101 in 1001 Days Update

I haven't updated my 101 in 1001 Days list in ages. It was fun to go through the list and see which things I had accomplished without even thinking about them being on the list. Items in blue are in progress.

Baileysgranny’s 101 in 1001 days list

TAKING CARE OF MYSELF

1. Give up sugar for a week

2. Get down to target weight (lost 12 lbs)

3. Maintain target weight

4. Go to Curves three times a week (I will have to revise this since I am no longer a Curves member)

5. Go to the dentist for a check up

6. Look into teeth whitening or laminates

7. Go to the eye doctor for a check up (completed)

8. Get a physical (completed)

9. No soft drinks for a month.

10.Eat RDA fruits and vegetables for a week

11.Have a rest and recharge weekend once every six months (0/6)

12.No fast food for one month (0/30)

13.Take my vitamins every day for a month (completed)

14.Ride my bicycle once a weekend for a month (0/4)

15.Get my hair professionally colored

16.Get a pedicure and a manicure once a month for three months (completed)

17.Make two new friends

18.Have a spa day once every two months

AROUND THE HOUSE

19.Save for and expand patio

20.Get the patio cleaned off and decorated

21.Put up wallpaper border in master bedroom (completed)

22.Paint the guest bathroom

SPIRITUAL

23.Write down one thing I'm thankful for everyday for a month

24.Attend church three Sundays a month for six months (3/18)

25.Join an on-line Bible Study

MARRIAGE & FAMILY

26.Send holiday cards (not just Christmas cards)

27.Write my grandmother once a month for three months (completed and continuing)

28.Write 101 reason I love Dave

29.Once a month for three months send a card or letter just because (1/3) 8/30/08 sent a card to Ruth & Ira

30.Have a game night with Brent once a month for six months (completed)

31.Spend an afternoon with Brandon once a month for six months (completed)

32.Take the dogs for a walk in the mornings for one month (0/30)

33.Be more romantic at least twice a week for three months (0/36)

34.Important phone call for Brent (no need for this now)

CLUTTER, CLEANING & ORGANIZING

35.Create weekly do lists and complete for six weeks (0/6)

36.Look into and start a modified Fly Lady cleaning regime

37.Work on chores list and household list

38.Implement recycling program (implemented 7/30/08)

39.Clean and organize master bedroom closet

40.Hire a cleaning gal (completed 7/23/08)

41.Get my home completely clean and keep it that way for two months so we can have accept surprise guests

42.Make daily lists for three months to keep my schedule more organized and productive (0/90)

43.Get the storage unit emptied (completed)

FOOD & COOKING

44.Put all my recipes on the computer, reprint and laminate

45.Try a new restaurant once a month for six months (completed)

46.Cook 100 new recipes (30/100)

47.Have an extended family dinner once a month

WORK, SCHOOL, MONEY

48.Save a $1.00 a day for 1001 days ($100/1001)

49.Take care of stocks

50.Find a way to make money working from home

51.Get a new filing cabinet and use it! (completed)

52.Make and sign a will

53.Keep up with my office hours (15+ hours per week)

54.Set budget for holidays and stick to it

55.No impulse purchases for three months – only buy what’s on the list!

56.Keep groceries at $100 a week for a month (0/4)

THINGS TO WATCH & READ

57.Read an average of two books a week (listed here http://www.shelfari.com/o1518233860/shelf)

58.Watch at least three movies each week (listed here http://www.flixster.com/movie-list/movie-watched-2)

59.Read new authors A to Z of Authors (A-Mary Kay Andrews B-Emilie Barnes C-Dixie Cash D-Anita Diamant E-Janet Evanovich F-Joy Fielding G-Lynn Grabhorn H-Chelsea Handler I-Lee Iacocca J-Kate Jacobs K-Sophia Kinsella L-June Lourey M-Stephenie Meyer N-O-P-Jodi Picoult Q-R-Roxanne Robinson S-Rebecca Stott T-U-V-W-Peter Walsh X-Y-William P Young Z-Mary Zelinski)

60.Watch Ugly Betty DVD’s (Season 1 and 2 - completed)

61.Watch Reba DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4 - completed)

62.Watch Two and a Half Men DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 - completed)

63.Watch Sex and the City DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10)

64.Watch Friends DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4 - completed)

65.Watch Weeds (Season 1 and 2)

66.Watch Nip Tuck (Season 1, 2, and 3)

67.Weed out my DVD and VHS collection

68.Transfer VHD to DVD

PLACES TO VISIT (FLORIDA)

69.Visit St Augustine

70.Visit the Kennedy Space Center

TRAVEL

71.Visit Washington DC

72.Trip to Nashville for Country Music Fun Fest

THINGS I SHOULD DO

73.Give blood

74.Put together a hurricane supply kit for the house

75. Put together an emergency kit for the car

THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO DO

76.Complete Techniques 101 class and put in Inspiration File

77.Scrapbook at least once a week for six months (completed)

78.Start a journal and write it in at least once a week

79.Complete 21 Day Challenge with quotes (#79 was revised as I had a duplicate)

80.Finish my grandmother’s quilt

81.Make my country music t-shirts into a quilt

82.Make a recipe book for Nicole

83.Get digital scrapbook layouts printed for albums (completed)

84.Complete one piece of jewelry a week for three months (completed)

85.Get my completed scrapbook pages organized and in albums (Completed)

86.Finish my 2003 scrapbook pages (completed)

87.Collect a complete set of the state quarters and put in album (completed)

PHOTOGRAPHY

88.Complete a Day in the Life photography challenge

89.Complete A-Z photography challenge

90.Use the camera at every opportunity and make the behavior automatic

91.Take 1001 amazing photos

92.Put photos in my empty picture frame collection

93.Create a wall of pictures of family and friends

94.Get CD’s of old pictures from my Dad and organize them (I got them from my Uncle but haven’t organized them yet)

95.Photograph each of my 101 in 1001

THINGS TO LEARN

96.Take a photography class

97.Learn to work with silver clay

98.Learn Dance Revolution

NEAR THE END

99. Collect my spare change and cash it in on day 101

100. Write an entry on my blog for each of the tasks completed (9/101)

101. Start a new 101 in 1001 list when this one is over

Items in bold are completed

Items in blue are in progress

Items in italic are revisions

ADDITIONS

102. Write Dave’s Mom and send pictures once a month for six months. (didn't complete - Dave's Mom passed away in November 2008)

103. Call Valori once a month (this one proved easier than some, I am working for Valori and see her every week and talk to her a couple of times a week! (completed)

101 in 1001 Days - Week 9 Update

Well, I don't have much to report this week. These are the items that are in the process. I am hoping this week to be healthier - I want to take my vitamins each day, use my Arbonne products both morning and night and drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.

57. Read an average of two books a week
i. 9/15-9/21 – Naughty Neighbor by Janet Evanovich and Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
58. Watch at least three movies each week
i. 9/15-9/21 – Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show, The Savages, Dan in Real Life
67. Weed out my DVD and VHS collection
77. Scrapbook at least once a week for six months (9/48)
80. Finish my grandmother’s quilt (I found the quilt top, have taken off the two damaged rows and am ready to choose fabric for the backing.)
100. Write an entry on my blog for each of the tasks completed (9/101)

There are no completed or revised items this week.

101 in 1001 Days - Week 8 Update

101 in 1001 Days - Week 8 Update

Items that are being worked on:
39. Clean and organize master bedroom closet (we moved the two lingerie chests out of the closet and into the craft room and I took out three bags of clothes)
46. Cook 100 new recipes (6/100) (two more new ones this week)
57. Read an average of two books a week a. 9/15-9/21 – Naughty Neighbor by Janet Evanovich and Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
58. Watch at least three movies each week a. 9/8-9/14 – Vanity Fair, Capote, Baby Mama, 21, Penelope, Becoming Jane, Daddy’s Little Girls, Thank You For Smoking, Tristram Shandy
59. Read new authors A to Z of Authors Y-William P Young
77. Scrapbook at least once a week for six months (8/48)
78. Start a journal
100. Write an entry on my blog for each of the tasks completed (8/101)

There are no completed or revised items this week.

101 in 1001 Days - Week 7 Update

Ok, here goes, week 7 update on my 101 in 1001 days:

In Progess:
39. Clean and organize master bedroom closet
46. Cook 100 new recipes (Tried two new recipes this week, both were keepers)
57. Read an average of two books a week 9/1-9/7 – My Heart My Be Broken, But My Hair Still Looks Great by Dixie Cash, Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich and Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich.
58. Watch at least three movies each week 9/1-9/7 – Over Her Dead Body, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Now and Then, Unstrung Heroes.
59. Read new authors A to Z of Authors (Z-Mary Zelinski)
77. Scrapbook at least once a week for six months (7/48)
100. Write an entry on my blog for each of the tasks completed (7/101)

There are no revisions and no completions this week.

101 in 1001 Days - Week 5 Update

Here are the items on my 101 in 100 days list that are in progress this week:


13. Take my vitamins every day for a month (2/30)

29. Once a month for three months send a card or letter just because (1/3) 8/25/08 send a card to Ruth & Ira

57. Read an average of two books a week
e. 8/18-8/24 - Cost by Roxanne Robinson and To The Nines by Janet Evanovich

58. Watch at least three movies each week
e. 8/18-8/24 – Trust the Man, Ready to Wear, Nancy Drew

83. Get digital scrapbook layouts printed for albums



And one completed item:



86. Finish my 2003 scrapbook pages

101 in 1001 Days - Weeks 3&4 Update

101 in 1001 Day Weeks 3 & 4 Updates

My Mom was visiting last week so I spent most of last week with her. We went thrift store shopping a couple of days, went to a craft show and had a blast. I have tons of stuff to put away and I haven't blogged in a week. But here is what I have accomplished from my 101 in 1001 days list:

31. Spend an afternoon with Brandon once a month for six months (2/6) This one turned out to be easier than I thought, we signed up for a bowling league and it starts this Tuesday. I purchased a pair of bowling shoes and my ball and bag should be here when we go for the meeting on Tuesday. Brandon and I are both excited about this.
45. Try a new restaurant once a month for six months (08/08 – Buckets) We tried a wing place in Ft Myers. I have been craving garlic parmesan wings like I had when I was in Tucson but Buckets didn't have them.
48. Save a $1.00 a day for 1001 days ($100/1001)
51. Get a new filing cabinet and use it! Got the filing cabinet and moved all the stuff into it. There is a small pile on top that needs to be put away.
57. Read an average of two books a week
c. 8/4-8/10 Ghostwalk by Rebecca Stott and Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting by Lynn Grabhorn
d. 8/11-8/17 Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult and Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
58. Watch at least three movies each week
c. 8/4-8/10 Junebug, The Wedding Date, Mona Lisa Smile
d. 8/11-8/17 Far From Heaven, The Pianist, The Motorcycle Diaries
59. Read new authors A to Z of Authors (A-B-Emilie Barnes C-Dixie Cash D-E-Janet Evanovich F-Joy Fielding G-Lynn Grabhorn H-I-J-K-Sophia Kensella L-M-N-O-P-Jodi Picoult Q-R-Roxanne Robinson S-Rebecca Stott T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z-)
64. Watch Friends DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4) I am working on Season 1. At last a show I haven't seen most of.
77. Scrapbook at least once a week for six months. This one has been easy as well, I got 24 pages done week before last. I have two to finish for this past week but with my Mom here we didn't get much scrapbooking done.
92. Put photos in my empty picture frame collection I have pictures in 4 or 5 of my frames so I am working on this one. I also purchased 4 or 5 new frames this past week while thrift store shopping.

101 in 1001 Days - Week 2 Update

101 in 1001 Days - Week 2 Update August 3, 2008

Here is what I have accomplished this week for my 101 in 1001 days project:

Completed Items:
38. Implement recycling program (implemented 7/30/08) I put a plastic container in my pantry near my trash can. I have only had to take the trash out once this week since so much in going into the recycle bin.
60. Watch Ugly Betty DVD’s (Season 1)
61. Watch Reba DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4)
62. Watch Two and a Half Men DVD’s (Season 1)
It may seem like I have watched a lot of TV this week but in reality I was almost done with Ugly Betty and there were only two shows on four seasons of Reba that I hadn't already seen and there were only three shows on the Two and a Half Men Season 1 that I hadn't seen.

In Progress Items:
13. Take my vitamins every day for a month (14/30)
16. Get a pedicure and a manicure once a month for three months (8/1/08,)
36. Look into and start a modified Fly Lady cleaning regime (I have printed off a lot of information to process)
44. Put all my recipes on the computer, reprint and laminate. I laminated all the recipe cards and dividers that I have done.
57. Read an average of two books a week a. 7/28-8/3 – Remember Me by Sophia Kinsella and Cleaning Up The Clutter by Emilie Barnes.
59. Read new authors A to Z of Authors (A-B-Emilie Barnes C-Dixie Cash D-E-F-Joy Fielding G-H-I-J-K-Sophia Kensella L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-Rebecca Stott T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z-) Five down, 21 to go.
77. Scrapbook at least once a week for six months (2/)
84. Complete one piece of jewelry a week for three months (3/)
96. Take a photography class. I am taking a photography class at Big Picture Scrapbooking.
99. Collect my spare change and cash it in on day 101. Emptied my wallet and the bottom of my purse when I cleaned out my purse this week.
100. Write an entry on my blog for each of the tasks completed (3/101)

Revised Items:
34. Important phone call for Brent (no need for this now)

101 in 1001 Days - Week 1 Update

101 in 1001 Days - Week 1 Update July 27, 2008

I have a week under my belt for my 101 in 1001 days project and here is where I am:

Completed Items:
40. Hire a cleaning gal (completed 7/23/08) I don't know how long this will last, I hire Nicole to come and clean and although she does a good job she wants too much money.

In Progress Items:
4. Go to Curves three times a week (0/3) (1/) I went Mon, Tues and Fri this week and feel good!
13. Take my vitamins every day for a month (7/30) One week down, three to go!
27. Write my grandmother once a month for three months (1/3) July 26, 2008, And I sent pictures, she should be pleased to get this.
31. Spend an afternoon with Brandon once a month for six months (1/6) We just hung out at the house and talked and watched TV.
44. Put all my recipes on the computer, reprint and laminate. I reinstalled my Recipe Manager program and got 10 recipes printed and saved. I ordered a laminator and it should be here this week.
57. Read an average of two books a week 7/21-7/27 - Seven Up by Janet Evanovich, Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes by Dixie Cash, Lost by Joy Fielding. This one is easy, I usually read every night before going to bed.
59. Read new authors A to Z of Authors (A-B-C-Dixie Cash D-E-F-Joy Fielding G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-Sophia Kinsella T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z-) Three down, 23 to go.
60. Watch Ugly Betty DVD’s (Season 1) Just finished disc 4 of 6 discs.
61. Watch Reba DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4) Finished disc 1 of season 1.
96. Take a photography class. I am taking a photography class at Big Picture Scrapbooking.
99. Collect my spare change and cash it in on day 101. Emptied my wallet and the bottom of my purse when I cleaned out my purse this week.

Revised Items:
79. Complete 21 Day Challenge with quotes (#79 was revised as I had a duplicate)

My 101 in 1001 Days

I have been reading about 101 in 1001 days and decided I needed something else to occupy my time. Here is my list, but first the rules:


The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (i.e. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. 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 organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Start Date: Saturday, July 21, 2008
End Date: Saturday, April 18, 2011

Baileysgranny’s 101 in 1001 days list
TAKING CARE OF MYSELF
1. Give up sugar for a week
2. Meet target weight
3. Maintain target weight
4. Go to Curves three times a week
5. Go to the dentist for a check up
6. Look into teeth whitening or laminates
7. Go to the eye doctor for a check up
8. Get a physical
9. No soft drinks for a month.
10.Eat RDA fruits and vegetables for a week
11.Have a rest and recharge weekend once every six months
12.No fast food for one month
13.Take my vitamins every day for a month
14.Ride my bicycle once a weekend for a month
15.Get my hair professionally colored
16.Get a pedicure and a manicure once a month for three months
17.Make two new friends
18.Have a spa day once every two months

AROUND THE HOUSE
19.Save for and expand patio
20.Get the patio cleaned off and decorated
21.Put up wallpaper border in master bedroom
22.Paint the guest bathroom

SPIRITUAL
23.Write down one thing I'm thankful for everyday for a month
24.Attend church three Sundays a month for six months
25.Join an on-line Bible Study

MARRIAGE & FAMILY
26.Send holiday cards (not just Christmas cards)
27.Write my grandmother once a month for three months
28.Write 101 reason I love Dave
29.Once a month for three months send a card or letter just because
30.Have a game night with Brent once a month for six months
31.Spend an afternoon with Brandon once a month for six months
32.Take the dogs for a walk in the mornings for one month
33.Be more romantic at least twice a week for three months
34.Important phone call for Brent

CLUTTER, CLEANING & ORGANIZING
35.Create weekly do lists and complete for six weeks
36.Look into and start a modified Fly Lady cleaning regime
37.Work on chores list and household list
38.Implement recycling program
39.Clean and organize master bedroom closet
40.Hire a cleaning gal
41.Get my home completely clean and keep it that way for two months so we can have accept surprise guests
42.Make daily lists for three months to keep my schedule more organized and productive
43.Get the storage unit emptied

FOOD & COOKING
44.Put all my recipes on the computer, reprint and laminate
45.Try a new restaurant once a month for six months
46.Cook 100 new recipes
47.Have an extended family dinner once a month

WORK, SCHOOL, MONEY
48.Save a $1.00 a day for 1001 days
49.Take care of stocks
50.Find a way to make money working from home
51.Get a new filing cabinet and use it!
52.Make and sign a will
53.Keep up with my office hours (15+ hours per week)
54.Set budget for holidays and stick to it
55.No impulse purchases for three months – only buy what’s on the list!
56.Keep groceries at $100 a week for a month

THINGS TO WATCH & READ
57.Read an average of two books a week
58.Watch at least three movies each week
59.Read new authors - Make a list A to Z of Authors
60.Watch Ugly Betty DVD’s (Season 1)
61.Watch Reba DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4)
62.Watch Two and a Half Men DVD’s (Season 1 and 2)
63.Watch Sex and the City DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10)
64.Watch Friends DVD’s (Season 1, 2, 3, and 4)
65.Watch Weeds (Season 1 and 2)
66.Watch Nip Tuck (Season 1, 2, and 3)
67.Weed out my DVD and VHS collection
68.Transfer VHD to DVD

PLACES TO VISIT (FLORIDA)
69.Visit St Augustine
70.Visit the Kennedy Space Center

TRAVEL
71.Visit Washington DC
72.Trip to Nashville for Country Music Fun Fest

THINGS I SHOULD DO
73.Give blood
74.Put together a hurricane supply kit for the house
75. Put together an emergency kit for the car

THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO DO
76.Complete Techniques 101 class and put in Inspiration File
77.Scrapbook at least once a week for six months
78.Start a journal and write it in at least once a week
79.Once a month for six months send a card or letter just because
80.Finish my grandmother’s quilt
81.Make my country music t-shirts into a quilt
82.Make a recipe book for Nicole
83.Get digital scrapbook layouts printed for albums
84.Complete one piece of jewelry a week for three months
85.Get my completed scrapbook pages organized and in albums
86.Finish my 2003 scrapbook pages
87.Collect a complete set of the state quarters and put in album

PHOTOGRAPHY
88.Complete a Day in the Life photography challenge
89.Complete A-Z photography challenge
90.Use the camera at every opportunity and make the behavior automatic
91.Take 1001 amazing photos
92.Put photos in my empty picture frame collection
93.Create a wall of pictures of family and friends
94.Get CD’s of old pictures from my Dad and organize them
95.Photograph each of my 101 in 1001

THINGS TO LEARN
96.Take a photography class
97.Learn to work with silver clay
98.Learn Dance Revolution

NEAR THE END
99. Collect my spare change and cash it in on day 101
100. Write an entry on my blog for each of the tasks completed
101. Start a new 101 in 1001 list when this one is over