My 101

There is a new movement to do 101 things in 1001 days. I have decided to join in the fun and create my own list of things that I would like to accomplish in the next nearly three years. So here goes.

Personal

Surprise Scott. (11/08/08)
Stay in a bed and breakfast.
Frame my sunflower painting. (November 2008)
Get a facial. (June 2008)
Find home for hope chest.
Host a monthly get together with friends.
Attend 15 year High School reunion.
Get my palm read.
Attend a country music concert.
Put together collage in Ikea frame. (10/26/08)
Frame sunflower poster. (November 2008)
Hang picture frames around house. (October 2008)
Get a new Passport with married name.
Establish a store on parlee.us for mom’s afghans.
Frame my three degrees.

Reading and Writing

Blog about something at least 1x a week for 3 months. ( /12)
Write in my journal at least 1x a week for 3 months. ( /12)
Read six nonfiction books. (1 /6)
Write a short story.
Read a book in Spanish.

Family
Have a baby.
Get married. (7/15/08)
Get a Cocker Spaniel puppy.
Adopt another kitten.
Have a reception party in Phoenix. (8/09/08)

Hiking

Hike in Saguaro NP.
Hike with Scott 2x a month for three months. ( /6)
Hike with friends once a month for 6 months. ( /6)
Hike the Grand Canyon.
Hike Four Peaks.

Traveling

Travel to Alaska.
Visit New England in the fall.
Visit Fort Bowie.
Camp and hike in Chaco Culture.
Visit Carlsbad NP. (1/2/09)
Take a road trip with a girlfriend.
Take a trip with my sister.
Go kayaking with Scott.
Go on long trip with Shanna and Robert.
Go on 3 backpacking trips a year. ( /8)
Visit 30 new NPS sites. (30 /30)
Go on an overnight backpacking trip.
Go on a 2+ night backpacking trip.
Visit my friend Connie in Indiana.
Go to Rocky Point.
Take a road trip along a historic trail.
Camp in the White Mountains.
Visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Finances and Purchases

Buy my own home.
Buy a second vehicle.
Buy a MacBook. (01/28/09)
Totally pay off 5 of my credit card bills. ( /5)
Start a private practice with colleagues.
Get an on-call job.
Develop budget.
Drop off change to BofA. (10/23/08)
Bring foreign money to BofA to exchange. (November 2008)

Arts and Crafts

Complete Scott’s scrapbook. (2/08/09)
Complete mom’s scrapbook. (12/09/08)
Complete a scrapbook of our 10 year anniversary trip.
Take a craft class.
Make Christmas gifts by hand for family members.
Take a creative writing class.

Health and Fitness

Exercise at Pure Fitness 3x a week. ( /429)
Work out using balance ball 3x a week. ( /429)
Lose 80 pounds. ( 20 /80)
Participate in Pat’s Run.
Get an ab lounger. (5/29/09)
Use the ab lounger 3x a week. ( /429)
Go for walks 3x a week. ( 10 /429)
Do monthly breast self-exams.

Organization and Decluttering

Implement the rule: “one item in, one item out.”
Digitize 50% of my lateral file. (10/10/08)
Reduce paper clutter to my lateral file. (10/10/08)
Purge closet every 6 months. ( 1 /6)
Organize my computer files.
Organize books.
Donate books I don’t need or want.
Organize our NPS Passport books and stamps.
Revamp study to be more functional.
Update my calendar with important dates (birthdays/anniversaries) (Jan 31st 2009)
Scan and recycle final bin of college papers.
Donate old sun glasses to an eyeglass retail store. (Jan 24th 2009)
Have a yard sale.
Donate items to Big Brothers/Big Sisters. (6/15/09)
Clean out pantry. (October 2008)

Gardening and the Environment

Start a compost.
Totally eliminate plastic bags from my house.
Take 5 more steps to combat global warming. ( /5)
Plant flowers in flower pots.
Grow sunflowers in a garden.
Grow and maintain a vegetable garden.

Sports

Attend three ASU football away games (not including bowl games). ( /3)
Submit an ASU Fan Story.
Develop a Game Day tailgating tradition.
Buy a new ASU t-shirt.
Attend a Patriots game in New England.
Visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Attend a Diamondbacks game.
Attend a Red Sox game in Fenway Park.

Skills and Habits

Go to bed before midnight for 30 days straight. ( /30)
Learn proper massage techniques.
Get up by 730am during the work week for 30 days straight. ( /30)
Eat breakfast at home for a month. ( /30)
Play the clarinet again.
Learn to cook three new meals. ( /3)
Learn 5 key photography tips. ( /5)
Brush my teeth twice a day instead of once.
Take a relaxing bath once a week for 3 months. ( /12)
Send out family updates every quarter.

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