One week down! :)

So Friday was my official one week mark! I am still feeling pretty good!! Getting some stuff done!!

36. Join 1 social group and attend at least one meeting- I have joined quite a few!! (Japanese conversation group, french conversation group, shiba inu group, dining out group, volunteer group, girls night out group) And I actually attended the Japanese conversation group!! :) I had so much fun and met some really great people. Can't wait until next week!

51. Get the Sunday paper and cut out coupons once a week- ordered! Should be here starting this Sunday!! :) Time to get clipping!

63. Learn one new word a week and use it-
endemic
PRONUNCIATION:(en-DEM-ik)
MEANING:adjective:1. Natural to a particular people or place; always present in a particular area.2. Confined to a geographic region.
ETYMOLOGY:From Greek endemos (native), from en- (in) + demos (people).
USAGE:"Some of the worst actors on the international stage can also take advantage of the collective exhaustion and outrage that people feel with official corruption, as we've seen with Islamic extremists who promise purification, but deliver totalitarianism. Endemic corruption opens the door to this kind of movement, and in its wake comes a new set of distortions and betrayals of public trust

70. Join a Japanese organization- Joined the Japanese conversation group and I will be filling out the application for the Japanese American Philadelphia organization. :) YAY!

76. Read 15 books (one every two months) (3/15)- I've been busy!!

• ALL THE RULES


• MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS


• MY SISTER'S KEEPER

77. Read novels by three new authors (1/3)-
My SISTER'S KEEPER is by Jodi Picoult, a new author for me! Thanks Lisa for the suggestion!

84. List one thing I am grateful for, every day

• My sister- She is the best friend any girl could have! :)
• My mom- ditto
• My dad- ditto
• Having a safe home to come home to
• A soon to be ex husband that is still great to me
• My babies (yoshi, x-quitsite and Jin) all being healthy
  

90. Buy myself a piece of jewelry- I bought myself a new Movado watch! :)

Makin' some progress!!

Well, I am officially four days in and I am quite pleased with the progress so far!! It has been so wonderful to have the support of friends and family!! It makes it so much more fun to do this when other people get involved and want to help! :)


Unfortunately, poor little Jin hurt is paw on Saturday night so it put a little cramp in getting as much done as I had hoped since I spent most of the weekend snuggling the poor little guy.... Taking him to the vet tonight so hopefully he will be good as new soon!!

Ok, so on to the update!!

17. Clean out storage room- I started on this. haha! It isn't going to be an over night easy to check off the list type item, but I did start organizing a bit and moving things around so that's good. :) Baby steps!

35. Get two room mates- Got one! And she's awesome!! Roomie number two is set to move in Feb. 1st! :)

52. Save $2 a day- $2,002- I set up an automatic ING savings account to deduct $2/day so now I don't even have to think about it! :-)

63. Learn one new word a week and use it
This week's word:
cohere
PRONUNCIATION:(ko-HEER)
MEANING:verb intr.: To be united; to work or hold together.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin cohaerere, from co- (together) + haerere (to stick).
USAGE:"I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds, understanding that each possessed its own language and customs and structures of meaning, convinced that with a bit of translation on my part the two worlds would eventually cohere."Barack Obama; Dreams From My Father; Times Books; 1995.

70. Join a Japanese organization/ 78. Study French enough to have a conversation- I joined a Japanese and a French conversation group in the city, so hopefully that will provide lots of new friends and practicing the language! :-) I also plan to join a more formal group as well, but for now, it's progress. I normally get really scared of joining new groups alone, so it's a big step for me!!

82. Set up a live journal/blog about my 101 and update once a week- haha, done!

84. List one thing I am grateful for, every day-

• My joints not hurting as much anymore. I can actually move around pretty freely and pick up things and carry them! I know it doesn’t sound like much, but it’s a world of difference for me!
• Girls nights- it’s nice to know that there are good friends close by to comfort you during the bad times and enjoy the good times with.
• Having time to spend with my puppy- It’s so terrible that Jin hurt his paw, but I’m glad that if had to do it, he did it on the weekend. At least this way I can snuggle with him and make sure he doesn’t feel alone. No one (including animals!) should feel alone ever, but especially when they don’t’ feel well.
• My super awesome roommate. She is such a great friend already!! So wonderful to have someone around who I have so much in common with!! It’s just nice to be able to get a hug when you need it.

87. Try 15 restaurants I have never tried before (one every other month)- (3/15) This is much easier than I thought to accomplish in a city like Philadelphia!! :) I have tried THREE already!

• Chabba- Great Thai in Manayunk ! I got the fresh spring rolls and the garden pad Thai. Yumm......
• Cactus- Mexican in Manayunk (although I went for yummy chocolate chip pancakes)
• Day by Day at 21st and Sansom. I got the quiche of the day!

100. Go to a non-starbucks/non chain coffee shop or restaurant each week alone for at least 1hour to work on 101 list- That's what I'm doing right now! :)

OFFICIAL START DATE: January 16, 2008!

My 101 list:

PROFESSIONAL:
1. Obtain my real estate license
2. Pass the BEC part of the CPA exam
3. Pass the FAR part of the CPA exam
4. Pass the AUDIT part of the CPA exam
5. Pass the REG part of the CPA exam
6. Get a new job

HOME IMPROVEMENT:
7. Learn to use a power saw
8. Paint the dining room,
9. Add chair rail in dining room
10. Replace chandelier in dining room
11. Paint the kitchen
12. Sand and repaint the cabinets
13. Change out fixtures on the cabinets
14. Get a new stove and microwave
15. Redo the half bathroom
16. Purchase two new pieces of artwork
17. Clean out storage room
18. Landscape the backyard
19. Hang curtains in the living room
20. Hang new tv in the living room
21. Hang curtains in the four bedrooms
22. Sell my house
23. Buy a new house
24. Buy new dining table
25. Apply to be on a home improvement TV show

LOVE/FAMILY/FRIENDS
26. Write 30 hand written letters/post cards (or one a month)
27. Skype with the ohhas 15 times (once every other month)
28. Host three dinner parties with at least five people present
29. Send out 30 birthday cards/anniversary cards (one a month)
30. Kiss in the pouring rain
31. Get married (or at least engaged)
32. Visit family more often
33. Edit three family videos
34. Throw a theme party
35. Get two room mates
36. Join 1 social group and attend at least one meeting
37. Knit a scarf and send it to someone

TRAVEL:
38. Travel to a new continent (south America, Africa, Australia or Antarctica)
39. Visit three friends – go to their city
40. See the northern lights
41. Do 5 "tourist-y" things in my city
42. Travel to 3 states I’ve never been to before.
43. Take a completely impulsive, spur of the moment road trip.
44. Visit a bed and breakfast
45. Go camping for at least two nights in a row
46. Ski
47. Go skinny dipping in a natural body of water
48. Visit place #1 from 1001 places to see before you die (TBD)
49. Visit place #2 from 1001 places to see before you die (TBD)
50. Take Marissa on a trip somewhere

FINANCIAL:
51. Get the Sunday paper and cut out coupons once a week
52. Save $2 a day- $2,002
53. Save $20 for each completed item- $2,020

FOR THE COMMUNITY:
54. Donate $200 to three different charities. – Cash or like kind
55. Volunteer 15 times (once every two months)
56. Compliment a complete stranger 30 times (once a month)
57. Plant a tree
58. Go to a farmers market three times

LEARNING NEW SKILLS:
59. Take a pottery class
60. Take a sewing class
61. Learn to change a tire
62. Learn to drive a manual car
63. Learn one new word a week and use it
64. Take a class at lowes or home depot
65. Learn to French braid
66. Learn to play poker
67. Skydive
68. Make a quilt
69. Learn to tie a tie on someone

JUST FOR ME:
70. Join a Japanese organization
71. Lose 10 lbs
72. Lose another 10 lbs (and keep it off!)
73. Create a list of 100 things I like about myself and store it in a secret place to read when I’m having a bad day
74. Go to a sitdown restaurant alone
75. Write at least 1 sentence in a journal everyday!
76. Read 15 books (one every two months)
77. Read novels by three new authors
78. Study French enough to have a conversation
79. Scan old photographs and archive
80. Write a “nice customer service experience” letter to a company
81. Listen to 30 songs/pieces of music by a singer/band/composer I've never heard before.
82. Set up a live journal/blog about my 101 and update once a week
83. Have a Spa day just for me
84. List one thing I am grateful for, every day
85. Watch 30 documentaries (one a month)
86. Buy a burberry trench coat
87. Try 15 restaurants I have never tried before (one every other month)
88. Go on a picnic to Kelly drive
89. Get to the point where I have seen 101 of IMBD’s top 250 movies (62/101)
90. Buy myself a piece of jewelry
91. Try 30 new recipes (once a month)
92. Sign divorce papers
93. Go to a comedy club
94. Rent out a karaoke room with friends
95. Take Jin to the dog park 30 times (once a month)
96. Buy or rent a new car (that is new, not used)
97. Buy myself flowers 30 times (once a month)
98. Get a trainer for Jin
99. Change my name back to HAYES
100. Go to a non-starbucks/non chain coffee shop or restaurant each week alone for at least 1hour to work on 101 list
101. Make a new 101 list and CELEBRATE on Oct 11, 2011 my accomplishments!!

The project!

Yay for Rosie finding such a brilliant idea! :-) Just what I need to jumpstart my life to where it should be!


Creating your own 1001 Day Project

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.

http://www.triplux.com/dayzero/