So, this past week, I've -in a way- started to work on myself. It partly started with a look back at my 101 in 1001 list. There are so many things I have yet to do (and I know things won't be done for awhile), but I was surprised at the things that I have done from my list.
For almost a whole week, I have worn my hair down. I've found something that actually works with my hair and I like how my hair looks right now. And it's really soft. Kevin's actually been playing with it, too. :) I have thought about cutting it again lately, but I doubt I will until maybe closer to summer.
I'm trying to take a multi vitamin everyday. I had to stop the one I was taking because it was making me feel sick. It's just the taking it every day that is hard. I'm working on it, though. Every morning, Lilith gets her's and I grab mine.
I've also started to floss everyday...again. It's so hard for me. I just don't like doing it. I don't know why.
Kevin's been wanting to go for walks every night after dinner. That lasted about a week thanks to the cold and rain and Kevin's classes on Wednesday night...and my sciatica bothering me. Maybe once it starts getting a bit warmer and not so rainy we'll try it again. So, last night, we pulled out our Wii Fit again. I forgot how much fun it can be. And I got a pretty nice workout. I did about 40 minutes. I think we're going to try to do it every night again. It's fun doing it together. And I'd like to use my Pilate's DVD, too. Just haven't.
I've been sewing a lot, too. And I'm very happy with how things are turning out. I have something for myself that's cut, just needs to be sewn together. I hope it turns out nice. I can use a long sleeved sweater that actually fits. I'm always looking for something like that to wear over my tops to keep me warm at home, mom's, shopping, etc. Everyone tells me I should put stuff on Etsy.com or have a booth at the Farmer's Market. And I've really thought about the Farmer's Market since we're going to be having one right by us starting in May. But, I just don't have the money or time to do everything for it. I do have an account set up on Etsy, just haven't posted anything on it. I don't know what's keeping me from doing it besides the fact that I don't have a lot to post on it. A lot of things I make are custom. I did post some of my business cards up on the bulletin board in the office. Who knows.
I'm also going to try and write in my blog every day. It may not always be this one, but at least I write something, right? I have another that's for family things (http://kevinanddawnkelley.blogspot.com) because I don't really want everyone in our family to see this one.
I've thought about and discussed going back to school. Kevin and mom both said not to...just worry about Lilith. Once she's in school, take a class or 2 of things I enjoy or want to take.
I've applied to another group on meetup.com, but haven't heard anything, yet. I'm not too sure about MOM'S Club. And our area is going to start some kind of playgroups. So, that will be nice to meet some new people.
I'm trying...it's not always easy for me, but I'm trying.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
My 101 in 1001 list--updated
The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1,001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (i.e. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. represent some amount of effort on your part).
Why 1,001 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. 1,001 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 or outdoor activities.
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101 Things in 1,001 days (December 1, 2008 to August 29, 2011)
HEALTH
1. Eat more fruits & veggies
2. Exercise at least 3 days a week for a month
3. Loose 10lbs.
4. Turn the TV off during the day
5. Go for walks
6. Floss every day for a month
7. Drink 8-8oz glasses for a month
8. Take a multi-vitamin everyday for a month
9. Put lotion on everyday after showering
FINANCIAL
10. Help out with the finances more (eventually take them over)
11. Put money into the savings account every payday
FAMILY
12. Get a family portrait done
13. Have a family date night once a month (Mar)
14. Play in the snow with Lilith (Winter 2008/2009)
15. Play with fingerpaints & Play-Doh with Lilith
16. Have dinner at the table (started 3/11/2009, done most nights)
17. Play more games
MARRIAGE & KEVIN
18. Have a date night once a month
19. Spend more quality time with Kevin
20. Make Kevin a German Chocolate cake from scratch
21. Finalize our decisson on more kids (Discussed, just need to make appointment)
22. Go to Kevin’s graduation
23. Support all of Kevin’s decissions
LILITH
24. Teach Lilith more signs
25. Teach Lilith some Japanese
26. Start/finish Lilith’s scrapbook
27. Potty train Lilith (started 9/3/2008, daytime potty trianed.)
28. Find a preschool
29. Make a blanket for Lilith’s babies
30. Make Lilith’s b-day cake from scratch
31. Get Lilith’s passport
32. Finish Lilith’s learning book (needs to be fixed or remade.)
33. Make a quilt out of Lilith’s baby clothes
34. Read to Lilith every day for a month (30/30) (Started Jan/Feb 2009...we read before bed every night)35. Take Lilith to the park when it’s nice outside
36. Teach Lilith her ABC’s and 123’s (Started working on it Mar 2009...she will repeat them after you now. Same with spelling her name. She will count "1, 2, 3, 5, 4...still working on it.)
37. Teach Lilith to swim
38. Take Lilith to a movie—just the 2 of us
39. Celebrate Lilith’s “Half” birthday each year (2007, 2008, 2009)
MYSELF
40. Get Etsy shop going (got my name 11/30/2008)
41. Have a booth at a farmer’s market
42. Finish pink scarf
43. Wear makeup everytime I go out for a month (0/30)
44. Wear hair down more (Started 3/13/2009, worn down every day. I try, but still up in a pony tail more then not.)
45. Get a massage
46. Do something for myself once a month
47. Make myself some new clothes
48. Wear dresses and skirts more (I do)
49. Write in my blog everyday for a month
50. Make a list of 50 things that make me happy
51. Buy a pair of spikey/sexy heels
52. Find the “Perfect” jeans and buy some…no matter the price (found some at Macy's for only $25 and they're long)
HOME
53. Hang pictures (done)
54. Paint/decorate Lilith’s room
55. Finish table/chiar/rockers for Lilith (done)
56. Clean once a week (I try)
57. Pick up every night
58. Buy Lilith a dresser (done)
59. Buy Lilith a toy shelf (done)
OTHERS
60. Donate hair to Locks of Love
61. Make 10 quilts for Project Linus (0/10)
ENVIRONMENT
62. Use our reusable bags (I use all the time)
63. Make some reusable bags (have fabric to do so)
64. Make and use some reusable produce bags (made, just haven't used, yet.)
ORGANIZATION
65. Clean out my closet (done)
66. Organize the kitchen (done, but needs done again.)
67. Organize our bathroom closet (done)
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
68. Learn Japanese
69. Learn Sign Language
70. Do Project 365
71. Cook dinner from scratch once a month (Mar)
72. Learn to use Photoshop
73. Make a quilt for our bed
74. Make a velvet quilt
75. Learn to use the Longarm
76. Read a book (finished Life Laughs, reading 2 others right now)
77. Make a buckle MT (done)
78. Participate in 100 Snapshots
79. Learn to make Banana Nut Bread from scratch
80. Make 5 new friends (0/5)
81. Go to playgroup/MOMS event twice a month for 6 months (no longer in MOMS Club)
82. Go out & use the 5D everyday for 2 months (5D is broken)
TRAVEL/ADVENTURE
83. Go to Disney World (done 11/7-18/2009)
84. Go to England/Ireland/Scottland
85. Visit family in CA
86. Go to the Seattle Quilt Show with mom
87. Go to the Portland Rose Parade
88. Go camping during the summer for a weekend
89. Spend a weekend in Seaside
90. Go to St. Helen’s
91. Go to Crater Lake
MISCELLANEOUS
92. Start/ finish our Japan book
93. Host a Christmas party
94. Buy a tea set
95. Get my mixer
96. Buy/make a peacoat
97. Decorate for Christmas in early December every year (2008)98. Send out Christmas cards with pictures every year (2008)
99. Print and frame Lilith’s “L” pictures
100. Make Christmas cookies with Lilith each year (2008)
101. Create a new 101 in 1001 list when this one is done
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (i.e. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. represent some amount of effort on your part).
Why 1,001 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. 1,001 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 or outdoor activities.
________________________________________
101 Things in 1,001 days (December 1, 2008 to August 29, 2011)
HEALTH
1. Eat more fruits & veggies
2. Exercise at least 3 days a week for a month
3. Loose 10lbs.
4. Turn the TV off during the day
5. Go for walks
6. Floss every day for a month
7. Drink 8-8oz glasses for a month
8. Take a multi-vitamin everyday for a month
9. Put lotion on everyday after showering
FINANCIAL
10. Help out with the finances more (eventually take them over)
11. Put money into the savings account every payday
FAMILY
12. Get a family portrait done
13. Have a family date night once a month (Mar)
14. Play in the snow with Lilith (Winter 2008/2009)
15. Play with fingerpaints & Play-Doh with Lilith
16. Have dinner at the table (started 3/11/2009, done most nights)
17. Play more games
MARRIAGE & KEVIN
18. Have a date night once a month
19. Spend more quality time with Kevin
20. Make Kevin a German Chocolate cake from scratch
21. Finalize our decisson on more kids (Discussed, just need to make appointment)
22. Go to Kevin’s graduation
23. Support all of Kevin’s decissions
LILITH
24. Teach Lilith more signs
25. Teach Lilith some Japanese
26. Start/finish Lilith’s scrapbook
27. Potty train Lilith (started 9/3/2008, daytime potty trianed.)
28. Find a preschool
29. Make a blanket for Lilith’s babies
30. Make Lilith’s b-day cake from scratch
31. Get Lilith’s passport
32. Finish Lilith’s learning book (needs to be fixed or remade.)
33. Make a quilt out of Lilith’s baby clothes
34. Read to Lilith every day for a month (30/30) (Started Jan/Feb 2009...we read before bed every night)35. Take Lilith to the park when it’s nice outside
36. Teach Lilith her ABC’s and 123’s (Started working on it Mar 2009...she will repeat them after you now. Same with spelling her name. She will count "1, 2, 3, 5, 4...still working on it.)
37. Teach Lilith to swim
38. Take Lilith to a movie—just the 2 of us
39. Celebrate Lilith’s “Half” birthday each year (2007, 2008, 2009)
MYSELF
40. Get Etsy shop going (got my name 11/30/2008)
41. Have a booth at a farmer’s market
42. Finish pink scarf
43. Wear makeup everytime I go out for a month (0/30)
44. Wear hair down more (Started 3/13/2009, worn down every day. I try, but still up in a pony tail more then not.)
45. Get a massage
46. Do something for myself once a month
47. Make myself some new clothes
48. Wear dresses and skirts more (I do)
49. Write in my blog everyday for a month
50. Make a list of 50 things that make me happy
51. Buy a pair of spikey/sexy heels
52. Find the “Perfect” jeans and buy some…no matter the price (found some at Macy's for only $25 and they're long)
HOME
53. Hang pictures (done)
54. Paint/decorate Lilith’s room
55. Finish table/chiar/rockers for Lilith (done)
56. Clean once a week (I try)
57. Pick up every night
58. Buy Lilith a dresser (done)
59. Buy Lilith a toy shelf (done)
OTHERS
60. Donate hair to Locks of Love
61. Make 10 quilts for Project Linus (0/10)
ENVIRONMENT
62. Use our reusable bags (I use all the time)
63. Make some reusable bags (have fabric to do so)
64. Make and use some reusable produce bags (made, just haven't used, yet.)
ORGANIZATION
65. Clean out my closet (done)
66. Organize the kitchen (done, but needs done again.)
67. Organize our bathroom closet (done)
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
68. Learn Japanese
69. Learn Sign Language
70. Do Project 365
71. Cook dinner from scratch once a month (Mar)
72. Learn to use Photoshop
73. Make a quilt for our bed
74. Make a velvet quilt
75. Learn to use the Longarm
76. Read a book (finished Life Laughs, reading 2 others right now)
77. Make a buckle MT (done)
78. Participate in 100 Snapshots
79. Learn to make Banana Nut Bread from scratch
80. Make 5 new friends (0/5)
81. Go to playgroup/MOMS event twice a month for 6 months (no longer in MOMS Club)
82. Go out & use the 5D everyday for 2 months (5D is broken)
TRAVEL/ADVENTURE
83. Go to Disney World (done 11/7-18/2009)
84. Go to England/Ireland/Scottland
85. Visit family in CA
86. Go to the Seattle Quilt Show with mom
87. Go to the Portland Rose Parade
88. Go camping during the summer for a weekend
89. Spend a weekend in Seaside
90. Go to St. Helen’s
91. Go to Crater Lake
MISCELLANEOUS
92. Start/ finish our Japan book
93. Host a Christmas party
94. Buy a tea set
95. Get my mixer
96. Buy/make a peacoat
97. Decorate for Christmas in early December every year (2008)98. Send out Christmas cards with pictures every year (2008)
99. Print and frame Lilith’s “L” pictures
100. Make Christmas cookies with Lilith each year (2008)
101. Create a new 101 in 1001 list when this one is done
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