Day One
Today I start my adventure. In the next 1001 days, which ends on October 24, 2011, I will accomplish 101 goals.
Yes, I jumped on the bandwagon. After seeing Ang's, Jen's, and Max's lists, I couldn't help myself. What a great challenge. What a great way to get motivated. But they are not the only ones out there with great lists. Google 101 in 1001 and you will see many lists, with very mixed results. Some people stick to it, some people give up quickly. I hope to stick to it.
Much of my list consists of things I've wanted to do for a long time. The list (located to the left) was put together after a lot of thought. You will see there is a lot of items listed under "Food." I love to cook and try new things, so of course I have lots of goals there. I didn't want to put things on the list that wouldn't be personally rewarding. I could have put "Do 100 push ups in a row" on the list, but I have no interest in doing 100 push ups. Some of the things will take only minutes and some will take weeks, but they are true goals.
I don't think I will be able to accomplish everything on this list, but I want to. For instance, things like "visit another country" and "purchase a deep freeze" involve other people and money. I have to think about my family and my pocketbook. I hope to do those things, and I think CJ does too, but if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.
I have some really huge goals on here for me, especially in the "Physical" section. Losing weight is my number one goal, and as you can see, I have already started. I'm down 9.6lbs on the year. That's out of 116lbs. I have a long way to go. I also want to hike the Superior Hiking Trail. That's a serious amount of work, but the goal I'm looking most forward too.
This blog will be the recorder of my progress. To the left I will update after the item my progress such as (1/30) if it is a item that I want to do 30 times and have done once, or (complete) if it is a completed item.
So, that's it. Off I go.
Yes, I jumped on the bandwagon. After seeing Ang's, Jen's, and Max's lists, I couldn't help myself. What a great challenge. What a great way to get motivated. But they are not the only ones out there with great lists. Google 101 in 1001 and you will see many lists, with very mixed results. Some people stick to it, some people give up quickly. I hope to stick to it.
Much of my list consists of things I've wanted to do for a long time. The list (located to the left) was put together after a lot of thought. You will see there is a lot of items listed under "Food." I love to cook and try new things, so of course I have lots of goals there. I didn't want to put things on the list that wouldn't be personally rewarding. I could have put "Do 100 push ups in a row" on the list, but I have no interest in doing 100 push ups. Some of the things will take only minutes and some will take weeks, but they are true goals.
I don't think I will be able to accomplish everything on this list, but I want to. For instance, things like "visit another country" and "purchase a deep freeze" involve other people and money. I have to think about my family and my pocketbook. I hope to do those things, and I think CJ does too, but if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.
I have some really huge goals on here for me, especially in the "Physical" section. Losing weight is my number one goal, and as you can see, I have already started. I'm down 9.6lbs on the year. That's out of 116lbs. I have a long way to go. I also want to hike the Superior Hiking Trail. That's a serious amount of work, but the goal I'm looking most forward too.
This blog will be the recorder of my progress. To the left I will update after the item my progress such as (1/30) if it is a item that I want to do 30 times and have done once, or (complete) if it is a completed item.
So, that's it. Off I go.
posted by Kassie @ Monday, January 26, 2009
7 Comments:
At January 26, 2009 12:59 PM ,
Laura McCarty said...
Wow, so exciting! I can't wait to be a part of the ones I will be a part of, such as a fabulous crafternoon brunch. And PLEASE invite me to the Ethiopian Feast! Yum! I think I should set at least half of these goals for myself. But I guess that would be cheating. Here's an idea for contacting your political representatives and volunteering for the arts: sign up for Arts Advocacy Day. I'll be there! http://mncitizensforthearts.org/events/advocacyday/
At January 26, 2009 2:17 PM ,
Jen said...
Your list looks awesome! Welcome to the bandwagon. I'm glad to see my friends are all so motivated and organized. Makes me realize I'm pretty good at choosing them.
Good luck! Let me know if I can help with anything (I'm pretty sure I know a good massage therapist and jewelry designer. *wink*)!
At January 26, 2009 3:05 PM ,
Conner said...
That is awesome, definitely a great idea. I'm sticking with my current lists and goals for now, but maybe in a few months I'll try this.
At January 27, 2009 5:55 AM ,
Sareen said...
Let me know what I can help with on these! It is a great idea! I think it says something about me if I am more excited about helping you accomplish your goals than setting my own. Oh well -sdk
At January 27, 2009 9:09 AM ,
mollie said...
Wow, Kassie, this is awesome! I think it's really cool that you're sharing this with all of us.
At January 27, 2009 10:25 AM ,
Pete Church said...
Kass-- that is an AWESOME list, and an awesome project. It makes my short list look pretty lame. The item I was most struck by, for some reason, is the "Watch 50 Documentaries" goal. That just seems like a great goal for everybody.
I hope I can participate in some of these goals (if you want company), especially the biking goals-- I know the best routes to biking to/from downtown St. Paul from our hood, and I can do road repairs if we need them.
And if you want to shoot hoops at the YMCA some time, the basketball gym should be open again soon!
I'm already trying to think up 101 goals . . .
At February 5, 2009 12:40 PM ,
Doug Donley said...
Great goals. I like how you have included the world in your goals. I guess we're all part of your accountability. But then again, you might go and encourage us to make goals. Hmmm. I too would love to hike the Superior trail. There's a 5k in White Bear Lake in late February if you're really hard core. I think it's called the frozen 5.
Good luck with all of this!
DMD
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