I’m almost 2 months into my 101 in 1001 (yikes! time flies by fast), and actually I am doing pretty well with my list. The funny thing about creating this list of 101 goals, is that I actually forgot about a bunch of the things that I put on it. Different family and friends have mentioned things like, “wow, I didn’t know you wanted to do that!” And my response has been something along the lines of, “I do?”
Rest assured, I have since read through my list several times; and I’ve got to be honest, I’ve surprised myself a bit. In good ways of course, but surprised nonetheless. I’ve set big goals for myself, and I love it! And, so far, so good. I’ve completed 8 goals, and have 4 that are in the works.
Start Day: September 13, 2016
Finish Date: June 11, 2019
Goals Completed: 8 // Goals in Progress: 4
Swim in turquoise water(Completed the week of September 18, 2016 on the island of Koh Samui in the Gulf Coast of Thailand)
- Learn how to tango or salsa dance
- Visit the islands of Greece
- See the Northern Lights in Iceland
- Bake Julia Child’s croissants
- Become fluent in Italian
- Start speaking only Italian in our home
- Visit Sardinia
- Learn enough Spanish to order my favorite fish tacos
- Take a watercolor painting class
- Go to Croatia
- Find a swimsuit that fits well and makes me feel confident
Finish the photo collage wall in our living room(Almost complete)- Go to Pantelleria
- Work on my media kit and finalize the changes
- Start and finish the photo collage idea I have for my office
- Get new bedding and linens
- Make our own wedding album
- Put all of our loose photos into matching photo albums
- Start running regularly again
- Run a race
- Try the frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity
- Fly a kite
- Take a pilates class
- Leave a 100% tip
- Make Grammy’s sugar cookie sleigh
- Find a new pair of sunglasses that are comfortable enough for all-day wear
- Start writing a book
- Summer in Italy
Re-design my website(Completed 11/30/16, although I’ve still got a few kinks to work out.)- Invest in nice business cards
- Go clubbing one last time
- Go line dancing
- Pick out a new dining room table and chairs
- Improve my posture, and be conscious of it everyday
- Buy a condo
Organize our new filing cabinet(Completed 11/27/16)- Find a new wine bar
- Purchase new wine glasses (since we have broken most of ours)
- Tie a note to a balloon and let it go
- Forgive people who have hurt me in my past and let go of those hurts
Watch the sun set(Completed the week of September 18, 2016, on Koh Samui)
- Do 32 acts of kindness for each year I have lived
- Host a dinner party solely made from items at the 99 Cents Only store
- Dress up for Halloween
- Host a house warming party, even if we only have 2 people to invite
- Be more assertive: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- Stop explaining myself and my choices
- Laugh at something everyday
Sing and dance and kiss in the rain(Completed on September 21, 2016)
- Save more money for retirement
Start reading a book and finish it within a month(Completed on September 21, 2016) Not only did I start and finish a book within a month, I started reading The Girl on the Train and finished it in 3 days! I could not put it down, it was so good. Also, I am really excited by a super sweet birthday gift that I got this year, a book of the month club – it will definitely help me stay on track with my reading goals.- Fix our pesky and loud water filter
- Be more forgiving
- Pray everyday
- Plan more in advance for trips, not the week or days before
- Get back to my goal weight and make healthy choices to keep balance
Get a manicure with a bold colored polish(Completed 11/28/16 – I switched it up to Kiss the Bride!)
- Get a Microsoft Surface and stop traveling with our laptop
- Get a motorcycle license and test drive a Vespa
- Send some one a card just because
- Pick out new bedroom furniture
- Learn to surf
- Stroll under the Eiffel Tower
- List our old coins on Ebay
- Sell my old Viola
- Get a no fuss, shower and go haircut
- Pick out a new camera
- Download Italian pop songs
- Visit Death Valley National Park
- Cover our Christmas Tree in a plastic bag
- Attend New York Fashion Week
- Start getting paid to blog
- Work with a company that I am passionate about
- Put away $10 for every goal completed
- Get professional photos taken
- Find a pair of comfortable, neutral high heels
- Start a skincare routine
- Be featured in a magazine
- Start a housewares line
Keep the house “company ready” everyday for a month(Started: 11/28/16)- Stop biting my cuticles
- Go one month without sugar
Play in a Bocce tournament(Completed on October 9, 2016)
- Go roller skating or roller blading
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- Do something active everyday for 90 days
- Type slower, so that I don’t need to make as many typo corrections
- Fit in my original pair of skinny jeans again
- Stretch for 5 minutes before and after exercise for one month
Feed the homeless once a month for a year(Started 12/1/16)- Show and express more gratitude
- Get a pair of Uggs and don’t worry about them getting dirty
- Plan a trip to San Francisco and Napa Valley
- Ride the Coastliner
- Don’t mindlessly watch TV, either watch a taped or planned show, otherwise read a book, do work, go for a walk, play a game or just be quiet
- Unsubscribe from unwanted emails
- Start speaking only Italian to my Father-in-law
Study/speak Italian everyday for 60 days(Started 11/29/16 – Will complete on January 28, 2017)- Don’t sweat the small stuff and get caught up in other peoples’ drama
- Sleep under the stars
Great job Katie! You’re really accomplishing a lot! I’m so proud of all that you’re accomplishing, and I can’t wait to continue helping you along on your journey of 101 in 1001! I love you!