tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13381720742697722422024-02-19T08:46:15.830-08:00Amy's 101 in 1001Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-74790907072936739832010-11-26T10:48:00.000-08:002011-07-23T12:13:10.671-07:00Update, 11.26.10Oh MAN. I can't believe it's been almost a year since I've blogged here. But that doesn't mean I haven't been working on the list, I have!<br /><br />I've actually made up some of my own rules and altered/updated/replaced items from my original list as I go along. It's better that way for a lot of reasons, and I'm pretty stoked about the progress I've made- 72/101 so far!<br /><br />I'm also stoked about the fact that Andy and I are dropping everything and headed to the Middle East for 3 months in January. This will be an amazing opportunity to catch up on some of the bigger items on the list. Realistically, I don't know if I'll complete all 101 things by July, but I'm excited that I'm well on my way. Hooray!<br /><br />October 28, 2008- July 26, 2011<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bold</span>= Complete<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Red</span>= In progress<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1. Get rid of 101 things I don’t use anymore (101/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2. Try 5 new foods (5/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">3. Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week for 1 month</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">4. Paint my nails a fun dark color</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">5. Meet Wendy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">6. Go back to New York City, come home with my mental health intact</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">7. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Run a mile without stopping</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">8. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Run the Truffle Shuffle</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">9. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Complete Couch to 5k</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">10. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Run a 5k</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">11. Run a 10k</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">12.Run the Disney World Half Marathon</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> in October 2010</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">13. </span> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Cross the Finish Line at the Disney World Half Marathon in October 2010</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">14. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Attend a wedding</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">15. Drive on the left side of the road (in a place where it’s legal)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">16. Finish MSW</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">17. Make a new friend</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">18. Go on a cruise</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">19. List 101 things that make me happy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">20. Learn to cook 10 dishes well (10/10)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">21. Visit Canada</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">22. Become a better photographer</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">23. Start a new journal, write consistently</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">24. Take a cooking class</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">25. Try snowboarding</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">26. Organize laundry/craft room/office, maintain organization system</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">27. Donate my wedding dress if not sold by 1-yr. anniversary</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">28. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Make challah from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">29. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Run at least 2 5k races after the half marathon (2/2) (keep running!)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">30. Subscribe to a CSA for one season with no wastefulness (i.e. use or share everything)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">31. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">500 posts on Playing House</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">32. Do at least 3 tips, activities, recipes, or projects from Martha Stewart Living (3/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">33. Make bread from a starter</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">34. Make matzo ball soup from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">35. Pay a surprise visit to someone out-of-state</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">36. Write 101 comments on other peoples’ blogs (101/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">37. Cook something from 5 cookbooks I own but have never used (5/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">38. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Be a vegetarian for 1 week</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">39. Clean out upstairs storage area</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">40. Visit Pike Place Market</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">41. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Have a photo accepted to Tastespotting.com</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">42. Organize kitchen drawers and cabinets to optimize storage space</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">43. Organize bathroom shelves</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">44. List one thing I like about myself every day for a month (30/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">45. Spend some time in Seattle</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">46. Master a regional cuisine (any)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">47. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Start a personal savings account</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">48. Master royal icing & sugar cookies</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">49. Make pickles</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">50. Go on a train ride</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">51. Take a photography lesson from a professional</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">52. Study about and celebrate a Jewish holiday I usually forget about</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">53. Eat breakfast at home every day for one month (30/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">54. No complaining for 24 hours</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">55. Master pizza from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">56. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Attend a blogging conference</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">57. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Eat a Nanaimo Bar in Canada (sort of accomplished- at Epcot)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">58. Spend my birthday and New Years' in another country</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">59. Float down a river in an inner tube</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">60. No cracking knuckles for a day</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">61. Ride a horse on a beach (cliche, but I've always wanted to)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">62. Actively choose to spend more time outdoors</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">63. Quit caffeine</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">64. Watch an episode of Hannah Montana, see what all the fuss is about.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">65. Get a job</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> that challenges and excites me</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">66. Go sailing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">67. Go through the rest of my old stuff at my mom's house in Omaha</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">68. Take vitamins at least 50% of days (500/500)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">69. Read the last Harry Potter book</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">70. Read an entire Sunday New York Times outside on a nice day</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">71. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Go camping somewhere new at least twice (2/2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">72. Read more books for pleasure</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">73. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint a new coffee mug at Brushfire</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">74. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Travel outside of North America</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">75. Take 20 bubble baths</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">76. Fly a kite</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">77. Go on a bike ride with Andy 3 times (3/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">78. Visit a state I've never been to</span> (Note: I'm going to go ahead and count an Emirate...)<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">79. Ride a Jet Ski</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">80. Drink Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">81. Hide a geocache with Andy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">82. Go apple picking and bake something with the apples</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">83. Taste a French macaron</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">84. Organize important documents/filing system</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">85. Do the Butte to Butte, stay alive</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">86. Master Cake Pops (a la Bakerella)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">87. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Try 3 different types of seafood (3/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">88. Finish a New York Times crossword puzzle (any day) on my own</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">89. See a shooting star</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">90. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get a job that makes me genuinely happy</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">91. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Decide what I want to be when I grow up</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">92. Be among the first in the world to ring in 2009</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">93. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Go back to Israel</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">94. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Visit Elana in St. Louis</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">95. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Pay off the car</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">96. See Ben Folds in concert</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">97.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Get paid to cook or bake something</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">98. Sell the house</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">99. Move to a city that makes me happy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">100. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">[personal]</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">101. Love myself unconditionally</span><br /></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-20039051181356227602010-01-03T17:53:00.000-08:002010-01-03T17:55:05.121-08:00Update, 1.2.10It's been a while, but it's a new year and I'm re-energized to keep on going with this. I actually accomplished a lot of my goals without actively trying to in 2009, which is empowering.<br /><br />I'm also re-arranging a bit. I erased goals that I'm not inspired by/interested in anymore, and am in the process of replacing them with goals that better suit my lifestyle. The biggest goal for 2010 is to run a half marathon in October, and I've added a few goals related to that.<br /><br />Looking forward to starting over with this!Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-64733265620008167352009-03-07T12:45:00.000-08:002011-06-22T14:03:36.547-07:00The ListI'm not sure how to keep my list on the front page. It looked crappy when I posted it in the sidebar, so I'm just going to repost it every once in a while!<br /><br />October 28, 2008- July 26, 2011<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bold</span>= Complete<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Red</span>= In progress<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1. Get rid of 101 things I don’t use anymore (101/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2. Try 5 new foods (5/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">3. Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week for 1 month</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">4. Paint my nails a fun dark color</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">5. Meet Wendy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">6. Go back to New York City, come home with my mental health intact</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">7. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Run a mile without stopping</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">8. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Run the Truffle Shuffle</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">9. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Complete Couch to 5k</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">10. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Run a 5k</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">11. Run a 10k</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">12.Run the Disney World Half Marathon</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> in October 2010</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">13. </span> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Attend a wedding</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">14. Sew an item of clothing for myself</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">15. Drive on the left side of the road (in a place where it’s legal)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">16. Finish MSW</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">17. Make a new friend</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">18. Go on a cruise</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">19. Get to my “magic #” goal weight and stay at or under it</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">20. Learn to cook 10 dishes well (10/10)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">21. Visit Canada</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">22. Become a better photographer</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">23. Start a new journal, write consistently</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">24. Take a cooking class</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">25. Try snowboarding</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">26. Organize laundry/craft room/office, maintain organization system</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">27. Donate my wedding dress if not sold by 1-yr. anniversary</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">28. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Make challah from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">29. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Run at least 2 5k races after the half marathon (2/2) (keep running!)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">30. Subscribe to a CSA for one season with no wastefulness (i.e. use or share everything)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">31. </span>500 blog posts<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">32. Do at least 3 tips, activities, recipes, or projects from Martha Stewart Living (0/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">33. Make bread from a starter</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">34. Visit Poppy’s grave</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">35. Pay a surprise visit to someone out-of-state</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">36. Write 101 comments on other peoples’ blogs (101/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">37. Cook something from 5 cookbooks I own but have never used (5/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">38. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Be a vegetarian for 1 week</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">39. Clean out upstairs storage area</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">40. Visit Pike Place Market</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">41. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Have a photo accepted to Tastespotting.com</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">42. Organize kitchen drawers and cabinets to optimize storage space</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">43. Organize bathroom shelves</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">44. List one thing I like about myself every day for a month (30/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">45. Spend some time in Seattle</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">46. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Take a photo every day for a year in 2010, have a dedicated blog</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">47. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Start a personal savings account</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">48. Use slow cooker for something new at least 2 times (1/2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">49. Make pickles</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">50. Go on a train ride</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">51. Take a photography lesson from a professional</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">52. Study about and celebrate a Jewish holiday I usually forget about</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">53. Eat breakfast at home every day for one month (30/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">54. No complaining for 24 hours</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">55. Master pizza from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">56. </span>Make a personal budget<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">57. </span>Eat a Nanaimo Bar in Canada<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">58. Spend my birthday and New Years' in another country</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">59. Float down a river (real, not water park) in an inner tube</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">60. No cracking knuckles for a day</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">61. Ride a horse on a beach (cliche, but I've always wanted to)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">62. Actively choose to spend more time outdoors</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">63. Make Matzoh Ball soup from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">64. Watch an episode of Hannah Montana, see what all the fuss is about.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">65. Get a job</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> that challenges and excites me</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">66. Go sailing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">67. Go through the rest of my old stuff at my mom's house in Omaha</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">68. Take vitamins at least 50% of days (70/500)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">69. Read the last Harry Potter book</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">70. Read a Sunday New York Times outside on a nice day</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">71. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Go camping somewhere new at least twice (2/2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">72. Update this blog at least weekly with results and progress (see #28)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">73. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint a new coffee mug at Brushfire</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">74. </span>Travel outside of North America<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">75. Take 20 bubble baths (13/20)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">76. See Ben Folds in concert</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">77. Go on a bike ride with Andy 3 times (2/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">78. Visit a state I've never been to</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">79. Ride a Jet Ski</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">80. Drink Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">81. Hide a geocache with Andy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">82. Go apple picking and bake something with the apples</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">83. Taste a French macaron</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">84. Organize important documents/filing system</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">85. Do the Butte to Butte, stay alive</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">86. </span>Get to my ideal clothing size, refresh wardrobe as a reward<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">87. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Try 3 different types of seafood (3/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">88. Finish a New York Times crossword puzzle (any day) on my own</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">89. See a shooting star</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">90. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Get a job that makes me genuinely happy</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">91. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Decide what I want to be when I grow up</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">92. Be among the first in the world to ring in 2009</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">93. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Make my “wedding stuff” scrapbook</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">94. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Visit Elana in St. Louis</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">95. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Pay off the car</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">96. Spend a weekend with just my mom and my sister</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">97.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Get paid to cook or bake something</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">98. Sell the house</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">99. Move to a city that makes me happy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">100. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Read more books for pleasure</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">101. Love myself unconditionally</span><br /></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-62934317680286892342009-03-07T12:43:00.000-08:002009-03-07T12:46:41.569-08:00Update 3.7.09 (again)I forgot to mention that I finished up <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />53. Eat breakfast at home every day for one month (30/30)</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />as part of my ongoing efforts to </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />19. Get to my “magic #” goal weight and stay at or under it. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Which, thank you for asking, is going quite nicely! Almost to the "get there" part. Also, bought plane tickets to complete </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />6. Go back to New York City, come home with my mental health intact </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(planned, May 09)</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-31089601426679311242009-03-07T10:18:00.000-08:002009-03-07T10:23:52.965-08:00Update 3.7.09This update is a quick one. I checked another one off <span style="font-weight: bold;">#2, Try 5 New Foods</span>. Andy and I discovered a new (to us) vegetarian Chinese restaurant in town recently. We're Chinese food lovers, and we've always driven by this place, I'm not sure why we never went in and complained for years about the lack of good Chinese food in the Eug. <br /><br />Anyways, we went to this place for dinner the other night (I was going to cook, but the kitchen has been overrun by ants. That's a whole other story). I ordered a tofu dish, which is pretty damn safe (and yummy), but they have all kinds of fake meat and fried soy stuff on the menu also. I had a taste of Andy's fried soy stuff (I forget what it's actually called. It wasn't mimicking a meat, but it certainly wasn't the tofu I'm used to either). <br /><br />It wasn't bad, it mostly tasted like something really fried, so I chose not to keep eating it. I tried it though, so I'm up to 3/5 new foods!<br /><br />I'm also thinking about <span style="font-weight: bold;">#4, Paint my nails a fun dark color</span>. Today seems like a good day to do that. Now if I can just get up off the couch and run to the drugstore to purchase said fun dark color...Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-31474066007410635122009-02-27T15:31:00.000-08:002009-02-27T16:56:47.602-08:00Update 2.27.09I am a very, very happy and excited girl. Making plans to complete:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">35</span>. Pay a surprise visit to someone out-of-state</span><br /><br />in March!<br /><br />Also, I made an addition to <span style="font-weight: bold;">#2</span>, Try 5 new foods. We got oyster mushrooms yesterday in our CSA box, and I sauteed them with a bit of olive oil and garlic. I'm sure I've had them at some point in Chinese food, but I've never made them myself and I'm considering it a new food. Yummy!Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-52890093876863393992009-02-24T10:14:00.000-08:002009-02-24T10:50:58.534-08:00Update 2.23.09Time for a massive update. First, I'm thinking about swapping out some items on my list for new ones. I'm not sure if that's against the rules, but I don't really care. When I was making up the list, there were definitely some "filler" items because I had a hard time thinking of meaningful goals. Now that I've had some time to process all of this and get started, there are some other things that I wish were there. So I'll be doing that as I think of them.<br /><br />Time for a little blurb on all of my in-progress goals:<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Try 5 new foods: 1/5</span><br />I tried vegemite in New Zealand. The authentic way, on toast with lots of butter and just a dab of the vegemite. It wasn't nearly as terrible as I expected, but also not fantastic as the Aussies we were with claimed, in my humble opinion! There was nutella and jam on that breakfast table: give me either of those any day, any time and I'm a happy girl. I had 3/5 listed for this goal, but I can't remember what the other 2 are so I'm not counting it. Yeah, I'm strict like that!<br /><br />3.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times per week for 1 month: 1/12</span><br />I started this yesterday. I'm actively trying to lose weight (see #19), so I needed to find a way to exercise that a) I would comply with and b) wouldn't aggravate my delicate herniated disc situation. Exercise has always been a HUGE obstacle/hurdle/challenge for me, and I've always dreamed of finding a way around the aversion. Well, I think I may have found it.<br /><br />I borrowed a Wii Fit from our neighbors last week, as I was thinking about buying one and wanted to make sure I liked it before spending the money. I'm really glad I did this, because I learned that I love working out with the video game format, but I wasn't crazy about the Wii Fit. I had been losing weight and feeling great, then one day it told me I gained almost 5 pounds, made my avatar look fatter, and hung her head in shame. Not cool and not good for my often fragile state of mind.<br /><br />So, Andy did a bit of research online and found the game My Fitness Coach. It got raves on Amazon. We had a hard time finding a copy in town, but finally tracked one down at Target. I used it for the first time yesterday, and the reviews were right, it's great! So that's session #1 of 12. My disc is hurting a bit more today, so I'm not going to use it every day like I originally planned. I'm hoping I can modify it enough to keep my back happy, because working out here at home (but not to a workout video, hate those) is really working for me. Yay!<br /><br />17.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Make a new friend</span>: complete<br />I've actually made 2 new friends! How great is that? One is <a href="http://www.catharticink.com/">Bonnie</a>, whom I met on Twitter. We had coffee last month and she's super cool. The other is Emily, who lovingly stalked me on Facebook after learning from our mutual wedding caterer that we both had/have Christmas Tree Farm weddings (she's getting married this summer). When she saw that we had mutual friends on Facebook, she messaged me and the rest is history! We had drinks a couple weeks ago and totally hit it off. I have a hard time talking to strangers but drinks lasted 3 hours! I hope to see them both again soon.<br /><br />19.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Get to my “magic #” goal weight and stay at or under it</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: in progress<br />This isn't something I really want to have out there on the internet, as it's pretty personal for me. For now. I'm sure I'll get antsy at some point and gush on about it. I'm just going to say I've been working really hard and it's going well!<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">20. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Learn to cook 10 dishes well (2/10)</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I added one more to this list: roasted asparagus. My mother-in-law taught me how (over the phone), and... YUM.<br /><br />28. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> Photograph each item on this list as it's accompished</span>: In progress<br />Well, failing miserably at this one, but I kinda have an excuse. Our camera broke in NZ and we've been fighting with the warranty people who are still holding it hostage. But still, I have ways around it and I could be better about this.<br /><br />30. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subscribe to a CSA for one season with no wastefulness (i.e. use or share everything)</span>: in progress<br />I wrote about this <a href="http://adouble.blogspot.com/2009/02/community-supported-agriculture.html">here</a>. Loving it!<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">36.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> Write 101 comments on other peoples’ blogs (42/101)</span><br />This one's still my favorite. I like letting people know that I was there and that I appreciate what they have to say. It takes really no time at all, and maybe it could brighten someone else's day. I just really have seen so many wonderful things come from connecting with people on the internet, and it feels good for me to keep making new connections.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">53. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Eat breakfast at home every day for one month (23/30)</span><br />This one's closely tied to #19. Eating at home in general is healthier and cheaper (obviously), but eating out has always been an achilles' heel for me. I never bothered to look up the nutrition information on the supposedly "low fat" blueberry coffee cake that I love at Starbucks until recently. It's amazing how little attention I had been paying to what I put in my body. No more, my friends, no more.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">68. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Take vitamins at least 50% of days (55/500)</span></span><br />The gummi bear vitamins from Trader Joe's are awesome. After this bottle's gone, though, I'm going to switch to a big-girl kind.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">69. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Read the last Harry Potter book</span>: in progress</span><br />I've started it probably 5 times since it came out, and I don't know what it is, I just have the hardest time picking it up. I was, like most of the Western world, a huge fan of the rest of the books and got giddy chills recently seeing the trailer for the new movie. Something about this book makes it really hard for me to get through it, which is really unlike me. I tried again last week, though, so hopefully I'll be able to plow through. This weekend maybe?<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">72. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Update this blog at least weekly with results and progress (see #28)</span></span>: In progress<br />So now I'm thinking weekly might have been a bit unrealistic. But as long as I keep doing updates like this, I'll let it slide.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">75. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Take 20 bubble baths (6/20)</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This one's all about doing something nice for myself, because I tend to let that slide. One of my faves on the list for sure.<br /><br />That's all for now. I'm looking forward to changing out some stagnant things on the list. In the meantime, I'm proud of myself for at least starting to follow through on a lot of these things, because without the structure of this list, I probably wouldn't have done any of them.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-18572852804044679442009-01-13T18:14:00.000-08:002009-02-23T12:09:37.912-08:00Update 1.13.09I'm back from New Zealand with much to share! While we were gone, I accomplished 6 goals, some planned, some unexpected!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">15. Drive on the left side of the road (in a place where it's legal!)</span><br />Andy did most of the driving, but I pitched in a bit!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHicNhCc3neOddAnEisBa1Nf3FmjAOpcbjdjdC2fzjkJsvJ27BAuIJi6nO9SBvoLtLaoQQ7-hSlOgmB3mHdHGahRDaPJDQhKBGnlxynUZIFwAd5vRPCIjQTL4xTt59Tly8Lk3rQdMUaA/s1600-h/CIMG2691.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHicNhCc3neOddAnEisBa1Nf3FmjAOpcbjdjdC2fzjkJsvJ27BAuIJi6nO9SBvoLtLaoQQ7-hSlOgmB3mHdHGahRDaPJDQhKBGnlxynUZIFwAd5vRPCIjQTL4xTt59Tly8Lk3rQdMUaA/s320/CIMG2691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290975763432808738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">58. Spend my birthday and New Years in another country</span><br />There's a whole story behind my birthday and the strange B&B we were staying at in Rotorua, but you probably had to be there. The great thing was, I got 2 birthdays in a row-- we celebrated on the 18th in NZ, and then again on the 19th while it was still the 18th in the US! New Years in Queenstown was amazing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">66. Go sailing</span><br />This one was not planned in advance! We had the opportunity to sail on an antique sailboat around Akaroa harbor on the Banks Peninsula. This beautiful bay is the home to Hector's Dolphins, the world's smallest and rarest dolphins. They're super friendly, and loved swimming right alongside the boat!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAQCihjkM8rIErZPpgcr8TZ93UVQ2czH8eAkSs4zrr-xD3z-4qkix5a5HSCbd1Sq5dPdlustDYTltzcdpwgYyU19PgclS8cASIS5KgqguR01KgSTEPPYn3FS7FABAeB_XMTMivQYmgTc/s1600-h/IMG_0562.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAQCihjkM8rIErZPpgcr8TZ93UVQ2czH8eAkSs4zrr-xD3z-4qkix5a5HSCbd1Sq5dPdlustDYTltzcdpwgYyU19PgclS8cASIS5KgqguR01KgSTEPPYn3FS7FABAeB_XMTMivQYmgTc/s320/IMG_0562.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290973605184184146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_ct0JndMO7LmufneFLpU5bbfphg_9G-DHtaJpmyUscRTqnAeqIX5PAkURTX2Qx01o6acPbkRJu1QJjjkdffpzyYiSL77j_1AHb-pckLvTqBDBcVFRJTa51TXcpxXH2DYOWmsjNhpl4A/s1600-h/IMG_0553.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_ct0JndMO7LmufneFLpU5bbfphg_9G-DHtaJpmyUscRTqnAeqIX5PAkURTX2Qx01o6acPbkRJu1QJjjkdffpzyYiSL77j_1AHb-pckLvTqBDBcVFRJTa51TXcpxXH2DYOWmsjNhpl4A/s320/IMG_0553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290973411373512034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOSE4knqTQTODpsqrENeBwByjOxoduGqBz1uX7vKTsZHQkqwmfu2ztbvQ3em2mf7rEOGWz4sHcwQ9PhdggYEigqkmzLluu5f5raJTXOutWOYW1XrNXxAZneJNjcz6HmHTIyG-jlRl-k0/s1600-h/IMG_0544.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOSE4knqTQTODpsqrENeBwByjOxoduGqBz1uX7vKTsZHQkqwmfu2ztbvQ3em2mf7rEOGWz4sHcwQ9PhdggYEigqkmzLluu5f5raJTXOutWOYW1XrNXxAZneJNjcz6HmHTIyG-jlRl-k0/s320/IMG_0544.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290973738753692866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">80. Drink Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough</span><br />This picture was taken on our 6 month anniversary. Yummy local wine!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmK234HaLTWiqG04jluXoricwm66cfT8ld4CUE85DeQ1k1q35hPNHdThoI0trEAqBXBXaYvptEMTNC8RVv40jcZIPeHXv79mXU9U3dm1sf7Qt4-tVImyEwx0AmRaTBIzOAYdBi5gU96Q/s1600-h/CIMG2612.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmK234HaLTWiqG04jluXoricwm66cfT8ld4CUE85DeQ1k1q35hPNHdThoI0trEAqBXBXaYvptEMTNC8RVv40jcZIPeHXv79mXU9U3dm1sf7Qt4-tVImyEwx0AmRaTBIzOAYdBi5gU96Q/s320/CIMG2612.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290976381083332898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">88. Finish a NY Times crossword puzzle (any day) on my own</span><br />My mom had randomly given me printouts of NYT crossword puzzles to kill time on the long plane rides. While waiting in Brisbane for our flight back to LA, I busted them out and finished one quickly and easily! Granted, it was a Monday puzzle, but I was still proud of my little accomplishment.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">92. Be among the first in the world to ring in 2009</span><br />You can't tell from this picture, but we were dancing in the rain with thousands of other partiers on the streets of Queenstown. It was pretty sweet.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuXSG8ceQy18UxU01_b_brupqTgfm7s3t_PZHDTmOhBlRWN1PhkVYwsa4LR49qOIYIZo9m_LucmPRnoTqJxho59LMHV9k1jIO2K_RR_op_dRFYPHAbAJxtw1ZscrgCut8MYwoRV-pkEY/s1600-h/IMG_0188.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuXSG8ceQy18UxU01_b_brupqTgfm7s3t_PZHDTmOhBlRWN1PhkVYwsa4LR49qOIYIZo9m_LucmPRnoTqJxho59LMHV9k1jIO2K_RR_op_dRFYPHAbAJxtw1ZscrgCut8MYwoRV-pkEY/s320/IMG_0188.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290974837185505746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-74517272250306583512008-12-08T19:33:00.000-08:002008-12-08T19:40:13.790-08:00Update 12.8.08I just finished another goal, <span style="font-weight: bold;">#64</span> Watch Hannah Montana to see what all the fuss is about. I must admit, this was one of the very last goals I came up with as I was finishing my list, and was totally grasping at straws trying to come up with a few more to make the 101.<br /><br />I tend to adore everything that 8 year old girls do, because I'm awesome like that. I was curious about this enormous cultural phenomenon, and had to see it for myself (and secretly thought there was a small chance I'd enjoy it). Well, the timing was right this evening, I was bored and flipping around the channels (which I rarely do), and it was just starting.<br /><br />It took every ounce of willpower to KEEP it on after I put it on, because I lost interest after about, oh, 2.5 seconds. But now I can say I've seen it, and cross another goal off the list!Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-88626967860015109982008-12-06T11:19:00.000-08:002008-12-06T11:22:42.703-08:00Update 12.6.08, Parte DosI just plowed through and finished <span style="font-weight: bold;">#44</span>, 30 things I like about myself. It took more than the month I allotted myself, but I've officially finished my first goal!<br /><br />This one was much harder than I anticipated. I can't believe I'm about to share this on the internet, but I have really low self-esteem. I hoped that this exercise would help me recognize some worthwhile qualities in myself, and I think it did. At times, it had the opposite effect because it was so hard to think of anything, but overall I'm glad I tried it.<br /><br />Maybe someday I'll find the balls to post the list here. Until then, I'm celebrating 1 goal down, 100 to go!Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-43503677736622463142008-12-06T10:42:00.000-08:002009-02-23T12:10:34.291-08:00Update 12.6.08<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">It's December! That means New Zealand, birthday, and holidays! We leave a week from today on our month-long belated honeymoon to NZ. I'm so thrilled that I'm feeling well enough to go. While I'm much improved from when I first threw my back out, there's still a very long road to recovery and I have limited mobility, numbness, and a good amount of pain. Trying to keep a positive attitude, do my physical therapy homework, and keep a positive attitude. Can't say that enough.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Anyways, here's what I've been working on:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >#36</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Commenting on blogs. I'm at 13/101. I've been slowly gaining confidence about randomly commenting and coming out of my shell. Twitter has helped with that (be my friend! i'm @amy_i). I've been enjoying this goal a lot. I went a couple weeks making comments and forgot about accounting for them here, so instead of estimating I'm just not counting those. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >#44</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> 30 things I like about myself is almost finished. I'm at 28/30. Hoping to finish before the trip, and it will be the first completed goal!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I had NZ on the brain when I was developing my 101, and will be crossing some things off the list over the next month. Here they are:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#15</span> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Drive on the left side of the road (in a place where it’s legal) </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">#58</span> Spend my birthday and New Years' in another country</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">#80</span> Drink Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">#92</span> Be among the first in the world to ring in 2009</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I'll be back here in mid-January, hopefully with lots of updates.</span><br /></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-46114278387445814462008-11-23T15:29:00.000-08:002008-11-23T19:33:35.818-08:00Update 11.23.08Well, I'm still struggling with my back pain/nerve damage ridiculousness, but I'm trying to forge ahead in small ways. I'm still working on <span style="font-weight: bold;">#44, my list of things I like about myself</span>. Though I haven't been able to do it every day, I'm getting closer.<br /><br />I also got started on <span style="font-weight: bold;">#20, learn to cook 10 dishes well</span>. I recently re-discovered cous cous and it's so easy and yummy. It's a fantastic, quick dish to have in my back pocket.<br /><br />Finally, I'm rethinking <span style="font-weight: bold;">#16 (finish MSW, graduate with 4.0)</span>. With everything going on right now, I feel like it might not be healthy to pressure myself into getting straight A's. I have absolutely every intention of continuing with the program for now, but I may edit out the GPA stipulation.<br /><br />Even though I'm going through a rough patch, my list is often on my mind... going to keep on truckin'!Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-70929642773247282992008-11-15T13:21:00.000-08:002008-11-23T19:34:09.028-08:00Update 11.15.08Hi there. The list is semi-on hold at the moment. I have some health issues that I'm working on healing in time for our trip to New Zealand next month. In the meantime, I'm still working on<span style="font-weight: bold;"> #36 (commenting on blogs)</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">#44 (writing 1 thing I like about myself each day for a month)</span>.<br /><br />Oh, and I also got off to a great start on <span style="font-weight: bold;">#2 (try 5 new foods)</span>. Andy brought back some interesting candy and treats from China, so I tried something called Hawthorn candy (Hawthorn is apparently a fruit). It was... interesting.<br /><br />Hopefully I'll be back sometime soon and more in full force.Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-31460217850772030382008-11-03T10:37:00.001-08:002008-11-03T10:45:02.919-08:00Update 11.3.08<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's been a week since I started my list, and so far I'm really enjoying it. I started small, with easy, do-able tasks, and haven't actually completed anything yet, but I'm on my way. The only thing I have to reflect on so far is that, every day, I try to start #60, no cracking knuckles every day for one week, and fail by mid-morning at the latest. Usually I catch myself doing it absentmindedly, so I'm going to have to be more mindful of my habits. That's what this is all about, isn't it?<br /><br />Hopefully soon I'll be able to report on something I've actually completed. I'm going to transfer my list to the sidebar of this blog so I don't have to dig for it every time I want to update, as these posts become more frequent. In the meantime, happy November!<br /></span></span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-50653650025603627682008-10-28T00:07:00.000-07:002009-01-25T20:27:41.337-08:00My ListOctober 28, 2008- July 26, 2011<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bold</span>= Complete<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Red</span>= In progress<br />Italics= planned<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Get rid of 101 things I don’t use anymore (0/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">2. Try 5 new foods (3/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week for 1 month (0/12)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. Paint my nails a fun dark color</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. Meet Wendy</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">planned, Summer 09!!</span>)<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6. Go back to New York City, come home with my mental health intact </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(planned, May 09)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7. Go to an Opera or Symphony</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8. Make challah from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9. Attend a wedding </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(Beth & Tim, July 09)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10. Be a vegetarian for 2 weeks</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11. Make my “wedding stuff” scrapbook</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12. Go to a Ducks football or basketball game</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">13. Learn to knit for real this time, make something other than a scarf</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">14. Sew at least 2 items of clothing for myself (0/2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">15. Drive on the left side of the road (in a place where it’s legal)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">16. Finish MSW</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (June '10)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">17. Make a new friend</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">18. Go on a cruise</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(Winter '09 or Summer '10 with Al and Mikey)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">19. Get to my “magic #” goal weight and stay at or under it</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">20. Learn to cook 10 dishes well (1/10)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">21. Visit Canada</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">22. Become a better photographer</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">23. Start a new journal, write at least once a month for a year (0/12)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">24. Take a cooking class</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">25. Try snowboarding</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">26. Organize laundry/craft room/office, maintain organization system</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">27. Donate my wedding dress if not sold by 1-yr. anniversary</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">28. Photograph each item on this list as it’s accomplished</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">29. Drink local coffee (i.e. don’t step foot in Starbucks or brew it at home) for 1 month (0/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">30. Subscribe to a CSA for one season with no wastefulness (i.e. use or share everything)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">31. Attend a professional conference</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">32. Do at least 3 tips, activities, recipes, or projects from Martha Stewart Living (0/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">33. Make bread from a starter</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">34. Visit Poppy’s grave</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">35. Pay a surprise visit to someone out-of-state</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">36. Write 101 comments on other peoples’ blogs (28/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">37. Cook something from 5 cookbooks I own but have never used (0/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">38. Run a mile without stopping</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">39. Clean out upstairs storage area</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">40. Visit Pike Place Market</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">41. Go on first annual Sister Trip with Allie</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">42. Organize kitchen drawers and cabinets to optimize storage space</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">43. Organize bathroom shelves</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">44. List one thing I like about myself every day for a month (30/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">45. Take a tennis lesson</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">46. Organize/clean media cabinet</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">47. Get rid of 101 more things I don't need (0/101)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">48. Use slow cooker for something new at least 5 times (0/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">49. Research and possibly attend a silent meditation retreat</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">50. Go on a train ride</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">51. Eliminate soda for at least a month</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (0/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">52. Study about and celebrate 2 Jewish holidays I usually forget about (0/2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">53. Eat breakfast at home every day for one month (0/30)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">54. Have the Prius detailed</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">55. Try a group exercise class</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">56. Visit family and friends in the Bay Area</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">57. Make my handwriting into a font</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">58. Spend my birthday and New Years' in another country</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">59. Float down a river (real, not water park) in an inner tube</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">60. No cracking knuckles every day for 1 week (0/7)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">61. Ride a horse on a beach (cliche, but I've always wanted to)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">62. Take the Hwy 101 route to Port Townsend</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">63. Make Matzoh Ball soup from scratch</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">64. Watch an episode of Hannah Montana, see what all the fuss is about.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">65. Edit New Zealand photos in Photoshop, make iPhoto album of the trip.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">66. Go sailing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">67. Go through the rest of my old stuff at my mom's house in Omaha</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">68. Take vitamins at least 50% of days (0/500)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">69. Read the last Harry Potter book</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">70. Read a Sunday New York Times outside on a nice day 5 times (0/5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">71. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Go camping somewhere new at least twice (0/2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">72. Update this blog at least weekly with results and progress (see #28)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">73. Paint a new coffee mug at Brushfire</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">74. Decoupage a piece of furniture</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">75. Take 20 bubble baths (5/20)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">76. See Ben Folds in concert</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">77. Go on a bike ride with Andy 3 times (0/3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">78. Visit a state I've never been to</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">79. Ride a Jet Ski</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">80. Drink Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">81. Hide a geocache with Andy</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">82. Go apple picking and bake something with the apples</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">83. Taste a French macaron</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">84. Organize important documents/filing system</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">85. Do the Butte to Butte walk with Andy and Oliver</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(July 09)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">86. Have 50 "no spending" days-- and no compensating for these days by spending more on other days (0/50)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">87. Decorate/personalize the bedroom and master bath</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">88. Finish a New York Times crossword puzzle (any day) on my own</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">89. See a shooting star</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">90. Join NASW</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">91. Replace shelving unit in greatroom with something deeper</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">92. Be among the first in the world to ring in 2009</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">93. Do something new with Andy every weekend for a summer</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">94. Donate a dollar for each goal accomplished to a charity of my choice</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">95. Donate 5 dollars for each goal not accomplished to a charity of my choice (same or different from #94)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">96. Spend a weekend with just my mom and my sister</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">97. Prepare myself and the house for a move</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">98. Sell the house</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">99. Buy a better (more family friendly) one, ideally not in Eugene</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">100. Become financially stable enough to comfortably do #101</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">101. Get pregnant (nobody freak out, I'm saving this one for last!)</span>Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-18448617748138874692008-10-27T15:24:00.000-07:002008-10-27T15:26:41.401-07:00The Rules of the GameFor anyone thinking of doing this, and for my own reference, according to the official website of the <a href="http://www.triplux.com/dayzero/">101 in 1001 project</a>:<br /><br /><strong>The Mission:</strong><br />Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.<br /><br /><strong>The Criteria:</strong><br />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).<br /><br /><strong>Why 1001 Days? </strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Some common goal setting tips:</strong><br />1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.<br /><br />2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.<br /><br />5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.Amy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338172074269772242.post-56525563693356136992008-10-27T13:01:00.000-07:002009-01-08T23:27:48.022-08:00Amy's 101 in 1001Hey everyone! It's Amy from <a href="http://www.adouble.blogspot.com/">Playing House</a>. I read about 101 in 1001 about a year ago, I can't remember where, and since then have come across it numerous times in the blogosphere. I tend to have lots of nebulous goals and things I start but don't finish, so I thought it would be a really good, structured way for me to accomplish things in my life.<br /><br />I'm at a place where, even though I'm in graduate school and working towards a career, I feel somewhat stagnant and could use some concrete goals to work on for myself. Although I fear that this will be another thing I start and don't finish, I tried to pick goals that I knew were within my comfort zone and attainable.<br /><br />Like my <a href="http://www.adouble.blogspot.com/">other blog</a> (that for some reason, people read on occasion), this space is really for my own reference... but if you'd like to follow along on my journey, you're more than welcome!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />AmyAmy I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06511137593846022849noreply@blogger.com0