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HEALTH/FITNESS
1) Participate in intentional physical activity at least three times each week. - Log this more carefully in calendar the way I used to. I sucked at this this summer. When I recently took the Diabetes refresher class I set a goal for 5 times a week, but only 15 minutes at a time. I keep coming up with excuses, however. I need to get on it. I know I will lose weight and control my sugars better with more activity!
2) Drink at least three glasses of water daily. Very, very good at this. I think the illness IMPROVED this. Well this third quarter, I kind of got bad again. I will keep trying. I am much better during the week than on weekends.
3) Eat at least three servings of vegetables daily
Good at this. My tomato cravings help. I need to be sure to include a variety and I am even thinking of upping my goal informally to five per day. It should also be facilitated by Michael’s switch to vegetarianism as I strive to keep a variety on hand for his consumption.
4) Lose 20 pounds - Time limit this year - by August 1. Working on it, with my mini goals. I won’t make it by August 1. I have lost about ten total, I think. I think I am down about 15 now for the year. I should make it by the end of the year.
5) No soda at home. Pretty good at this. I survived on ginger ale while ill, but that doesn’t count. There hasn’t been a case of Diet Pepsi in the house all year!
6) Use lotion more regularly. Pretty good. I have been keeping a bottle of lotion on my desk, on my sink, and also using actual facial products on my face. Nikki is encouraging me in this. Wendy Davis gave me some of her expensive eye cream so I am using up all the samples of stuff so I can use the fancy stuff and feel pampered! I still haven’t made this a habit at night. I am pretty consistent in the morning.
7) Stretch at my desk at least twice daily. I have been forgetting this lately. I need to start again, because I really think it short circuits the headaches a bit.
8) Use my dumbbells or stretch when I watch television or movies - at least twenty reps. Been terrible. But then I haven’t really been watching that much TV or movies, well maybe I have, but Michael and I have been watching the movies in installments while we eat.
9) Test my fasting sugar at least three times per week and LOG IT! I am getting good at this again. I am amazed that my fasting sugars are usually under 100! Whoopee. Yes, I have actually dropped one pill per day and am experimenting with the timing of the rest of the meds. I was waking up with sugar TOO low and having troubles in the morning. I feel confident in working with new dr. that this is all positive.
10) Read one motivational health-related book. Not yet. I picked up a copy of a second Bob Greene book last week. I really liked “Make the Connection” and have read it twice. I will probably read this one next after I finish my current fiction book.
11) Wear the foot gel footies at least twice a week. I tried, but found that they made my feet cold during the winter. I will try again as it warms up. Hmm… I forgot about this. I need to find them! I found them and washed then and still haven’t done it. Maybe what I am discovering is that I don’t care enough or don’t like wearing socks to bed enough for this to be a feasible goal. Instead I should switch to putting cream on my feet at night like I used to.
12) Log my foods at least twice a month on Fit Day or in journal. I have done some. Will continue again.
13) See Dr. Weiler and get a Pap smear and stuff. DONE! Plus I have an ultrasound next week to see if I need to have a procedure done for my fibroids and I am going to get some kind of permanent birth control. Well, I totally had my guts stirred and chopped in August and gynecologically I am about as healthy as I have probably ever been in my life. The incisions are healed and I am feeling well.
14) Get a massage. I have a Reiki session tomorrow. Does that count? I don’t know exactly what it is, so we will see. Well, Reiki is NOT massage, it is a more ethereal, “spiritual” kind of thing. It was relaxing however.
15) Get a pedicure. YES!
16) Get a manicure. YES!
17) Participate in the wellness programs through work insurance. Yes!
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
18) Reorganize the shelf above the washer so it is easier to get to the medicine box.
19) Prune the mulberry tree
20) Get rid of one stump in yard
21) Get rid of twenty books I will never read again. Oh yeah, and more going soon.
22) Get a window covering for kitchen window or design something artistic for the space. Paper idea down the drain, next idea in the works.
23) Clean out the coat closet. Not yet.
24) Mount spoon “handles” on cabinets. Not yet.
25) Clean out the car extremely well at least once. Not yet.
26) Clean the carpet in purple room. Not yet.
27) Clean the carpet in my room. Not yet.
28) Clean my bedroom closet. Not yet.
29) Add more topsoil to the garden. DONE.
30) Label garage shelves and organize. Getting there!
31) Get the garage door opener repaired or replaced. Not yet.
32) Research how to grow a grape arbor.
33) Start grapevines if financially able.
34) Replace my bathroom flooring. Have measured!
35) Get a new sink in my bathroom.
36) Get the gutters cleaned out. DONE. Michael did it!
37) Dig out the concrete in the side yard. Had Michael start and he gave up. It will be a slow process.
38) Make a stepping stone path to the backyard
39) Paint the front door
40) Touch up wall paint in living room or repaint. I found the leftover paint while I was cleaning out the garage!
41) Get the oil changed in the car by January 31, then every 6000 miles. Time to do it again! I did it again. I rock.
42) Clean out jewelry box, get rid of unused items. Have worked on it. Next goal is to get Lukens family jewelry to Chelsea if she wants it. Emily does not and Chelsea is next in line.
43) Organize craft supplies - get rid of excess. Still have been working on this. I recently moved all the yarn to the new dresser we had purchased for Roma and it is all sorted out nicely and organized, rather than heaped in a basket. I still need to purge some items I have had for years and never used.
44) Get an earring hanger. I want something really cool. I found the kind I want – pottery by Barb Lund, but they cost $28. Maybe at Fourth Street Festival I will feel rich.
45) Get an estimate on the foundation repair. DONE! Guy says no repair is needed!
46) Sort out the unopened mail until the baskets are completely EMPTY. Have an idea to do 10 items per week and bring to work and shred. By end of year, the baskets should be empty. A lot of it is moot mail, now that the old medical bills have been paid. I have done a TON of this. They are not completely empty, but well on the way. I need to work on this again. I have begun a new accumulation. When I get behind on the bills it is too depressing to open mail and this is one of my denial techniques.
47) File all the stuff in the tubs under the bed
48) Get pocket protectors for Michael's awards and certificates
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
49) Read at least thirty-five books About 25… complete, I think. I’m not at home so I can’t check, but I was updating the other night and I think this sounds about right.
50) Three of those should be books from Emily’s list of “Must reads” I think I want to read “Great Expectations” next.(Use Stephen King's list in "On Writing" if I can't find Emily's.)
51) Three of those should be non-fiction or “educational” I finally finished “ A Reasonable Life” yesterday, plus Anne Kreilkamp’s Book, “This Vast Being.”
52) Finish the series of Management in the Life Sciences Industry through IU continuing studies. DONE!
53) Finish the first draft of “The Stone Cold Heart” It is lost forever. I need to do it all over again. I have set a new goal to write 1000 words weekly toward “Half-Wit” and accomplished it three out of the five weeks since I decided it. The problem with writing “Half-Wit” is that it is emotionally difficult material and I probably ought to be in therapy as I write, but I can’t afford it.
54) Write a letter to Todd to see if he wants Holt Family notebooks.
55) Knit at least ten hats (or other items) to give away. Umm I think a few so far. I know I have three available to give away right now. I am just picking up again.
56) Get a new pennywhistle
57) Watch two movies off the “must see” list.
58) Go to a concert, even if I have to pay for tickets
59) Buy a new CD. I think I bought that Jewel CD this year. I bought the Aerosmith CD last week. And a Mary Chapin Carpenter CD at Goodwill!
60) Sew something nice for someone. I bought some patterns! I had Miko pick out fabric and am working on her dress. I messed up the neckline and think I need to pick it out and try again. I finally have the neckline complete and now I can’t get the sleeves on. It’s a summer dress, now I will have to buy her a cute cardigan and tights so she can wear it in winter!
61) Make a bag or purse. I bought a pattern!
62) Visit at least one Frank Lloyd Wright building and tour it (Taliesin or in Chicago)
63) Attend at least one play at BPP or IU Theatre
64) Make another valiant attempt to learn to crochet.
Try a personalized lesson, maybe.
65) Attend one IU Auditorium Show – We have tickets for “The Lion King.” It’s at Murat in Indy, but it counts. It’s the night before Thanksgiving.
66) Attend at least one of the "One Book" Discussion groups or try another book club
67) Figure out how to use the old sewing machine or get a new sewing machine. I bought a new sewing machine!
68) Start saving for a digital camera to start cataloging craft and sewing projects for website.
SOCIAL/ RECREATION/ SERVICE
69) Write five letters. I wrote cards, does that count?
70) Go on a trip all by myself for at least two days. I really need to do this soon. You know what – I am going to plan this before Thanksgiving. That’s my goal!
71) Pay Women Inspire dues when due. Way not done, and WI is having troubles. I don’t know what will happen with this.
72) Serve on committees for Music Fest and Fund raiser. I didn’t serve on committee for Music Fest, it coming after being too burned out from being sick, I had to change my priorities, BUT I volunteered the evening of the event as was able.
73) See two online friends in real life. Hoping to see Erin this year. I don’t know who else. Well I have had dates with men I met online, but I don’t think that counts. I would rather meet up with long-time friends from the Fringe or someone like that. Still haven’t. Sob.
74) Meet parents of at least one of Michael's friends. Have met Nathaniel’s mom. She seems reasonably nice. I’d like to tell her that I don’t think hygiene is optional for teenage boys, but it’s not really my business, I guess.
75) Take a girl trip with somebody somewhere. I don’t know. Maybe Heather and I will go somewhere again to celebrate her kidney day. Maybe we’ll do the Jungle Jim’s trip, but Michael also wants to go there.
76) Take a trip to Jungle Jim's
77) Volunteer at two more orchestra events. Have I done this? I have to think. Well, I got dates set up for car washes so we can start raising money for FRANCE! And I will also bake stuff if we bake sale at the same time, so I will definitely be doing TONS of orchestra fundraising this year. Oh I have done this about twenty times over.
78) Write Joyce Scott a letter
79) Take a special trip for spring break. Nope. We were too poor. Emily came and we did lots of home stuff and hung out. I took a few days off work and we did drive her back to Lafayette and went to lunch at Arni’s, but that’s all we could swing.
80) Go swimming at least three times. I don’t know if I did or not. The lake was always flooded this year and I had to give up the Y membership for financial reasons so I don’t know if it will happen. Maybe if we go on a trip with a hotel with an indoor pool…
81) Go camping – I am taking a week vacation in August. I hope we can afford to camp. Nope, that didn’t happen. Poor Michael has been so anxious to camp that he has slept in the yard a couple of times.
82) Go canoeing
83) Fly a kite. I bought new kites, but haven’t had too much success in actual flight time this year.
84) Go to the zoo
85) Make sure to talk to Mom and Dad at least once a month. Not so good at this. I am a BAD DAUGHTER. Sometimes I wish I had the kind of relationship with them that Heather has, but then it seems so hard to make the effort. I made sure to call them each on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and also for Mom’s birthday. We have also talked more as they get ready to move out of the house. They have visited a couple of times lately…
86) Send Christmas cards or a letter for 2007. I eventually sent cards/ postcards to almost everybody, by about the end of March.
87) Send Christmas cards or letter for 2008 actually before the end of the year!
88) See as many fireworks as possible. I watched fireworks on the fourth and just learned that the Speedway is having fireworks this weekend. I sucked at this this year. We even went up to Indy the night of SkyConcert, but somehow things got so out of whack that we missed the fireworks. It just happens, I guess.
89) Try two new venues for karaoke. We went to one last weekend with Hannah and it was the same old Darrell and Tammy, but at a new place and we had a good time!
90) Re-dedicate to Community Kitchen for Thanksgiving this year. It’s about time to get started on this if I am going to do a good job!
91) Volunteer at one "one-time" event such as a run, etc... I volunteered at Taste of Bloomington for the Solar Bike team and also will volunteer at a water station for a bike ride this Saturday. Also volunteered at Peace Festival during Peace Week a couple of weeks ago, even though it was a difficult day to do it.
92) Go to Mom and Dad's and work on house at least four times. I think I have done only once – YIKES! That means I will have to go all the time if I really want to do this by the end of the year, AND take my trips… hmmm… maybe if I take my alone trip to Lafayette, stay in a hotel with a pool, go swimming AND go work on Mom and Dad’s house I can accomplish some goals all at the same time!
PARENTING
93) Cook with Michael more often. This may happen naturally as we try to accommodate vegetarianism with new main dishes.
94) Write Emily a real letter while she is at school.
95) Enforce Michael and the "recycling box" process. It’s going fairly well.
96) Support Michael in his efforts to train for solar bike by supplying equipment as able. Have supported by supplying equipment and also volunteering as able.
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
97) Complete my taxes by February 15th. Done.
98) Pay all medical bills that are in collection. Yep. Done.Of course, a new round has started.
99) Pay back Debbie Shipley completely. DONE.
100) Pay Dewey at least a little each month. Paid $100. last month.
101) Keep checkbook balanced. Good. It’s balanced right now and I know exactly what I (don’t) have!
102) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work. Big report was full of ideas. I am happy with it. If I stay here I will continue to search for ideas, not only for my area, but advertising altogether. One idea that I first proposed 3-4 years ago has finally come to fruition this year, but I think it took so long that nobody remember when I first proposed it, even though I still have my original proposal as a Word doc. Well they raised the Public Notice rates according to my recommendations. Also I have been communicating with Susan on some ideas for the ad reps to use better “selling language” when taking ads.
FOOD/COOKING
103) Make fondue again
104) Go to the Farmer’s Market at least three times – Already done for this year. I will continue to go a lot through the summer I am sure. I have become an addict.
105) Make ice cream
106) Try two new vegetarian main dish recipes. Well, this is sure going to happen.
MISC/ PERSONAL
107) Get two rolls of film developed. I just finished a roll that I want to get done soon. I always feel so poor.
108) Attend UU at least two more times - one should be a Sunday! Attended lots lately and also took the classes called “Exploring UU” I probably will not join, but may become active in some of their small groups and social activities. |
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HEALTH/FITNESS
1) Participate in intentional physical activity at least three times each week. - Log this more carefully in calendar the way I used to.
Well this kind of fell by the wayside during the first quarter with my illnesses. It is starting to pick up again as I have recovered and the weather is improving.
2) Drink at least three glasses of water daily. Very, very good at this. I think the illness IMPROVED this.
3) Eat at least three servings of vegetables daily
Good at this. My tomato cravings help. I need to be sure to include a variety and I am even thinking of upping my goal informally to five per day. It should also be facilitated by Michael’s switch to vegetarianism as I strive to keep a variety on hand for his consumption.
4) Lose 20 pounds - Time limit this year - by August 1. Working on it, with my mini goals.
5) No soda at home. Pretty good at this. I survived on ginger ale while ill, but that doesn’t count. There hasn’t been a case of Diet Pepsi in the house all year!
6) Use lotion more regularly. Pretty good. I have been keeping a bottle of lotion on my desk, on my sink, and also using actual facial products on my face. Nikki is encouraging me in this. Wendy Davis gave me some of her expensive eye cream so I am using up all the samples of stuff so I can use the fancy stuff and feel pampered!
7) Stretch at my desk at least twice daily. I have been forgetting this lately. I need to start again, because I really think it short circuits the headaches a bit.
8) Use my dumbbells or stretch when I watch television or movies - at least twenty reps. Been terrible. But then I haven’t really been watching that much TV or movies, well maybe I have, but Michael and I have been watching the movies in installments while we eat.
9) Test my fasting sugar at least three times per week and LOG IT! Nope, been terrible. My sugars in general have been lower during the days and have been testing more frequently to keep them level and learn to eat appropriate snacks at correct times.
10) Read one motivational health-related book. Not yet.
11) Wear the foot gel footies at least twice a week. I tried, but found that they made my feet cold during the winter. I will try again as it warms up.
12) Log my foods at least twice a month on Fit Day or in journal. I have done some. Will continue again.
13) See Dr. Weiler and get a Pap smear and stuff. Not yet.
14) Get a massage. Not yet.
15) Get a pedicure. YES!
16) Get a manicure. Not yet.
17) Participate in the wellness programs through work insurance. Yes!
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
18) Reorganize the shelf above the washer so it is easier to get to the medicine box.
19) Prune the mulberry tree
20) Get rid of one stump in yard
21) Get rid of twenty books I will never read again. Oh yeah, and more going soon.
22) Get a window covering for kitchen window or design something artistic for the space. Paper idea down the drain, next idea in the works.
23) Clean out the coat closet. Not yet.
24) Mount spoon “handles” on cabinets. Not yet.
25) Clean out the car extremely well at least once. Not yet.
26) Clean the carpet in purple room. Not yet.
27) Clean the carpet in my room. Not yet.
28) Clean my bedroom closet. Not yet.
29) Add more topsoil to the garden.
30) Label garage shelves and organize. Getting there!
31) Get the garage door opener repaired or replaced. Not yet.
32) Research how to grow a grape arbor.
33) Start grapevines if financially able.
34) Replace my bathroom flooring. Have measured!
35) Get a new sink in my bathroom.
36) Get the gutters cleaned out.
37) Dig out the concrete in the side yard. Had Michael start and he gave up. It will be a slow process.
38) Make a stepping stone path to the backyard
39) Paint the front door
40) Touch up wall paint in living room or repaint. I found the leftover paint while I was cleaning out the garage!
41) Get the oil changed in the car by January 31, then every 6000 miles. Time to do it again!
42) Clean out jewelry box, get rid of unused items. Have worked on it. Next goal is to get Lukens family jewelry to Chelsea if she wants it. Emily does not and Chelsea is next in line.
43) Organize craft supplies - get rid of excess. Am working on this as organizing closet. Realized I have three boxes of crayons and markers. I need to Freecycle some.
44) Get an earring hanger. I want something really cool.
45) Get an estimate on the foundation repair. DONE! Guy says no repair is needed!
46) Sort out the unopened mail until the baskets are completely EMPTY. Have an idea to do 10 items per week and bring to work and shred. By end of year, the baskets should be empty. A lot of it is moot mail, now that the old medical bills have been paid.
47) File all the stuff in the tubs under the bed
48) Get pocket protectors for Michael's awards and certificates
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
49) Read at least thirty-five books About 10 complete, I think.
50) Three of those should be books from Emily’s list of “Must reads” I think I want to read “Great Expectations” next.(Use Stephen King's list in "On Writing" if I can't find Emily's.)
51) Three of those should be non-fiction or “educational” I finally finished “ A Reasonable Life” yesterday, plus Anne Kreilkamp’s Book, “This Vast Being.”
52) Finish the series of Management in the Life Sciences Industry through IU continuing studies. DONE!
53) Finish the first draft of “The Stone Cold Heart”
54) Write a letter to Todd to see if he wants Holt Family notebooks.
55) Knit at least ten hats (or other items) to give away. Umm I think a few so far.
56) Get a new pennywhistle
57) Watch two movies off the “must see” list.
58) Go to a concert, even if I have to pay for tickets
59) Buy a new CD. I think I bought that Jewel CD this year.
60) Sew something nice for someone. I bought some patterns!
61) Make a bag or purse. I bought a pattern!
62) Visit at least one Frank Lloyd Wright building and tour it (Taliesin or in Chicago)
63) Attend at least one play at BPP or IU Theatre
64) Make another valiant attempt to learn to crochet.
Try a personalized lesson, maybe.
65) Attend one IU Auditorium Show
66) Attend at least one of the "One Book" Discussion groups or try another book club
67) Figure out how to use the old sewing machine or get a new sewing machine. I bought a new sewing machine!
68) Start saving for a digital camera to start cataloging craft and sewing projects for website.
SOCIAL/ RECREATION/ SERVICE
69) Write five letters. I wrote cards, does that count?
70) Go on a trip all by myself for at least two days.
71) Pay Women Inspire dues when due. They are due now and I need to use money to apply for Michael’s passport. Sigh.
72) Serve on committees for Music Fest and Fund raiser. I didn’t serve on committee for Music Fest, it coming after being too burned out from being sick, I had to change my priorities, BUT I volunteered the evening of the event as was able.
73) See two online friends in real life. Hoping to see Erin this year. I don’t know who else.
74) Meet parents of at least one of Michael's friends. Have met Nathaniel’s mom. She seems reasonably nice. I’d like to tell her that I don’t think hygiene is optional for teenage boys, but it’s not really my business, I guess.
75) Take a girl trip with somebody somewhere. When Scott goes to Japan, maybe Gill and I can do this.
76) Take a trip to Jungle Jim's
77) Volunteer at two more orchestra events. Have I done this? I have to think.
78) Write Joyce Scott a letter
79) Take a special trip for spring break. Nope. We were too poor. Emily came and we did lots of home stuff and hung out. I took a few days off work and we did drive her back to Lafayette and went to lunch at Arni’s, but that’s all we could swing.
80) Go swimming at least three times
81) Go camping
82) Go canoeing
83) Fly a kite
84) Go to the zoo
85) Make sure to talk to Mom and Dad at least once a month. Not so good at this. I am a BAD DAUGHTER. Sometimes I wish I had the kind of relationship with them that heather has, but then it seems so hard to make the effort. Dad’s birthday is next week and Heather wants me to take the day off and go up there, but it is the day BEFORE payday and I am so poor.
86) Send Christmas cards or a letter for 2007. I eventually sent cards/ postcards to almost everybody, by about the end of March.
87) Send Christmas cards or letter for 2008 actually before the end of the year!
88) See as many fireworks as possible
89) Try two new venues for karaoke. We went to one last weekend with Hannah and it was the same old Darrell and Tammy, but at a new place and we had a good time!
90) Re-dedicate to Community Kitchen for Thanksgiving this year
91) Volunteer at one "one-time" event such as a run, etc...
92) Go to Mom and Dad's and work on house at least four times.
PARENTING
93) Cook with Michael more often. This may happen naturally as we try to accommodate vegetarianism with new main dishes.
94) Write Emily a real letter while she is at school
95) Enforce Michael and the "recycling box" process. It’s going fairly well.
96) Support Michael in his efforts to train for solar bike by supplying equipment as able. Trying. Passport is the next battle, and then of course the $500 - $700 for food and spending money for two weeks in Japan. Holy shit! That’s the new patio door.
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
97) Complete my taxes by February 15th. Done.
98) Pay all medical bills that are in collection. Yep. Done.Of course, a new round has started.
99) Pay back Debbie Shipley completely. DONE.
100) Pay Dewey at least a little each month. Paid $100. last month.
101) Keep checkbook balanced. Good.
102) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work. Big report was full of ideas. I am happy with it. If I stay here I will continue to search for ideas, not only for my area, but advertising altogether. One idea that I first proposed 3-4 years ago has finally come to fruition this year, but I think it took so long that nobody remember when I first proposed it, even though I still have my original proposal as a Word doc.
FOOD/COOKING
103) Make fondue again
104) Go to the Farmer’s Market at least three times
105) Make ice cream
106) Try two new vegetarian main dish recipes. Well, this is sure going to happen.
MISC/ PERSONAL
107) Get two rolls of film developed
108) Attend UU at least two more times - one should be a Sunday! |
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Howdy all! The prodigal daughter comes back to the Uberlist. I didn't do one last year; felt like it was too daunting a task, and I wasn't happy with looking at the list at the end of 2006 and realizing I'd only done a third of the things. But I've come back and I have my 108 things ready to go. (I didn't even cheat and put things on the list that I'd already done.) :)
So, here goes.
( Hawkward's Uberlist 2008! ) |
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HEALTH/FITNESS
1) Participate in intentional physical activity at least three times each week.
This is going well. I have unofficially moved it up to four time per week and achieve it most weeks. I am going to start setting goals for duration soon – at least twenty minutes each time.
2) Drink at least two glasses of water daily.
Doing well, MUCH better now after (mostly) giving up soda.
3) Eat at least three servings of vegetables daily
Doing well – I haven’t been as good at this lately, maybe reading this list will remind me. I did better when I kept little cans of tomato juice at work. I should get some more.
4) Lose 20 pounds
Nope. Have lost a couple.
5) Get a mammogram
Nope, too poor.
6) Get Zuki her shots this year
Zuki died. (Not because I didn’t get her her shots!)
7) Get Flop his shots too.
Suzanne did it.
8) Get Pasta spayed and vaccinated
Gave her away instead to someone who promised to get her spayed and everything.
9) Get a flu shot next fall now is the time. I will keep an eye out for clinics.
10) Graph blood glucose at least one week per month.
Haven’t done. I really should, but I think my numbers are getting better when I test.
11) Read the books the Nurse Practitioner recommended.
Nope
12) Log my foods at least once a week on Fit Day or in journal
Have done about twice all year. I need to have a renewed energy toward this.
13) Get my annual exam within one month of one year anniversary.
Too poor.
14) Get a massage
I did it! It was great and I had her work on my feet a lot and I think it really helped them feel better.
15) Get a pedicure OR see if I need to see the podiatrist
I saw the podiatrist. He recommended certain brands and models of shoes to help my pain. I can’t afford the ones he told me to get. I did get a pair of one of the brands (Avia) on clearance a couple of weeks ago. I have been wearing them most of the time and I do believe they have helped the pain.
16) Get medical ID repaired and update medicine card.
I actually set out my bracelet and watch last night. I am going to take them to Settle tomorrow and get the bracelet repaired and a new watch battery.
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
17) Finish this list by January 31st.
Done
18) Prune the mulberry tree
Not yet.
19) Get rid of one stump in yard
Not yet.
20) Get rid of twenty books I will never read again
I am sure I have done this. I will so some more soon!
21) Get a window covering for kitchen window
Nope
22) Clean the kitchen cabinets
Nope
23) Mount spoon “handles” on cabinets
Nope
24) Clean out the car extremely well at least once
Still haven’t done it.
25) Clean the carpet in Emily’s room
Nope
26) Clean the carpet in my room
Nope
27) Clean my bedroom closet
I did this and got rid of a bunch of clothes that I no longer wear.
28) Add more topsoil to the garden
Nope
29) Label garage shelves and organize
Nope
30) Get the garage door opener repaired or replaced
Too poor.
31) Research how to grow a grape arbor
Nope
32) Start grapevines if financially able
Nope
33) Caulk by my bathtub
Nope
34) Paint Michael’s room
YES! His room his painted. It looks really, really good!
35) Get the gutters cleaned out
Nope – it needs done really badly.
36) Get Michael's bed built
YES! Gill and I did it for girlfriend project day. Got the new comforter. Now if only he would make his bed!
37) Make a stepping stone path to the backyard
Nope – I am going to keep watching Freecycle for parts for this.
38) Paint the front door
Still picking color and wondering if you can use the latex paint on the metal door.
39) Touch up wall paint in living room
Nope
40) Get the oil changed in the car by January 31, then every 6000 miles.
I got the oil changed! It’s almost due again, but I felt so happy to do it..
41) Get rid of at least two more major items through Freecycle/ giving away.
I have done EVEN MORE – now I have also disposed of an old bookcase and I have someone who is supposed to pick up Michael’s old bed frame. Although if she doesn’t come by this weekend I will take it back in and put in Michael’s room. Renee is homeless for awhile and she can’t sleep in a loft bed!
42) Finish getting the stuff out of Emily's closet
Sort of – it’s functional enough that she was able to live here this summer.
I am reorganizing this closet to hold my craft items so they will more accessible. Emily has signed a year ‘round lease on an apartment, so it’s MY closet now!
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
43) Read at least thirty books
Up to 23, so I am about where I ought to be for the year.
44) Five of those should be books from Emily’s list of “Must reads” (Use Stephen King's list in "On Writing" if I can't find Emily's.)
45) A couple of those should be non-fiction or “educational”
“’Tis” was non-fiction, “Boys of My Youth,” and “Martha’s Rules”
46) Take a class in something, anything!
My life sciences class at Ivy Tech in the Spring, and just last week started a series of Management in the Life Sciences Industry through IU continuing studies.
47) Finish the first draft of “The Stone Cold Heart”
48) Contact Todd to see if he wants Holt Family notebooks.
Still no reply – I will try a written letter next, I guess.
49) Knit at least ten hats (or other items) to give away
Going well on this.
50) Get a new pennywhistle
Nope
51) Watch ten movies off the “must see” list.
Nope
52) Go to a concert, even if I have to pay for tickets
Well I went to an amazing IU Philharmonic Concert, but I was really talking about a rock concert when I wrote this. They have become so expensive!
53) Buy a new CD
Nope
54) Sew something nice for someone
Nope – actually I have finished a scarf for ____. I need to press it and get it in the mail and I will count that. Plus, sewed 20 sashes for the orchestra. That definitely counts.
55) Dye the pillowcases.
Done! I love the way they turned out. I took a picture I should get developed and post soon.
56) Visit at least one Frank Lloyd Wright building and tour it (Taliesin or in Chicago)
Too poor, so far.
57) Write in Live Journal at least once a month
Oh yeah.
58) Attend at least one play at BPP or IU Theatre
Went to Romeo and Juliet by Blgtn Civic Theater.
59) Make the shower curtain.
Done!
60) Make another valiant attempt to learn to crochet. Try a personalized lesson, maybe.
61) Attend one IU Auditorium Show
Renee took me to “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
62) Attend at least one of the "One Book" Discussion groups
Nope – I missed out on this. I am a loser.
63) Start a file with the ideas for "Naked Lips"
Still need to do it.
SOCIAL/ RECREATION
64) Write five letters
Wrote one to Diane last week!
65) Go on a trip all by myself for at least two days
Not yet.
66) Attend at least two more "Women Inspire" meetings
Yes, and joined group and also read at a meeting. I am going to submit my bio to Loni for the website today.
67) Go out with Eric at least once to see if a friendship is feasible or desireable
Not yet. I am going to try again this summer, maybe the Farmer’s Market thing he suggested in the fall. Have seen each other coincidentally a couple of times and think friendship is good, but that will be all.
68) See two online friends in real life
Not yet. If we get the money/ time to travel this summer I will keep thinking of this. Ann P will be in Ohio in a couple of weeks I am thinking of asking if she would like to meet, but she works really hard when she is there and also visits her parents so I don’t know.
69) Meet parents of at least one of Michael's friends
Yep with the Bertaloni-Melis
70) Take a girl trip with somebody somewhere
Not yet. Heather and I may do this in November, finances allowing.
71) Go to the Civil War thing in Hartford City
Nope – was invited to “Woodhouse Stock” party the same weekend and Michael and I decided it will be more fun.
72) Talk to Hairy David about dance callers for reenactment
Approached the subject, but haven’t done it seriously. I have his email somewhere so I can email him.
73) Write Joyce Scott a letter
Nope
74) Take a special trip for spring break.
Nope – the Emily came home thing, though.
75) Go swimming at least three times
Yes!
76) Go camping
Will camp at Woodhouse Stock.
77) Go canoeing
Not yet.
78) Fly a kite
Not yet.
79) Have a picnic at the park instead of home
Not yet.
80) Walk the creek with Michael at least once
We didn’t walk the creek, exactly, but we did go on the trail next to it, which Michael really wanted to do. Probably better than walking in our creek full of PCBs anyway!
81) Go to the zoo
Still want to do this. If we have money we may go the week I am taking a couple of days off and going to Indy in a couple of weeks.
82) Make sure to talk to Mom and Dad at least once a month
I think I have been better at this.
83) Send Christmas cards or a letter in 2007
Well, not yet!
84) See as many fireworks as possible
Saw some great ones for Independence Day. Didn’t see as many as I would have liked this year.
85) Go to karaoke at least once a month
Haven’t been as good at this this year. I need to try some new places, I think. Steph and I went at Office Lounge last week and it was really a good time and we talked to other people so I felt very social.
PARENTING
86) Cook with Michael more often
He is really taking off on trying stuff on his own and has even expressed interest in taking culinary arts classes at school. It will be hard because he takes up his electives with orchestra, but I think we are going to see if we can get it in.
87) Talk more with Michael about household tasks toward the ultimate goal of giving him more responsibility. I have been working at not being passive/aggressive about my feelings and just leaning toward aggressive! I think it helps. This week gave him a list and he is to do one item each day. Also I told him I will no longer do his laundry while I am taking my class. It is too overwhelming.
88) Help Emily get furniture and essentials for her apartment as able.
Well I haven’t had any money to help, but I have been watching Freecycle and pointed out items that might be of interest to her. She is all set up. I didn’t really help much financially, but did get a pretty nice table from Freecycle.
89) Write Emily a real letter while she is at school
I still have this fall!
90) Make Michael do more household tasks regularly
Working toward it. See # 87.
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
91) Complete my taxes by February 15th
Done.
92) Pay off Citibank card
Trying, trying….
93) Pay off car
DONE!
94) Pay all medical bills that are in collection
Uh – no.
95) Submit resume’ for two positions
Did one at Monroe Hospital. Now working on revamping the resume’ for Baxter Application. Having taken the class will help.
96) Pay back Debbie Shipley completely
Sigh --- still working on it.
97) Pay Dewey at least a little each month.
I have missed a couple of months and now with the house payment increase I am totally stressed about this.
98) Keep checkbook balanced
Doing very well at this right now.
99) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work
Did one. I may give up on this one as my loyalty to H-T is waning with recent developments. Have taken this on as a major portion of my new position. Currently working on establishing contacts at other papers to survey about how they work their Public notices, etc.
FOOD/COOKING
100) Try some kind of mixed drink or try the hard lemonade
I have tried the hard lemonade and cranberry/vodka. I am still finding that for the most part I would rather use any excess calories and carbs on chocolate than on alcohol! I have a good time without it.
101) Make fondue again
102) Go to the Farmer’s Market at least three times
Yeah, baby. Our tomatoes were terrible this year so it got me to the market pretty regularly.
103) Look into participating in a produce co-op.
I looked into it, but it is $325 for the season. I asked if we could do barter of any kind, but we can’t. I just don’t have that big of a chink all at once.
104) Try two new vegetarian main dish recipes
I found a couple I am going to try, but I will wait for Michael to be home, or if Renee does come visit for a while.
MISC/ PERSONAL
105) Get two rolls of film developed
YES! Did it – had the ones from New Year’s at Gillians and some from when we went out west four years ago. There were a couple of nice picture of Bobby before he died and we got prints made and framed and gave to Mom for her birthday in June.
106) Find out about serving on a community board or committee like One Book or MLK Day celebration
Am serving on committees at Women Inspire. One of them is for a big benefit concert which will benefit Middle Way House.
107) Attend UU at least two more times
Right now I am attending the church of sleeping late. Michael and I did go to a Sedar supper at UU, which was really nice to learn all that stuff, so I will count that as one! |
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HEALTH/FITNESS
1) Participate in intentional physical activity at least three times each week.
This is going well. I have unofficially moved it up to four time per week and achieve it most weeks. I am going to start setting goals for duration soon – at least twenty minutes each time.
2) Drink at least two glasses of water daily.
Doing well.
3) Eat at least three servings of vegetables daily
Doing well.
4) Lose 20 pounds
Nope
5) Get a mammogram
Nope, too poor.
6) Get Zuki her shots this year
Nope, too poor.
7) Get Flop his shots too.
Suzanne did it.
8) Get Pasta spayed and vaccinated
Gave her away instead to someone who promised to get her spayed and everything.
9) Get a flu shot next fall
10) Graph blood glucose at least one week per month.
Haven’t done. I really should, but I think my numbers are getting better when I test.
11) Read the books the Nurse Practitioner recommended.
Nope
12) Log my foods at least once a week on Fit Day or in journal
Have done about twice all year. I need to have a renewed energy toward this.
13) Get my annual exam within one month of one year anniversary.
Too poor.
14) Get a massage
Too poor.
15) Get a pedicure OR see if I need to see the podiatrist
I saw the podiatrist. He recommended certain brands and models of shoes to help my pain. I can’t afford the ones he told me to get. I did get a pair of one of the brands (Avia) on clearance a couple of weeks ago. I have been wearing them most of the time and I do believe they have helped the pain.
16) Get medical ID repaired and update medicine card.
I actually set out my bracelet and watch last night. I am going to take them to Settle tomorrow and get the bracelet repaired and a new watch battery.
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
17) Finish this list by January 31st.
Done
18) Prune the mulberry tree
Not yet.
19) Get rid of one stump in yard
Not yet.
20) Get rid of twenty books I will never read again
I am sure I have done this. I will so some more soon!
21) Get a window covering for kitchen window
Nope
22) Clean the kitchen cabinets
Nope
23) Mount spoon “handles” on cabinets
Nope
24) Clean out the car extremely well at least once
I am going to so this this weekend!
25) Clean the carpet in Emily’s room
Nope
26) Clean the carpet in my room
Nope
27) Clean my bedroom closet
I did this and got rid of a bunch of clothes that I no longer wear.
28) Add more topsoil to the garden
Nope
29) Label garage shelves and organize
Nope
30) Get the garage door opener repaired or replaced
Too poor.
31) Research how to grow a grape arbor
Nope
32) Start grapevines if financially able
Nope
33) Caulk by my bathtub
Nope
34) Paint Michael’s room
YES! His room his painted. It looks really, really good!
35) Get the gutters cleaned out
Nope – it needs done really badly.
36) Get Michael's bed built
YES! Gill and I did it for girlfriend project day. Now the only thing he needs for his room to be fully “decorated” is a new comforter and they have the one we want at Target for only $15.00.
37) Make a stepping stone path to the backyard
Nope – I am going to keep watching Freecycle for parts for this.
38) Paint the front door
Still picking color and wondering if you can use the latex paint on the metal door.
39) Touch up wall paint in living room
Nope
40) Get the oil changed in the car by January 31, then every 6000 miles.
I keep feeling too poor, even though I know it is so much better for the car.
41) Get rid of at least two more major items through Freecycle/ giving away.
I have done EVEN MORE – now I have also disposed of an old bookcase and I have someone who is supposed to pick up Michael’s old bed frame. Although if she doesn’t come by this weekend I will take it back in and put in Michael’s room. Renee is homeless for awhile and she can’t sleep in a loft bed!
42) Finish getting the stuff out of Emily's closet
Sort of – it’s functional enough that she was able to live here this summer.
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
43) Read at least thirty books
Up to 16, so I am about where I ought to be for the year.
44) Five of those should be books from Emily’s list of “Must reads” (Use Stephen King's list in "On Writing" if I can't find Emily's.)
45) A couple of those should be non-fiction or “educational”
“’Tis” was non-fiction
46) Take a class in something, anything!
47) Finish the first draft of “The Stone Cold Heart”
48) Contact Todd to see if he wants Holt Family notebooks.
Still no reply – I will try a written letter next, I guess.
49) Knit at least ten hats (or other items) to give away
Going well on this.
50) Get a new pennywhistle
Nope
51) Watch ten movies off the “must see” list.
Nope
52) Go to a concert, even if I have to pay for tickets
Not yet
53) Buy a new CD
Nope
54) Sew something nice for someone
Nope – actually I have finished a scarf for ____. I need to press it and get it in the mail and I will count that.
55) Dye the pillowcases.
I hope to do this this weekend. I have some pillowcases that I told myself I can’t start until I finish the partially done projects.
56) Visit at least one Frank Lloyd Wright building and tour it (Taliesin or in Chicago)
Too poor, so far.
57) Write in Live Journal at least once a month
Oh yeah.
58) Attend at least one play at BPP or IU Theatre
Not yet.
59) Make the shower curtain.
Not yet.
60) Make another valiant attempt to learn to crochet. Try a personalized lesson, maybe.
61) Attend one IU Auditorium Show
Renee took me to “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
62) Attend at least one of the "One Book" Discussion groups
Nope – I missed out on this. I am a loser.
63) Start a file with the ideas for "Naked Lips"
Still need to do it.
SOCIAL/ RECREATION
64) Write five letters
Nope.
65) Go on a trip all by myself for at least two days
Not yet.
66) Attend at least two more "Women Inspire" meetings
Yes, and joined group and also read at a meeting. I am going to submit my bio to Loni for the website today.
67) Go out with Eric at least once to see if a friendship is feasible or desireable
Not yet. I am going to try again this summer, maybe the Farmer’s Market thing he suggested in the fall.
68) See two online friends in real life
Not yet. If we get the money/ time to travel this summer I will keep thinking of this. Ann P will be in Ohio in a couple of weeks I am thinking of asking if she would like to meet, but she works really hard when she is there and also visits her parents so I don’t know.
69) Meet parents of at least one of Michael's friends
Yep with the Bertaloni-Melis
70) Take a girl trip with somebody somewhere
Not yet.
71) Go to the Civil War thing in Hartford City
It’s in October. I may do it as my alone trip or my girlfriend trip
72) Talk to Hairy David about dance callers for reenactment
Approcahed the subject, but haven’t done it seriously. I have his email somewhere so I can email him.
73) Write Joyce Scott a letter
Nope
74) Take a special trip for spring break.
Nope – the Emily came home thing, though.
75) Go swimming at least three times
I bought a state park pass so now I can go to the lake any time and it is already paid for. I hope to go a lot while Michael is at Ed’s.
76) Go camping
Not yet.
77) Go canoeing
Not yet.
78) Fly a kite
Not yet.
79) Have a picnic at the park instead of home
Not yet.
80) Walk the creek with Michael at least once
We didn’t walk the creek, exactly, but we did go on the trail next to it, which Michael really wanted to do. Probably better than walking in our creek full of PCBs anyway!
81) Go to the zoo
Still want to do this. If we have money we may go the week I am taking a couple of days off and going to Indy in a couple of weeks.
82) Make sure to talk to Mom and Dad at least once a month
I think I have been better at this.
83) Send Christmas cards or a letter in 2007
Well, not yet!
84) See as many fireworks as possible
Saw some great ones for Independence Day. I need to check the baseball schedule and see if we can still get in a family fireworks night and also will try to go to the Skyconcert Labor Day weekend, but it may be complicated by Michael’s Rush concert plans.
85) Go to karaoke at least once a month
Haven’t been as good at this this year. I need to try some new places, I think. Steph and I went at Office Lounge last week and it was really a good time and we talked to other people so I felt very social.
PARENTING
86) Cook with Michael more often
He is really taking off on trying stuff on his own and has even expressed interest in taking culinary arts classes at school. It will be hard because he takes up his electives with orchestra, but I think we are going to see if we can get it in.
87) Talk more with Michael about household tasks toward the ultimate goal of giving him more responsibility. I have been working at not being passive/aggressive about my feelings and just leaning toward aggressive! I think it helps.
88) Help Emily get furniture and essentials for her apartment as able.
Well I haven’t had any money to help, but I have been watching Freecycle and pointed out items that might be of interest to her.
89) Write Emily a real letter while she is at school
I still have this fall!
90) Make Michael do more household tasks regularly
Working toward it.
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
91) Complete my taxes by February 15th
Done.
92) Pay off Citibank card
Trying, trying….
93) Pay off car
DONE!
94) Pay all medical bills that are in collection
Uh – no.
95) Submit resume’ for two positions
Did one at Monroe Hospital. Now working on revamping the resume’ for Baxter Application. Having taken the class will help.
96) Pay back Debbie Shipley completely
Sigh --- still working on it.
97) Pay Dewey at least a little each month.
I have missed a couple of months and now with the house payment increase I am totally stressed about this.
98) Keep checkbook balanced
Doing fairly well.
99) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work
Did one. I may give up on this one as my loyalty to H-T is waning with recent developments.
FOOD/COOKING
100) Try some kind of mixed drink or try the hard lemonade
I have tried the hard lemonade and cranberry/vodka. I am still finding that for the most part I would rather use any excess calories and carbs on chocolate than on alcohol! I have a good time without it.
101) Make fondue again
102) Go to the Farmer’s Market at least three times
I’m ready! If I have some money I am going this weekend. We are out of garlic and I would like some green beans!
103) Look into participating in a produce co-op.
I looked into it, but it is $325 for the season. I asked if we could do barter of any kind, but we can’t. I just don’t have that big of a chink all at once.
104) Try two new vegetarian main dish recipes
I found a couple I am going to try, but I will wait for Michael to be home, or if Renee does come visit for a while.
MISC/ PERSONAL
105) Get two rolls of film developed
YES! Did it – had the ones from New Year’s at Gillians and some from when we went out west four years ago. There were a couple of nice picture of Bobby before he died and we got prints made and framed and gave to Mom for her birthday in June.
106) Find out about serving on a community board or committee like One Book or MLK Day celebration
Still need to do it.
107) Attend UU at least two more times
Right now I am attending the church of sleeping late. Michael and I did go to a Sedar supper at UU, which was really nice to learn all that stuff, so I will count that as one! |
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Here's my uberlist update for April.
( I was surprised at what I got done this month, frankly. )
That's 19 done so far this year, and more in the works but not done enough to check off, as it were. It's more than I anticipated, so I'm happy.
Apr. 29th, 2007 @ 08:44 pm
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HEALTH/FITNESS
15) Get a pedicure OR see if I need to see the podiatrist
I have an appointment with the podiatrist Tuesday!
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
17) Finish this list by January 31st.
Done
41) Get rid of at least two more major items through Freecycle/ giving away.
Gave away a microwave, porcelain dolls and a big afghan.
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
43) Read at least thirty books
So far have read:
Dances With Wolves - Michael Blake
Milkrun - Sarah Mlynowski
Slightly Single - Wendy Markham
4 Blondes - Candace Bushnell
A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute
Fishbowl - Sarah Mlynowski
48) Contact Todd to see if he wants Holt Family notebooks.
Called his office and left a message. If he doesn't answer me I will try again later.
49) Knit at least ten hats (or other items) to give away
Have done Renee's scarf and hat, Rita's hat, have one more baby hat complete.
57) Write in Live Journal at least once a month
oh yeah.
SOCIAL/ RECREATION
66) Attend at least two more "Women Inspire" meetings
Have already done this and actually paid the fee and officially joined last week.
69) Meet parents of at least one of Michael's friends
Have met Alexander's parents and talked quite a long time with Rebecca.
74) Take a special trip for spring break.
Didn't do this but Emily came home and it was a good week with her.
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
91) Complete my taxes by February 15th
Done
93) Pay off car
Done
99) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work
Have done one.
FOOD/COOKING
100) Try some kind of mixed drink or try the hard lemonade
Tried a cranberry with vodka and also some fruity thing at Cheeseburger in Paradise.
103) Look into participating in a produce co-op.
Sent them an email last week!
So SEVEN I can call complete. Also many of my goals are ongoing sorts of things. Some of them I am doing well with, others I suck, but I will keep trying!
Mar. 25th, 2007 @ 01:41 pm
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Five more done in February and some in the works means 11 done and it feels like a good start to the year so far ...
Done:
13 Crafty - Finish Julie's scarf
54 Health - See Tanasovich for ungent prescription and mole check
60 House - A real desk for me
85 Jim - Anniversary Plans in February
97 Social - Get a hotel room in February
Feb. 27th, 2007 @ 08:59 pm
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I must say - I never would have expected that I would accomplish six of the things on my 107 list during January, but looking at the list today .. I have!
( details, mostly for myself )
Jan. 28th, 2007 @ 04:34 pm
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“Uber List” - 107 for 2007
HEALTH/FITNESS
1) Participate in intentional physical activity at least three times each week.
2) Drink at least two glasses of water daily.
3) Eat at least three servings of vegetables daily
4) Lose 20 pounds
5) Get a mammogram
6) Get Zuki her shots this year
7) Get Flop his shots too.
8) Get Pasta spayed and vaccinated
9) Get a flu shot next fall
10) Graph blood glucose at least one week per month.
11) Read the books the Nurse Practitioner recommended.
12) Log my foods at least once a week on Fit Day or in journal
13) Get my annual exam within one month of one year anniversary.
14) Get a massage
15) Get a pedicure OR see if I need to see the podiatrist
16) Get medical ID repaired and update medicine card.
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
17) Finish this list by January 31st.
18) Prune the mulberry tree
19) Get rid of one stump in yard
20) Get rid of twenty books I will never read again
21) Get a window covering for kitchen window
22) Clean the kitchen cabinets
23) Mount spoon “handles” on cabinets
24) Clean out the car extremely well at least once
25) Clean the carpet in Emily’s room
26) Clean the carpet in my room
27) Clean my bedroom closet
28) Add more topsoil to the garden
29) Label garage shelves and organize
30) Get the garage door opener repaired or replaced
31) Research how to grow a grape arbor
32) Start grapevines if financially able
33) Caulk by my bathtub
34) Paint Michael’s room
35) Get the gutters cleaned out
36) Get Michael's bed built
37) Make a stepping stone path to the backyard
38) Paint the front door
39) Touch up wall paint in living room
40) Get the oil changed in the car by January 31, then every 6000 miles.
41) Get rid of at least two more major items through Freecycle/ giving away.
42) Finish getting the stuff out of Emily's closet
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
43) Read at least thirty books
44) Five of those should be books from Emily’s list of “Must reads” (Use Stephen King's list in "On Writing" if I can't find Emily's.)
45) A couple of those should be non-fiction or “educational”
46) Take a class in something, anything!
47) Finish the first draft of “The Stone Cold Heart”
48) Contact Todd to see if he wants Holt Family notebooks.
49) Knit at least ten hats (or other items) to give away
50) Get a new pennywhistle
51) Watch ten movies off the “must see” list.
52) Go to a concert, even if I have to pay for tickets
53) Buy a new CD
54) Sew something nice for someone
55) Dye the pillowcases.
56) Visit at least one Frank Lloyd Wright building and tour it (Taliesin or in Chicago)
57) Write in Live Journal at least once a month
58) Attend at least one play at BPP or IU Theatre
59) Make the shower curtain.
60) Make another valiant attempt to learn to crochet. Try a personalized lesson, maybe.
61) Attend one IU Auditorium Show
62) Attend at least one of the "One Book" Discussion groups
63) Start a file with the ideas for "Naked Lips"
SOCIAL/ RECREATION
64) Write five letters
65) Go on a trip all by myself for at least two days
66) Attend at least two more "Women Inspire" meetings
67) Go out with Eric at least once to see if a friendship is feasible or desireable
68) See two online friends in real life
69) Meet parents of at least one of Michael's friends
70) Take a girl trip with somebody somewhere
71) Go to the Civil War thing in Hartford City
72) Talk to Hairy David about dance callers for reenactment
73) Write Joyce Scott a letter
74) Take a special trip for spring break.
75) Go swimming at least three times
76) Go camping
77) Go canoeing
78) Fly a kite
79) Have a picnic at the park instead of home
80) Walk the creek with Michael at least once
81) Go to the zoo
82) Make sure to talk to Mom and Dad at least once a month
83) Send Christmas cards or a letter in 2007
84) See as many fireworks as possible
85) Go to karaoke at least once a month
PARENTING
86) Cook with Michael more often
87) Talk more with Michael about household tasks toward the ultimate goal of giving him more responsibility
88) Help Emily get furniture and essentials for her apartment as able.
89) Write Emily a real letter while she is at school
90) Make Michael do more household tasks regularly
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
91) Complete my taxes by February 15th
92) Pay off Citibank card
93) Pay off car
94) Pay all medical bills that are in collection
95) Submit resume’ for two positions
96) Pay back Debbie Shipley completely
97) Pay Dewey at least a little each month.
98) Keep checkbook balanced
99) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work
FOOD/COOKING
100) Try some kind of mixed drink or try the hard lemonade
101) Make fondue again
102) Go to the Farmer’s Market at least three times
103) Look into participating in a produce co-op.
104) Try two new vegetarian main dish recipes
MISC/ PERSONAL
105) Get two rolls of film developed
106) Find out about serving on a community board or committee like One Book or MLK Day celebration
107) Attend UU at least two more times
Jan. 21st, 2007 @ 10:04 pm
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I am going to do my long, involved analysis thing so be ready to be bored or entertained, depending on your persepective!
“Uber List” - 106 for 2006
HEALTH/FITNESS
1) Set a movement goal each month; achieve it at least ten times.
Well sort of.... I did fairly well through the year. In November and December I had a mystery foot injury that I really babied and didn't set a minutes goal. I think I learned some things about activity and my health over the year that will change my tactics for next year.
2) Drink at least two glasses of water daily.
Did fairly well.
3) Eat at least three servings of vegetables daily
Good days, bad days, but honestly became more aware of it which is good.
4) Lose 20 pounds
Nope, but I didn't gain any.
5) Get a mammogram
Hey! I actually did this. Had a scary result and had to go in for a more detailed mammogram and an ultrasound. It turned out to be nothing, but I am glad I did it.
6) Get Zuki her shots this year
Done.
7) Get Flop his shots too.
Done.
8) Find a new vet to use regularly and have kittie’s records transferred
Still haven't done it. They have kept Blue Sky open even though he died, so I do have somewhere to take them if I need to.
9) Get a flu shot next fall
Nope
10) Start to do crunches again
Not consistently at all.
11) Use my dumbbells at least a few reps when I watch movies
No consistently at all.
12) Log my foods at least once a week on Fit Day or in journal
Nope.
13) Get my annual exam appt made by March 1
Did it, but late.
14) Get a massage
Yes.
15) Get a pedicure
Nope.
16) Get medical ID like I’m supposed to
Did, but needs repaired.
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ ORGANIZATION
17) Finish this list by January 31st.
Yep.
18) Move mirror to front wall in living room
Yep.
19) Finish shelf for under mirror and decorate
Yep.
20) Get rid of twenty books I will never read again
Yep.
21) Get a window covering for kitchen window
Nope.
22) Clean the kitchen cabinets
Nope.
23) Mount spoon “handles” on cabinets
Nope.
24) Clean out the car extremely well at least once
Nope.
25) Clean the carpet in Emily’s room
Nope.
26) Clean the carpet in my room
Nope.
27) Clean my bedroom closet
Nope.
28) Clear out more of the thorns at the edge of the forest
Yep.
29) Clean out the garage extremely well
Sort of.
30) Get the garage door opener repaired or replaced
Nope.
31) Research how to grow a grape arbor
Nope.
32) Start grapevines if financially able
Nope.
33) Caulk by my bathtub
Nope.
34) Paint Michael’s room
One wall done. Three to go.
35) Get the gutters cleaned out
Nope.
36) Find out if I need a new roof
Yep, and repaired what needed repaired.
37) Decide how many categories to sort pictures and purchase boxes
Nope.
38) Make a stepping stone path to the backyard
Nope.
39) Paint the front door
Nope.
40) Touch up wall paint in living room
Nope.
41) Get the phone cord hidden and secured
Well, I had the phone disconnected and took up the cord!
CRAFTS/ INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS/ ARTISTIC
42) Read at least thirty books Completeed 24:
Rosie O! How She Conned America - Jim Nelson with Susan Trew
Women on Women 3 A New Anthology of American Lesbian Fiction ed by Joan Nestle and Naomi Holoch
Almonds and Raisins - Maisie Mosco
Trading Spaces Behind the Scenes
Scattered Seed - Maisie Mosco
Children's Children - Maisie Mosco
Out of the Ashes - Maisie Mosco
How to Make Anybody Fall in Love With You- Leill Lowndes
Love and Duty - Maisie Mosco
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - JK Rowling
Black House - Stephen King and Peter Straub
The Broker - John Grisham
The Rescue - Nicholas Sparks
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Heddon
Insomnia - Stephen King
The Nanny Diaries - Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
The First Year – Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for The Newly Diagnosed – Gretchen Becker
On Writin - A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen King
Paradise - Toni Morrison
All He Ever Wanted - Anita Shreve
What Would Jackie Do? - Shelly Branch and Sue Calloway
The Hacienda - Lisa St. Aubin de Teran
The Mercy of Thin Air
Ronlyn Domingue
The Tin Can Tree - Ann Tyler
43) Five of those should be books from Emily’s list of “Must reads”
I Don't know if any were - I need to find the list. A couple of the books were worth reading - some were trash, I frelly admit!
44) A couple of those should be non-fiction or “educational”
Yep.
45) Take a class in something, anything!
Counting the parenting seminar.
46) Finish the first draft of “The Stone Cold Heart”
Nope.
47) Learn to make vertical stripes in hats
Yep.
48) Knit at least ten hats to give away
Yep.
49) Get a new pennywhistle
Nope.
50) Watch ten movies off the “must see” list.
Need to find this list too!
51) Write one poem
Nope.
52) Go to a concert, even if I have to pay for tickets
Saw THREE: John, Ben Folds and The Beach Boys.
53) Buy a new CD
I'm pretty sure I did, but I can't remember what.
54) Sew something nice for someone
I didn't construct an actual garment, but I embroidered several aprons for people and I am counting that as a yep!
55) Learn to dry orange slices again
Nope.
56) Visit at least one Frank Lloyd Wright building and tour it (Taliesin or in Chicago)
Nope.
57) Write in Live Journal at least once a month
Oh yeah.
58) Attend at least one play at BPP or IU Theatre
Yay! Did more than one! Did "The Housewives of Mannheim" and it was WONDERFUL.
Also went to a Director's Showcase from Blgtn Civic Theatre, "Holy Spirit on Grand Avenue" and "Karaoke Night at the Hog or (some long philosophical subtitle I can't remember)" Enjoyed them all immensely and I am really grateful to Gillian for asking me to go to plays and supplying tickets! Thanks Gill!
59) Finish typing dad’s writings that I have
Yep.
60) Decide if it’s worth typing up the Holt Family records
Nope. I think what that might mean is that I decided it's not worth it or at least that it is way down on my priority list.
SOCIAL/ RECREATION
61) Write five letters
Nope.
62) Go on a trip all by myself for at least two days
YEP! Yay Florida.
63) Try a book club
Nope.
64) Find one new internet Bulletin Board to play on that is not Mormon based
Does MySpace count? It is certainly a way I have kept in better touch with some important people in my life.
65) See two online friends in real life
Yep! Saw Deborah Anna in Florida and Kita Kazoon in Utah.
66) Host a brunch or dinner party
YEP! Several, and I am so glad to have entertaining back in my life.
67) Subscribe to an online match service for one month
Nope. Maybe because I was more social and did more entertaining I don't need this?
68) Try to REALLY listen when people say what they want/ need and respond appropriately
Yep - I feel I have learned some skills in this.
69) Write Joyce Scott a letter
Nope.
70) Take a special trip for spring break.
Yep. Utah/ Las Vegas, which was special in that I got to see my brother again before he died.
71) Go swimming at least three times
Yep.
72) Go camping
Nope.
73) Go canoeing
Nope.
74) Fly a kite
Yep
75) Have a picnic at the park instead of home
Nope.
76) Walk the creek with Michael at least once
Nope.
77) Go to the zoo
Nope. I am going to make sure this gets on next year's list. I really want to see the new dolphin dome. I am sad that the zoo is so expensive now.
78) Do something fun with Robin
Nope.
79) Go to lunch with Jonna
Nope, but she came to my candle party.
80) Go to lunch with Deborah
Nope.
81) See as many fireworks as possible
Yep.
82) Go to karaoke at least once a month
Yep.
83) Help Emily and Heather with the Family Reunion Activities
Yep.
PARENTING
84) Cook with Michael more often
Yep. I think he has learned a lot this year, partially on his own, partially with me. He won an award at Chocolate Fest and I am so proud of him!
85) Help Michael find a good place to use his X-Mod
Nope.
86) Find out how to get Michael’s bike fixed
Nope. I kind of supplied him with the information and left it up to him. I want him to take the initiative in this.
87) Be more involved with Michael’s Scout activities
Yep. I worked hard at the fund raiser, and also made sure he knew it was his option to particiapte. We both have reservations about Scouts because of the discrimination and Michael actually says he is an atheist, which means he is in one of groups that scouts are allowed to discriminate. I did a little research into alternate organizations. The Pagans have "Spiral Scouts" but there are no groups in our area. I looked into chartering one, but there are no other families with teens who are interested, only families with small children.
88) Write Emily a real letter while she is at school
Nope. All my letter writing goals will be easily accomplished because I am anxious to use my new paper. I just need to get going on it.
89) Make Michael do more household tasks regularly
Nope. I need to work on this. I think I understand his personality about tasks more. He doesn't just see that things need done, but he does them when asked. I need to be good about communicating what I need hm to do and he will do it.
FINANCIAL/ PROFESSIONAL
90) Complete my taxes by February 15th
Yep.
91) Pay off Citibank card
Nope. This is in part because of the trip to Utah and Las Vegas on spring break. I used the card again.
92) Pay off car
Nope. VERY VERY close.
93) Pay all medical bills that are in collection
nope.
94) Submit resume’ for two positions
Did one. I didn't get the job, which probably turned out to be a blessing because I think the company is in trouble.
95) Get mortgage payments caught up
yep.
96) Keep checkbook balanced
Yep.
97) Present three new revenue producing or creative ideas at work
Yep.
FOOD/ COOKING
98) Bake a cheesecake for Renee
Yep.
99) Try a White Russian
Nope.
100) Make fondue again
Nope.
101) Go to the Farmer’s Market at least twice
Yep.
102) Try two new vegetarian main dish recipes
Yep. Did eggplant parmigiana, which we didn't like, and Stuffed portobello mushrooms which I really liked.
MISC/ PERSONAL
103) Get two rolls of film developed
Yep.
104) Get a beta fish
Yep.
105) Get the BSO violin back to Mr. Galiani
Yep.
106) Find one new volunteer activity I haven’t done before
Yep. Did Spring Running Festival, the parenting seminar and I think something else too!
When I counted items that can be "crossed off" it was 46 out of 106, so about 43%. I'll take it.
THE END.
Uberlist 2007 coming soon.
Jan. 21st, 2007 @ 08:17 pm
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After about 4 hours of sitting here in my sick bed, tired of stale television (how many hours of Law & Order or Cold Case Files can one girl watch? well...) I finally finished my Uberlist for this year. It was harder than I thought it would be when I reached 50, but when 107 was written, I realized I could probably come up with about a hundred more. The big trick is going to be keeping track of it, considering I could easily hide the file in some obscure single-sock land, never to be seen again. However, since this forum has been so conveniently designed, I will add my ever-so-hopeful list of progress and accomplishment to it. Wish me luck! I did not put "no procrastinating" on the list. I figured I'd try to make a fair attempt at completion and not jinx myself from the start:
1. exercise at least 4 times a week
Jan. 9th, 2007 @ 08:33 pm
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Last year, I didn't even finish my list. So I automatically have a victory in doing this.
107 Things to Do in 2007
1. Actually finish the überlist this year.
( the rest of the list )
Jan. 8th, 2007 @ 09:04 pm
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I completed the list before the new year, but didn't have time to post it until now ...
( 107 in 2007 )
Jan. 7th, 2007 @ 02:05 pm
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this year the list appears superficial but I feel I need to do more for me. love me, hell like me.
1. lose 30 lbs (I lost 20!!!!!)
2.take up yoga
3. decide finally about grad school
4. deal with the loan
5. talk to mortgage people about what we qualify for
6.grow my hair out/DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH MY BANGS EVER AGAIN!!!!! Working on it......
7.make a complete finished piece (EIM)
8.write to myself more often ongoing thing
9.drink more water
10. get a house before lease is up in September
11.deal with the ancient car (fix, ,get new? it is 17yrs old) dave welded it on his own I was so proud!!!
12.make the dress dave said hed help with
13.make that blouse
14.go back to ww (I did 20 lbs and counting!)
15.take a class (took sign language)
16.actually do something for Halloween Halloween day I was home sick but I dressed up for a work party the day before
17.go to the beach and touch the water (went with erica)
18.knit a sweater for myself
19.make a warm and cute hat(why the combo alludes me i dont know)
20.finish a pair of socks
21.IRA
22.find Gloria technically I found her and emailed her but the email doesn't work. I am seriously considering paying one of those things to "find her" I miss her so!
23. bring those clothes to goodwill
24.wear heels
25.bring lunch to work ongoing thing not an everyday thing but I NEVER used to
26.wear my contacts
27.learn to do the eye wing
28.clean up harddrive (cleaned the dell next year is the mac oh what a mess that is)
29.take dave to Canada
30.keep my nails nice
31.put back up my website
32.get my stuff in another consignment store
33.finish harry potter
34.finish buffy
35.intarsia (learn it)
36.swim in a lake
37.learn to drive
38.deal with yarn stash
39.make a knitting project file
40.make a gluten free lasagna
41.teach daisy boo a trick (she knows how to say HAM I need to get it on video!)
42.photography with film
43.make a candle
44.make a $500 goal with MARK
45.date night on Thursdays
46.create something (invent, create a new way to do it or something like that)
47.seamed tights bought now just need to wear
48.get the Frye boots consider done because decided that they aren't comfortable and got different ones instead
49.make that bracelet (what bracelet was I talking about?)
50.read a classic novel not just trash like you have been (im going to count the curious incedent of the dog in the night time)
51.scoot to work did it once it was awful
52.keep eyebrows pretty (people notice when you do)
53.join and attend healthy villi meetings
54.become a trivial pursuit champ
55.learn to cable knit
56.put money into ING every 2 weeks
57.NYC
58.fix peacoat
59.make lunch for davey on school days
60.trip scrapbooks/shadowbox
61.help davey find a hobby
62.create a signature dish
63.organize photos (I organized all the digital photos all 1,800 of them now to do the paper ones!)
64. make daisy boo a catnip toy
65.get a computer desk
66.make bedroom livable I did twice now its back to the way it was!!!!!
67.WEDDING ALBUM!!!! geesh its been 3 years
68.couch!!!
69.finish daves painting
70. go thru our stuff in sanders basement
71. read 10 books completely i am over 13 at this point
72.send cards and presents on time
73.be in a job i enjoy
74.do that painting for dad
IMPOSSIBLE-baby is born75. knit something for Erica's baby before its born!
76.be more confident/ like yourself I actually do right now...shhh don't tell Hillary
77.hang out with dad more
78.ice skating
79.read the newspaper i tried i hate it
IMPOSSIBLE- HE HAS NO TIME 80.let davey see star wars 2 and 3
81.get a versitle purse dave got me one he picked and bought it and i adore it
82.send pattern to gramy beany I sm gonna consider this one done because she isn't ever going to do it even if I did send it. so its a null thing.
83.learn to format things in word
84.develop a personal style
85.get a new flat iron
86.play games once a week
87.eat dinner at table
88.floss
89.dentist every 6 months
90.give up dairy you know better
91.go bowling
92.renew passport
93.summer movies at commons
94.freedom trail
95.subscribe to instyle(stop buying it at newstands)
96.make a friend
97.blog
98.replace that fiona cd
99.get davey healthy shhh dont jinx it
100 confidential
101.get mom to visit again I went but she said next year its sooo her here!
102.cut back on mcdonalds french fries
103.clean out kitchen (i pitched a ton of stuff and i am counting that!!!) it needs to be done again sometime soon its an ongoing battle)
104.go to BPL I swear I went. Its only took 4 years!
105.complete this list
106.build history knowledge
Jan. 3rd, 2007 @ 06:14 pm
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Here is the whole dang thing!!! The short of it is that I completed 71 out of 106. I'm happy with that.
Final2006
| 52 |
Go to fire department dance. |
done |
| 53 |
Add 12 recipes to my cookbook. |
Okay. I lost the entire cookbook when my laptop crashed. Soooo...there is a workshop in a couple of weeks on creating a scrapbook cookbook. I'm going to it. |
| 54 |
Get wedding pictures developed. |
as well as 20 other rolls of film |
| 55 |
Get rest of film developed. |
still have some courthouse pics in storage to develop, but all others are developed |
| 56 |
Go to the End-of-Summer Concert in Muncie. |
I changed this to "go to a freebie concert" So I went to a bar and listened to this blues guy play. I also went to an outside "concert" in August with this great jazzie/blues band. Neither was in Muncie, though. |
| 57 |
Start a savings account. |
I got a raise and have all of it as well as a little more taken out automatically. |
| 58 |
Write a letter to rest of kids to tell them why I think they're special. |
nope |
| 59 |
Ride my bike at least ten times this summer. |
done |
| 60 |
read a book with McCartney. |
nope |
| 61 |
Go camping at least once. |
we went last weekend and to Holiday World. |
| 62 |
Go to the library at least 3 times. |
I've gone several times |
| 63 |
Make a list of 5 must-read books for the year. |
The list is: Still Waters-Jennifer Lauck; In Cold Blood-Truman Capote; The Catcher in the Rye-JD Sallinger; The God of Small Things-Arundhati Roy; Under the Banner of Heaven-Jon Krakauer |
| 64 |
Read the must-read books. |
Never got Catcher in the Rye read |
| 65 |
Complete at least 15 pages in Courthouse scrapbook. |
Have completed six |
| 66 |
Create a photo calendar for Mom for Christmas. |
Done! |
| 67 |
Refinish old sewing machine cabinet. |
brought it in from storage unit. It's in garage. |
| 68 |
Repaint or strip and stain the chest of drawers. |
husband did this |
| 69 |
Take pictures of 20 more courthouses. |
I only have 12 more pictures to take to get all 92! |
| 70 |
Adopt a family at Christmas. |
We did the Shoebox thing for two children. |
| 71 |
Attend my dad's family reunion. |
I was gone on vacation for Dad's reunion...Didn't go. |
| 72 |
send my siblings birthday cards. |
Got all four of them. |
| 73 |
Catalog AFI's 100 Top Movies and mark off the ones I've watched. |
DONE! |
| 74 |
Watch five of the AFI 100 top movies that I haven't watched. |
Have chosen the following: Annie Hall, A Clockwork Orange, Rebel Without a Cause, The Searchers, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner; watched all of them |
| 75 |
Create my own list of 100 top movies sorted into categories: comedy, romance, thrillers, drama |
nope. decided it wasn't really worth the time. |
| 76 |
Create my own list of 100 favorite songs: romantic, dance, great music, great lyrics |
same here...not worth the time. |
| 77 |
Look at Cruises for next year. |
I don't think we'll be able to go on a cruise. We have to put a new roof on our house and that will probably take our vacation money. |
| 78 |
Reserve motel for Mayberry trip by June 1. |
Reserved. |
| 79 |
Go dancing at least once. |
Fire Department dance |
| 80 |
Replace carpet in hallway. |
Didn't have to do this after all. New renters agreed to take care of it so they can pick out carpet. |
| 81 |
Paint McCartney's room.. |
DONE |
| 82 |
Clean carpets in new house. |
DONE |
| 83 |
Put up new border in kitchen. |
bought border, but didn't get it up. |
| 84 |
Get washstand from Dad's house. |
Got it! |
| 85 |
Go back to IKEA. |
DONE |
| 86 |
Get an undercounter radio/CD player for kitchen. |
Got it for Christmas! |
| 87 |
Find a new church to attend. |
we're going to the one across the street and love it. |
| 88 |
Figure out how to set sound alerts on Blackberry. |
Done. |
| 89 |
Be ready to teach summer class by May 15. |
I wasn't done by May 15, but it's over, it was good. |
| 90 |
Buy 3 more Dr. Seuss books that I don't have. |
Bought two myself and got two more that I didn't have for Christmas. |
| 91 |
Go to church at least 10 times. |
Done |
| 92 |
Burn wedding pics and slide show onto CD and send to Dee. |
nope. |
| 93 |
Buy McCartney new bed and mattress. |
We bought it. |
| 94 |
Make black and white photo display. |
Working on this. I need to get two more pictures. |
| 95 |
Create big pillows for back of futon. |
got rid of futon. bought slip cover and pillows for couch |
| 96 |
Buy a new suit. |
DONE |
| 97 |
Let Stevie color and highlight my hair. |
DONE |
| 98 |
Get a scalp massage. |
nope...really want to. |
| 99 |
Get a pedicure at least twice. |
Mal gave me two. |
| 100 |
Make at least 3 homemade greeting cards. |
Made several this year. |
| 101 |
Fill greeting card organizer with cards. |
I bought a bunch and stuck them in the right places |
| 102 |
Clean oven. |
didn't need to; new renters agreed to do this. our new oven is self-cleaning. |
| 103 |
Plant herb garden stuff that I got for Christmas. |
planted it the beginning of June and then most of them died. The chives did well outside and the basil made a comeback in the fall. |
| 104 |
Go to Farmer's Market at least 3 times during the summer. |
I've gone more than three times. |
| 105 |
Contact Blackford County schools about doing a presentation/exhibit. |
Never actually happened. |
| 106 |
Paint small table for porch. |
husband did this |
| 1 |
Take a class at Carolee’s Herb Farm |
I'm really mad that I missed the "Crockpot Soapmaking" workshop last Sunday. Next year. |
| 2 |
Find out how to order prescriptions through the mail and DO IT! |
I did find out how to order them, but so far we don't have any that are ongoing. |
| 3 |
Get an Indiana Travel Guide & look through it |
Done. |
| 4 |
Plan a vacation |
Mayberry Fest in September. |
| 5 |
Get server space for a web site |
got space on Microsoft's beta web server |
| 6 |
Find out how to make soap, etc. |
nope. |
| 7 |
Try to make a flavored iced tea: ginger, raspberry, something |
Just bought some raspberry syrup and added it to tea. Simple. |
| 8 |
Learn how to make one mixed drink |
Wow. Sangria. It was really strong and made this huge amount that no one but me drank. I'm going to learn how to make one glass at a time! |
| 9 |
Have another couple over for cards, a cookout, something |
We had family get-togethers but the whole point is to meet some new people here in HC |
| 10 |
Join the Chamber of Congress or some other similar organization in town |
Well, kinda similar. I joined the Extension Club and a Scrapbooking Club. |
| 11 |
Make brochures for my business |
nope. |
| 12 |
Eat fish twice a week |
Did pretty good until Christmas. For the most part, I did it. |
| 13 |
Eat two servings of fruit at least five days a week |
I'm doing this now that I'm on my SparkPeople diet. |
| 14 |
Educate myself about wine (chilled or room temp; breathing?; serve w/what?) |
I found a great web site: www.wine.com that has all the information that I need! |
| 15 |
Make five new recipes |
Done: Chili Verde, Pat's Baked Beans (good!), Farmer's Casserole, Coutry Breakfast Casserole, Broccoli Salad; I've made a bunch. |
| 16 |
Buy door pulls for antique sewing machine |
Looked, but did not find. |
| 17 |
Find out about adding reading to my teaching license |
nope |
| 18 |
Go to the HC Historical Society Museum |
I went on June 11. It was cool! |
| 19 |
Go to at least one other museum (w/my kids) |
McCartney and I went to the Muncie Children's museum and an art gallery. |
| 20 |
Take family to The Artist Within and make something. |
Still want to do this. |
| 21 |
clean off shelves in office |
Cleaned off one set. Have to clean up the other set. |
| 22 |
Read "The Hobbit" |
done |
| 23 |
Find out what it means to be a "highly qualified" math teacher (per NCLB standards) |
I have already met the qualifications for Indiana |
| 24 |
Sing at my aunt's memorial. |
DONE! |
| 25 |
learn how to play sudoku |
it was in one of my Reader's Digest and I stayed up until 2am to finish the game. It's fun. |
| 26 |
write 3 poems |
I have written all three. One is unnamed. The others are "When I Met You..." (for my hubby) and one that is titled "Unwelcome Visits" |
| 27 |
draw illustrations for "The Queen's Garden" |
I drew the illustrations. Now, I'm not sure where to go from here. |
| 28 |
Make a creative piece of art/sculpture |
I think all the scrapbooking counts. |
| 29 |
Plan a budget and set up reminders for certain bills (so they aren't paid late!) |
half done...planned the budget |
| 30 |
Have eyebrows waxed regularly (I LOVE this!) |
Did this once |
| 31 |
Get CD player in car fixed |
DONE |
| 32 |
Buy a new bathing suit (that I will actually wear this time) |
bought it |
| 33 |
Create uberlist of all credit, bank, organization info and store in fire-proof chest |
nope, but I got a book to write it all in. |
| 34 |
Create list of most personal possessions for insurance purposes |
nope. |
| 35 |
Add Christmas jewelry to insurance policy |
DONE |
| 36 |
Clean out two bottom drawers of filing cabinet |
Done. |
| 37 |
By April 10th: have syllabus prepared for summer class that I'm teaching |
DONE |
| 38 |
Take some kind of class (or workshop) to help me professionally: Excel, Dreamweaver, etc. |
I took a class for teaching an online course. I also took a series of workshops on Dreamweaver. |
| 39 |
Submit 2005 ice storm photos to newspaper. |
No, but found a cool site to publish them on: Flickr.com |
| 40 |
Track bp 3 times a week for 2 weeks |
I did this and was able to come off of my bp meds. I still periodically check it. |
| 41 |
Talk to dr. about reducing strength of hbp meds |
He said to continue to monitor, but is okay with it. |
| 42 |
Try a martini. |
nope |
| 43 |
Sew the skirt outfit. |
nope |
| 44 |
Have Andrea spend the night. |
we took her camping and to Holiday World with us. (Andrea is my little half-sister who is 15.) |
| 45 |
Check out how to take the H & R Block tax class. |
nope |
| 46 |
Go to Sahara Mart on a Tuesday (discount day) and buy some stuff. |
spent $25, Rick griped about it, but it was worth it. |
| 47 |
Take the girls to the outlet mall in Edinburgh. |
went in May |
| 48 |
Take whole family to dentist for checkups. |
We've all gone twice. |
| 49 |
Enter info from class reunion into the database. |
nope |
| 50 |
Go to a football game. |
Done! My hubby and I went to a football game at the high school on October 13 and froze our butts off. |
| 51 |
make copies of Holli's wedding pics for siblings |
nope |
Jan. 2nd, 2007 @ 09:07 pm
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| » My 2007 Uberlist |
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This year's list has a bunch of items purged off of 2006 (I normally carry even more over); there were items that have sat there for so long that it's time I admitted they'll never happen, or perhaps even more importantly that I don't care about them happening. So, here's the list.
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Jan. 2nd, 2007 @ 12:17 pm
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| » 106 final tally |
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Well, it's not pretty ...,
( 106 in 2006 - fourth in a series )
That's a mere 27 done, which is roughly 25%. I think that's the worst I've ever done. But to my credit, 2006 was a year of the unexpected. We unexpectedly bought a house (yes, really) and we unexpectedly lost a relative - both of which through huge loops in our plans for the year.
I wrote a 107 list, but I'm revising it. One thing I found with my 106 list was that there were too many vague goals like "eat more vegetables", which I would like to revise to say things like "re-try two vegetables you don't think you like" so that it's more concrete and accomplish-able.
Jan. 1st, 2007 @ 06:03 pm
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| » 2006 -- 40/106 accomplished |
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Well, for 2006, 40 out of 106 items were checked off, which is about average for me. (2004 had 39/104 checked off, 2005 had a 43/105 success rate.) In the end, this is for my own amusement more than anything else; I honestly don't think it would be possible to ever get every item on my list of wishes and hopes to be completed in a single year.
But, not too bad. I think that for 2007 I'm going to move my printed list back to the fridge (right now it's next to my desk); I think it's too easy to ignore in its current location.
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Jan. 1st, 2007 @ 04:51 pm
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