tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54868086714130900442024-03-13T15:57:46.209-07:00Gotta Do's and Wanna Do'sMy venture in completing 101 things in 1001 daysAlijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-63287522998470451402011-03-31T08:17:00.000-07:002011-04-14T09:30:38.957-07:00March 2011 updateAnother month gone but progress HAS been made! It is all a matter of being intentional... Below is my progress: For the FOOD LOVER #39 - New recipes: butternut squash soup Mar 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>; cabbage soup Mar 23rd. It's amazing how two little beets can affect the entire soup - it was so pink (but quite yummy!) <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUnIo1ndRLw/TacclXSH6rI/AAAAAAAACxk/dxewEfV71BY/s1600/2011%2B03%2B23_7918.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595472490261899954" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUnIo1ndRLw/TacclXSH6rI/AAAAAAAACxk/dxewEfV71BY/s320/2011%2B03%2B23_7918.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>For OUR WORLD/ENVIRONMENT #59 - we picked up litter while at the park and on the way home – Mar 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>; 29<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595472480187798194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LJ9r43Mt_ck/TacckxwRUrI/AAAAAAAACxc/lHPs21UoHxc/s320/2011%2B03%2B18_8111.JPG" /> <br /><div><br /><div><for id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Simcoe County Museum Mar 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595472472472024994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--11JfeXEKqM/TacckVAr96I/AAAAAAAACxU/nNReuE7siPs/s320/2011%2B03%2B15_7306.JPG" />For OUR HOUSE #79 - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Decluttered</span> assorted goods Mar 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, assorted goods Mar 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-OnGSwzWeY/TacgPyz6mPI/AAAAAAAACx8/RC4pLRmJq8k/s1600/2011%2B03%2B18_7811.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595476517740779762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-OnGSwzWeY/TacgPyz6mPI/AAAAAAAACx8/RC4pLRmJq8k/s320/2011%2B03%2B18_7811.jpg" /></a> </div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--u1Aqvd0FM8/TacgPm-B6WI/AAAAAAAACx0/S-di24oG_28/s1600/2011%2B03%2B19_7790.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595476514561976674" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--u1Aqvd0FM8/TacgPm-B6WI/AAAAAAAACx0/S-di24oG_28/s320/2011%2B03%2B19_7790.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H5Nj8mJXQAs/TacgPJt9NyI/AAAAAAAACxs/-bRqMVJD3Lc/s1600/2011%2B03%2B19_7794.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595476506709931810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H5Nj8mJXQAs/TacgPJt9NyI/AAAAAAAACxs/-bRqMVJD3Lc/s320/2011%2B03%2B19_7794.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div>For the TRAVELLER in me #100 - Vermont (new state) Mar 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">th (crossing by ferry from Vermont to NewYork)</span></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595472462572279122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JC4ht2JwCYQ/TaccjwIZ1VI/AAAAAAAACxM/LvadgWGRBIg/s320/2011%2B03%2B13_7400.JPG" />I am feeling good about the rejuvenated attempt although I see that I need to go back through my photos and organize a few things - I know that I have done more than I have documented in some areas. I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> need to tally up a few areas so I can follow the progress from month to month. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>See you in April!</div></div></div></div>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-61277143018283031152011-02-28T08:17:00.000-08:002011-04-14T09:36:44.607-07:00Feb 2011 UpdateI'm back! Let's see if I can actually start documenting my (limited) progress on a monthly basis... This project is never far from my mind but the practicality of it (or lack thereof) takes over... For our family... #73 - New parks - Carter Park Feb 5, The kids saw them and asked to stop. <br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWy2xRakdfQ/TacXj-DE0BI/AAAAAAAACw8/VcMKz2GWizw/s1600/2011%2B02%2B05_6250.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595466968749887506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWy2xRakdfQ/TacXj-DE0BI/AAAAAAAACw8/VcMKz2GWizw/s320/2011%2B02%2B05_6250.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JAYfL2BfCzU/TacXjeRfuuI/AAAAAAAACw0/PBhdrtDr7rU/s1600/2011%2B02%2B05_6257.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595466960220437218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JAYfL2BfCzU/TacXjeRfuuI/AAAAAAAACw0/PBhdrtDr7rU/s320/2011%2B02%2B05_6257.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-acxb1O61Oas/TacWV3esgII/AAAAAAAACws/NAdjVg5QWB0/s1600/2011%2B02%2B05_6263.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595465626956890242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-acxb1O61Oas/TacWV3esgII/AAAAAAAACws/NAdjVg5QWB0/s320/2011%2B02%2B05_6263.JPG" /></a> After Carter Park we stopped at Cudia Park where Marlee quickly noted that it has the same set up as another park that we visit frequently. I fell over getting out and had a good laugh at myself (so did the kids I might add).</p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-gUmaZuTSk/TacWVLIEilI/AAAAAAAACwk/68k9M6mkJTY/s1600/2011%2B02%2B05_6279.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595465615050836562" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-gUmaZuTSk/TacWVLIEilI/AAAAAAAACwk/68k9M6mkJTY/s320/2011%2B02%2B05_6279.JPG" /></a> It was fun to just stop and do something spontaneously - even though we weren't really prepared. For our HOUSE #79 - I decluttered a few magnetic photo albums that had my cabbage patch certificates and childhood photos in them. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sU1vMRbHA0s/Tach8-qhU3I/AAAAAAAACyE/w47PV8wPT7I/s1600/2011%2B02%2B11_6830.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595478393528341362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sU1vMRbHA0s/Tach8-qhU3I/AAAAAAAACyE/w47PV8wPT7I/s320/2011%2B02%2B11_6830.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div><br /><div>For the EXPERIENCE... #93 - I crossed the lake! Feb 21. This was a really cool experience. No one else wanted to come with me so I did the trek by myself. It took me about 45 minutes to go from the area closest to our place and to cross to water park area. I just kept the condos in sight. It was a bit freaky to see the cracks in the ice but you could definitely tell that it was really thick. There were lots of ice huts on the lake and I passed 2 snow mobilers and a few people walking. All in all, I am glad to have done it! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div>The view starting out... <br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1rW4c0NOBgs/TacWUCZd2aI/AAAAAAAACwM/bSqcXLCK3sE/s1600/2011%2B02%2B21_7212.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595465595528010146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1rW4c0NOBgs/TacWUCZd2aI/AAAAAAAACwM/bSqcXLCK3sE/s320/2011%2B02%2B21_7212.JPG" /></a> Getting a little closer...</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595465600208305362" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZapdF-p07UE/TacWUT1VfNI/AAAAAAAACwU/Mn4MJvWD3Ig/s320/2011%2B02%2B21_7210.JPG" /></div><br /><div>And finally reaching shore...</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595465610838437506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9nQx3Y9xW8/TacWU7bwboI/AAAAAAAACwc/kjDpxGvaJoM/s320/2011%2B02%2B21_7222.JPG" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div>#95 - Feb 19 I went with Cindy to see <a href="http://www.kempenfeltplayers.com/">Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat</a>. </div><br /><div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4ijvNsSMsus/Taca6Cg9CKI/AAAAAAAACxE/c_APsQ958Hg/s1600/Joseph-Success-Large.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 173px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595470646440954018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4ijvNsSMsus/Taca6Cg9CKI/AAAAAAAACxE/c_APsQ958Hg/s320/Joseph-Success-Large.jpg" /></a> It was SOOOO good. I loved every second of it - it took me right back to the other times I have seen it. I can't believe it was Cindy's first time. I sang along the whole time. <br /><div></div><br /><div>See you next month!</div></div></div></div></div>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-91818870212219882672010-08-24T13:53:00.001-07:002010-08-24T13:54:55.540-07:00Progress!Hey - believe it or not but I have been making <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">progress</span>! We've made it to a number of new parks, we've purged, I've <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">scrapbooked</span>. And of course it's on my to do list to get back here to update soon!Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-29735223338920357532010-04-11T12:21:00.000-07:002010-04-11T12:25:45.828-07:00Ridiculous!Okay so I've been a little MIA lately when it comes to this blog and this list. <br /><br />As I read it over I'm thinking to myself - what was I thinking? I have set myself some ridiculously high goals for the next while! Of course I didn't know that I would become pregnant but still... it looks like a charity of my choice might come into some nice cash. But hey - I do still have 650 someodd days to work on this. You never know. <br /><br />This is just a wake-up call to myself - getta move on!Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-80948457273894358152010-01-22T09:50:00.001-08:002010-01-22T10:03:25.672-08:00Alison's MomentosToday I got into my "Alison's Momentos" box. I actually mangaged to clear most of it out other then my School Days Treasury book. It's amazing what I was collecting though - and I'm not sure why I thought they were to be saved. Anyway, I am clearning away the following:<br /><ul><li>a few decorated boxes</li><li>7 mini glass jars</li><li>a metal welcome sign</li><li>Beatrix Potter/ Peter Rabbit tin, cards, and book</li><li>my Europe country badges</li></ul><p>I will be saving my </p><ul><li>"Dreams" piggy bank - if one of the kids will use it.</li><li>My old green jewelery box - only if Marlee wants it (my old teeth were still in there!) </li><li>My china dolls- until Marlee can decide if she wants them</li><li>My girl guides badges and pins - I need to find a way to incorporate them into a scrpabook page somehow - they aren't very memorable in a plastic bag</li><li>a pottery momento box my mom made</li><li>my old music box with the girl on it - unfortunately it isn't working so I will have to look into it</li><li>my best girl award from elementary school - hoping to take of the award apart and give away the trophy - what do you do with those?</li><li>my patroller of the year award and safety belt - photograph and then discard</li><li>My Peter Rabbit baby cup and bowl - going to the china cupboard</li></ul><p>I'm also getting rid of a box of baby items I know I won't use:</p><ul><li>2 hooded towels</li><li>a suction cup bowl</li><li>bottle warmer</li><li>old bottles and bags for them</li><li>baby bood containers</li></ul><p>Little by little...</p><p>I managed to get through 2 boxes of Craft supplies for church yesterday too = sorted through the woodsies and all of the wooden sticks and other misc items. I love that kind of completion. It resulted in another box for Goddwill along with some other things I added (Scrapbook papers, kids discarded toys, blue tiered box that came with snacks). It feels good!</p><p> </p>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-10697854671446902182010-01-20T08:42:00.000-08:002010-01-22T09:50:18.693-08:00A new mini goal - purging!Purging! My goal this week is to spend 15 minutes a day purging and see where it gets me. Knowing my character though, I like to "know" what I've purged. So here's today's loot:<br /><ul><li>cleared out chip, film, plastic etc containers stored in cold room (saved for 'projects")</li><li>2 brown baskets (taller with leather handle for hanging) - size med and large</li></ul><p>craft materials bin which contained:</p><ul><li>bees wax materials for candles</li><li>wooden shapes for painting</li><li>wooden puzzles for painting</li><li>rub-on transfers</li><li>kit for making double wine bottle basket</li><li>kit for making single wine bottle basket</li><li>reed colouring (for wine baskets)</li><li>plastic lacing materials</li><li>dried apples???, Cinnamon sticks and oranges for ????</li><li>cherub head with wings???</li><li>bag of silica gel</li><li>5 country craft tiles with animals painted on them</li><li>Christmas craft ideas</li><li>1 Cor 13 cross stitch</li></ul><p>In addition I found my old Ziggy crossword I worked on - I'm going to scan it and give it away.</p><p>I also found a number of patches of materials with pictures I painted with that gel paint that was all the rage - again I will scan and discard. </p><p>Some wooden spoons which will go into my wedding shower bag.</p><p>I started this as I was looking for my old corking spool which I thought I had so that Matt could use it. No luck though.</p><p>People are right though - now that I have started I really do want to keep going. But lunch is calling...</p><p></p><p></p>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-21583195841207064662010-01-02T18:31:00.000-08:002010-01-02T18:50:09.345-08:00The end of a decade, the beginning of change?Yikes! Has it really been 4 months? Wow! Well I may not have posted nut there are a few things that I have actually been working on or should I say I have accomplished. Not nearly as much as I should have but seeing how it is a time for renewing of goals, making intentions, making resolutions. Now is as good a time as any to reflect and then go forward.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, in reflection:<br /><br />How did I do with my actual 2009 intentions? (<span style="color:#3366ff;">blue was accomplished</span>)<br /><br /><br /><br />To Learn:<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Learn Photoshop elements 6</span> – I’m satisfied with my progress on this one.<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Set up blog</span> - done<br />- To make de-cluttering a habit (minimum of 15 minutes a week – I’ve de-cluttered but certainly not 15 minutes each week<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">How to do a digital scrapbooking page (minimum of 5 for the year</span>) – I have done 8<br /><br />To Do:<br />- Scan at least 100 of mom and dad's slides – I asked several times but have not yet received slides to scan<br />- Marlee Owwie album - oops!<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">At least 52 scrapbook pages (one for each week)</span> – yes, thanks to the LOAD challenges<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">FACE finances and CUT DOWN!!!</span> – my finances are still good, I have no debt but then I have also gained more work<br />-<br /><br /><br />To Read:<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Blogger book<br />- Photoshop elements book<br />- The Priest<br />- The Scribe<br />- Something Borrowed<br /></span><br />To Eat:<br />- Tara (with Drew)<br />- The North<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Fishbowl<br />- Horseshoe restaurant near gas station</span><br />- Indian Restaurant on Dunlop<br /><br />To Complete:<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Shimelle Christmas Journal</span> – generally as much as I want to do<br />- 27 days album (I'm just about done)<br />- Pieces of our home album (Just about)<br />- Album about Paula's ornaments (jsut about)<br />- Cottage album<br /><br /><br /><br />To live well:<br />- Pray, journal - prayer good, journaling not so good<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Initiate </span>- okay<br />- Bed before 12? - ha - well more then I used to!<br />- <span style="color:#3366ff;">Run 3x/week</span> - I think I generally exercised at least 3x and I was happy with my running up until pregnancy. Unfortunately for me the 2 don't go together.<br /><br /><br /><br />So all in all I'm quite satisfied with how I did. I don't think I need to be so specific about some things - I'd like to be open to trying new things but not limiting them to certain places for instance. I'd like to complete unfinished projects (which I did - just not those listed) but again, maybe not be so specific. So I have learned. And as I consider my intentions for the upcoming year, I am also striving to keep in mind the goal to SIMPLIFY! (See <a href="http://alijoy-forsuchatimeasthis.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-new-year.html">here</a> for more details).Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-14604522124214136592009-08-10T19:57:00.000-07:002009-08-10T20:55:57.487-07:00Where am I going with this?So over the last few months I've really wondered what I have gotten myself into. As I've thought about what I've set myself up for I'll admit I've thought I've bitten off more then I can chew. But then I have to sit back and think - okay - we're how far into this and hey - what's the worst that can happen? I end up paying myself and donating money to charity? How terrible is that?<br /><br />So now that I have slapped myself into shape, it is now time to get back to business. Here is all (albeit little) that I have done.<br /><br />#7. So I signed up for a photoshop class on Jessicasprague.com - but I haven't had time to do it yet. Thank goodness it is a do-it-on-your-own timing one. Maybe when the kids are back in school?<br /><br />#15 -perhaps I should view the list? We've been catching up on lots of movies. I wonder if any are on the list?<br /><br />#19 - still going strong!<br /><br />#22 - there is always so much to be thankful for each day - but is it okay to not be original? Often I am just so thankful for the day - and for getting to bed!<br /><br />#28 - I think I may be able to do this through Focus on the Family's "Truth Project" in the fall. Our small group is planning on doing this together.<br /><br />#39 - Yikes I forgot about this? It appears I may need to do more then one in a month to catch up!<br /><br />#51 - I gave 2 parking passes to people over the last month - both at the library.<br /><br />#52 - So I got started - not that much but I've started! I'll have to find my pieces of paper to see how much.<br /><br />#74 - I think I am managing to do this! Can you believe I have to question it? Technically bedtime always counts but I need to be proactive in documenting it or at least noting it.<br /><br />#75 - Drew bought a wind-up radio to put in our emergency kit! (He was inspired by D and D's cottage!)<br /><br /><br />So that is half of the list and now to back track some more and maybe add a few photos?Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-20989843809391162492009-07-23T20:46:00.000-07:002009-08-10T21:12:17.021-07:00The Lord is good...# 23<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;">Nahum 1:7. The Lord is good. A refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. </span><br /><br />This was the verse for summer camp and it is now (forever?) in my brain.Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-33378397619803937292009-07-16T21:04:00.000-07:002009-08-10T21:12:01.772-07:00Painting in an hour<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y27NFcD5FfA/SoDuT8dNv2I/AAAAAAAAAjc/R7uAvF0UAYI/s1600-h/2009+07+16_Croc+Dock-A_1836.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368552782239219554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y27NFcD5FfA/SoDuT8dNv2I/AAAAAAAAAjc/R7uAvF0UAYI/s320/2009+07+16_Croc+Dock-A_1836.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>#83 - I had forgotten that this was on the list but Drew was able to paint the basement stairwell this afternoon. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! It looks so much better. I wonder howlong before the kids leave some new hand prints?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-4407808211596730192009-07-14T20:39:00.000-07:002009-08-10T21:12:30.973-07:00Strawberry Picking!#71 - We went strawberry picking with Diane and Victoria! Matt tried them but... still doesn't like them! On a more serious note; my white flip flops will never be the same.Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-46949413129495723812009-07-07T20:55:00.000-07:002009-08-10T21:11:40.865-07:00Decluttering!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y27NFcD5FfA/SoDtY3LropI/AAAAAAAAAjU/uJSxNdF85b0/s1600-h/2009+08+06_2003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368551767211221650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y27NFcD5FfA/SoDtY3LropI/AAAAAAAAAjU/uJSxNdF85b0/s320/2009+08+06_2003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>After <a href="http://alijoy-forsuchatimeasthis.blogspot.com/2009/07/peace-and-freedom.html">this</a> disastrous post, I am pleased to say that we have gotten rid of 4+ large boxes of items from the house. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Some went to Goodwill:</div><br /><div>1 - assorted household items -rugs, miscellaneous</div><br /><div>1 - box of household items - wine rack, candle holders, gift bags, the stepper I haven't used in ages</div><br /><div>1 - Community Living - clothing items from all of us</div><br /><div>1 - Kids Closet along with 2 individual items (mobile, ocean music box, fall maternity items, fall kids clothing)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have 2 more ready to go - one of clothing and one of baby stuff to sell. Now I just have to get it there. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It feels really good to get them out and free up some space around here (And the money was nice too). I'm just afraid it is getting to Drew's head that his "discussion" brought about the desired action. We all know that it was just a result of getting back on schedule! Maybe I'll get around to discussing that some day!.. </div><br /><div></div>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-71264291558920714362009-07-06T20:49:00.000-07:002009-08-10T21:09:01.165-07:00A new-to-us park#73 - We visited the first of 20 new-to-us parks to visit. (We got the map from the City Hall and the list off the website). It was way over on the other side of town - closer for some of our baby group friends. Another mom there was doing laps around the park after she played with her daughter for a few minutes. What a great idea!Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-19524073177536884232009-06-09T18:55:00.000-07:002009-06-10T20:21:08.737-07:00Is it June already?My latest updates...<br /><br />#19 - still going strong with the flossing - haven't missed a day yet!<br /><br />#20 - out of the race I think - Last week was not a good one for sleep.<br /><br />#22 - so much to be thankful for - i'm trying for variety but many nights I am just so happy for my bed!!!<br /><br />#35 - given some new ideas about some foods to re-evaluate - sushi anyone? Turkish delight from Turkey?<br /><br />#39 - Try a new recipe every month - I almost forgot about this one but rmembered that I did in fact make oatmeal banana chip loaf last week. Yey me! The kids weren't overly impressed however - not sure if I will make them again.<br /><br />#51 - On Monday I gave my parking ticket with 2 hours left to a person coming into the parking lot. <br /><br />#74 - Thankfully managing to have 1:1 time - Marlee a (few) tea parties and Matt - reading<br /><br />#75 - purchased 2 big water containers for storage for the emergency kit<br /><br />#95 - Saw "Anne of Green Gables" May 23rd with Matt and the group from church<br /><br />Okay - this was a really busy week and looking over this list just now I really hope that I am not being overzealous. Yes I am only month 2 into it - but I am seeing how I need to make goals and be intentional about following them. Breaking it into chunks and working on those. It's the "regular" ones that I am feeling a little more apprehensive about. <br /><br />On a side note, I am still working on my intentions for 2009 - I think I am about 1/3 of the way through them. Maybe I should post them... and have some progress to note!Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-26808915991724921042009-05-17T12:53:00.000-07:002009-05-17T13:02:57.706-07:00Slowly but surely.Not a whole lot of progress this week but continuing along with a number already started.<br /><br />17, 18 - Have talked with a few people about running a marathon next year and even possible a 1/2 marathon in September. I figure the more people I talk to about it the more likely it is to happen.<br /><br />19 - I have flossed every night this week too! Still have to print off the chart though!<br /><br />20 - I got 7.5 hours of sleep on Friday and Saturday of this past week. It helps when the kids aren't around (Sat)<br /><br />22 - included music, Cierra getting to visit with family, memories of ATF and KB from MWSmith<br /><br />46 - Making plans to take mom out for Mother's Day<br /><br />72 - Concious about stopping what I was doing to help Marlee when asked - would be nice to do it the whole day though<br /><br />74 - Wii Fit with Matt; Hair time with Marlee<br /><br />That's all for now folks!Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-10863040984258996682009-05-10T19:04:00.000-07:002009-05-10T19:38:03.728-07:00Sunday, May 10th - Day 8 and progress!Wow - a week into it already! I have to say though - it's been on my mind a lot and things are already in progress. FUN FUN FUN!!!<br /><br />So here goes...<br /><br />#58 - Last Saturday we bought 2 rain barrels from the city - $45!!! Great price. I actually modified my list because that was too easy. I hope to now have proper barrels at all 5 downspouts.<br /><br />#35 - I have tried some new foods. On Friday we went to an Israeli restaurant in Toronto - to meet up with everyone (well 29) that went on the trip in November. Great food and fellowship - and it was connected to a grocery store. My mom bought some turkish delight and I can recall not being overly fond of it but I thought hey - let's give it a try. Yeah - I STILL don't like it. Awful stuff! She gave me rose flavoured - and belive me it tastes like you think a rose would taste. And the powdery sugar??? What is with that? I thought it was going to be icing sugar. Nope. I won't be adding that to my candy selection.<br /><br />#35 - Tonight I also tried a black olive. Still don't like them either but I did swallow it. Don't like the smell either - it can really kill a good greek salad. Such a shame.<br /><br />I'm going to have to think of 10 good things to try though. I don't really want to try things that I won't continue to eat - like I don't like coffee but why should I try to? Same with iced tea. I think I might need to look into the exotic fruits and vegetables like kale and artichokes and stuff like that. Radishes. Some things from You Are What You Eat that just sound gross. But I digress...<br /><br />#20 - Sleeping - the two times that I have had the opportunity to sleep in - and therefore get teh ful 7.5 hours of sleep I want to get, I woke up at 7am and couln't go back to sleep. I did lounge in bed so I think it counted but obvioulsy I think it means I will need to actually go to bed earlier. I did make good use of it on Saturday though and went for a run. Yey me!<br /><br />#74 - As for 1:1 time - among other things, Marlee and I sat and watched Scooby Doo together on the tv (her choice) and Matt and I played baseball this week in the front yard.<br /><br />So all in all I think I'm off to a good start. Back soon!Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-54500669841225153892009-04-29T14:06:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:56:38.127-07:00New ideasI haven't even started yet but I want to have a place to write ideas for additional "Wanna do's" or what may be known as my "bucket list". If for some reason I get one done then I'll be sure to make note... Here they are for now!<br /><br /><ul><li>Go out for lunch with an "in-love" [time]</li><li>Fix stairs at cottage</li><li>Get an extra vacuum filter</li><li>Contact a [loved one] [time]</li><li>Online book exchange to get rid of unwanted books?</li><li>Send a care package to a soldier</li><li>For one day hide all the clocks</li><li>Fly first class</li><li>Take singing lessons</li><li>Document "all in a year's time" at the end of each year</li><li>Get guitar lessons</li><li>Spend 24 hours onthe beach (watch both the sunrise and sunset)</li><li>Take ball-room dancing lessons</li><li>Be a tourist in my own city (and take pictures)</li><li>Cycle in Europe or bicycle tour?</li><li>Light the house using only candles for a whole week</li><li>Detox for one week</li><li>Read the books I've bought and haven't read</li><li>Take the kids to a retirement home just to be friendly (once a month?)</li><li>Visit creationism museum in the USA</li><li>365 photo a day challenge of photos of me</li><li>Visit grand canyon</li><li>Rent an RV</li><li>Learn how to say 'hello' in 50 languages</li><li>Learn how to write 'thank you' in 20 languages</li><li>Go paragliding</li><li>Swim with dolphins</li><li>Do indoor rock climbing</li><li>Go white water rafting again</li><li>Investigate and make goals to see natural wonders of the world</li><li>See the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC in full bloom</li><li>See the Pyramids in Egypt</li><li>Dive in the Red Sea</li><li>Help build a house with Habitat for Humanity</li><li>Volunteer with Mercy Ships</li><li>Vacation at Martha's Vineyard</li><li>Sleep in a castle</li><li>Watch the 10 greatest Americna movies of all time:1.CITIZEN KANE2. CASABLANCA3. THE GODFATHER4. GONE WITH THE WIND5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA6. THE WIZARD OF OZ7. THE GRADUATE8. ON THE WATERFRONT9. SCHINDLER'S LIST10. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN(Ranked by the American Film Institute)</li><li>Carry out 101 ideas from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/1001-Ways-Be-Romantic-Completely/dp/1402210043%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquidooa177925-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1402210043">this</a> book on ways to be romantic</li><li>Go on a safari</li><li>See a palatypus</li><li>Milk a cow</li><li>Watch turtles hatch and run for the ocean</li><li>Check out <a href="http://www.noopportunitywasted.com/">http://www.noopportunitywasted.com/</a> and his book</li><li>Raise chickens for eggs</li><li>Have a room designated as a library</li><li>Celebrate life every day - start by reading <a href="http://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com/2008/06/18/50-ways-to-celebrate-life-every-day/">http://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com/2008/06/18/50-ways-to-celebrate-life-every-day/</a></li><li>Read up on John Goddard - the real life Indiana Jones</li><li>Write a letter to each of my children telling them what I want them to know about me and life lessons based on my experience - see <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Lifes-Little-Instruction-Book/dp/1558534903%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquidooa177925-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1558534903" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Complete Life's Little Instruction Book</a> for inspiration</li><li>Watch the White House Easter Egg roll</li></ul><p></p><p>PS - Check out a cool website to check for ideas re creating a <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/100things">bucket list</a>.</p>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-29469457282095752192009-04-28T21:08:00.000-07:002009-05-10T19:25:37.106-07:00My LIST<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">After investigating a lot of great ideas out there, and remembering a number of my own, here's my list! TFL!</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">FOR THIS PROJECT</span></strong><br />1. Keep a journal/blog of my 101 days (photo if applicable)<br />2. Convince 3 people to do the 101 list<br />3. Create a new list when this one is completed.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">FOR my ENRICHMENT &/or ENTERTAINMENT</span></strong><br />4. Sit on porch for 1 hour a day at least 14 times (0/14)<br />5. Save seasonal photo folders to online service<br />6. Figure out how to transfer photos from my phone<br />7. Take a photoshop class<br />8. Spend a whole day in jammies w/ no outside communication (phone, computer) (not at cottage)<br />9. Go to bookstore and just sit and read<br />10. Read at least 20 books from goodreads.com, B&N Classics list or pullitzer prize winners in fiction<br />11. Spend 1 night a week media free for 3 months (0/12)<br />12. Purge one show a year from regular viewing (0/3)<br />13. Watch 1st season of Brothers and Sisters<br />14.Watch 10 Oscar award-winning or International Film Festival movies (0/10)<br />15. Watch 10 never-seen-by-me movies from top 250 imdb movie list (0/10)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">FOR MY HEALTH</span></strong><br />16. Run 10K race<br />17. Run 1/2 marathon<br />18. Run marathon<br />19. Keep a record of flossing to increase it to at least 5/7 nights<br />20. <span style="color:#3366ff;">Get 7.5 hours of sleep at least 1 night a week</span><br />21. Get 7.5 hours of sleep EVERY night for 2 weeks (0/14)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">FOR MY FAITH</span></strong><br />22. <span style="color:#3366ff;">Document 1 thing to be happy about/ thankful for each day</span><br />23. Memorize 20 verses<br />24. Read Revelations<br />25. List 101 Reasons I Love God<br />26. Listen to only Christian music for one week<br />27. Scrapbook 20 scriptures or names (see <a href="http://triplethescraps.blogspot.com/2009/01/his-holy-name-scripture-challenge.html">here</a>) 0/20</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">28. Research and learn the biblical worldview enough to discuss it<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>FOR me the CRAFTER</strong></span><br />29. Get up to date with kids scrapbooks<br />30. Transfer Europe trip photos to scrapbook<br />31. Make at least 5 mini albums on my To Do list (0/5)<br />32. Make 10 layouts about People We Love (0/10)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For me the FOOD LOVER</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">33. Eat at 30 restaurants in Simcoe County I've never eaten at before</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">34. Eat only food we create from scratch for 2 weeks (0/14)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">35. <span style="color:#3366ff;">Re-evaluate 10 foods/ drinks I claim to not like or have cared to try (2/10)</span></span><span style="color:#3366ff;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#3366ff;">(if I can think of 10!)</span><br />36. Drink nothing but water for for 2 weeks<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">37. Exchange meals with a friend 3 times (0/3</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">38. Do not use the microwave for 1 week</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">39. Try a new recipe every month</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">40. No fast food, restaurants or junk food for one month</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">41. Make cinnamon buns from scratch</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">42. Buy produce at farmers market at least 5x (0/5)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">43. Preserve at lest one type of produce</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">44. Spend a weekend making at least 10 freezer meals</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">45. Send 20 snail mail cards or letters to family or friends (not Christmas or chain letters)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">46. Take mom and dad each out for lunch 2x/year (0/12)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">47. Document at least 10 of grandma's stories or life moments</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">48. Have 5 new families over for a meal (excluding bible study night)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For OTHERS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">49. Extend a loan on KIVA.org</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">50. Donate $10 for every challenge not completed to charity of choice</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">51. Practice at least 30 RAK (0/30)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">52. Donate 100,000 grains of rice on <a href="http://www.freerice.com/">freerice.com</a></span><a href="http://www.freerice.com/"> </a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">53. Pick an ornament from the angeltree/CAS for Christmas 2009, 2010, 2011</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">54. Donate a box of toys each gift-receiving holiday/birthday</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">55. Run for a cause</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">56. Donate blood</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">57. Babysit for friends so they can have a date night at least 5 times (0/5) </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For OUR WORLD/ ENVIRONMENT</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">58. <span style="color:#3366ff;">Install 5 proper rain barrels in yard (2/5)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">59. Spend 10 hours picking up litter (0/10)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">60. Contact an MPP regarding 6 issues I feel strongly about (0/6)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">61. Investigate the 100 mile challenge and partake in it for at least 1 week</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">62. Collect "faucet run-off" (*) for at least 1 week</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">63. Double garden space</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">and utilize tunnels</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For OUR FINANCES</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">64. Create and abide by a budget for at least 6 months (0/6)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">65. Live only on a cash budget for 1 month (no credit or debit cards)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">66. Use up all body lotions, body cleansers and household cleansers before buying more</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">67. Make an extra donation to RRSP</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For OUR FAMILY</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">68. Go to the ROM as a family</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">69. Go to Simcoe County museum with the kids</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">70. Go to Toronto Zoo with the kids</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">71. Pick strawberries together</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">72. Stop what I am doing and play with the kids when asked at least 20x (0/20)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">73. Go to 20 new-to-us parks with the kids (0/20)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">74. <span style="color:#3366ff;">Spend 1:1 time with each child each week</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">75. <span style="color:#3366ff;">Make an emergency kit</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">76. Sort through family history information received and make a current family-friendly heritage album</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">77. Go through Cierra's momento box</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>For OUR HOUSE</strong></span><br />78. Fine tune <a href="http://www.flylady.net/pages/FlightPlan.asp">zone list </a>and follow weekly prompts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">79. Declutter 101 material items</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">80. Declutter office of paper</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">81. Plant a tree in the backyard</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">82. Paint trim in master bedroom</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">83. Paint the basement hallway</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">84. Touch up first floor paint</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">85. Add loft to garage</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">86. Insulate cold room</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">87. Put up the guard rail</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For OUR RELATIONSHIP</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">88. Hit a bucket of balls (golf) with Drew</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">89. At least one day of no negatives</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">90. Watch at least 6 movies that Drew wants</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">91. 5 dates of Drew's choice</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">92. Initiate romance once for every 3</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For the EXPERIENCE</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">93. Cross the lake in winter</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">94. Zipline experience in Collingwood</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">95. See 3 new theatre productions</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">96. Dance in the rain</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">97. Ride in a hot air balloon</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;"><strong>For the TRAVELLER in me</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">98. Take kids camping</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">99. Go to a historical site I've never been to before</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">100. Visit 2 new states or provinces</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">101. Go to 6 Flags as a family</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* - Basically where you collect the water that runs while "heating up" and use it elsewhere in the house or for outside</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">My RULES/ GUIDELINES:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">I will highlight those in red that are completed and mark applicable (#)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">I will note those in blue that are in process</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">I will "label" each post according to the number of the list</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">I will most likely only update weekly on this blog</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486808671413090044.post-82702349647078724272009-04-27T12:53:00.000-07:002009-04-27T13:09:26.191-07:00A new beginning<span style="font-family:arial;">The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part). </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Why join the bandwagon?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Well... everyone who knows me, knows I love lists. I also love goals and resolutions (now I call them intentions) and I also love following blogs and am getting the hang of writing in one. So what better way to combine a number of my loves all in one place? It's not like I need another thing to do but on the other hand, really, why not.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Why Gotta Do's and Wanna Do's?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I read on one of my favourite links, the flylady.net about a readers using the concept of gotta do's and wanna do's for the kids and structuring their days. We've been using it at home too. We get our Gotta Do's done first and then we can do our Wanna Do's. The faster we get the Gotta Do's done, the more Wanna Do's we can do! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I plan to start on May 2nd, 2009 - Drew's birthday. Not for any particular reason other then it gave me enough time to put together a list and that the day is a significant one - right honey?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Check the links if you are interested in ideas for your own list and let me know if I've inspired you to start your own - it's one of my 101!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">BTW - Saturday, January 28, 2012 is my date for completion!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Alijoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06838504450708801716noreply@blogger.com0