Status Update

Woo hoo. I've been really making an effort to keep up with my goals. Yesterday, after talking to a wonderful friend, I decided to volunteer for an afternoon at ACS's Cancer Camp. We're looking at June 14. At first, I was just going to donate supplies, but then, I decided to donate some time, too, and teach paper bag scrapbooking. Anyone wanna join me? If I follow through, I'll have completed two of my charity goals. Yay...

On today's list...a random act of kindness. Hmmm, can I kill two birds with one stone, or is that cheating?

Progress

Progress:
It's been two days... I've already read three personal finance books, kept to eating fruits and veggies, and read books to the kids. Woo hoo!

I Think

So I think I figured out how to strikethrough items in my list. Pretty cool, huh!

Intro to 101 in 1001

I first saw this on The Simple Dollar, and then followed it to Get Rich Slowly. I thought it was a cool idea, so I decided to try it. I mean, hey, it can only benefit me, right! My start date is May 25, 2007, and my end date is February 18, 2010.

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 organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Goal Setting Tips

1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay focused. 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.

So without further ado, here's my list. I've organized my goals into 10 categories: Fitness & Health, Learning & Personal Development, Career, Scrapbooking, Fun, Family, Finance, Maintenance, Charity, and Travel. I will update them as I go...and figure out the HTML to strikethrough.

These are in no particular order.

Fitness & Health

1. Get 7 hours of sleep each night for a whole week straight.(completed 8/19/07)
2. Play basketball once a week. (32/132)
3. Eat fruits or veggies every day. (230/1001)
4. Go to the dentist 5 times. (1/5)
5. Get at least 3 professional massages. (0/3)
6. Take a yoga class. (I'll start yoga on 8/14/07. It's every Tuesday.)
7. Research Lasik.
8. Get Lasik.
9. Go two weeks without fast food.
10. Visit a farmer's market.(completed 8/22/07)

Personal Development

11. Watch no tv at least 2 days of the week. (7/264)
12. Perform random act of kindness once a week. (4/132)
13. Drink ONLY water once a week. (2/132)
14. Read The Book of Mormon.
15. Read at least 5 books on basic photography. (0/5)
16. Take a photography class.
17. Take 5 blow-up worthy pictures of each kid. (0/10)
18. Share list and progress on blog.
19. Buy a breadmaker.(It sucked. I returned it. I realized it wasn't worth it. I should just buy bread.)
20. Bake a loaf of bread.(It sucked.)
21. Write a letter to my future self.
22. Register to vote in my district.
23. Vote in one election.
24. Learn how to change a tire.

Career

25. Advance to Class 5. (Assuming all of my credits post on time, I will accomplish this by January of 2008.)
26. Advance to Class 6.
27. Advance to Class 7.
28. Clean classroom before SY 2007-2008.
29. Clean classroom before SY 2008-2009.
30. Clean classroom before SY 2009-2010.
31. Read 10 books on standards and assessment. (5/10)
32. Create standards-based binders for my classroom.(completed 8/22/07)
33. Create a standards-based gradebook.
34. Maintain class website.
35. Create team website.
36. Create team calendar.

Scrapbooking

37. Get a layout published in a magazine.
38. Complete 30 12x12 layouts for each child. (6/30 Kahia, 9/30 Kawai)
39. Create a recipe book with mom's recipes.
40. Sell 3 albums. (0/3)
41. Sell 50 cards. (0/50)
42. Do Tracy's mini albums.
43. Organize all 12x12 paper.
44. Get rid of old stuff. Partially complete due to purging paper before the move. (7/6)(Complete 12/31/07)
45. Frame 5 12x12 pages.

Fun

46. Get a tattoo of my mon.
47. See Bridge to Terabithia.
48. Date night twice a month. (8/60)
49. Buy iPod.(for Jay)
50. Subscribe to a podcast.
51. See a Cirque de Soleil show.
52. Buy myself a ring.
53. Read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
54. Obtain a shabu shabu pot.(6/16/07) Yay, lil d!
55. Paint a chair or stool.
56. Buy three matching sets of lingerie.
57. Buy a cute hat.
58. Watch a sunrise.

Family

59. Buy a computer for the kids.(12/08)
60. Take kids to ride bikes (or razors or wave board) 100 times. (7/100)
61. Take the kids on a learning excursion once a month. (2/33)
62. Read 500 books aloud to the kids. (245/500)
63. Write a letter to the kids to be read 10 years from now. (0/2)
64. Take kids to Foster Gardens with Dayna and talk about mom.
65. Send 10 romantic cards by mail. (0/10)
66. Buy at least 30 new books for the kids with bonus points. (27/30)
67. Have a meal with Dayna once a month. (5/33)
68. Buy mom flowers once a month. (1/33)
69. Grow daisies with the kids.
70. Fly a kite with the kids.
71. Send _______ flowers at least twice. (1/2) ***Sent Aunty Arleen flowers for watching the kids this week during our move. She's awesome!
72. Have a picnic in the park with homemade food.(06/09)

Friends

73. Send a handmade card to a friend once a month. (0/33)
74. Meet with friends once a month. (4/33)
75. Log everyone's birthdays in a calendar.
76. Make ten gifts. (8/10)
77. Send a mixed c.d. to three people. (0/3)
78. Inspire one person to do a 101 in 1001 list with me.(complete: 6/07)

Finance

79. Save $1 a day for duration of 1001 days.
80. Sell 5 things on eBay. (5/5)(7/09)
81. Subscribe to a finance magazine.(Money Magazine subscription complete: 08/07)
82. Build savings up to $15000.
83. Xerox items in wallet.
84. Use Pear Budget to track expenses.
85. Read 20 Personal Finance/Productivity books.(Complete December '07) (20/20)
86. Buy coffee less than once a week. (4/132)
87. Buy fewer than 10 books for myself. (1/10)*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*Eclipse(with gift card!)
88. Sell 10 books from my personal library.(7/09) (0/10)
89. Buy lunch less than once a week. (1/132.)
90. Pay off car. (car sold 10/07)
91. Have paycheck deposited into checking instead of savings.(complete: 6/07)

Maintenance

92. Get my oil changed 5 times. (0/5)
93. Clean the interior of my truck at least once a week. (1/132)
94. Wash the car at least 30 times. (0/30)

Charity

95. Give blood.
96. Give away $10/month to charity or $350 total.*$31 homeless + school supplies to needy kids.*$60 Angel Tree gifts.
97. Adopt two children from the Angel Tree every Xmas. (1/3)
98. Participate in Stamp Out Hunger 3 times. (0/3)
99. Volunteer for a good cause.

Travel

100. Visit San Francisco.
101. Go to Vegas.