1st blog since starting.....

I have never really blogged before..so bare with me...

I think this is going to be harder then I thought.....I'm on the computer all the time at work, but of course this site is blocked!  So remembering to do this at home is a bit of a challenge.  But!  I am ongoing with my number 1 on the list.....Blog about 101 in 101  :)

#8 was a little too easy...and I think I should have upped it to 50 things that make me happy and not 25...but here's my list:

25 Things that Make me Happy

1) My daughter (Kasandra)

2) My family

3) Seeing good parents

4) Seeing happy children (as they all should be and deserve to be)

5) People making a difference in the world (I'm a firm believer of we can change this world one good deed at a time)

6) Animals adopted into good homes

7) Peace through out

8) Feeling/being active and healthy

9) Music!!! (I don't know what I would do with out it!)

10) Seeing flowers bloom and trees budding in the spring time

11) Babies!

12) People in love-especially older people...it's so great to see the love in their eyes after years of marriage.

13) Vacations!  (Seriously, who doesn't love this one?!)

14) The possibility of being home full time with my daughter

15) Whale watching and other sea mammals

16) Children's laughter-if this doesn't put an automatic smile on your face...something is wrong with you!

17) My Jimmy (hubby) happy and smiling

18) Reading/spending time with my daughter (anytime I'm with her, I think I'm the happiest)

19) Giving gifts

20) Leaving work!  (Another one of those-who wouldn't love this??)

21) Hugs and Kisses from Kasi

22) The sound of the Ocean

23) Date nights

24) Feeling relaxed and at peace

25)  Barack Obama becoming the 44th President!

OK-so one item is completely crossed off my list now!  

# 9 is a lot harde then I had anticipated-25 things I like about myself...I'm up to 17......I'll keep you posted.

Working on #18-lose 45 lbs...hopefully at the end of this week..I'll have an update!

#19 exercise 5 days a week.....I'm up to 3 solid days...but I do count at least one full day on the weekend......so 4 days...HEY chasing a 2 1/2 year old around takes alot of energy!

#70 do a craft or cooking project with Kasi a week-

this past week we made brownie cupcakes!  YUMMY!!!!'

#74 read some books to my daughter I have read more then I can remember but I'll start with this week..I have read 3 

1) the little lost duck

2) knuffle bunny ( a must for all parents!)

3) Harold and the purple crayon

#65 find a mommy and me class.....uuuggghhh this one os so frustrating to me...being a working mom..there is nothing on the weekends......but I will prevail!  There has to be something out there!  But seriously...there's nothing like this to make it feel like you have been slapped in the face....and making you feel like you are a horrible mother because you can't do things during the weekdays.....

#59 donate 1,000,000 grains of rice through free rice (I'm up to 300!)

so, there you have it......I got one thing finished and several started.....

and I will try to make my next post not to be so boring...this is a horrible entry!

Until next time!

Day Zero Project

What It Is:

The 101 Things To Do In 1001 Days Project, a creation of Day Zero, is a unique idea that challenges and inspires you to set and complete realistic goals in life.



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 then 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.



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 oppotunity 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.



My Plan:

I will start my 101 in 1001 challenge on March 1, 2009 and on the challenge on November 27, 2011. I will use the color code below to designate the staus of each item on my list. I will update and blog at least every two weeks.

not yet started

in progress

completed



My List:

1. blog about 101 in 1001 (on going)

2. send flowers to someone-just because

3. send 10 cards-just to say hello (0/10)

4. think positive all day 1 day a month (0/32)

5. send hubby 2 letters in the mail (0/2)

6. 10 picnics a year (0/30)

7. visit 5 state parks (0/5)

8. list 25 things that make me happy

9. list 25 things I like about myself

10. loan paid off or balance no higher then 3k

11. call my brother twice a month (0/64)

12. stick to-when I say I'll do something-do it

13. buy a sewing machine

14. make 5 outifts for my daughter (0/5)

15. get my etsy store up and running with items for sale

16. take a trip to see the Maine puffins

17. go on another whale watch

18. lose 45 lbs (0/45)

19. exercise 5 days a week

20. drink at least one glass of milk a day for a week

21. take a multi vitamin for 100 days (0/100)

22. learn how to meditate

23. family to the beach and/or playground every nice weekend (srping, summer, fall, it is maine)

24. Be a stay at home mom for my daughter or with in 2 months of the goal by day zero

25. watch a sunrise

26. get all pictures onto shutterfly and add new ones as they come along

27. learn to upload pictures from digital camera to computer

28. do research on a trip for Greece

29. get rid of or donate 101 things I don't need

30. clean upstairs carpet

31. clean out closets in the house (0/5)

32. clean out china cabinets in the dining room

33. get my daughter's baby scrapbook done

34. learn 3 new "crafty" things

35. write in journal to my daughter monthly (0/32)

36. get a psychic reading done

37. go to the boston aquarium

38. get fresh cut flowers every 2 months (0/16)

39. no chocolate for 2 weeks

40. learn how to get my daughter to sleep easily and get her to stay asleep

41. buy a powerball and a mega bucks ticket for a whole month (0/8)

42. send thank you notes for all gifts received

43. plan what I'm wearing to work the night before

44. watch 5 documentaries (0/5)

45. learn how to make taggy blankets

46. learn how to play a musical instrument

47. send 10 anonymous gifts (0/10)

48. go to a movie by myself

49. floss everynight for a month (0/30)

50. pay off AMEX

51. put $10 a pay period in the savings

52. don't complain about anything for 1 day a month (0/32)

53. get my living will done

54. get a family portrait done

55. get my and Jim's family trees done

56. learn how to knit

57. write to my compassion child every 2 months (0/16)

58. in nice weather ride my bike at least once a week

59. donate 1,000,000 grains of rice through free rice (300)

60. have a girls night 3 times a year (0/9)

61. date night once a month with hubby (0/32)

62. get loose changed rolled and open a savings account for my daughter

63. put $5 a pay period away in my daughter's savings account (after #62 is complete)

64. make all family christmas gifts for one year

65. find a mommy and me class

66. clean out the freezer

67. clean out the canned goods cupboard

68. work on being patient (like I used to be)

69. when I get wound up-work on not raising my voice

70. do 1 craft/cooking project with my daughter a week (3 times if I become a sahm) (1/144)

71. decorate the house for at least Easter, thanksgiving and Christmas

72. Take my daughter to storyland

73. take my daughter to the zoo each year (0/3)

74. read 1001 books to my daughter (3/1001)

75. see if there is a MOPS group in my area and join

76. take my daughter to the children's museum at least once a year (0/3)

77. take my daughter somewhere new every 2 months

78. take a self defense class

79. identify 5 bad habits and work on getting rid of them (0/5)

80. compliment 10 strangers

81. get a magnifying glass and show my daughter nature close up!

82. volunteer for 2 charities

83. start trying for another little one

84. write a letter to myself and open it on my 40th birthday!

85. write a letter for my hubby and daughter to have in case something happens to me

86. send my compassion child's family a monetary gift of $100

87. get my daughter a bike or tricycle ( I think she's ready!)

88. wash all of the house windows each spring (0/3)

89. decorate my daughter's room with balloons on her birthday morning before she awakes

90. read 2 biographies or non-fiction books (0/2)

91. pray nightly for a month (0/30)

92. teach my daughter her nightly prayer

93. plant flowers in a random spot

94. remember to bring reusable grocery bags for a month (0/4)

95. get "black out" curtains/shades for my daughter's room (she has the brightest bedroom!)

96. make a grocery list every week for 3 months (0/12)

97. donate money/toys/clothes etc. to Noah's Ark

98. donate to planet aid

99. drop off canned goods to the Salvation Army (did you know they have a food pantry??)

100.start a new 101 list

101. encourage a friend to start their own 101 list