and keep it alive for at least 6 months.
37. Create a weekly menu and stick to it.
38. Create a grocery list and don’t deviate from it.
39. Watch only 2 hours of TV a day for 3 months.
40. Eat dinner as a family at the table at least 3x a week.
41. Write a yearly letter and send it out to friends and family.
42.Have a family photo taken twice a year.
43. Blo g twice a week.
44. Write, the old-fashioned way, 2 letters a month.
45. Create a calendar of birthdays, and send out cards/gifts on time.
46. Be crafty for at least 3 Christmas gifts a year.
47. Make scarves for everyone in the family.
48. Buy gifts early for every event/ holiday.
49. Plan a family reunion for the Vallia’s
50. Make a baby blanket for Baby Hernandez.
51. Read to Ryan for at least 10 minutes every night before bed. (when he is with me)
52. Play with Ryan outside, weather permitting, for 1 hour once a week.
53. Find a special way to support Harvest House.
54. Find a special way to support Castaways.
55. Clean out closets and donate items to Salvation Army, twice a year.
56. Clean out garage; be able to park a vehicle in it for at least 6 months.
57. Make a schedule for house work, and stick to it for 6 months.
58. Clean both vehicles twice a month.
59. Spend 3 hours a week knitting or crocheting.
60. Fill and organize gift closet.
61. Take Microsoft classes.
62. Take a cake decorating class.
63. Do something nice for a complete stranger.
64. Do something nice for Christy at least 6 times a year.
65. Do something nice for Monica at least 6 times a year.
66. Do something nice for a friend at least once a month.
67. Make photo collages for Mother’s Day.
68. Have a yearly girl’s weekend with Mom and Dina.
69. Decorate house, hang pictures. (yes, I know that it is pathetic that I have lived in my house for 2 years and only have one room decorated.)
70. Decorate house at Christmas time-put up a tree!
71. Complete the Love Dare with Scott.
72. Read 12 books on Marriage.
73. Read all of Jodi Picoult’s novels.
74. Read through the Bible chronologically.
75. Create a Christmas card list, and send them out every year.
76. Adopt an Angel at Christmas time.
77. Take a Professional Development class or workshop at least twice a year.
78. Take at least 1 class per term after finishing CLEP.
79. Learn how to quilt, and make one.
80. Get a sewing machine, and make something.
81. Close all “monthly” accounts, and pay them off.
82. Plan and execute a “Date Night” 6 times a year.
83. Try a new recipe each month.
84. Learn how to change the oil in the car.
85. Plan a second honeymoon for 5 year anniversary.
86. Plan something for Dad’s 50th birthday.
87. Plan something for Mom’s 50th birthday.
88. Plan something for Dad and Becky’s 15 year anniversary.
89. Read 5 Classics.
90. Learn about a different country every month.
91. Teach Ryan and Brayden to tie their shoes.
92. Memorize the Pre-Amble to the Constitution.
93. Learn the capitals of all 50 states, and every country in the world.
94. Read the Declaration of Independence.
95. Research/ Create a family tree for me at least 5 generations back.
96. Run a 5 K 6 times.
97. Run a 10 K twice.
98. Learn how to make candles.
99. Participate in postcrossing 50 times.
100. Stay on top of list.
101. Blog about list updates at least once a week.
Stay tuned to see how well I do!!!
Creating your own 1001 Day Project
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.
Once you have created your site, you can add it to the master list here at Day Zero.
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.
Once you have created your site, you can add it to the master list here at Day Zero.
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