update on my 101 in 1001
i tried to do this the other day, however i was tired and totally messed up coding..therefore trying this again

i want to point out how easy it is to go green when it comes to shopping, as you see below


since late dec i have been soley using my own bags. no matter where i go. if i dont have a bag, i request not to get one and place items in my very large purse or carry them out- because i always have a bag in my car. i seriously thought it was goin to be hard. but it really has been the easy. really easy. i think the hardest part is that i had to sort of yell at some people at the store to use my bags, even tho the bags were RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM and had requested BEFORE they even started. also on the note of that. i using take one of the bags just for my fruits and veg instead of using the plastic ones at the stands. i will admit i did use them for some mushrooms the other day i bought in bulk. however i used one that kelley had already taken that was just basically going to be thrown away. so did not feel guilty. speaking of my BFF kelley- she uses the plastic bags for diapers. so we joked how we balance each other out. i told her, even if you do not go completely plasticless that at least you repurpose them. i can deal with that. i think when it comes to going green or trying to be green. it is what you can do for yourself and the enviorment. in the end both will be healther in my opinion.

so here is the update of completed tasks

12. learn to spin- completed and addicted
26. learn punch needle- completed and have injuries to prove it. lol i like the craft alot, but hate having to seperate the thread. i think i would do it more if not for that fact. i have several projects in the works
27. recycle/reuse glass- this is completed and will be long term.
31. plant a tree- planted my mini christmas tree- currently it is in a pot outside and would like to transplant into the actual ground when it is a little warmer outside. however it is planted. i will be planting more trees especially in hawaii
39. use only cloth bags at the grocery store- completed and using them at other stores also
49. submit my artwork and crafts to lj comm- completed
50. work on better macro photography- completed i am way better than i was
57. donate to my fav charity care.org- completed donated $100 and also donated part of my proceeds from web design too.
83. drink water every day for a week- completed and surpassed. i drink a liter or more of water daily.
84. detox my body off my meds- this was a hard one but i did it. for having fibro and auto immune issues. very hard. i did it, totally increase my vitamins and off my meds. detox my liver. i will however have to go completely back on my meds since i am flare mood right now. but trying to stay off.
100. declutter the art studio- completed. however it will be declutter again after removing stuff we need to get rid of.


i have several things in the works.
1. Move to Hawaii (in process we are moving but do not have a date, however hopefully this week i find out if i have the job i applied for, had the interview friday)
2. Ship my dogs to Hawaii ( bloodwork and paperwork is completed- need to get paperwork to the notary-need to call Hawaii about our delay in our move)
3. Find a 3 bedroom house ( been looking at craigslist in )
9. Pay off all my credit cards ( I applied for a job for the sole purpose to pay off the CCs)
10. Do not use a credit card for 1 year ( both of my capital one cards are now “LOST” so that will be a big will not use)
11. Go back to my goal weight 125lbs ( working on the weight loss)
13. Learn: how to knit wash clothes ( currently working on that, knitting is kicking me in the rearend- however I did crochet a washcloth)
14. Learn: papermaking
20. Learn: Hawaiian language ( trying to learn new words everyday)
22. Learn: pottery wheel ( have played with a small wheel, now need to get on a bigger throwing wheel)
30. Make my own cleaning products ( using vinegar to clean, been doing tons of research on cleaning products, hopefully once we move to Hawaii we will go to straight green products and homemade- however I do have to draw the line on my dog areas- I do use products that are safe but industrial- they kill everything and with high risk of heart worm and other things in Hawaii, plus my dogs have allergies I will still go that route)
32. Pick up garbage in my community ( I think this is a continual one- but I picked up the nasty crap around my apartment building as of 1/6/08)
33. Reduce waste in my house ( continual one again, I switch to cloth bags for the grocery store/shops, recycling more and buying less packaging ( which is REALLY HARD))
34. Make my house greener (I am using more greener products, but this is a continual one)
38. Use Craigslist ( been using it for looking for houses)
80. Make 352 earrings (21/352) give or take i think i need to do a recount
85. Eat more organic foods
86. Eat more fresh foods
87. Lose 25 lbs (6/25)
93. Learn: more Hawaiian folklore than I already know
96. Practice the Hawaiian spirit everywhere I go ( this is continual, and pretty much how I live my life)


i have also looked into some of my other things on my list. however they are in no stage of being in the works...just in research stage.

on being green. using plastic bottles for drinks. i ALWAYS or at least try to buy bottles that i turn in for money or pfand/deposit. either way. i still do send them to recycle. i would like to stop this habit, but i love my bottle water and it helps me keep tract of my water drinking. i do know however this will change in hawaii since it is my understanding the water is VERY CLEAN to drink and use out of the tap. so it will be refill on the bottles then.


1. Move to Hawaii
2. Ship my dogs to Hawaii
3. Find a 3 bedroom house
4. Get my metaphysical degree
5. Sell at least 5 paintings
6. Sell my crafts at flea markets
7. Have an art show in a gallery
8. Pay off all my loans
9. Pay off all my credit cards
10. Do not use a credit card for 1 year
11. Go back to my goal weight 125lbs
12. Learn: yarn spinning
13. Learn: how to knit wash clothes
14. Learn: papermaking
15. Learn: hula dancing
16. Learn: surfing
17. Learn: belly dancing
18. Learn: how to sail
19. Learn: how to make poi
20. Learn: Hawaiian language
21. Learn: Japanese cooking
22. Learn: pottery wheel
23. Learn: glass blowing
24. Learn: flower arrangement
25. Learn: Hawaiian quilt making
26. Learn: punch needle
27. Recycle/ Re-use glass
28. Repurpose broken frames
29. Repurpose broken tile
30. Make my own cleaning products
31. Plant a tree
32. Pick up garbage in my community
33. Reduce waste in my house
34. Make my house greener
35. Plant my own veggies
36. Shop at farmer's markets
37. Use programs like Freecycle
38. Use Craigslist ( been using it for looking for houses)
39. Use only cloth bags at the grocery store
40. See my " little sisters" in California
41. See my step sister and her family
42. Visit the Big Island of Hawaii with my BFF Kelley
43. Fly my children to Hawaii at least 3 times
44. Fly my mother to Hawaii at least once
45. Visit Las Vegas
46. Visit the surrounding islands of Oahu
47. Meet at least one of my LJ friends LIVE, that I already do not know in person
48. Travel to Texas to watch my daughter graduate from high school
49. Submit my artwork and crafts to LJ communities
50. Work on taking better macro digital photographs
51. Work in a soup kitchen during the holiday season
52. Mail a postcard to postsecert
53. Take a cake decorating class
54. Create at least 15 paintings
55. Write 10 poems
56. Publish at least one of my poems
57. Donate to my favorite charity CARE.org
58. Make one project from Re-Creative book
59. Start a kids craft group
60. Replace my PADI cards
61. Take refresher dive master course
62. Take refresher rescue diver course
63. Go deep sea fishing
64. Visit one of the best spas in Hawaii for the day
65. Read 1984 again
66. Read Alice in Wonderland complete works
67. Read a new genre I have never read before
68. Complete a language workbook
69. Fly my girlfriend Rose to Hawaii for a visit
70. See John Cruz in concert
71. See Paula Fuga in concert
72. Go to a music fest
73. Make a chill out area in my backyard, like the place I visited in Egypt
74. Get at least one facial monthly
75. Join a community group
76. Go diving at least 5 times a year or more
77. Go snorkeling at least once a week
78. Have high tea with the ladys
79. Take an art course on a new medium I have never worked with
80. Make 352 earrings
81. Get my fire girly tattoo fixed
82. Finish my 'family' tattoo on my right arm
83. Drink water everyday for one week
84. Detox my body from my meds
85. Eat more organic foods
86. Eat more fresh foods
87. Lose 25 lbs
88. See my kids at least once during the year
89. Take yoga classes
90. Take meditation classes
91. Learn: to make flower leis
92. Visit a live volcano
93. Learn: more Hawaiian folklore than I already know
94. Make a lei on Lei Day (May 1) for every year in the 1001 days
95. Learn: Traditional Hawaiian Healing
96. Practice the Hawaiian spirit everywhere I go
97. Attend http://www.slackkeyfestival.com/ at least once
98. Attend http://www.merriemonarchfestival.org/ at least once
99. Give: away clothing i will not or have not worn in 2 years
100. Declutter my art studio
101. Learn to drive a stick shift properly