July update

Well, just as I predicted, having a full-time job again has made me more productive in my down time. I feel like I made decent progress on my list this month as opposed to June which was just terrible considering how I had almost unlimited free time. Some highlights from this month include reading 3 books (and getting halfway through another) one of which was in Spanish, starting to walk more, starting to eat more fruits and veggies, going on a date, and making considerable progress on my Disney marathon (we're at Lion King!).

Even though I didn't get a lot of the things I had on my July list accomplished, I still think 1) it was better than June and 2) the mini-list was helpful in focusing my efforts, so I've already composed my mini-list for August which includes among other things: researching at least one branch of my family tree quite thoroughly, starting on learning the Thriller dance, continuing with the walking, reading 4 books one of which is in Spanish, and being at least 3/4 through with the scarf I'm knitting.

Goals completed: 12/101
Goals partially completed: 18
Goals in the process of being completed (could take a while though): 18

 

Day 1=January 1, 2010

Day 1001=September 26, 2012

Italics= in progress

Crossed out=completed

1. *PRIVATE

2. Visit a dentist regularly and get my teeth and gums completely healed.

3. Wash off my makeup every night before I go to bed (when I wear makeup)

4. *PRIVATE

5. *PRIVATE

6. *PRIVATE

7. Learn to apply makeup so that I can apply fancier makeup for special occasions

8. Stop picking my lips.

9. Walk three times a week (starting out at half a mile and going up from there).

10. Try yoga and/or pilates.

11. Strength training twice a week.

12. Eat 2 servings of fruit a day for 20 (non-consecutive) days. (1/20)

13. Eat 2 servings of veggies a day for 20 (non-consecutive) days. (1/20)

14. Do not eat out for 3 (non-consecutive) weeks. (0/3)

15. See a doctor about my left shoulder.

16. See a doctor about my digestive issues.

17. See a doctor about my fatigue.

18. Sleep at least 8 hours a night, every night. (unless circumstances dictate otherwise)

19. *PRIVATE

20. Improve my posture (sit up straight, look up when I walk, etc).

21. Learn to swim.

22. Read all the books I own before buying more (this excludes Agatha Christie books only.) (11/85)

23. After reading said books, donate any that I don’t plan on reading again.

24. Listen to BBC Mundo Radio on 50 (non-consecutive) days. (10/50)

25. Read 12 books in Spanish. (4/12)

La Quinta Montaña by Paulo Coelho

Stories from Latin America

El Mago de Esmirna by Joan Manuel Gisbert

Y No Quedo Ninguno by Agatha Christie

26. Read one book in Spanish without using my dictionary, and still understand 95% of the book.

27. Completely finish one of my Spanish Grammar workbooks

28. Learn basic Italian.

29. Learn basic Swahili.

30. Learn basic history/culture information on the countries of Latin America.

31. Complete my Agatha Christie collection (buying them, that is). (4/14)

32. Register for the GRE.

33. Study for the GRE.

34. Make sure letters of recommendation are sent out.

35. Translate personal statement into Spanish.

36. Choose a paper to submit as my writing sample.

37. Complete application.

38. Make a plan for when/how I want to start graduate school

39. Take one Spanish class just to keep Spanish refreshed.

40. Start and finish my five clothing repair projects. (Fix popped seam on green shirt, sew button back on red shirt, fix hem on dress pants, turn Spain skirt into pillow, and attach undershirt to brown shirt) (0/5)

41. BLANK

42. Do one or two chores around the house every day.

43. Clean/organize my room and donate anything I don’t need.

44. Keep my room clean/organized once I have done #43.

45. Clean up my internet favorites.

46. Make a general budget and stick with it.

47. Keep track of all checking account purchases in my checkbook.

48. Re-do book 1 of Athenaze (Greek).

49. Find a church to attend.

50. Re-read the Gospels. (0/4)

51. Read 5 more books on progressive Christianity. (2/5)

Reading the Bible Again for the First time by Marcus J. Borg

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller

52. Take a trip to 3 cities I’ve never been to before, at least one not in the US. (0/3)

53. Be able to pick the first two frets on a guitar, like my cousin Timmy showed me.

54. Learn to pick and improvise on a G scale on the guitar.

55. Learn three popular songs on piano, that I can sing along to. (0/3)

56.*PRIVATE (2/5)

57. Go on 3 dates (with 3 different guys). (2/3)

58. Buy new black winter shoes.

59. Buy an earring tree.

60. Write a song I’m proud of

61. Take one photo of myself a day for a year.

62. Take one photo of my surroundings a day for a year.

63. Have a guitar repertoire of 15 songs (that I am willing to play for an audience). (5/15)

Stop and Stare

All You Wanted

Landslide

Wasted

You Belong with Me

64. Make a decent sound quality “album” of 12 songs for my mother. (8/12)

65. Post a video of myself singing on YouTube.

66. Have a third of my student loans paid off. ($1,281.02/$9,109) (yes, $9,109 is one third)

67. Scan all childhood pictures.

68. Give a dozen random compliments (0/12)

69. Write at least a paragraph regarding each of the “50 questions that will free your mind.” (12/50)

70. Learn the entire Thriller dance.

71. Go on a road trip with no predetermined destination.

72. Call my mom and dad each twice a week.

73. Call both grandmothers twice a month.

74. Email at least two friends every week.

75. Call at least one friend every week.

76. Spend time with friends (roomie doesn’t count) at least once every two weeks, preferably more.

77. Make at least three new friends. (0/3)

78. Write in a real life paper journal at least once a month.

79. Volunteer for four hours, once a month.

80. Learn to cook ten different meals. (2/10) (Spaghetti, Chicken and Rice)

81. Be more aware of my surroundings.

82. Knit three items to send to http://www.knit-a-square.com/

83. Visit 5 states I’ve never been to before.(0/5)

84. Sing in a karaoke bar in the United States. (I’ve only done it in Spain and with a friend singing along!)

85. Learn five car maintenance tasks (ex: check oil, change a flat tire). (1/5)

Check oil

86. Learn to identify 10 trees. (3/10)

87. Learn to identify 10 wildflowers. (0/10)

88. Apply for at least 5 Spanish related jobs. (5/5)

89. Finish 5 knitting projects. (2/5)

Basketweave square

Elvish leaves dishcloth for Jill

90. Finish 2 coaster sets (kites for me and kimonos for Sylvia) (0/2)

91. Finish Disney movie marathon. (25/36)

92. Start and finish my t-shirt quilt.

93. Keep a book journal in which I write a paragraph about 12 books I read. (0/12)

94. Create a comprehensive and organized family tree as far back as my research goes.

95. Participate in a flash mob, preferably an “impromptu” musical.

96. Transfer senior project from high school to DVD and edit it, with subtitles and all.

97. Visit my hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina (it’s been almost 9 years!)

98. Learn about 10 countries for "Operation: Broadening Horizons." (0/10)

99. Transfer all home movies to DVD.

100. Watch the sunrise.

101. Run a mile.