Procrastination No More

Day 606...WHAT?!

2010-09-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

NIGHTMARE! I can NOT believe it's been 7 months since I last updated this thing. I am WAY behind! I'm gonna need y'all to help me pull this off. Ok...well let's be serious...I'm not gonna be able to pull this off...but I at least want to be able to put a much more solid dent in this list/endeavor.

So let's see if I've accidentally knocked anything else off this list:

19. I'm counting this one...seeing as I have uploaded any and all pics to FB...much to the chagrin of others haha...ever since I got my digital camera. Do I even need to comment on whether or not I've uploaded any pics to Myspace?!

43. Ok so when I added this one to the list I was thinking of a legit 7 day on a ship to exotic destinations cruise...but since I didn't specify I am going to count the booze cruise I went on in Boston with some lovely ladies from work. Dolled up, drinks in hand, and a whole lot of dancing on the deck...just DELIGHTFUL! See what I did there?!

Wow...I guess that's it. I mean I've read a couple more books and donated a couple more bucks, but that isn't gonna cross anything else off my list. Bummer. I gotta kick 2010 into high gear before it's over! Whose with me?!

Day 387...Hakuna Matata!

2010-02-01T07:30:00.000-08:00

Now that I've gotten myself fairly settled into my new job and apartment...I can really focus on making a serious dent in this list. I mean honestly what was I thinking when I put some of these things on my list?! Yes...I would love to accomplish everything on here...but let's be serious...there might be not enough time and money to get all of this done. I'm only a third of the way through my 1001 days though...so you never know.

#80...FINALLY got to see the Lion King! I've been dying to see this show for YEARS! It....was....A....MAZING! Love love loved it! My mom, gramma, the kids, and I all had a great time....although I do need to take a moment to talk about a situation that arose haha. So the kiddie restaurant lost our reservation and we had to go somewhere else. The hostess goes..."Oh...right down the street...there's a place JUST like ours...I'm sure they'll have room for your party of 9." We enter the new place...and the host is looking very confused about the fact that the other restaurant sent us here...but he says there's plenty of room and takes us in the back.

REALLY lady?! You saw our group of 9...SIX of which were young kids...all in sweatshirts...and thought hmm...I'll send them down the street to a place NOT EVEN REMOTELY like your restaurant?! IS THIS A JOKE?! Linens on the table...wine glasses at every place setting...small votive candles burning...and artwork on the wall for anywhere from $350 to $1200 (I know because the kids walked around to look at all the prices next to the artwork). Then there was the menu...and that's when my mom and I lost it...hysterically laughing...tears had formed. Nothing less than $15 or even remotely resembling kid food. The waiter ended up bringing us the bar menu...and even that was a stretch haha. The kids did NOT enjoy their grilled cheese on bruschetta bread...or homemade mac-n-cheese with bread crumbs...or the fancy burgers.
It was an experience...and luckily we survived it! The show, the shirts and the stuffed animals they got most definitely made up for it haha.

Day 378....Holy 2 posts in one week Batman!

2010-01-23T07:03:00.000-08:00

So I was checking out my list today to see what needs to get done...because the days are quickly going by and there is still A LOT to accomplish. While checking it out I realized there is one thing that got done without me even realizing it...and that I needed to update one of my on-going projects.

#79...I can't believe I didn't realize this one was on my list and that I had accomplished it without even meaning to. Now...you may question how famous this guy actually is...but I watched the reality show he can claim fame from on a regular basis through all 3 train wreck seasons...so if I say he's famous then he is damnit haha! I met "Rock of Love" bodyguard BIG JOHN!

A special thanks to the Big E and working at The Italian Kitchen...for providing me with this fantastic opportunity haha!

#87...I've now finished the Stephanie Plum series...well almost. I've read all 15 of the books...and 3 out of 4 of the between-the-numbers ones. Now I just need to get the last one from home and a couple of days riding the T should get me through it. Hmm...now what should my next series be? I enjoy the series cause I get attached to the characters and then there's more to look forward to. If there are any suggestions, please let me know.

Day 374...A new year and a new start!

2010-01-19T17:56:00.001-08:00

This is gonna be a big one...are you ready for it?!

#1...DONE AND DONE! It's about freaking time right?! I am now working in the admissions department of a college in Boston...thanks to a friend who thought I would be a good fit and gave me the heads up about the job! I'm excited for a new adventure in Boston...although I will miss my babies (the ones I was a nanny for...NOT my own...sheesh)! Going from watching Price is Right with the babies and doing arts and crafts at Camp Karen...to working 9-5 is a HUGE change let me just tell ya haha! Commuting back and forth every day...2-3 hours each way depending on traffic...for 3 weeks...also made the transition kind of a nightmare. I'm learning the ropes and getting back into the groove though! YAY for me!

#88...So I found out that I can't actually become a dual citizen. Apparently it only applies to 2 generations...and since my grandma wasn't born in Ireland like I thought...that crosses me off the list...boo! So I decided to change it to one of the other things on my list that didn't make the final cut. I did pick a somewhat easier one since I have a lot of daunting tasks still on my list and not a lot of time left. I was staying at a family member's for a couple of days instead of commuting every day to and from Boston...and unfortunately there wasn't any cable or internet accessible to me. I decided instead of twiddling my thumbs at the house I would accomplish another task on my list...going to the movies by myself. I went to see The Blind Side (very enjoyable)...and didn't get stuck sitting next to any creepers. It was a success! I might never repeat the experience...but now I know I can handle it haha!

#91...Another HUGE one on the list crossed off! Lucky for me it coincided with #1: New job in Boston + NIGHTMARE commute = move haha! I have since moved just outside of Boston with my commute time being cut down to about 25 minutes...between walking and the T...FABULOUS! The place doesn't rock my world or anything...in Marist Terms...better than Benoit (isn't everything?)...not as good as New Townhouses...maybe comparable to Old Townhouses (I REFUSE to call it FOY)...but with bigger bedrooms. The point is...that I don't live at my home residence with my mom anymore...and this is my first real apartment! I'm kind of like a grown-up with a real job and a real apartment in Boston (ok so we all know I'll never be a real grown-up...but you get the point haha)!

That's all for now...but I have a feeling some more items will be getting crossed off soon. Big things are happening in 2010!

Day 324...YIKES....sorry about the hiatus!

2009-11-30T19:04:00.000-08:00

So what have I done in the past 3 months?! Man I hope there's some good stuff to cross off to make up for my lack of blogging!

#20....This one happened by accident but it's probably the only way it would actually happen. I went to New Mexico with my grandparents to visit some family and attend a wedding, during which I never had the chance to watch tv or go online. YAY for getting this one crossed off...cause I was really concerned about it happening haha! (Also...no I don't care about your thoughts on whether you think this one is legit or not!)

#52...Had a mini reunion with friends from 8th grade through high school. It was AWESOME catching up with the ladies after so long apart...and hopefully we will be doing it much more often now!

#87...Working my way through the Janet Evanovich...aka Stephanie Plum series. Thoroughly enjoyable! Jersey bounter hunter...who sucks at her job, has men issues, a crazy Gramma, a pet hamster, and gets her cars blown up haha! On book 13 of 15 in the series...but there's also some in between books of hers too.

#90...Like I said I went to New Mexico with the grandparents to visit the relatives and attend a wedding. Another great trip!

#97...Finally cleaned my poor frog's tank. So it was a little green...eh...I think it reminds him of his home out in the wild...if a little 2 inch frog could ever live out in the wild haha! Anyways...he's loving life...and enjoying his algae free tank.

#98...Traveled out to Hartford for my Marist Love's birthday! Nothing too crazy...since it was a Monday night and all...but a good time was had!

Day 181...Quack Quack!

2009-07-10T17:35:00.000-07:00

So another item has been crossed of the list...but I'll leave you in suspense for a minute about what it is...because first I need to talk about the books I finished in my quest to read at least 2 a month during the 1001 days.

#87 - FINALLY finished the Harry Potter series...LOVED them of course cause I'm a nerd like that haha. Next up is watching all the movies! While I hate to admit it I am now starting the Twilight series...yeah I know...fell for all the hype and just had to see what the big deal was all about. I finished the first one in like 2 days...really easy read. Definitely cheesy...and maybe if I was 12 I'd be all giddy and gaga over this series...but alas that is not the case haha. I know I know...said I loved HP and then followed it up by saying I'm not 12...I'm aware of the irony. Anyways, I plan on finishing the series...cause I'm one of those people that needs to know what happens. This is a serious problem in my life as I end up losing hours of my life to TERRIBLE movies just because I feel the need to see it through haha. I also read the first book in the True Blood series and LOVED it...much juicier drama-wise...and a lot more sexed-up than Twilight. It also follows the true vampire myths much more to my satisfaction. Debating on whether to continue the series or wait it out...since I like being surprised each season when I watch the show...not knowing what's coming and all.

Now...onto the real reason for this post...

#65 - Took Camp Karen on the road and did a duck tour with the kids. A. I needed to cross it off my list. B. I entertained the kids without having to do crafts for a day haha. It was a PERFECT day for it. Our guy wasn't as funny as I've heard the tour guides can be...but it was still all good. Definitely more historical/factual than I thought it was going to be...seeing as History was always my WORST subject and I blocked out most of the stuff that he pointed out/talked about. Good things I had the kids there to explain it all to me...just kidding....sort of. We rode the train as part of the fun...or so I thought...until we had to ride back during rush hour time and the train was jam-packed. The kids were not impressed with having to stand and all the people. Other than that we had a fun day. Brought our little bagged lunches and sat outside to enjoy the weather. Then we got one of the extended ducks that had the back section which was more exposed to the outdoors which the kids loved. Then one of the kids...my little boyfriend...got to drive the Duck when we were floating down the Charles...and it made his day! The driver was also nice enough to stop by the harbor so we could catch a glimpse of a couple of the Tall Ships that were in Boston for the first time in 9 years....pretty cool. Luckily I got a couple of pics. All in all a successfull field trip for the kids and I can cross another item off the list!

Day 163...moving right along.

2009-06-21T14:49:00.000-07:00

So this was my week off from babysitting...and what did it do all week...RAIN! This kept me in the house NOT working on my tan...and made me lose my motivation to start running and going to the gym. Now I know...the gym is indoors and I still should have gone...but rain just puts me in the whole BLAH I don't wanna do anything funk. I did spend quite a bit of time on my computer though and....

#12 - FINALLY updated my iPod...WHOO-HOO! Now I can start the gym/working out tomorrow with new jams! Then maybe I can finally get some things crossed off the top part of my list.

#44 - Another couple of bucks have been donated since Taco Bell now asks if you want to donate to the Jimmy Fund...which I am happy to do...but there's a lesson to be learned here. I should not be eating Taco Bell since it is definitely not gluten-free and it is not helping my diet/exercise cause. So if you see a surge in donations it's because I have a problem and have continued to sneak tacos...which means please feel free to yell at me haha!

Now about #3...I've clearly already failed that one...so I think I'm gonna add an addition to it...an actual time frame. Again...I'll pay the $5 but I still want to accomplish it! So the new one will be
"Go the gym at least 4x a week....FOR 3 MONTHS". I think this is acceptable...but if you think it's not a serious enough commitment let me know.

Thanks for tuning in!

Day 160....boredom gets things done.

2009-06-18T12:05:00.000-07:00

So this week has been INSANELY boring and I've been trying to see what I could cross off the list with all my free time and my newly fixed computer.

#17...The little guy I babysit for slept for a little over 3 hours the other day and during that time I decided to tackle the daunting task of cleaning out my Marist email. It was a little rough going since I was using a laptop with one of those finger pad things that I am HORRIBLE at using. I got through a few hundred pages before the little guy woke up. Then when I got home I got through the next hundred like nothing on my (knock on wood) GLORIOUSLY working computer.

#87...Another Harry Potter down! Onto the 7th and final one...love it!

Lastly...I have been uploading all my cds to iTunes...and hopefully will be able to upload my iPod in the next week or so....so look for another update soon!

Day 153... Unplanned Part 2

2009-06-11T17:20:00.001-07:00

After spending some serious time updating the blog today...getting things crossed off, uploading pics, making a little wine trail map (well the guide part anyways), and then waiting 3 hours for all the information to actually be imported and load itself to the blog...I get an immediate text upon successful completion...
"You forgot you got your comp fixed...gotta update again"
....Oh wait...would that be the comp I've been sitting on ALL day to get all this blogging accomplished?! Yes...yes it would...athankyou...I am a jack*ss haha!

#11...After over 3 years of my computer refusing to turn on and having a GREEN screen of death...NOT blue I swear...I finally got a friend (my hero Jim) to fix it in exchange for babysitting his little guy. Let me just tell ya...I got the better end of the deal cause he is such a cute little mellow guy! Now hopefully I can get some other things done that required the use of my comp.

Day 153...WOW...it's been a long time!

2009-06-11T17:10:00.000-07:00

So I'm clearly not as good at the"Procrastination No More" as other people are. I see things being crossed off lists left and right. Sheesh people...give me a chance to catch up would ya?!Granted I've got the time and should be moving right along...but I blame the fact that a lot of stuff on my list is expensive...nope I know I know... lame excuses excuses. Anyways...onto what has been accomplished...quite a few things...with pictures and everything...

#33...So while in Syracuse this past weekend I was taught and explained the basics of chop stick usage. I did pick up a few non-food items...so I'm counting it. I will attempt to actually use them on food the next time I am out for sushi. In theory though...I have learned how to use them haha!

#44...So again while in Syracuse...while out to dinner...the waiter asked if we wanted to donate $4 that would cover shipping pizzas to troops over seas (what?)...and I thought nothing of it. My friend later pointed out to me that according to my list I should have donated...DAMNIT! I suck at this one due to the fact that I generally disregard "donate" questions the same way I steer clear of people with clipboards in the mall like they have the plague. Here's the thing though...as my friend pointed out...technically I said I would donate $1...and since he asked for $4 does that null and void the donation? I would say yes except that I already agreed to the $2 donation at the movies? This is quite the conundrum!

#52....I am seeing blasts from the past all over the place and LOVING it! Most recently I met up with my best friend from 3rd grade who moved away...at the DMB show in Boston. I can't believe I forgot to take a picture. So great catching up though...seeing as we both went to Australia during college...and were comm majors...and applied for this crazy contest/job to live down under. See...looks like we knew what we were doing in 3rd grade! I've also been back in touch with one of my fav Summer Housers! This is definitely one of the best things on my list!

#81...Attended my first concert of the Summer...and it was definitely a success. Dave Matthews Band at Fenway. It was a beautiful day! Met up with an old friend...enjoyed some drinks on the rooftop...listened to some good jams...and did a little extended family bonding!

#85...Really excited to cross this one off the list. My first wine tour! Thanks to the Gowers for expertly guiding my way through all the delicious wine haha! Went up to the Finger Lakes...right along Cayuga lake...and hit up like 8 of the different wineries...including a hard cider place...mmm. Here's the map and all the places we hit up. The cow/yak thing would be the mascot at one of the places...chilling with his friend the goat...cute or weird?

#87...Can cross another 5 books off the list because I am almost finished with the Harry Potter series. I had only made it to the 5th one the first time around...so I decided to start over and relive the series. Next up...watch all the movies. I think the next series I'm gonna have to break down and read is Twilight...just to see what the big deal is. I personally thought the movie was only ok. After that I think I'm gonna read the rest of the True Blood series. I really want to be surprised during the shows...but we're only on Season 2 and the books are mocking me in the corner of my room...just dying to be read.

#98...After all my mentions of Syracuse...I think it's pretty apparent that I went to visit some friends haha. A very successful trip! Thanks guys!

Day 92

2009-04-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

#26 - Sat down with my mom today and did my taxes. It actually went a lot better than expected...no yelling or anything. Initially I had planned on actually doing them with those books they send you in the mail...but my mom said Turbo Tax is free now and I should just do it that way. I'm aware this is kind of cheating...but everyone I've talked to has said that's they way they do them...and I'm just going with the flow. Next year I'll do them without her sitting next to me...through Turbo Tax again I'm sure...even if the fee does get reinstated.

So doing my taxes also led to donating another $1 to #44...because one of the last questions was "Do you want to donate $1 to the Election Campaign Fund?"...and unfortunately I HAVE to donate $1 everytime someone asks that. I mean it's on the list and all.

Day 88...oops I'm slacking!

2009-04-09T15:20:00.000-07:00

No I haven't forgotten about my list...just been slacking a bit. I figured I would try and actually get a bunch of stuff accomplished before I posted my next blog. Hmm...so what have I gotten done....

#8 - I have now made 2 gluten-free meals...although I've realized that mine aren't as fancy as certain other people's so I feel like I might need to step it up a notch! I've made wings...and in honor of St. Patrick's Day...corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings...SOOOOOO good! I think I've had it about 7 different times this season...a record! Can't wait for next year haha!

#15 - I've done a semi-decent job of keeping up with this blog and plan on continuing. I've learned how to do a number of things on here and I think that the pictures that I have posted further down count as the finale of the "learn how to use" portion of this one...so I'm crossing if off. If I feel ambitious later on in this project maybe I will learn how do more on this silly thing.

#18 and #19 - Ever since I got my new digital camera I have made it a point to upload the pictures I take to Facebook pretty soon after...AND I tag people in them...AND I make captions for every one. This has made me realize that scanning ALL my pics and uploading ALL of them is going to be a HUGE PITA (pain in the a**)...definitely NOT looking forward to completing this one!

#21 - So my brother decided to bravely take me to the Home Depot parking lot and give teaching me how to drive stick a whirl. I think we both have to admit that it didn't go as badly as expected. I was taught stick the summer before college...in that same parking lot...by my dear friend Tom...and then he bravely handed over the keys while leaving the Big E one day and told me to go for it. Needless to say my college roommate and friend...who I had only known for 2 weeks at that point...were a little concerned for their lives on that drive home. Hence why I've refrained from driving stick ever since. I just get a little panicky with the rest of the cars around and doubt myself. That's why I specifically put drive stick FIVE times on my list...so that I can become secure in my abilities. Haha...one trip down...four to go...and no one died!!

#44 - So I go to the movies the other day and realize that they ask for donations from EVERY person EVERY time...so that's super...cause they definitely ask for $2 each time...and you usually get a pin. So therefore I'm gonna have a weird movie pin collection. Also...I think you'll notice from the fact that I only have $3 listed next to this one that I've only been to the movies once haha. I'm sure I'll be going again though...but this does put a damper on the excitement of $6 Tuesday movie night...since it will now be $8 movie night...still less than regular price but sheesh! I'll keep you posted on the pin collection with pictures!

#52 - I've now been in touch with NINE people from my past...some from WAY back in the day...aka my old paperboy (funniest run-in EVER) and some kids from the neighborhood....as well as some of my Marist loves that I had lost touch with. I am getting MUCH better at keeping in touch with people and really happy that this one is on my list. I'm looking forward to getting in touch with the next 16 people!

#84 - So winter has pretty much ended...and I got in FIVE out of my 15 trips to the mountain...which I think is pretty successful. I only got to ski though so I definitely want to do more snowboarding next year! Hopefully I will have a job by the next season and can go A LOT more...as well as finish teaching my little cousins how to ski and snowboard!

#87 - Reality tv can be blamed for my slacking on this one haha. While babysitting though I have had time while the rugrat is napping to get in some reading. Last Christmas I bought this book by Laurie Notaro and literally almost peed my pants while reading it. I had to take breaks because I would go into laughing seizures from the way she depicted Christmas with her family. Her sarcasm and the way she described things with her family SO closely resembles my family. HILARIOUS! So anyways...I then went out and bought the rest of her books and I've worked my way through those. They are: "The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club", "Autobiography of a Fat Bride", "I Love Everybody (and Other Atrocious Lies)", and "We Thought You Would Be Prettier". No...they aren't gonna teach me about the world...or give me any insight into life...but they're damn funny and I like them! Next I think I'm gonna tackle re-reading the Harry Potter serious since I never read the last one and I've forgotten all the important details from the first ones to allow myself to just dive in. I also clearly have the word "sucker" written on my forehead since I also plan on working my way through the "Twighlight" series. Saw the movie...definitely have to read the book.

#99 - This is my big HURRAH! The first nice day I went outside with a razor blade in hand...ready to tackle the gross rusty blob that used to be my Marist sticker on the back of my car. Now how does a plastic cling-on sticker get rusted you are wondering? Well so am I!! Anyways, I was SO proud of myself for getting this done after looking at it like that for over a year...that I decided to capture the moment with before and after pictures...thus also helping to complete #15 ATHANKYOU! Sidenote: I am NOT happy that I had to get the Marist COLLEGE one...cause I had really liked my just MARIST one...but apparently they only make those in outside-of-the-car form...and I'm not a fan...oh well.

Day 44...but this doesn't pertain to my list...

2009-02-24T18:36:00.000-08:00

So quite a lot has gone on in recently...no not on my list haha. This is a blog and you know what...sometimes I just wanna blog.

First off...there is a newly discovered website that I have to promote...seeing as it defines my life and I should have copywrighted (TM'ed right Katie?) it a LONG time ago...fmylife.com. HilARious! Hours of enjoyment to be had!

Next up...My house has officially become a hotel for homeless children. We now have my cousin Casey living here...she has her own room. Denise (my brother's friend) who previously occupied that room has been moved to the basement...along with Kurissa (the bro's gf) who is a nomad. Also on occasion I believe a Ginger or two have been known to occupy a couch or futon. So anyone looking for a new home? We apparently have room to rent.

Onto the unemployment...it's been extensive. Recently I was introduced to a number of new apps on facebook which are embarrassing to name...and I will blame these apps for my continuous downfall! I must say that the couple of weeks I took up scrapbooking were far more productive.

Lastly...everyone I know is getting knocked up and having babies. I am thoroughly excited about this due to the fact that I have baby fever and can NOT wait to play with all of them. I hope they all come out rolly polly and chunky....cause I LOVE when they have little baby rolls...so CUTE!

That's all for now...back to knocking things off the list. Hopefully there will be new things crossed off soon!

On another note....

2009-02-20T12:55:00.001-08:00

Sidebar...this is not 101 related...although it could be if I get the job!

So here's the deal....

The BEST JOB IN THE WORLD is being offered to anyone in the world....and it really is the best job EVER! Australia is trying to amp up its tourism so it is offering a 6 month stint to anyone in the world to live on the beach and blog about their experience down under! They asked people to make a 60 second video in which they introduce themselves and highlight why they should get the job. Whether or not you find my video as entertaining as I do I would thoroughly appreciate your vote/rate/viewing of the video. PLEASE pass it around to any and everyone you know. I would LOVE this job! They are going to pick 50 finalists on March 2nd and then narrow it down to 11 from there who proceed onto the interview round! The 11th person they pick for the interview round is the one who gets the most votes online...hence why I am begging for you to be my virtual friend and view/rate/vote for my video!!!! Help me out and check it out.... http://www.islandreefjob.com/applicants/watch/8LsvneR7Ui0 I will be in your debt! Plus, if you vote for me and I end up winning...you would totally have an excuse to visit! Thank you soooooooo much!

Day 33

2009-02-13T13:00:00.000-08:00

"Did you know Friday the 13th is before Valentine's Day? Great...Black Friday followed by Black Saturday...I won't be leaving the house all weekend!" - haha...direct quote from a fellow Marister.

So I've decided that #5 is unrealistic because I clearly have vitamin issues and my body rejects them...and while this may be against the rules...I am changing it. I will penalize myself the $5 for charity that I would have had to pay at the end for not completing the goal...but still change it to something I can accomplish. I think this is reasonable. Plus, I don't think enough people read my blog to honestly even notice if I change it so I really shouldn't have even mentioned it. So I've decided to change it to "Do 100 crunches every day for a month".

Onto what I've actually accomplished on my list:

#2 - I've lost 5 lbs. in a month...not a bad start. I probably would have lost more if I gave up alcohol on my nights out...but come on now. I'm unemployed...social interaction and a few drinks once a week keep me sane.

#4 and #7 - I can't believe I actually made it through this month! Seriously it was the longest month EVER! To top it off my brother kept coming home with Taco Bell which I thought was quite rude because he KNOWS that's my weakness...I mean that's gluten, dairy, and junk food all rolled into one!! As of midnight tonight this goal is officially complete...and to celebrate...um I'll probably be at Taco Bell haha!

#8 - I made wings. Ok, so it didn't require a HUGE amount of effort or anything...but it reguired using the oven so I think it counts. Baby steps!

#15 - I've been keeping up with the blog. I also figured out how to put a line through things and how to insert a hyperlink (as shown below). I think once I start putting up some pictures the "learn how to use" portion of this goal will be complete.

#50 - Sticking to it.

#52 and #98 - I've been working on getting in touch with more people and planning some outings.

#84 - I've now beeng skiing 4 times...and I've taught 3/5 little cousins to ski...now I just have to teach the other 2 to ski and then teach all 5 to snowboard.

#101 - YES...TWO people are done with their lists...Kurissa and Dan! Now I just need 3 more of you to hop on board!

Day 20

2009-01-31T10:34:00.000-08:00

First of all...I'm having issues keeping track of what day I'm on in my journey. It's sad when I find myself using my fingers to count it out. Anyways...onto the reason for this blog. My brother pointed out today that he was very sad to see that I didn't have "Find Come Hither Stars" as one of my 101 things. I immediately was like "Damnit...that is a good one! I totally should have put it on my list!". I justified it though by saying that I was just so saddened by the fact that they've been missing since I left college and it hurts my heart when I think about them. Now this whole conversation started because of the fact that my brother FOUND MY COME HITHER STARS! For those of you who experienced college life with me (mainly senior year) this has deep and profound meaning. I mean I literally yelled and danced around the kitchen as he stood there holding them. It has been a GREAT day! I'm also glad I didn't post my thoughts from a couple of days ago since they were negative and this exciting discovery null and voids anything that has been going on. Now even though this technically doesn't count towards the completion of my 101...I believe it is a good sign and some positive motivation towards getting it done!

Onto my list...I'm still going to the gym and slowly losing weight. I'm at the halfway mark for #4 and #7 and I think if I can make it through Super Bowl Sunday tomorrow then I should be in the home stretch. #50 and #74 have been pretty easy and shouldn't be a problem to complete. Currently I am working on understanding and learning how to use this blog, finishing my first book, planning some more skiing trips (one of which will also get me out of town and count towards visiting a friend), and most importantly getting my computer fixed (because it's holding up the completion of many things on my list). I may be off to a slow start, but I always come through in the end!!

Day 10 Update

2009-01-21T14:11:00.001-08:00

So it's day 10 of the journey and what have I accomplished? I've lost a couple of lbs., entered a few sweepstakes, went skiing, was in touch with a few long-lost friends, and have been to the gym quite a bit. I'm starting to rethink a few of the things on my list, which I assume is fairly common. I have an awful lot of expensive travel destinations and adventures that I want to partake in and unfortunately I don't know where I'm gonna find the means to fund them all. Then there's the matter of #3, #5, #15 #44, and #50, which require daily effort. It's not that I mind the daily effort so much as the fact that I'm not gonna be able to cross them off my list until the last day of this project and you know that's just gonna bug me. So nothing is actually crossed off yet but hopefully I'll be able to do that soon. I've gotta work on getting others to join me in this endeavor, not only for the fact that it's on my list, but so I have other people to complete this list with. I think that's all for now.

101 in 1001

2009-01-12T09:37:00.000-08:00

Ok, so here goes. As some of you may know I have been on a bit of a job hiatus and seem to have a lot of free time on my hands. During this free time I have gotten caught up on my reality tv, become fairly domestic, taken up scrapbooking (for like 2 weeks), and lived vicariously through other people's lives on the Facebook newsfeed haha. Some time ago I stumbled upon a project that an old Marist fwend was undertaking. Not long after another Marister and fellow globetrotter decided to attempt the project as well. It was known as "101 in 1001". I was fascinated because I am a horrendous procrastinator and this seemed like the perfect way to accomplish goals in a set period of time. Carpe diem!

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Task must be specific (i.e. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable, or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. represent some amount of effort on your part).

First and Foremost
1. Get a Job

Health and Body
2. Lose 20/25 lbs
3. Go to the gym at least 4x a week
4. No gluten/dairy for a month
5. Take vitamins every day
6. Get a tan
7. No junk food for a month
8. Learn/make 50 gluten-free meals/recipes
9. Whiten teeth
10. No ordering in/going out to eat for a month

Technology
11. Get computer fixed
12. Update Ipod
13. Learn how to really use my digital cameras
14. Save up/get a flat screen tv *Bonus - get cable fixed*
15. Keep up with and learn how to use this blog
16. Get a new cell phone
17. Clean out Marist email
18. Scan all my pictures onto computer
19. Upload all my pics to Facebook/Myspace
20. Go a week without tv/internet

How to/Education
21. Really learn how to drive stick – as in more than the one time I’ve tried it (5x)
22. Learn sign language
23. Learn how to bartend *Bonus – get a job bartending*
24. Learn how to do the splits
25. Learn how to surf
26. Learn how to file my own taxes and actually do them
27. Learn how to sell something on Ebay and actually do it
28. Take a CPR class
29. Take flying lessons
30. Get certified as a ski instructor
31. Learn to change the oil in my car
32. Learn how to really play pool
33. Learn how to use chopsticks
34. Take the MTELS

Travel
35. Ireland *Bonus – kiss the Blarney Stone*
36. Italy *Bonus – ride in a gondola*
37. Hawaii *Bonus - go cliff-diving*
38. California
39. Grand Canyon
40. Niagara Falls
41. Las Vegas *Bonus - pull a Britney Spears*
42. Martha’s Vineyard
43. Go on another cruise *Bonus- go on another Pirate cruise*

Soul
44. Donate $1 every time someone asks “do you want to donate to...?”
45. Volunteer for a charity/organization (5x)
46. Buy and donate 3 toys at Christmas
47. Buy and donate a bag of food at Thanksgiving
48. Donate old clothes
49. Pay strangers’ fare, tolls, meter, etc. (10x)
50. Partake in websites daily to help causes (click to give, freerice, cove/garden/sea on facebook)
51. Send flowers to someone for no reason
52. Call, email, meet up with people I’ve lost touch with (25)

Adventure/Life experiences
53. Go skydiving
54. Get a tattoo
55. Get my belly button pierced (when I achieve weight goal)
56. Ride in a hot air balloon
57. Go paragliding
58. Go rock climbing
59. Ride in a dog-sled
60. Swim with dolphins
61. Go horseback riding on a trail/beach
62. Ride in a helicopter
63. Drive/in a race car
64. Go paintballing
65. Go on a duck ride/tour in Boston
66. Visit the Statue of Liberty

Fun and silly
67. Find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop
68. Try out to be the ball person at the U.S. Open
69. Solve a Rubik’s Cube
70. Build a duct tape sled with Joe for the contest at Mount Snow
71. Be a game show contestant (or at least a member of the audience)
72. Break 10 obscure and outdated laws
73. Be an extra in a film
74. Enter 100 different sweepstakes/contests/drawings
75. Become a minister of the peace
76. Bowl over 200
77. Learn the alphabet backwards
78. Dedicate a song on the radio
79. Meet someone famous

Arts, Culture, & Sports
80. See 3 Broadway plays
81. Attend 8 concerts
82. Go to 5 Red Sox games
83. Go to a Patriots game
84. Go skiing/snowboarding (15x) *Bonus – teach my little cousins how to*
85. Go on a wine tasting
86. Join a club/organization/league
87. Read at least 2 books a month *Bonus – read the newspaper*
88. Become a dual citizen
89. Go on 3 spontaneous trips to the casino
90. Do 5 things that I’ve already done/experienced again (Prelude/Headless Horseman/Alumni weekend/Visit New Mexico relatives/Make my own Halloween costume)

To do
91. Move out
92. Write THE novel
93. Go camping *Bonus – Learn 5 constellations*
94. Finish scrapbooks
95. Put pictures in Marist collage
96. Send birthday and Christmas cards (50)
97. Clean frog tank (3x a yr.)
98. Visit friends that don’t live in the same town (5x a yr.)
99. Get rusted Marist sticker off and put on new one *Bonus - Clean car*
100. Go to the beach (10x)
101. Get 5 people to make their own lists

*I will donate $5 for every task not completed...half to the Marist fund and half to a non-profit*