My Happy Lists

I love goals and lists (what? really?), so this year is a time for a massive list of realistic goals. I've previously attempted the 101 in 1001 (2008-2010) and did NOT complete many of them. So I'm upping it this time around. Instead of giving myself that 1001 days, I'm committing to the one year mark. I've made my list achievable (no "Visit Italy" items on here). I'm going to look back on 2012 and think, "Damn, girl, you did a LOT!"

The mission: complete 104 realistic and achievable goals/tasks by the end of 2012 (2 per week, although some may require longer work)

The criteria: tasks must be specific (no ambiguous wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (require some work on my part).

Commitment: for every incomplete item by January 1st, 2012, I will anonymously donate $10 to ATVP.

GREEN: Started & In Progress
RED: Completed
Navy: Repetitive Task

1. Blog about each goal when started, in progress & complete
2. Blog every week (Wilson Media or My Happy Lists)
3. Go vegetarian at least 3 days per week
4. Take a picture of Marion every day
5. Pick and complete 1 craft thing a month (ideas from Pinterest) - Started 1/3 HERE
6. Pick a local nonprofit and volunteer time each month
7. Listen to at least 100 music albums from beginning to end
8. Watch 20 movies we own but haven't watched yet
9. Eat at 20 new restaurants
10. Make a monthly contribution to a non-profit I care about (like Connecting Congo) – Started 1/3 HERE
11. Select a clarinet solo & practice to "perfection"
12. Write in my "Dear Marion" journal at least monthly (preferably weekly)
13. Breastfeed at least through 9 months (preferably 12): pump at work, nurse at home
14. Read 9 books for pleasure (not including the 3 classics)
15. Lose 20 pounds and keep it off (until #16)
16. Get pregnant again (ideally after Marion is 1…so after June)
17. Do 100 consecutive push-ups
18. Run a 5k race
19. Visit the dentist and get teeth cleaned
20. Put at least one house plant in each room
21. Plant a garden
22. Make a piece of jewelry and wear it
23. Write a book of thanks/memories for parents
24. Make my living space more Feng Shui
25. Learn Sign Language (and teach Marion)
26. Buy a sweet new camera
27. Read a book on photography & watch how-to videos
28. Take a photograph I can proudly hang on the wall
29. Make a short film with Tyler
30. Create my own college scholarship (like $250)
31. Read 3 classic books
32. Learn to say the alphabet backwards really fast
33. Create my own personal mission statement
34. Write my will
35. Create my family tree
36. Work at a food kitchen
37. Buy flowers for a friend
38. Host a murder mystery dinner party
39. Throw a surprise party for someone
40. Watch the sunset at a romantic location with hubbie
41. Go white-water rafting
42. Go to a drive-in movie theater with Tyler
43. Go to a comedy club
44. Write a letter to the editor
45. Use canvas bags at the grocery store
46. Throw a yard sale
47. Sell something on eBay
48. Sell something on Craigslist
49. Sell or donate 100 items
50. Go stargazing
51. Knit/crochet a scarf and blanket
52. Perform clarinet solo for a family "concert"
53. Prepare 1 month of meals ahead of time (frozen crockpot packets)
54. Edit & mail Cindy & Ray their wedding reception video
55. Hire new freelancers/contractors for Wilson Media Consulting, LLC
56. File 2011 taxes (personal & business)
57. Master & adopt 3 new "signature dishes"
58. Create filing system for household and business
59. Attend my 10-year high school reunion
60. Throw a fabulous 1-year birthday party for Marion
61. Take a family vacation (with lots of photos)
62. Create a 10-minute video for every wedding we attend
63. Update contact & mailing lists
64. Design & send a Team Wilson E-Newsletter
65. Set up & add photos to my digital frame for my office at work
66. Send thank you notes within 1 week of receiving gifts for Marion & include a picture of her using the gift
67. Spend all the money on every gift certificate or giftcard we have/receive
68. Make and use homemade febreeze
69. Make homemade (but cool & useful) gifts for Christmas (start early!)
70. Leave an inspirational note inside a book for someone to find
71. Don't complain about anything for a week
72. Go on a picnic
73. Get a passport
74. Buy a car
75. Learn a poem by heart
76. Make ice cream from scratch (use ice cream machine)
77. Buy something form Etsy
78. Make a list of the top 5 people who have positively influenced me and write them letters
79. Plant a tree on earth day
80. Throw a themed (non-holiday) party
81. Donate every pair of (good) white socks and replace them all with one good brand & style
82. Go on a wine tour & wine tasting
83. Start a family Christmas tradition
84. Sing karaoke at a bar
85. Make a homemade pizza
86. Walk through a corn maze (bring Marion!)
87. Go to a movie alone
88. Visit every museum within 100 miles
89. Visit 10 new places in North Idaho/Eastern Washington
90. Hang Christmas lights outside
91. Find a great Chinese takeout restaurant in our area
92. Help Tyler as much as possible
93. Go ice skating
94. Answer the 50 Questions that will free your mind (list here)
95. Donate 100,000 of free rice at freerice.com
96. Print my blog in book form
97. Buy a ticket for a home giveaway
98. Start a compost
99. Have breakfast in bed
100. Organize all my regular payments with automatic payments
101. Start and contribute at least $1000 to Marion's secret "College/Marriage/House" fund
102. Visit the cemeteries of my loved ones
103. Ride my bike to the VanPool
104. Play every board game we own (donate any we don't get to)