The Countdown

Thursday, January 1, 2009

My 101 Things

Fitness stuff
1. Run a 5K,
2. Run a 10K
3. Complete a 10-Miler
4. Complete a half-marathon
5. Run a 12-minute mile
6. Weigh 165 lbs.
7. Be able to bench press 100 lbs.
8. Actually complete the Pilates 100
9. Do a sun salutation every day for a month
10. Go to hip-hop class 12 times

Health Stuff
11. Floss daily for a month
12. Complete phase 1 of SBD
13. Complete 3 consecutive weeks of SBD phase 2
14. Get at least 8.5 hours of sleep per night for 24 days out of the month, 6 times

Finance stuff
15. Have emergency fund of $1,500
16. Get 1 full paycheck ahead in checking overdraft account
17. Consolidate credit card debt & reduce by 75%
18. Open a CD Ladder with a minimum of $500
19. Develop a consistent fourth stream of income. (2 consistent, 3 inconsistent)

Career stuff
20. Get a certification (CFRE, Fundraising School or Georgetown CPNL Certificate)

Blogs/Freelancing stuff
21. Write at least 4 features for On Tap
22. Tag all my lj entries for the past 2 years
23. Participate in NaBloPomo at least 12 months
24. Write & self-publish something
25. Submit 6 pieces to a medium other than On Tap
26. Promote my blogs in at least 5 places
27. Bid on at least 9 projects (guru.com, elance.com)

Craft stuff
28. Learn to sew
29. Tailor something that I actually wear
30. Sew something that I actually wear
31. Crochet 3 afghans
32. Crochet something from a pattern
33. Scrapbook my SAI pics
34. Scrapbook my JMU pics
35. Crochet 20 scarves as gifts
36. Learn to make a hat
37. Make a hat for my father
38. Knit 5 gift-quality scarves
39. Learn to use circular needles
40. Finish my quilt
41. Learn to make wire jewelry
42. Do at least 6 projects off my ravelry queue
43. Crochet a table set (table runner & placemats)
44. Learn how to use crimping beads
45. Make 3 gift-quality jewelry sets

Uncluttering Stuff
46. Have a successful Yard Sale
47. File all my loose papers
48. Organize all my fitness stuff
49. Consolidate all my VCR tapes

Home Improvement Stuff
50. Buy a new stove
51. Replace bathroom fixtures
52. Buy & install new closet system
53. Put up new curtain rod & curtains
54. Install Automatic Ice Maker
55. Install spice rack(s) in cupboard
56. Rent out condo

Volunteering/Community Service Stuff
57. Volunteer at a Food bank
58. Volunteer for on an election day (mid-term: 2010)
59. Volunteer for a race
60. Donate to a book drive 6 times
61. Donate to a food bank 6 times
62. Donate to a clothing drive 6 times (1 down)

Dating Stuff
63. Go to a speed-dating event
64. Go to an SVDC event

Family Stuff
65. Take (or get) photos of all my family members
66. See at least one member of my family every month

Entertainment Stuff
67. Get & keep Netflix queue under 25 & Blockbuster queue under 150
68. Add 75 books to my goodreads.com “read” shelf
69. Go on a road trip based around a show or concert
70. Go to each of the Smithsonian museums
71. Go to at least 5 Millennium Stage performances
72. See at least 5 local live other (not Millennium Stage) performances
73. See 3 shows on Broadway
74. Go to 3 live sporting events

Travel stuff
75. Visit Boston (DONE!)
76. Visit Chicago
77. Visit Seattle
78. Visit California (L.A., S.D., S.F.)

Other Stuff
79. Go to a wine-tasting (Since I've conducted a few this year, I'll count this as done!)
80. Commit 15 acts of random kindness
81. Shop at the Farmer’s Market at least once a month for 6 consecutive months
82. Plant a tree.
83. Have a garden.
84. Learn CPR & Basic First Aid
85. Make a list of 100 things that make me happy
86. Take a ballroom dance class
87. Take a self-defense class
88. Take a cooking class
89. Get a farm share
90. Master 6 crockpot recipes – including at least one soup and granola (3 down)
91. Learn to play poker
92. Keep Joe's Goals score above 10 for a solid month
93. Attend at least 3 meetups.
94. Go to the library at least once a month for 8 consecutive months
95. Bring my lunch to work every day for a month
96. Ride a horse
97. Ride a mechanical bull
98. Complete nightly routine for 30 consecutive nights
99. Complete morning routine for 30 consecutive mornings
100. Visit the science center, zoo & aquarium in Baltimore
101. Learn how to drive a stick-shift

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