Friday, February 26, 2010

101 Goals in 1,001 Days

The first time I saw this idea was on my friend Katie's blog.  (BTW, you should check her blog out, it's awesome!  http://www.intentionallykatie.blogspot.com/)

I have a lot of goals, but I rarely make lists or verbalize them all.  So, I am going to post my list below and let you know throughout the many days to come when I accomplish them.  I will update this post and cross off each accomplishment.  (Gee, I hope I can come up with 101!)

To help myself, I am backdating my list to start January 1, 2010.  This way I'll have a bit of a headstart.  Some of my goals have been met and some are in progress and since it's my list, I guess I can! :)

So, I have until September 27, 2012 to complete them!  Wish me luck!

1.  Start a blog.  1/11/2010
2.  Start running. 1/18/2010
3.  Lose 80 pounds.  in progress
4.  Run a 10K.  3/13/2010
5.  Teach Sophie to read.
6.  Buy Sophie a bike.
7.  Buy my girls a dollhouse.
8.  Attend a family reunion.   planned for 7/28/2010
9.  Spend 30 minutes each day with God for one month straight.
10.  Read the Bible every day for one month.
11.  Visit Cassidy at college.  2/25/2010
12.  Have Phoenix friends visit.
13.  Have my mom visit.
14.  Pay off my car.
15.  Pay off my student loan.
16.  Become a LifeTime member at Weight Watchers.
17.  Go a whole week without raising my voice to my kids (or hubby)
18.  Go a whole week keeping every dish in the house clean.5/18/2010
19.  Go one month without letting the laundry pile up.
20.  Take my kids to the playground twice a week for a month.
21.  Have Sophie make dinner for the family.
22.  Let Sophie have a friend sleepover.
23.  Do another Beth Moore Bible study.
24.  Attend a Women's Retreat. 03/26/10 to 03/28/10
25.  Teach the girls to swim (or have them take lessons)Sophie is taking lessons now
26.  Update Sophie's baby book.
27.  Update Lydia's baby book.
28.  Update our photo albums.
29.  Clean out the guest bedroom.
30.  Clean out all the closets.
31.  Clean out the garage.  3/25/10
32.  Have a date with Brian every two weeks for two months.
33.  Have the Master shower re-done
34.  Put in granite countertops
35.  Get a new kitchen sink and faucet.
36.  Go to DisneyLand or DisneyWorld
37.  Take the kids to the Houston Zoo   1/1/2010
38.  Take the kis to the Bluebell Creamery   2/19/2010
39.  Take the kids to a Houston Astros game
40.  Visit El Campo
41.  Go to San Antonio with the girls scheduled for Labor Day Weekend with Brian's family
42.  Go to Sea World  scheduled for Labor Day Wekeend with Brian's famili
43.  Go to Schlitterbahn
44.  Keep the computer desk clutter free for two weeks.
45.  Keep the kitchen desk clutter free for two weeks.
46.  Keep the butler's pantry clutter free for two weeks.
47.  Go through the girls' clothes and give away to GoodWill.  3/23/2010 - 3/25/2010
48.  Go through the girls' toys and give away to GoodWill
49.  Create a weekly meal plan and stick to it   03/11/2010
50.  Do 25 random acts of kindness (4/25) 
51.  Read a spiritually awakening book  - Read "Prodigal God" April 2010
52.  Read a novel (it's been a long time!) 4/17/2010 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)  I've read it before, but wanted a fun, quick read.
53.  Blog every day for two weeks.
54.  Make all the beds, every morning, for one month  in progress - began 5/11/2010
55.  Go camping with the kids.
56.  Visit two state parks in Texas Brazos Bend State Park 3/19/2010  Huntsville State Park 5/13/2010
57.  Visit Brian's aunt in Dallas.
58.  Have one play date per month for three months with Jack & Kate
59.  Have dinner with the Aldersons every Sunday for one month. 3/21/2010
60.  Have a couple (we don't normally have over) over for dinner.  Arringtons on 5/13/2010
61.  Work out 4 days per week for one month.
62.  Pick up the dog's poop (ewww) twice a week for a month
63.  Play in the snow with the girls.
64.  Get my haircut1/29/2010  (It had been over a year!)
65.  Visit a friend in the hospital.  3/2/2010
66.  Surprise a friend.
67.  Play in the rain with the girls.
68.  Sign Sophie up for a Tumbling or Dance class
69.  Find the perfect fitting bra 4/14/2010 - Maybe not perfect, but pretty darn close!
70.  Fast from TV for 3 days
71.  Fast and pray for 1 day  3/16/2010
72.  Go on a short cruise with Brian
73.  Take a spontaneous road trip (at least one hour away)  3/19/2010
74.  Make a special dessert for someone who deserves it  2/28/2010
75.  Shop for groceries at Walmart for one month in progress for the month of March
76.  Take the girls out of daycare (to spend more time with them and save money)  3/10/2010
77.  Teach Sophie to write her name. 3/3/2010 (She's been able to do it with some help, but this morning when we signed Aunt Suzy's birthday card, she said she wanted to try by herself.  And, she did it!)
78.  Catch up on all the ironing! 5/18/2010

Ok, this is as far as I can get right now.  Plus, I had to pull a few from my friend Katie.  So, thanks Katie!

Any other ideas?  I'm hurting for more!

Anybody else think this is interesting or fun?

Love,
Michelle