2009-02-16T07:38:00.000-08:00

And we're off.....
1. ~~Create blog~~ and track progress.
2. Log in at least once a week to update.
3. Try to add pictures of accomplishments through out the process.
4. Touch base with husband everyday, and always work on our marriage
5. Talk to kids and spend one on one time with each of them every week.
6. Read with my little ones at least 3 nights a week
7. Call my mom and dad, and my mother-in-law once a week
8. Call my brother and his wife once a month
9. Try to touch base with "far away" friends at least one of them each week.
10. ~~Go to the ocean at least once per year.~~(6/13)
11. ~~Take a trip to someplace historical every year.~~ (6/13)
12. Watch the sunrise.
13. Take a walk in the woods.
14. Keep on top of bills
15. Read at least 6 more books of interest (not necessity)
16. Try to stop biting my nails
17. Blog every few days on my two blogs.
18. While hubby is deployed, eat only 1 meal out each month
19. Learn to decorate cakes and cupcakes
20. Head to a foreign country.
21. Get laundry caught up and keep it caught up for at least 6 months.
22. Start scrap booking again.
23. Teach the kids to cook something "uncommon"
24. ~~Lose 10 lbs~~
25. Lose 20 lbs
26. Lose 30 lbs
27. Lose 40 lbs
28. Lose 50 lbs
29. Lose 60 lbs
30. Lose 70 lbs
31. Lose 80 lbs
32. Lose 90 lbs
33. Lose 100 lbs
34. Buy new clothes for a new me.
35. Take a vacation with my husband
36. Renew wedding vows
37. Establish "real" bedtime routine
38. Try a new coffee/tea from Starbucks anytime I go
*Pumpkin Spice
*White Chocolate Mocha w/Raspberry Syrup
*White Chocolate Mocha w/ Hazelnut Syrup
*Java Chip Frappachino
* Espresso Truffle
*Caramel Macchiatto
*White Chocolate Mocha w/Cinnamon (its NOW my new Favorite)
*White Chocolate Mocha w/Vanilla
39. Exercise at least 3 times a week (started this week 4/12 and have done 3 days so far)
40. Go back to church
41. Start taking a multivitamin everyday.
42. Get off BP meds and anti-depressants.
43. Identify 25 things I like about myself.
1. I am a good mother
2. I believe I'm a good wife
3. I think I'm a good friend
4. I am honest
5. I try to be kind to everyone if possible
6. I try to give 100% to any activity I volunteer for
7. I like that I am a talker
8. I admire the fact that I am not ashamed of past mistakes
9. I think I am brave
10 I believe I am strong
11 I am more tactful than I used to be (ask my MIL LOL)
12 I think I'm funny
13 I love that I can be a kid with my kids
14 I am happy I play Wii by myself and enjoy it
15 I am NOT ashamed to admit I used to be a Neopets addict, now its Animal Crossing on Wii LOL.
16 I think when I SET my mind to it, I CAN do it
17 I found out recently what an inspiration I have been to some people and I have suddenly realized that alone is a great quality to have and one I should be proud of
18 I love that I want to try new things (even if I don't like them)
19 I am proud of myself that I can admit my short comings (wished sometimes I'd do more to change them, but at least I know what they are)
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44. Identify 100 things that make me happy.
45. List one thing I am grateful for, everyday for a year.
Day 1 I am grateful for my Kids
Day 2 I am grateful for my Husband
Day 3 I love dancing with my Husband in our Livingroom
Day 4 Wii with my kids makes me feel young
Day 5 Talking to my sister every morning
Day 6 Learning NEW things about myself
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
46. Donate stuff on Freecycle or to Goodwill at least 3 times
47. Give at least on compliment per week to someone I know.
48. Do an unselfish act 1 time per month.
49. Clean out closet and donate extra to charity.
50. Buy myself at least 3 pairs of shoes
51. Get a gown for the Navy Ball and be PROUD to wear it.
52. Pay cash for Christmas at least one time.
53. Make a grocery list and stick to it.
54. Train my dog to not jump
55. Get another cat (long hair white one)
56. Try something new in the bedroom
57. Go back to school and finish my last few classes
58. Learn sign language
59. Finish kids room
60. Rip up carpet and do the floor
61. Finish my book
62. submit it to a publisher
63. Clean out Inbox and saved files on computer once a month
64. Create Christmas calendars for family
65. Learn a new word every day....come and learn with me
66. Finish the crochet projects I start
67. Participate in 365 day challenge to finally have pictures of myself.
68. Send my grandparents a letter when this is done, so I can forgive myself
69. Remind my mother that she is the most important person in my life and
that I love her.
70. Watch my son graduate from High School and go to college and try
not to cry too much.
71. Make a sign for hubby's return and hang it so everyone can see it.
72. Find a job
73. Get hot tub
74. Finish back yard
75. Plant tree on anniversary of our house purchase
76. Replace back patio light
77. Buy a fish for daughter and son.
78. Visit someplace west of the Mississippi
79. ~~Plant flowers outside~~
80. Learn to belly dance
81. Visit a different restaurant with husband every time we go out to eat.
82. Take a boat ride
83. Open a savings account.
84. Swim with the dolphins
85. Start a new book
86. Plant a garden
87. Build a tree house
88. ~~buy Wii fit and use it at least 3 days a week for more than 3 months~~
89. Save all change during this adventure and cash it in at the end of 1001 days.
90. Stop swearing (at least minimize it) and put in $1 for each slip into #89 jar.
91. Dress everyday (no living in jammies)
92. Get my hair cut every other month.
93. Make sure Kitchen is cleaned up every night before bed
94. Clean out my van every other month (less if my kids keep their stuff picked up)
95. Hold my husband's hand in public
96. Go to a concert
97. See the snow in Ohio again
98. Go to Rogers Sale again (anyone from home knows what this is LOL)
99. Repaint my table outside and get umbrella for picnic with hubby when he comes home.
The End..
100. Begin new list and remind myself this was a great adventure
101. Bottle of wine and check list (#100) so I can start tomorrow AM

The beginnning....

2009-02-15T14:07:00.000-08:00

Well here I am creating another goal for myself, funny how doing this keeps me forging forward LOL. Anyway, I have given myself till April 1st to complete this list (yeah I know its over 30 days but decided I want it finished when I start). Then on April 1st I will add my countdown ticker and start rocking and rolling for the next 2.75 years....how cool is that? I mean I can make a list that I don't have to panic to finish in one day.

So if you are up for an adventure, then join me and see if together we can STRIVE to ACCOMPLISH those things we all have wanted to do in our lives. And remember that FAILURE (although it happens) doesn't have to destroy your PLANS.

Good Luck gang.

101 Things to Accomplish in 1001 Days

The beginnning....