Day 21

Well I was at a party last night so I didn't get update time... But here goes. I am failing epically.
I went for my driving test today... and failed :( It sucked. I was so sad. So I almost was able to cross that off...
I have already tried my gross vegetable of the month... eggplant. It wasn't too bad but it was mixed in with a bunch of noodles and other vegetables and chicken... so I don't know if I really tasted much of it.
I started the breakfast and elliptical one... I made it a week into the month breakfast challenge then epic failed. Oh well I will try both again!! I drank five glasses of water for a week. I like that one a lot.
I watched the first Underworld, half of Underworld II and half of Gladiator... So I am almost through 3 recommended movies :P
The party was for a boy from my church so I really am making an effort in that department. also, me and my friend Harry had a fight but we patched things up :D Yay!
I will post the quotes next update. I promise :P
Cheers.

Day 13

Here's my weekly update, hopefully happening every Thursday from now on. Well my internet has been down making me frustrated with CALM but it will happen... *sigh*. I am booked to go for my driver's test this weekend. I am freaking out! I am really enjoying the 7 glasses of water a day. My skin feels smoother already! :) I am a bit behind on the elliptical running but I WILL prevail. I am really doing well in the Desperate Housewives category... Which is kind of pathetic but... c'est la vie.

Those quotes are coming but my notebook is in the basement... I ate one bite of turnip (the texture caused some major gagging). OH and I saw Seven Pound on the recommendation of a good friend. Unfortunatley... I figured the whole movie out before it happened! I mean I didn't even read any spoilers before! It kind of ruined it for me... Overall the movie was good though.

Cheers!

Day 8

Well it's been more than a week! *gasp* :P I am still in Genesis... I find the Old Testemant a little hard to stay focused on but after Genesis I will reread Matthew :) (my favorite book). I have been playing a little Sims and Harvest Moon but am still no wear near my goals. I plan on getting my license next week... and I am behind in CALM :O. I have started the running on the elliptical goal and the five glasses of water a day goal. Oh and I haven't posted my last quote of the week but that will be in the next update.... Tonight I am going to see my first "recommended" movie, Seven Pounds. I am very exited for it!!

Cheers.

Day 5!

Well... I have had NO time this week :( Dumb school... I am slowly working my way through Genesis in the Bible though and I have plans to see a "recommended" movie this weekend. Other than that I have no real activity to report. I MUST back-up my lap top though so... hopefully I will have 1/33 there soon. Cheers!

My List!

Here's my list. I started working a week ago although I hadn't "officially" started. I will keep updating my progress... This is after 1 day :).

Italics = in progress
Bold = completed!

For my health…
1. Eat an apple a day. (41/1001)
2. Drink five glasses of water a day for a week straight. Do this 4 times (7/7 0/7 0/7 0/7)
3. Eat breakfast every day for a month (12/31)
4. Run on Elliptical three times a week for a month (0/12)
5. Be able to do 50 push ups and 100 sit ups and maintain them (0/50) (0/100)
6 Be able to touch my toes and maintain
7. Meet Food Guide requirements for one week (0/7)
8. Do not touch my face for two months (hopefully = habit) (0/62)
9. Buy a Wii Fit. Use it three times a week for one month. (0/12)
10. Stand up straight for a week… as best as possible (0/7)

For my sanity…
11. Pick an EPIC piano piece, buy it, learn it, and memorize it.
12. Move my Itunes, keep Ipod updated.
13. Pass Royal Conservatories levels 6 and 7 (0/2)
14. Theory level II.
15. Flute, be able to play from middle C to the C three octaves above. Note: (I can play it now but I want to be able to play it well...)
16. Learn a new instrument.
17. Learn The Nutcracker music on piano and/or flute.
18. See a Symphony

For my soul…
19. Memorize 2 Psalms and favorite parts of Matthew
20. Memorize 30 more verses (0/30)
21. Read through the whole bible (0/66)
22. Join a Bible study.

For my future…
23. Graduate from High School with 95% + average
24. Apply for all Scholarships I possibly can
25. Apply to all Universities I want (even if scary or unrealistic)
26. Finish CALM
27. Cook 20 new dishes (1/20)
28. Learn to do laundry.
29. Have $10000 in the bank (7000/10000)
30. Get license
31. Become fluent in French and start learning another language.

For my want to see the world…
32. Make a list of 100 cities I want to visit (0/100), if I visit them take pictures to make an album.
33. Make a list of 100 monuments/locations I want to visit (0/100) take picture of them + me, then just them to make an album.
34. Spend time in the Louvre.
35. See an Opera (or ballet) in the old Paris Opera House.
36. Go back to France
37. See a Broadway show in New York

For fun…
38. Make a list of my favorite books and authors. From this, try to find new books to read. Keep the list updated.
39. Read 10 “classics” (0/10) and twenty books of choice (0/20) that I have not read.
40. Read 10 books on King Arthur and British royalty (fiction or nonfiction) (0/10)
41. Watch all Desperate Housewives episodes (53/102)
42. Beat 5 Video Games (0/5)
43. Finish Prosperity Challenge
44. Watch 30 movies recommended by others and thirty of peoples’ favorite books. (5/30)(0/30)

For my self (betterment and happiness)…
45. Go to Fernie to ski. Do not complain ONCE.
46. Write a poem, even if it sucks. Show it to one other person (!).
47. Sing karaoke… in front of someone (!)
48. Buy the person behind me’s drive-thru order
49. Leave a $20.00 tip that is more expensive than the meal I ordered.
50. Do not complain for a week. (0/7)
51. Write out 101 positive things about me. (0/101)
52. Take one GREAT picture of myself every month (0/33)
53. Get new glasses and sunglasses that I can wear in public
54. Learn 101 new words (0/101)
55. Wear a bikini in public (0/10) Do a bikini photo shoot (!).
56. Choose one “Jesus” quality and focus on fixing it in myself for 2 weeks (2/71) Currently no swearing.
57. Every 2 weeks focus on letting go of one thing I dislike about myself (2/71)
58. Do five things that are outside my comfort zone without being forced to (does not include fulfilling other goals) (!) (0/5)
59. Volunteer for 101 hours (0/101)

For love…
60. Make 30 random thank-you cards for awesome people (0/30)
61. Do 10 acts of random kindness (1/10)
62. Write out 101 reasons I love a. Show/give it to him (!) (6/101)
63. Keep in touch with all of my friends.
64. Let a see me without make-up on (!)
65. Take Shayna on a “date” (dinner and movie)
66. Take Heather on a “date” (dinner and movie)
67. Go on the road trip with Em.
68. Have an epic me and Abbey fantasy night (all nighter) OR go “mall-hopping” for a day.
69. Take pics with 30 different friends in a photo booth (at different times) (0/30)
70. Do Pilates with Mom (0/10 at least)
71. Spend a full day/night with Laura in Edmonton or Calgary.
72. Buy Krysta an epic “you are awesome” gift and spend the day with her.
73. Make an “everybody that matters bday list” and say Happy Birthday to them.
74. Make a list of everyone I love and why.
75. Have a big Valentine’s Day Celebration (even though I hate the holiday)
76. Dance with a. (0/1) Dance in public (0/1) (!!)
77. Hang out with Harry more. Bring Harry to church and/or youth group.
78. Make a solid effort to befriend more people from my church.

Just because…
79. Dye my hair Completed Feb.11th, 2009
80. Paint my toe nails once a month for a year (0/12)
81. Solve a Rubik’s cube
82. Keep a journal once a week for a year (0/56)
83. Grow/buy a plant. Take care of it.
84. Document one month of my life… pics every day and into an album. (0/31)
85. Have a massage.
86. Color my giant coloring book COMPLETELY.
87. See the Nutcracker
88. Have a Pen Pal <---- I want to start this soon...
89. Wear lip gloss for a week (0/7)
90. Make an album with all France pictures.
91. Organize and type up Grandma’s recipes
92. Try 10 new foods. (1/10)
93. Buy 5 nice bras, 10 nice underwear and 3 nice pjs (0/5) (0/10) (0/3)
94. Have a spa day.
95. Go to a chocolate factory and sample chocolates OR buy every type of chocolate in one place and try them all. 96. Make a list of inspiring quotes, add to it once a week (5/143)
97. Improve my writing (til I am satisfied) and create a signature.
98. Learn to curl my hair well.
99. Eat one “gross” vegetable a month (potatoes do not count…) (2/33)
100. Back-up laptop monthly (1/33)
101. Make a list of 101 things that make me happy or content/at peace (0/101)

101 Things in 1001 Days

Hi! I am so exited to start this challenge. My start date is today, Friday the 13th of February, 2009. My endate will be 11/11/11. :) I love the way the numbers worked out!

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.