Audiobook

one of my goals was to listen to an audiobook for the first time. I had been vehemently opposed to this idea for a long time but I decided to give in and just try it during my commute to work. It was great! I am now a fan! I prefer actually reading things but its a great way to spend my commute to work!

rules

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. 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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

Start date: April 1, 2009

1. read 200 books

2. identify and do 40 creative things

3. write for at least 5 minutes every day for a straight month

4. write one note a week to someone in my life for 2 months

5. participate in the 365 day challenge.

6. eat vegetarian for one week

7. volunteer at the SPCA

8. do another photoshoot with Willie

9. donate to project Night Night

10. Check out 50 Library Books. Leave notes in them

11. eat at 5 new restaraunts

12. make a list and go on 24 dates

13. make a scrapbook for Willie and I

14. Make a traveling scrapbook or a college scrapbook

15. Go to NYC

16. Go to a museum

17. Eat no fast food for one month

18. Take 5 sets of photobooth pictures

19. Find a small group to be a part of

20. find a real in person book club

21. travel somewhere that requires my passport

22. find a new job that I love and that pays more

23. Listen to and ENJOY 20 new bands

24. spring clean my room

25. go to 2 live shows

26. watch 100 movies from my Blockbuster list

27. Complete 26 Things Project (at sh1ft.org)

28. go on a road trip

29. Save 2000$

30. learn a new language (live mocha.com)

31. plan a special 21^st birthday for Willie

32. go to the gyno

33. learn to sew

34. go to some sort of class (dance, photog, fitness)

35. Participate in one Gimme Your Stuff swap.

36. make a recipe box or book

37. clean my computer up

38. be in the audience of a tv show

39. blog about each thing at least once

40. create a workout plan and stick to it regularly

41. go for 10 walks

42. play tennis 5 times

43. do pilates

44. take 5 hot baths

45. learn how to play an instrument

46. donate 100 items (clothes, books, etc.)

47. answer the phone and call/text people back

48. try going to 3 different churches

49. work on my family tree

50. cook something new each month

51. pick an abstract goal on 43 things and work on it for a month..like listen more.

52. photograph 43 of my favorite things

53. read through the whole Bible

54. listen to everything on my ipod and clean it up

55. At least once a month do one of my exercise tapes

56. learn about 50 new things (from Wikipedia, how stuff works)

57. participate in a walk or a marathon

58. make 5 new friends

59. listen to one audiobook

60. do 50 creative writing pieces

61. Make a list of 101 things that make me happy

62. read the news twice a week

63. wake up an hour earlier than needed once a week.

64. read through my list 2x a week to keep focus

65. make my bed for 7 consecutive days

66. save up for something really important to me

67. Complete 5 items on the 75 Skills Every Woman Should Master list

68. be able to do a split

69. Right 5 wrongs

70. visit 2 states I’ve never been to.

71. reconnect with a long-lost-friend.

72. buy something designer that I love

73. go to a book signing and get one signed

74. call my dad once a week

75. take Paige out for a fun girls day

76. go on a date with myself and do things that IIIIII want to do.

77. read 3 books related to what I want to do with my life

78. go to one fair/festival

79. plan 3 double dates

80. invest of the life of 3 people from Goodreads and really keep in contact with them

81. take my best friend on special best friend date!

82. wash my face and brush my teeth every night for a month straight

83. buy and do a 1000 piece puzzle

84. learn a new word once a week for 2 months

85. Limit computer use to only 3 hours every day for a month

86. Get into the habit of making a To-Do list every day and make sure each item on the list is crossed off before I go to bed.

87.overcome one fear

88. pick 5 friends to make sure I keep in contact with, pray for, and deepen my relationship with

89. watch 10 sunrises and take pictures of them

90. make 3 mix cds and leave them for people to find.

91. memorize 5 quotes, verses, or poems

92. pull an all nighter for no reason

93. buy a massage for willie and i

94. take willie to the basketball hall of fame

95. visit Kelsey in Lancaster

96. write a letter to 4 influential teachers of m past

97.do 5 things that remind me of my childhood. (go roller skating, eat popsicles, go to the park etc)

98. make a notebook to write down memories to remember my mother

99. go through the huge stack of magazines I have

100. wear everything in my closet once or get rid of it

101. move out on my own