Baby 2.0 didn't work out. A few days after my last post, as most of you know, I lost the baby. But, I'm still keeping that item checked off. I *did* get pregnant with #2. We just won't ever get to meet him/her.
On the upside, I just reread Angels & Demons in preparation for the movie coming out next month. I really want to see it in IMAX. And, there was so much that I missed in the book the first time around that I needed to reread. I swear, that is one of my favorite books of all time. So much better than The DaVinci Code, if you ask me.
And, just today, my mom and I went shopping while she was visiting. She took me to Olive Garden and we had soup and salad. YUM! I'm not a big salad person, I love me some OG house salad. And, the breadsticks...to die for!
I'm working on another project - planting flowers. Over the weekend, I went to Ocean State Job Lot and bought nice hanging planters for the farmer's porch on our house. Next up, I need to find some good flowers that will grow in there for the spring/summer. Right now, all 4 planters are sitting empty on my dining room table. I've also been talking with a friend of mine with a green thumb about redoing the plants that are around the farmer's porch. There are some there and we've done a bit of cleaning. But, it needs some work and some new, more colorful plants. Then it needs some mulch. I'm hoping to have that stuff done before Mother's Day.
While it's not on the list, the one thing that has been occupying my time besides M is my Avon business. It's going well, and I'm really enjoying it. I even got some business cards and am working on getting the word out in a town mailing that is going out soon. Yay! If nothing else, it gives me a little extra spending money.
Until next time...
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Two more down! Kinda
I knew I'd be back before the month was over. It's just too much fun. Cross #20 off the list - I'm pregnant! Dos is on the way! He or she will be here in October and I'm so excited! Since we found out, I've been perusing the baby websites again. What to do about a crib, bedding, room paint, etc... Lots of decisions but yet, still lots of time.
I also just finished reading a book. The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz was an easy read. Well, the book was, but the content was tough sometimes. People being mean to dogs and children is not my idea of fun, but overall, I was happy with the book. Cross one off the list. 9 more to go. I'm contemplating reading the new Grisham I got for Rob for Christmas, since he hasn't touched it. =)
Until next time!
I also just finished reading a book. The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz was an easy read. Well, the book was, but the content was tough sometimes. People being mean to dogs and children is not my idea of fun, but overall, I was happy with the book. Cross one off the list. 9 more to go. I'm contemplating reading the new Grisham I got for Rob for Christmas, since he hasn't touched it. =)
Until next time!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Making progress
As far as I can tell, I've accomplished two items since starting this whole thing. First, Rob and I cleared out the top of the mudroom closet. I just started putting stuff up there. You know, things that I didn't need sitting under the kitchen sink. It's really a work in progress. But, let's face it, I worded it so that I could easily do it. And, I did. Ha! I might win this game yet.
Today, I finally got out of the house. I was a bit stir crazy after being sick for at least a week. I ventured out to go grocery shopping, but decided a stop at Pier 1 was in order. We had a gift certificate left over from the wedding. I really wanted to find a small accent table or two on clearance. But, I didn't see any that I liked. Then, I remembered - THE LIST! Yes, I could fulfill another one of my goals. So, I found a nice bamboo magazine rack for the bathroom. It's a dark brown. One day, when I repaint that bathroom, it will match. In the meantime, it's just a random thing sitting on the floor. Eh, whatever. Check #58 off the list! W00t!
I guess this is my post for the month. This is a bit more fun that I thought it would be so maybe I'll be back before March 1st. 'Til then. Adios!
Today, I finally got out of the house. I was a bit stir crazy after being sick for at least a week. I ventured out to go grocery shopping, but decided a stop at Pier 1 was in order. We had a gift certificate left over from the wedding. I really wanted to find a small accent table or two on clearance. But, I didn't see any that I liked. Then, I remembered - THE LIST! Yes, I could fulfill another one of my goals. So, I found a nice bamboo magazine rack for the bathroom. It's a dark brown. One day, when I repaint that bathroom, it will match. In the meantime, it's just a random thing sitting on the floor. Eh, whatever. Check #58 off the list! W00t!
I guess this is my post for the month. This is a bit more fun that I thought it would be so maybe I'll be back before March 1st. 'Til then. Adios!
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Master List!
Starting January 15, 2009. Deadline: October 12, 2011.
1. Go to a wine tasting
2. Paint one room in the house - the bathrooms don't count.
3. Hang curtains on the first floor.
4. Read 10 books (0/10)
5. Complete 1st year Baby book for M
6. Make an album for M
7. Lose 15 lbs (from post baby)
8. Refinish Rob's desk
9. Plant flowers in the yard
10. Bring M to a movie
11. Play golf 3 times in one season
12. Take 3 weekend overnight trips with just Rob (0/3)
13. Have 5 candlelight dinners at home (0/5)
14. Take a family vacation with just me, Rob & M.
15. Update my passport with my married name.
16. Get M a passport
17. Have a game night with at least one other couple.
18. Put screen doors on front and mud room doors.
19. Replace slider
20. Get pregnant with #2.
21. Create or build a front walkway.
22. Babyproof the house
23. Make a better master bedroom closet that both Rob and I can use.
24. Rework mudroom closet into a pantry and cleaning storage area.
25. Decorate the master bedroom
26. Make or buy a headboard
27. Get a dog.
28. Get a family picture taken.
29. Teach M to write his name
30. Cook a turkey dinner
31. Take M to a children's museum
32. Go to the zoo.
33. Go to the aquarium.
34. Build a sand castle
35. Plant an herb garden
36. Go sledding
37. Create a skincare regimen
38. Participate in Toys for Tots
39. Finish Christmas shopping by November 15.
40. Take a "scenic" photo and frame it for the house.
41. Make Christmas stockings for Rob and M
42. Put in the concrete patio
43. Connect the two decks
44. Purchase riding lawnmower
45. Have rings fixed to fit together.
46. Get diamond necklace appraised.
47. Find comfy black dress shoes
48. Visit Lloyd in Ohio
49. Find a swingset
50. Have a dinner party.
51. Host a playgroup
52. Take M to the library for story hour
53. Increase savings
54. Get a bookshelf for M's room
55. Play catch with
56. Write letter to person M is named after.
57. Get M into a bedtime routine (bath, bottle, book)
58. Get a magazine rack for the bathroom.
59. Walk in a marathon fundraiser.
60. Go apple picking.
61. Take a bubble bath.
62. Choose M's guardians should anything happen to Rob and me.
63. Save for our 10 year anniversary vow renewal - hopefully destination!
64. Have a bbq/bonfire party during the summer.
65. Get one of our wedding pictures blown up, framed and hung in the house.
66. Put M's money in a CD.
67. Put wedding bouquets in display case.
68. Eat soup and salad at Olive Garden for lunch.
69. Finish a tooth whitening kit.
70. Keep the center island clear of clutter every day for 2 full weeks. (And try to make a permanent habit out of it.)
71. Eat at The Melting Pot with Rob - so he can experience all of the cheesy & chocolate goodness that goes with it.
72. Go garage sale-ing.
73. Post 12 books on paperbackswap.com. (0/12)
74. Go a whole summer with no algae in the pool.
75. Find or buy storm windows for all the windows in the house.
76. Put up Halloween decorations.
77. Create a family tree for M.
78. Go to Italy (this is a long shot, but I want to at least keep it on my radar.)
79. Learn PhotoShop
80. Learn to build a website
81. Keep desk clutter free for two full weeks.
82. Post a secret
83. Contribute to a magazine.
84. Replace our desktop PC with a new laptop.
85. Go on Ellen, Rachael Ray, or Oprah show (as an audience member - not guest!)
86. Write a poem
87. See a play
88. Organize mudroom with a bench for places to put shoes, hats, mittens, etc.
89. Design my own calendar
90. Go to Canada.
91. Visit the house in Eleuthera.
92. Have afternoon tea.
93. Learn to make a good sangria.
94. Make a meal with my tagine.
95. Go on a cruise.
96. See live music again
97. Visit the Boston Science Museum
98. Go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
99. Donate $2 to charity for every items I don't accomplish.
100. Blog about my accomplishments, experiences and set-backs at least once per month.
101. Make a new list of 101 things.
1. Go to a wine tasting
2. Paint one room in the house - the bathrooms don't count.
3. Hang curtains on the first floor.
4. Read 10 books (0/10)
5. Complete 1st year Baby book for M
6. Make an album for M
7. Lose 15 lbs (from post baby)
8. Refinish Rob's desk
9. Plant flowers in the yard
10. Bring M to a movie
11. Play golf 3 times in one season
12. Take 3 weekend overnight trips with just Rob (0/3)
13. Have 5 candlelight dinners at home (0/5)
14. Take a family vacation with just me, Rob & M.
15. Update my passport with my married name.
16. Get M a passport
17. Have a game night with at least one other couple.
18. Put screen doors on front and mud room doors.
19. Replace slider
20. Get pregnant with #2.
21. Create or build a front walkway.
22. Babyproof the house
23. Make a better master bedroom closet that both Rob and I can use.
24. Rework mudroom closet into a pantry and cleaning storage area.
25. Decorate the master bedroom
26. Make or buy a headboard
27. Get a dog.
28. Get a family picture taken.
29. Teach M to write his name
30. Cook a turkey dinner
31. Take M to a children's museum
32. Go to the zoo.
33. Go to the aquarium.
34. Build a sand castle
35. Plant an herb garden
36. Go sledding
37. Create a skincare regimen
38. Participate in Toys for Tots
39. Finish Christmas shopping by November 15.
40. Take a "scenic" photo and frame it for the house.
41. Make Christmas stockings for Rob and M
42. Put in the concrete patio
43. Connect the two decks
44. Purchase riding lawnmower
45. Have rings fixed to fit together.
46. Get diamond necklace appraised.
47. Find comfy black dress shoes
48. Visit Lloyd in Ohio
49. Find a swingset
50. Have a dinner party.
51. Host a playgroup
52. Take M to the library for story hour
53. Increase savings
54. Get a bookshelf for M's room
55. Play catch with
56. Write letter to person M is named after.
57. Get M into a bedtime routine (bath, bottle, book)
58. Get a magazine rack for the bathroom.
59. Walk in a marathon fundraiser.
60. Go apple picking.
61. Take a bubble bath.
62. Choose M's guardians should anything happen to Rob and me.
63. Save for our 10 year anniversary vow renewal - hopefully destination!
64. Have a bbq/bonfire party during the summer.
65. Get one of our wedding pictures blown up, framed and hung in the house.
66. Put M's money in a CD.
67. Put wedding bouquets in display case.
68. Eat soup and salad at Olive Garden for lunch.
69. Finish a tooth whitening kit.
70. Keep the center island clear of clutter every day for 2 full weeks. (And try to make a permanent habit out of it.)
71. Eat at The Melting Pot with Rob - so he can experience all of the cheesy & chocolate goodness that goes with it.
72. Go garage sale-ing.
73. Post 12 books on paperbackswap.com. (0/12)
74. Go a whole summer with no algae in the pool.
75. Find or buy storm windows for all the windows in the house.
76. Put up Halloween decorations.
77. Create a family tree for M.
78. Go to Italy (this is a long shot, but I want to at least keep it on my radar.)
79. Learn PhotoShop
80. Learn to build a website
81. Keep desk clutter free for two full weeks.
82. Post a secret
83. Contribute to a magazine.
84. Replace our desktop PC with a new laptop.
85. Go on Ellen, Rachael Ray, or Oprah show (as an audience member - not guest!)
86. Write a poem
87. See a play
88. Organize mudroom with a bench for places to put shoes, hats, mittens, etc.
89. Design my own calendar
90. Go to Canada.
91. Visit the house in Eleuthera.
92. Have afternoon tea.
93. Learn to make a good sangria.
94. Make a meal with my tagine.
95. Go on a cruise.
96. See live music again
97. Visit the Boston Science Museum
98. Go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
99. Donate $2 to charity for every items I don't accomplish.
100. Blog about my accomplishments, experiences and set-backs at least once per month.
101. Make a new list of 101 things.
Why I'm doing this
I guess this is the simple part. I'm not one for New Year's resolutions. One year doesn't seem long enough for my lofty goals in life. And, by lofty, I mean, numerous. There are just too many things I want to do in life to give myself just one thing to do per year. I look forward to completing my list of 101 things. And, I look forward to being challenged by it. Why, you ask? I believe in being challenged by everyday things. They don't have to be big things. But, they are all things that are important to me. And since life isn't easy and I don't expect or want it to be, I find myself challenged each and every day.
The Mission of this Challenge
The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable, or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of effort on your part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable, or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of effort on your part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities
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