087 I've watched three more of the AFI's movies
GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)
I liked it more than I thought I would, even though it felt like it took a long time to get to that ending. The character of Scarlett O'Hara manages to be appealing even though she is so horrible.
BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE (1957)
I think this has become one of my new favorite movies. The story is so well written and the acting is superb, especially by Alec Guinness.
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)
I've never really watched a western, but I loved this movie. It was funny and the two main actors were fantastic (and not bad on the eyes)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
2/3/09 update
035. I have been keeping up with my calcium and vitamins
001.
I finished the Great Tree of Avalon series with the final book: The Eternal Flame. I know T.A. Barron has written other books about Merlin, but I don't think I'll be reading them. Even though it ended up with an entertaining story, I found the writing style annoying sometimes. For example, he would overdo writing in the accents of characters. However, I'm glad I saw the series through.
084.
Lauren and I watched The Philadelphia Story. I liked it, but I was disappointed with who Katharine Hepburn ended up with at the end.
066. I'm still behind on laundry, but I've been doing enough to keep up with this goal
002. I haven't written in my journal since coming back to Albany. I have to restart this one.
053. So Far I have 30 dollars. I get a paycheck on Friday that I'll use to catch up.
025. I decided to pluck my own eyebrows this month because I didn't find anywhere that I would like to go yet.
050. Completed for this month. Mostly birthday wishes
065. I went to the library on Friday and am getting back in the swing of it.
001.
I finished the Great Tree of Avalon series with the final book: The Eternal Flame. I know T.A. Barron has written other books about Merlin, but I don't think I'll be reading them. Even though it ended up with an entertaining story, I found the writing style annoying sometimes. For example, he would overdo writing in the accents of characters. However, I'm glad I saw the series through.
084.
Lauren and I watched The Philadelphia Story. I liked it, but I was disappointed with who Katharine Hepburn ended up with at the end.
066. I'm still behind on laundry, but I've been doing enough to keep up with this goal
002. I haven't written in my journal since coming back to Albany. I have to restart this one.
053. So Far I have 30 dollars. I get a paycheck on Friday that I'll use to catch up.
025. I decided to pluck my own eyebrows this month because I didn't find anywhere that I would like to go yet.
050. Completed for this month. Mostly birthday wishes
065. I went to the library on Friday and am getting back in the swing of it.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
1/20 update
001. Read 100 books I've never read before.
I just finished The Great Tree of Avalon Book II: Shadows on the Stars by T.A. Barron. This is not my favorite fantasy series, but the book got better towards the end and I'm looking forward to finding out what happens to all of the characters in the third and final book.
002. Paper journal daily for a year
I am not doing well on this because I haven't written since coming back to Albany. I'm going to try to take it up again. I don't want to stress about the missed days because that is what leads me to give up writing completely.
035. Take vitamin and calcium daily for 3 months.
So far so good. I've gone 20 days.
054. Pay off my credit card
Just sent in January's payment today.
065. Go to the library once a week to do work or read.
I went with Justin last Wednesday and read some of my book. School is starting this week so I should have more work to do at the library soon.
066. Do some laundry once every 2 weeks.
I did some today and will probably have to do more this week. I hate laundry so this is really hard to motivate myself to do.
I just finished The Great Tree of Avalon Book II: Shadows on the Stars by T.A. Barron. This is not my favorite fantasy series, but the book got better towards the end and I'm looking forward to finding out what happens to all of the characters in the third and final book.
002. Paper journal daily for a year
I am not doing well on this because I haven't written since coming back to Albany. I'm going to try to take it up again. I don't want to stress about the missed days because that is what leads me to give up writing completely.
035. Take vitamin and calcium daily for 3 months.
So far so good. I've gone 20 days.
054. Pay off my credit card
Just sent in January's payment today.
065. Go to the library once a week to do work or read.
I went with Justin last Wednesday and read some of my book. School is starting this week so I should have more work to do at the library soon.
066. Do some laundry once every 2 weeks.
I did some today and will probably have to do more this week. I hate laundry so this is really hard to motivate myself to do.
Friday, January 9, 2009
First Update
Now that I have made all of my blog entries I can update with where I am so far. Nothing is complete yet but I have several in progress goals to report:
001. Read 100 books I have never read before. Finished 1/100:
The Princess Diaries Volume X: Forever Princess by Meg Cabot
I love this series and I am so sad it is over. It had a great ending though, and Meg Cabot said that she may someday write about Mia Thermopolis again! I really hope so!
002. Paper journal daily for a year
I have kept up with this so far, which I find impressive. I usually write before I go to sleep. Sometimes if I put it off too long I don't feel like writing so I do a pretty short entry. Other times I have actually written quite a bit. 8/365 days
027. Have one “me” day a month.
Finished for January '09. I went out shopping and bought new bras, sneakers, and a few video games. I also went to Barnes and Noble to have a coffee and look around.
033. Make a conscious effort to be heard the first time I say something.
I have been trying to do this, but it's going to take more work.
035. Take a vitamin and calcium every day for 3 months. I started January 1st and I've kept up with this goal so far.
045. Date with Justin once a month
Complete for January '09. We went out to dinner at TGI Friday's and then over to Barnes and Noble to look around and have coffee.
050. Write on 5 Face book walls a month. I have 4/5 for the month of January. I need one more.
053. Save $1.00 a day for 1001 days. I'm actually a little ahead on this one because I put $20.00 into my savings. I'm usually going to take the money out of my work paycheck but I'm not going back to work until the 19th.
066. Do some laundry once every 2 weeks. I did all of my laundry on 1/4/09 so I've gotten off to a good start.
084. Watch 40 of AFI’s top 100 that I haven’t seen before.
I started this one today with the number 1 movie on AFI's list. It was really weird because after I decided which movies I was going to watch my Tivo recorded Citizen Kane as a suggestion. It never records movies, and Citizen Kane was on my list so I decided to start there.
I really enjoyed it and I understand why it is so highly regarded. I am amazed that it was made in 1941. Many of the story telling techniques and cinematography would not be out of place in a more modern film. I did already know the ending, but that did not stop me from enjoying it at all.
001. Read 100 books I have never read before. Finished 1/100:
The Princess Diaries Volume X: Forever Princess by Meg Cabot
I love this series and I am so sad it is over. It had a great ending though, and Meg Cabot said that she may someday write about Mia Thermopolis again! I really hope so!
002. Paper journal daily for a year
I have kept up with this so far, which I find impressive. I usually write before I go to sleep. Sometimes if I put it off too long I don't feel like writing so I do a pretty short entry. Other times I have actually written quite a bit. 8/365 days
027. Have one “me” day a month.
Finished for January '09. I went out shopping and bought new bras, sneakers, and a few video games. I also went to Barnes and Noble to have a coffee and look around.
033. Make a conscious effort to be heard the first time I say something.
I have been trying to do this, but it's going to take more work.
035. Take a vitamin and calcium every day for 3 months. I started January 1st and I've kept up with this goal so far.
045. Date with Justin once a month
Complete for January '09. We went out to dinner at TGI Friday's and then over to Barnes and Noble to look around and have coffee.
050. Write on 5 Face book walls a month. I have 4/5 for the month of January. I need one more.
053. Save $1.00 a day for 1001 days. I'm actually a little ahead on this one because I put $20.00 into my savings. I'm usually going to take the money out of my work paycheck but I'm not going back to work until the 19th.
066. Do some laundry once every 2 weeks. I did all of my laundry on 1/4/09 so I've gotten off to a good start.
084. Watch 40 of AFI’s top 100 that I haven’t seen before.
I started this one today with the number 1 movie on AFI's list. It was really weird because after I decided which movies I was going to watch my Tivo recorded Citizen Kane as a suggestion. It never records movies, and Citizen Kane was on my list so I decided to start there.
I really enjoyed it and I understand why it is so highly regarded. I am amazed that it was made in 1941. Many of the story telling techniques and cinematography would not be out of place in a more modern film. I did already know the ending, but that did not stop me from enjoying it at all.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Whole List
Finished: bold
1. Read 100 books I’ve never read before
2. Paper journal daily for a year
3. Read 20 memoirs or biographies
Creativity:
11. Finish my quilt
Health and well being:
20. Find OBGYN and go to appointment
34. Take my pill at the same time every day for 3 months without missing
36. Watch only an hour of TV a day for 1 month
For others:
40. Create and donate 2 blankets to Project Linus http://www.projectlinus.org/index.html
43. Give a present to a child on a wish tree each Christmas
Relationships/social
45. Date with Justin once a month
46. Get engaged
51. Surprise someone unexpectedly with something nice 3 times
The Future
53. Save $1.00 a day for 1001 days
54. Pay off my credit card
Labs4Rescue
School/Career
56. Earn my Masters of Information Studies
57. Update my resume and create portfolio
66. Do some laundry once every 2 weeks
67. Do the beginner baby steps on flylady.net
Fun:
71. Wear a costume one Halloween
86. Go star gazing
Travel
90. Go to a state that is not on the East coast
101. Make a new 101 list
101. Make a new 101 list
Will be complete: When I have created a new list for when this one ends
Why it is on my list: So I can keep trying to better myself and reach goals
Why it is on my list: So I can keep trying to better myself and reach goals
100. Go to Canada
Will be complete: When I have gone to Canada and done something there.
Why it is on my list: I am not that far from Canada and I think I should visit.
Why it is on my list: I am not that far from Canada and I think I should visit.
099. Go to 5 local events like fairs
Will be complete: When I have gone to 5 community events. This is pretty open ended. I'll probably go to some festivals or fairs in the summer.
Why it is on my list: I like this sort of thing, and it is a way to be more active
Why it is on my list: I like this sort of thing, and it is a way to be more active
098. Find and go to 5 pubs- buy a meal and a drink
Will be complete: When I have found 5 pubs and had a meal and a drink there
Why it is on my list: I miss pubs from my time in England. They won't be the same here, but I might find somewhere I like
Why it is on my list: I miss pubs from my time in England. They won't be the same here, but I might find somewhere I like
097. Go to a park 4 times in one summer
Will be complete: When I have gone to a park 4 times in the course of one summer
Why it is on my list: I need to make more of an effort to go outside, especially in the summer. Going to a park is a simple way to have fun outside.
Why it is on my list: I need to make more of an effort to go outside, especially in the summer. Going to a park is a simple way to have fun outside.
096. Go camping
Will be complete: When I have gone camping once
Why it is on my list: I love camping!
Why it is on my list: I love camping!
095. Go to 10 new restaurants
Will be complete: When I have gone to 10 restaurants that are new to me
Why it is on my list: I often stick to what I know when I go out to eat. I'd like to find some new places.
Why it is on my list: I often stick to what I know when I go out to eat. I'd like to find some new places.
094. Go to a sporting event
Will be complete: When I have gone to any sporting event.
Why it is on my list: I had a lot of fun going to a hockey game for my last 101 list, and I'd like to go to another event.
Why it is on my list: I had a lot of fun going to a hockey game for my last 101 list, and I'd like to go to another event.
093. Go to 5 new places in Albany
Will be complete: When I have gone to 5 places in Albany that I've never been to before.
Why it is on my list: I have lived in Albany for a year and I know there is more to see.
Why it is on my list: I have lived in Albany for a year and I know there is more to see.
092. See a Broadway show
Will be complete: When I have gone to one Broadway show
Why it is on my list: I think shows are a lot of fun but I haven't gone to very many
Why it is on my list: I think shows are a lot of fun but I haven't gone to very many
091. Go to another state I have never been to (not same as in 090)
Will be complete: When I have been to any state I have never been to before. I have to do something there, not just drive through.
Why it is on my list: I want to see more of the U.S.
Why it is on my list: I want to see more of the U.S.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
090. Go to a state that is not on the East coast
Will be complete: When I have gone to any state that is not on the East coast. I have to do something in this state, not just drive through.
Why it is on my list: I have done plenty of traveling in Europe but not in my own country.
Why it is on my list: I have done plenty of traveling in Europe but not in my own country.
089. Make Margaritas
Will be complete: When I have made Margaritas once
Why it is on my list: I love margaritas and I've had a mix for a while that I've never used.
Why it is on my list: I love margaritas and I've had a mix for a while that I've never used.
088. Watch a sunrise
Will be complete: When I have watched a sunrise
Why it is on my list: I never get up early enough to do this and I'd like to try it once.
Why it is on my list: I never get up early enough to do this and I'd like to try it once.
087. Try 10 new kinds of beer
Will be complete: When I have tried and had a glass of 10 different new beers.
Why it is on my list I love beer and love to try new kinds.
Why it is on my list I love beer and love to try new kinds.
086. Go star gazing
Will be complete: When I go outside at night specifically to look at the stars for a while
Why it is on my list: I think it's important to relax and gain perspective on our place in the universe.
Why it is on my list: I think it's important to relax and gain perspective on our place in the universe.
085. Find 5 new musicians/bands I like and buy their album
Will be complete: When I have found 5 musicians that are new to me and I buy their album.
Why it is on my list: I like having new music to listen to
Why it is on my list: I like having new music to listen to
084. Watch 40 of the AFI top 100 movies of all time that I haven’t seen
Will be complete: When I have watched 40 of the AFI top 100 American movies list. If I have seen them already it does not count. I will bold the movies as I watch them
Why it is on my list: I really like movies but there are many classics I haven't seen. The list is here. I've chosen 40 that I'm interested in but I might change my mind:
1. CITIZEN KANE (1941)
2. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)
3. CITY LIGHTS (1931)
4. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
5. SUNSET BLVD. (1950)
6. GRADUATE, THE (1967)
7. ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)
8. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
9. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)
10. HIGH NOON (1952)
11. DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)
12. ANNIE HALL (1977)
13. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE (1957)
14. BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, THE (1946)
15. TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, THE (1948)
16. KING KONG (1933)
17. BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
18. MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)
19. PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE (1940)
20. STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, A (1951)
21. WEST SIDE STORY (1961)
22. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
23. NASHVILLE (1975)
24. DUCK SOUP (1933)
25. AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)
26. AFRICAN QUEEN, THE (1951)
27. WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966)
28. TOOTSIE (1982)
29. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)
30. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)
31. FORREST GUMP (1994)
32. MODERN TIMES (1936)
33. NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A (1935)
34. BRINGING UP BABY (1938)
35. SIXTH SENSE, THE (1999)
36. SWING TIME (1936)
37. LAST PICTURE SHOW, THE (1971)
38. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942)
39. BEN-HUR (1959)
40. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
Why it is on my list: I really like movies but there are many classics I haven't seen. The list is here. I've chosen 40 that I'm interested in but I might change my mind:
1. CITIZEN KANE (1941)
2. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)
3. CITY LIGHTS (1931)
4. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
5. SUNSET BLVD. (1950)
6. GRADUATE, THE (1967)
7. ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)
8. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
9. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)
10. HIGH NOON (1952)
11. DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)
12. ANNIE HALL (1977)
13. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE (1957)
14. BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, THE (1946)
15. TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, THE (1948)
16. KING KONG (1933)
17. BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
18. MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)
19. PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE (1940)
20. STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, A (1951)
21. WEST SIDE STORY (1961)
22. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
23. NASHVILLE (1975)
24. DUCK SOUP (1933)
25. AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)
26. AFRICAN QUEEN, THE (1951)
27. WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966)
28. TOOTSIE (1982)
29. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)
30. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)
31. FORREST GUMP (1994)
32. MODERN TIMES (1936)
33. NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A (1935)
34. BRINGING UP BABY (1938)
35. SIXTH SENSE, THE (1999)
36. SWING TIME (1936)
37. LAST PICTURE SHOW, THE (1971)
38. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942)
39. BEN-HUR (1959)
40. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
083. Go to a concert
Will be complete: When I have attended any concert.
Why it is on my list: Pretty straightforward. It's something fun I want to do that I don't do often.
Why it is on my list: Pretty straightforward. It's something fun I want to do that I don't do often.
082. Write letters to 3 famous people and send them
Will be complete: When I have written and sent letters to 3 different famous people that I like. I am planning on sending letters through snail mail but if I decide email is better that is okay.
Why it is on my list: There are many people I admire and I'd like to write to a few.
Why it is on my list: There are many people I admire and I'd like to write to a few.
081. Go on a roller coaster
Will be complete: When I have gone on any roller coaster.
Why it is on my list: I really don't like roller coasters but my friends and boyfriend do. I am going to give them one more try even though I think I will never like that dropping feeling in my stomach.
Why it is on my list: I really don't like roller coasters but my friends and boyfriend do. I am going to give them one more try even though I think I will never like that dropping feeling in my stomach.
080. Go ice skating
Will be complete: When I have gone ice skating once.
Why it is on my list: I love ice skating! I haven't had anyone to go with me in a few years, but by next winter Justin's knees should be all fixed and he can go.
Why it is on my list: I love ice skating! I haven't had anyone to go with me in a few years, but by next winter Justin's knees should be all fixed and he can go.
079. Go hiking
Will be complete: When I have gone hiking on some kind of trail once.
Why it is on my list: I love hiking and being in woods. It's been a long time since I did this. It doesn't have to be a difficult hike, just a way of being active.
Why it is on my list: I love hiking and being in woods. It's been a long time since I did this. It doesn't have to be a difficult hike, just a way of being active.
078. Go Kayaking
Will be complete: When I have gone Kayaking once
Why it is on my list: My parents own Kayaks but I haven't gone out in a few years and I used to have so much fun.
Why it is on my list: My parents own Kayaks but I haven't gone out in a few years and I used to have so much fun.
077. Get a literary tattoo
Will be complete: When I have a tattoo of a literary quote or other literary reference
Why it is on my list: I have always thought it would be fun to get a tattoo but I didn't know what to get. I think if I find a great quote or cover image I would be willing to get a tattoo of that.
Why it is on my list: I have always thought it would be fun to get a tattoo but I didn't know what to get. I think if I find a great quote or cover image I would be willing to get a tattoo of that.
076. Take a picture every day for a month
Will be complete: When I have taken one picture every day for one month
Why it is on my list: I have a lovely digital camera that I never use and I'd like to make an effort to change that.
Why it is on my list: I have a lovely digital camera that I never use and I'd like to make an effort to change that.
075. Go to a book signing
Will be complete: When I have gone to a book signing and had an author sign a book for me.
Why it is on the list: I love authors and would love to make an effort to meet more of them.
Why it is on the list: I love authors and would love to make an effort to meet more of them.
074. Have a Star Wars Movie Marathon
Will be complete: When I have watched all six Star Wars movies consecutively over a short period of time. I don't know that I can handle it in one day, so a weekend would be acceptable.
Why it is on my list: I love Star Wars (the original trilogy mostly). I know the movies so well that I haven't bothered watching them in a while, and I've never watched them all in order.
Why it is on my list: I love Star Wars (the original trilogy mostly). I know the movies so well that I haven't bothered watching them in a while, and I've never watched them all in order.
073. Go to a drive in movie
Will be complete: When I have gone to one movie at a drive-in theatre
Why it is on my list: I used to go to drive-ins with my parents when I was little. I'd love to have that experience again.
Why it is on my list: I used to go to drive-ins with my parents when I was little. I'd love to have that experience again.
072. Take 5 recreational classes or workshops
Will be complete: When I have taken 5 classes or workshops that are for fun, like crafting classes.
Why it is on my list: I work at a fabric and craft store and have never taken any of their classes. I am sure I could find other interesting classes in the area to expand my horizons.
Why it is on my list: I work at a fabric and craft store and have never taken any of their classes. I am sure I could find other interesting classes in the area to expand my horizons.
071. Wear a costume one Halloween
Will be complete: When I have worn a costume for one of the Halloweens during my 1001 days
Why it is on my list: I don't usually dress up anymore and ignore Halloween for the most part, but it used to be one of my favorite holidays. I think it would fun to get creative one year. It would also lead me to try and find something to do on Halloween.
Why it is on my list: I don't usually dress up anymore and ignore Halloween for the most part, but it used to be one of my favorite holidays. I think it would fun to get creative one year. It would also lead me to try and find something to do on Halloween.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
070. Clean out my file folders every 2 months
Will be complete: If at the end of 1001 days I have cleaned out my file folders every two months.
Why it is on my list: I have file folders to keep me organized, but I don't go through them to get rid of stuff like old receipts so they aren't of much use.
Why it is on my list: I have file folders to keep me organized, but I don't go through them to get rid of stuff like old receipts so they aren't of much use.
069. Make an emergency kit for my car
Will be complete: When I have put together an emergency kit for my car and it is in my trunk.
Why it is on my list: I should really already have one of these. It will have things to help me if my car breaks down. Here is a website with ideas.
Why it is on my list: I should really already have one of these. It will have things to help me if my car breaks down. Here is a website with ideas.
068. Organize makeup and toiletries and discard what I do not use
Will be complete: When my makeup is organized and easily accessible, and consists of only things I use. I will also get rid of any lotions and other toiletries I don't use.
Why it is on my list: This is just to get me more organized and stop holding on to junk.
Why it is on my list: This is just to get me more organized and stop holding on to junk.
067. Do the beginner baby steps on flylady.net
Will be complete: When I have followed the beginner baby steps at www.flylady.net for 31 days.
Why it is on my list: The tasks at this website are broken down a lot and can start good habits. The beginner steps are here.
Why it is on my list: The tasks at this website are broken down a lot and can start good habits. The beginner steps are here.
066. Do some laundry once every 2 weeks
Will be complete: When at the end of 1001 days I have done at least one load of laundry every two weeks.
Why it is on my list: I put off doing laundry and get overwhelmed by dirty clothes that make my room look very messy.
Why it is on my list: I put off doing laundry and get overwhelmed by dirty clothes that make my room look very messy.
065. Go to the library once a week to do work or read
Will be complete: When at the end of 1001 days I have gone to a library once a week to do school work or just to read.
Why it is on my list: I love libraries and enjoy getting out of the house to do work and have a change of scenery. I can be lazy about leaving the house, so I need to make a mandatory outing each week.
Why it is on my list: I love libraries and enjoy getting out of the house to do work and have a change of scenery. I can be lazy about leaving the house, so I need to make a mandatory outing each week.
064. Come up with a creative new idea for the library in each of my internships
Will be complete: When I have come up with an idea for each of the two school libraries I do my internships in and have implemented my ideas.
Why it is on my list: The librarians I intern with are going to be my main references when I apply for jobs. I want to prove to them that I can think of creative ideas for the library and succeed in engaging the students.
Why it is on my list: The librarians I intern with are going to be my main references when I apply for jobs. I want to prove to them that I can think of creative ideas for the library and succeed in engaging the students.
063. Spend less than 1 hour on the internet for non-school related things for a month
Will be complete: When I have gone for 1 month with only spending 1 hour on the internet unless it is for school.
Why it is on my list: I waste SO MUCH time on the internet doing nothing when I could be doing work, reading or writing.
Why it is on my list: I waste SO MUCH time on the internet doing nothing when I could be doing work, reading or writing.
062. Buy more memory for my computer
Will be complete: When I have purchased more memory for my computer.
Why it is on my list: My computer needs more memory in order to run the programs I'd like to run.
Why it is on my list: My computer needs more memory in order to run the programs I'd like to run.
061. Get three papers or projects finished early
Will be complete: When I have finished 3 papers or projects at least 2 days before they are due
Why it is on my list: I usually don't get things done until the day before they are due. I'd like to feel a little less pressure when doing my school work.
Why it is on my list: I usually don't get things done until the day before they are due. I'd like to feel a little less pressure when doing my school work.
060. Speak in class twice a week for four weeks
Will be complete: When I have voluntarily participated in class twice a week for four weeks in a row.
Why it is on my list: This is going to be a painful one for me. I have major anxiety and never talk in class. It makes me feel like a failure when I don't talk, so I want to improve upon this.
Why it is on my list: This is going to be a painful one for me. I have major anxiety and never talk in class. It makes me feel like a failure when I don't talk, so I want to improve upon this.
059. Attend one library organization conference
Will be complete: When I have attended a conference for any library organization
Why it is on my list: I belong to the ALA and NYLA but I don't do much with them. I'd like to get more involved and meet other librarians.
Why it is on my list: I belong to the ALA and NYLA but I don't do much with them. I'd like to get more involved and meet other librarians.
058. Get a job as a school library media specialist
Will be complete: When I have successfully landed a job as a school library media specialist.
Why it is on my list: This is the career path I'm going down and I'm excited to be so close to getting my degree and being able to get a job!
Why it is on my list: This is the career path I'm going down and I'm excited to be so close to getting my degree and being able to get a job!
057. Update my resume and create portfolio
Will be complete: When I have a resume and portfolio that I am willing to show at interviews.
Why it is on my list: Pretty soon I am going to be interviewing for school librarian jobs.
Why it is on my list: Pretty soon I am going to be interviewing for school librarian jobs.
056. Earn my Masters of Information Studies
Will be complete: When I graduate with my Masters of Information Studies
Why it is on my list: I am a year away from getting my degree and being a certified school library media specialist
Why it is on my list: I am a year away from getting my degree and being a certified school library media specialist
055. Adopt a black lab, or if I decided I cannot yet afford/house one, donate at least $100 to Labs4Rescue
Will be complete: When I have my own lab or I have decided I can't support one yet. In the case of the latter I'd like to make a donation to Labs4Rescue.
Why it is on my list: I would love to give a lab a home and I really want a dog. I want a black lab because I learned that black dogs are the last to get adopted, and I love my current black lab! http://labs4rescue.com
Why it is on my list: I would love to give a lab a home and I really want a dog. I want a black lab because I learned that black dogs are the last to get adopted, and I love my current black lab! http://labs4rescue.com
054. Pay off my credit card
Will be complete: When my VISA is completely paid off
Why it is on my list: I just use my debit card now and I'm hoping to get rid of the credit card.
Why it is on my list: I just use my debit card now and I'm hoping to get rid of the credit card.
053. Save $1.00 a day for 1001 days
Will be complete: When I have saved $1001 by then end of 1001 days
Why it is on my list: I'd like to save money, and this is a little at a time.
Why it is on my list: I'd like to save money, and this is a little at a time.
052. Make handmade cards for people 5 times
Will be complete: When I have made handmade cards for people 5 times. It can be for any occasion.
Why it is on my list: I would like to be more creative and expressive with my cards.
Why it is on my list: I would like to be more creative and expressive with my cards.
051. Surprise someone unexpectedly with something nice 3 times
Will be complete: When I have surprised someone 3 times. This is pretty open ended. I can buy something for somebody or do something nice for them for no reason.
Why it is on my list: I think it is nice to do things for people when there is no occasion, but I rarely do so.
Why it is on my list: I think it is nice to do things for people when there is no occasion, but I rarely do so.
Monday, January 5, 2009
050. Write on 5 Face book walls a month
Will be complete: If at the end of 1001 days I have written on 5 different facebook walls every month.
Why it is on my list: I never keep in touch with anyone and this will help me do that.
Why it is on my list: I never keep in touch with anyone and this will help me do that.
049. Make a list of 101 reasons I love Justin
Will be complete: When I have come up with 101 reasons I love Justin and given him the list in some format.
Why it is on my list: I would like to show Justin appreciation and let him know why he is so important to me.
Why it is on my list: I would like to show Justin appreciation and let him know why he is so important to me.
048. Join some kind of group that meets regularly (e.g. book club)
Will be complete: When I join a regularly meeting group and go to three meetings
Why it is on my list: I need to do more activities. I don't know exactly what group I'd like to join, but I need to get involved somewhere
Why it is on my list: I need to do more activities. I don't know exactly what group I'd like to join, but I need to get involved somewhere
047. Call Grandpa once every three weeks
Will be complete: If I have called Grandpa every three weeks while I am at school or living where I can't visit him regularly.
Why it is on my list: Recently when I'm at school I don't talk to anyone in my family except my parents and I'd like to improve on this
Why it is on my list: Recently when I'm at school I don't talk to anyone in my family except my parents and I'd like to improve on this
046. Get engaged
Will be complete: When Justin and I are officially engaged!
Why it is on my list: I think this goal is going to finally be achievable. We will both be done with graduate school in December 2009 and able to get jobs. Once we have money we should be able to get engaged.
Why it is on my list: I think this goal is going to finally be achievable. We will both be done with graduate school in December 2009 and able to get jobs. Once we have money we should be able to get engaged.
045. Go on a date with Justin once a month
Will be complete: When I have gone on at least 1 date a month with Justin throughout the 1001 days.
Why it is on my list: We live together but sometimes don't make time to spend special time together. This will help us put in the effort to do things we want to do together.
Why it is on my list: We live together but sometimes don't make time to spend special time together. This will help us put in the effort to do things we want to do together.
044. Donate $25 to five different charities
Will be complete: When I donate $25 each to 5 different charities of my choice
Why it is on my list: I'll give time through volunteer work and money through this.
Why it is on my list: I'll give time through volunteer work and money through this.
043. Give a present to a child on a wish tree each Christmas
Will be complete: When I have bought a present for a child on a wish tree for Christmas 2009 and 2010.
Why it is on my list: It is a nice thing to do and my family used to buy for the wishing tree at our church. I will have to find where one is though.
Why it is on my list: It is a nice thing to do and my family used to buy for the wishing tree at our church. I will have to find where one is though.
042. Earn 50,000 grains of rice
Will be complete: When I have earned 50,000 grains of rice at www.freerice.com
Why it is on my list: I can practice my geography or Italian and earn rice for the hungry
Why it is on my list: I can practice my geography or Italian and earn rice for the hungry
041. Volunteer 101 hours
Will be complete: When I have done 101 hours of volunteer work of any kind.
Why it is on my list: I have never really done volunteer work that was not required of me and I think it is time that I do some. I would like to try a few different places to see what kind of volunteer work I like doing.
Why it is on my list: I have never really done volunteer work that was not required of me and I think it is time that I do some. I would like to try a few different places to see what kind of volunteer work I like doing.
040. Create and donate 2 blankets to Project Linus
Will be complete: When I have made 2 blankets and donated them to the local division of Project Linus.
Why it is on my list: Project Linus takes homemade blanket donations for kids who need them. I thought this was a great idea because I could do crafts and not clutter up my apartment since I would be giving away the end product to help someone else in need.
Why it is on my list: Project Linus takes homemade blanket donations for kids who need them. I thought this was a great idea because I could do crafts and not clutter up my apartment since I would be giving away the end product to help someone else in need.
039. Go for a walk 3 times a week for 2 months
Will be complete: When I have gone on a walk 3 times a week for 2 consecutive months.
Why it is on my list: Walking is good exercise and I find it relaxing. I'd like to make a habit of walking more.
Why it is on my list: Walking is good exercise and I find it relaxing. I'd like to make a habit of walking more.
038. Buy a plant and keep it alive for a year
Will be complete: When I have bought a plant and kept it alive for a year after buying it.
Why it is on my list: I think my apartment needs some life, and if I buy a plant I want to make sure I take care of it.
Why it is on my list: I think my apartment needs some life, and if I buy a plant I want to make sure I take care of it.
037. Shave my legs once a week for 3 months
Will be complete: When I have shaved my legs at least once a week for 3 months.
Why it is on my list: This is another goal to make me battle my laziness and try to be more groomed.
Why it is on my list: This is another goal to make me battle my laziness and try to be more groomed.
036. Watch only an hour of TV a day for 1 month
Will be complete: When I have gone a full month watching at most 1 hour of TV a day
Why it is on my list: I watch too much TV when I should be doing other things, so this will be a challenge, but a good thing to do.
Why it is on my list: I watch too much TV when I should be doing other things, so this will be a challenge, but a good thing to do.
035. Take vitamin and calcium every day for 3 months
Will be complete: When I have taken my vitamin and calcium every day without missing for three months.
Why it is on my list: Even though I did this on my last list it is still not a habit. I don't eat much dairy or drink milk so I really need calcium, and I also need a vitamin.
Why it is on my list: Even though I did this on my last list it is still not a habit. I don't eat much dairy or drink milk so I really need calcium, and I also need a vitamin.
034. Take my pill at the same time every day for 3 months without missing
Will be complete: When I take my birth control pills on time for 3 months.
Why it is on my list: First I need to get back on birth control, then I need to make sure that I take it correctly because I was really bad at it before.
Why it is on my list: First I need to get back on birth control, then I need to make sure that I take it correctly because I was really bad at it before.
033. Make a conscious effort to speak louder and be heard the first time I say something
Will be complete: if I feel at the end of 1001 days that I have improved my speaking so that people can hear me the first time I speak.
Why it is on my list: I am very soft-spoken and it annoys me and others when I cannot be heard.
Why it is on my list: I am very soft-spoken and it annoys me and others when I cannot be heard.
032. Make a list of 25 things I like about myself
Will be complete: When I have written a list of 25 things I like about myself
Why it is on my list: I could use a self-confidence boost sometimes.
Why it is on my list: I could use a self-confidence boost sometimes.
031. Buy a Diva cup
Will be complete: When I have purchased a Diva Cup
Why it is on my list: The Diva cup website is here. It is a reusable, sanitary menstrual cup, and I'm interested in trying it out.
Why it is on my list: The Diva cup website is here. It is a reusable, sanitary menstrual cup, and I'm interested in trying it out.
030. Go to the eye doctor
Will be complete: When I go to an eye doctor appointment.
Why it is on my list: I have never been to an eye doctor because I have always had good vision, but I have noticed my vision is starting to deteriorate a little bit and I may need glasses.
Why it is on my list: I have never been to an eye doctor because I have always had good vision, but I have noticed my vision is starting to deteriorate a little bit and I may need glasses.
029. Buy 5 matching bra/panty sets
Will be complete: When I have purchased 5 matching bra and panty sets for myself.
Why it is on my list: I don't have any matching sets and I think it would make me feel sexy and confident to have them.
Why it is on my list: I don't have any matching sets and I think it would make me feel sexy and confident to have them.
028. Get measured for my bra size
Will be complete: When I have been professionally measured for my bra size.
Why it is on my list: I have never been measured. I usually think I find a bra that is a good fit, and then after a while it doesn't feel right anymore. I'd like to know what size I am for sure.
Why it is on my list: I have never been measured. I usually think I find a bra that is a good fit, and then after a while it doesn't feel right anymore. I'd like to know what size I am for sure.
027. Have one “me” day a month
Will be complete: When I have had one day a month during the 1001 days when I do something just for myself. It doesn't have to last the whole day. I can go out somewhere I like, make something to eat, do some kind of pampering, whatever I think of.
Why it is on my list: I think it is important that I take time to pamper myself instead of stressing all of the time. This will make sure that I make this time.
Why it is on my list: I think it is important that I take time to pamper myself instead of stressing all of the time. This will make sure that I make this time.
026. Get a massage
Will be complete: When I have had a professional back massage
Why it is on my list: I am a very tense person and I also have never had a massage.
Why it is on my list: I am a very tense person and I also have never had a massage.
025. Get my eyebrows waxed once a month
Will be complete: When I have had my eyebrows shaped every month during the 1001 days
Why it is on my list: I have curly, wiry eyebrows that look better when maintained. I'm too lazy to do them or get them done often, so it is a good goal for me to improve this.
Why it is on my list: I have curly, wiry eyebrows that look better when maintained. I'm too lazy to do them or get them done often, so it is a good goal for me to improve this.
024. Get a haircut once every two months
Will be complete: If at the end of 1001 days I have had a haircut every two months
Why it is on my list: I often leave a long time between hair cuts and end up looking unkempt. I'd like to change this. I won't get my first cut until Late February or early March of 2009 because I had my hair cut December 30th 2008.
Why it is on my list: I often leave a long time between hair cuts and end up looking unkempt. I'd like to change this. I won't get my first cut until Late February or early March of 2009 because I had my hair cut December 30th 2008.
023. Get HPV vaccine
Will be complete: When I have gotten all of the shots for the HPV vaccine
Why it is on my list: I think it is important to get this vaccine and I have been putting it off.
Why it is on my list: I think it is important to get this vaccine and I have been putting it off.
022. Do Wii fit 5/7 days a week for two months
Will be complete: When I use my Wii fit for 20-30 minutes 5 days a week for two months.
Why it is on my list: I just got Wii fit for Christmas and I'm excited to use it. I want to make sure I make this a habit and try to strengthen my core muscles and improve flexibility.
Why it is on my list: I just got Wii fit for Christmas and I'm excited to use it. I want to make sure I make this a habit and try to strengthen my core muscles and improve flexibility.
021. Brush, Floss and use mouthwash every day for three months
Will be complete: When I have brushed, flossed, and Used my ACT mouthwash every day for three months.
Why it is on my list: I have done this one before and my teeth always feel nice, but I am lazy and have stopped doing all this again. I always brush my teeth twice a day but I'm too lazy for the rest of the maintenance which is bad.
Why it is on my list: I have done this one before and my teeth always feel nice, but I am lazy and have stopped doing all this again. I always brush my teeth twice a day but I'm too lazy for the rest of the maintenance which is bad.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
020. Find gynecologist and go to appointment
Will be complete: When I have found a gynecologist and actually gone to an appointment.
Why it is on my list: I am overdue for my checkup, have some questions, and need a new pill prescription
Why it is on my list: I am overdue for my checkup, have some questions, and need a new pill prescription
019. Make a cheesecake
Will be complete: When I successfully make any kind of cheesecake, but preferably not one of the super easy recipes that don't taste as good as the real thing.
Why it is on my list: I love cheesecake, and I think it would be an interesting thing to try making.
Why it is on my list: I love cheesecake, and I think it would be an interesting thing to try making.
018. Crochet something I will actually use
Will be complete: When I crochet an item that I will actually wear or use around the house.
Why it is on my list: I like the motion of crocheting and would like to learn new patterns, but I don't have room for something useless.
Why it is on my list: I like the motion of crocheting and would like to learn new patterns, but I don't have room for something useless.
017. Make 20 new recipes
Will be complete: When I have made 20 recipes that I have never made before.
Why it is on my list: I love cooking and trying out new foods.
Why it is on my list: I love cooking and trying out new foods.
016. Learn to make scones without a recipe
Will be complete: When I have made scones two times without the recipe in front of me.
Why it is on my list: Scones are delicious for breakfast and with tea. I would like to learn my mom's recipe and it isn't too difficult.
Why it is on my list: Scones are delicious for breakfast and with tea. I would like to learn my mom's recipe and it isn't too difficult.
015. Learn 5 songs on my bass
Will be complete: When I can play without stopping and to some degree of familiarity 5 new songs on my electric bass.
Why it is on my list: My parents bought me a beautiful bass when I was in high school and I haven't played it for a long time.
Why it is on my list: My parents bought me a beautiful bass when I was in high school and I haven't played it for a long time.
014. Finish my Author/Writing bulletin board
Will be complete: When my bulletin board is covered with pictures of authors, quotes from their works or about writing, and anything else I find inspiring.
Why it is on my list: I started a bulletin board specifically to inspire my writing space and I would like to complete it.
Why it is on my list: I started a bulletin board specifically to inspire my writing space and I would like to complete it.
013. Make Tiramisu
Will be complete: When I have made a tasty Tiramisu.
Why it is on my list: This is one of my favorite desserts and I'd like to find out how difficult it is to make.
Why it is on my list: This is one of my favorite desserts and I'd like to find out how difficult it is to make.
012. Sew some object of clothing
Will be complete: When I sew an object of clothing (any kind) that I am not too embarrassed to wear out
Why it is on my list: I work in a fabric store and would like more experience sewing, especially if it can be used to make something useful like clothing.
Why it is on my list: I work in a fabric store and would like more experience sewing, especially if it can be used to make something useful like clothing.
011. Finish my quilt
Will be complete: When I have completed the quilt that I have already started
Why it is on my list: I bought material for a fairly basic quilt a year and a half ago and haven't gotten further than cutting strips. It seems a little tedious but I'd like to finish what I started and I think I'll be pleased with the result. I'll also find out if quilting is for me.
Why it is on my list: I bought material for a fairly basic quilt a year and a half ago and haven't gotten further than cutting strips. It seems a little tedious but I'd like to finish what I started and I think I'll be pleased with the result. I'll also find out if quilting is for me.
Friday, January 2, 2009
010. Read the news every day for a month
Will be complete: When I have read the news for at least 10 minutes every day for 1 month.
Why it is on my list: I do not pay enough attention to current events and I am going to try to begin a new habit of reading the news.
Why it is on my list: I do not pay enough attention to current events and I am going to try to begin a new habit of reading the news.
009. Read 5 of my writing books
Will be complete: When I have finished reading 5 of my books that are about writing
Why it is on my list: I always buy books about writing instead of actually writing. I do find some of them helpful and would like to finally read some of the ones that I haven't looked at yet.
Why it is on my list: I always buy books about writing instead of actually writing. I do find some of them helpful and would like to finally read some of the ones that I haven't looked at yet.
008. Read 5 Shakespeare plays that I haven’t read before
Will Be Complete: When I have finished reading 5 plays by Shakespeare that I have never read before.
Why it is on my list: I love Shakespeare and I would eventually like to read all of his works. I've read quite a lot already, but I don't want to force it on myself too much so I've only committed to 5.
Why it is on my list: I love Shakespeare and I would eventually like to read all of his works. I've read quite a lot already, but I don't want to force it on myself too much so I've only committed to 5.
007. Write a novel
Will Be Complete: When I have finished the first draft of a novel
Why it is on my list: This is my ultimate dream. I want to be a novelist.
Why it is on my list: This is my ultimate dream. I want to be a novelist.
006. Write 3 short stories
Will Be complete: When I have written 3 short stories and revised them until I am happy with them.
Why it is on my list: I am always amazed by really well written short stories. I think it is a difficult format and would like to try my hand at a few.
Why it is on my list: I am always amazed by really well written short stories. I think it is a difficult format and would like to try my hand at a few.
005. Write 10 poems
Will be complete: When I have finished writing 10 new poems
Why it is on my list: I used to write bad poetry all of the time and now I write nothing. Poems are a fun way to play with words and look at things in a new way, and I want to try doing that again.
Why it is on my list: I used to write bad poetry all of the time and now I write nothing. Poems are a fun way to play with words and look at things in a new way, and I want to try doing that again.
004. Report to writing time for 30 minutes every day for two months
Will be complete: When I sit down for 30 minutes every day for 2 months with the intention of writing. What I write doesn't matter. I can write nothing.
Why it is on my list: I need to start disciplining myself if I want to start writing. Real writers write, and I only think about writing. This is about making myself make the time to do something I am dying to do, but am afraid to try.
Why it is on my list: I need to start disciplining myself if I want to start writing. Real writers write, and I only think about writing. This is about making myself make the time to do something I am dying to do, but am afraid to try.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
003. Read 20 memoirs or biographies
Will be complete: When I have read 20 different memiors, biographies or autobiographies.
Why it is on my list: I have had the desire to read more nonfiction, especially biographies for a while. I would especially like to learn more about U.S. presidents.
Why it is on my list: I have had the desire to read more nonfiction, especially biographies for a while. I would especially like to learn more about U.S. presidents.
002. Paper journal daily for a year
Will be complete: When I have written something in a journal 365 days in a year. Entry length or content does not matter. If I miss a few days it is okay.
Why it is on my list: I love journals and have many, but I have never finished one. I have tried a few times to complete this goal and always fail, but I'm going to be more flexible with myself this time.
Why it is on my list: I love journals and have many, but I have never finished one. I have tried a few times to complete this goal and always fail, but I'm going to be more flexible with myself this time.
001. Read 100 Books I have never read before
Will be complete: When I have completed reading 100 books that I haven't read before. Length is not an issue as I generally read a variety of book types.
Why it is on my list: I love to read, but with school I sometimes do not make the time for it. Being able to check it off on a list and blog about a book makes me more excited about finishing it.
Why it is on my list: I love to read, but with school I sometimes do not make the time for it. Being able to check it off on a list and blog about a book makes me more excited about finishing it.
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