Jo's 101 in 1001

Back to Work = Pretty Much No Progress

2009-03-26T13:29:00.000-07:00

I have been back at work since January so much of my life has sort of been at a stand-still. I devote any extra time I have to T. I am impressed with the fact that I actually have completed some stuff in the last while. We'll see if I ever make my goal!

My Official List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (1/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (3/16). **Made him a special birthday treasure hunt with gifts HE likes not I think he needs.
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (2/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (11/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (2/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters. (Thanks to my mom and sisters! It was great!)

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (1/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom. ***New counter top and sinks were put in this month!
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it. **Right now it is just weekly but I am liking it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer. ( Even better I got an external harddrive!)

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (1/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (10/10). Not only did we put together 10 boxes, we also did the shopping for my sister's church and packed 28 boxes for them.
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (7/10). (Started using the slowcooker...Love it...tried a couple new recipes...Pizza Soup and some easy Pork Chops).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments. (I made a Yearly Planner for our family and included a bill payment section where Miguel and I can keep track of which bills have been paid etc.)
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (1/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it. ***We bought a statue we just have to wait until spring to bury it in Emily's corner of the garden.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

Lots of Projects on the Go

2008-11-24T20:27:00.000-08:00

My Official List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (1/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (3/16). **Made him a special birthday treasure hunt with gifts HE likes not I think he needs.
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (2/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (11/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (2/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (1/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom. ***New counter top and sinks were put in this month!
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it. **Right now it is just weekly but I am liking it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (1/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve. **We are ALMOST done!***
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (10/10). Not only did we put together 10 boxes, we also did the shopping for my sister's church and packed 28 boxes for them.
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth." (watched one of the disks and loved it!)
80. Try 10 new recipes (5/10). **I made a recipe that has been in my recipe box for years but I just have never made it. Broccoli Chicken Cheese Bake....it was quite tasty.
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments. (I made a Yearly Planner for our family and included a bill payment section where Miguel and I can keep track of which bills have been paid etc.)
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3). **Pictures are being taken on Dec 2!
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it. ***We bought a statue we just have to wait until spring to bury it in Emily's corner of the garden.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

#12- Books 10-18

2008-11-24T14:45:00.000-08:00

So I haven't been keeping up with my book reviews. This doesn't really matter since this blog is more for me than anyone else but I like to keep record of all the new books I read to Trinity just for fun. So here goes:

10./11. Stuck in a Stinky Den and Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker by Max Lucado - The message of these stories were clearly over Trinity's head but she loved all the pictures of the frogs, worms, and caterpillars. These books have a great message told by some cute pond creatures. I got these books as a Christmas gift from one of my students last year. She wanted me to share them with my new baby. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to learn about Hermie.

12. Opposites- Eve DeGrie- Okay this is just a Looney Tunes baby book but I think it is actually a really hard book to understand. Although it does illustrate opposites in many different situations I had to stop and figure out how the pictures were showing these concepts. Fun to look at but not the greatest teaching tool.

13.Wheels on the Bus by Raffi- This is an illustrated book of the popular kids' song. Trinity loved the busy pictures and the fact that Mommy couldn't read the book she had to sing it.

14.The Little House by Virgina Lee Burton- Anyone who has ever lived in the country or dreamed of doing so should share this book with their kids. I came across it in one of my university classes and fell in love. It is the story of a little old house who stays in one place as the world around her gets modernized. She misses the simple beauty of the country and eventually is moved back there. It is such a true picture of how development in our world takes away some of life's simple beauties. The house reminds me so much of our house. I think we might have to paint our house to match...he he he.

15.Where's God? by Dr. Laura Schlessinger- This book lacks in the area of illustrations but otherwise it has some good answers to kids questions about God and prayer. Not excellent but good.

16. Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer- I had to introduce Trinity to the Mercer Mayer books. These were some of my favourite books growing up. I loved looking through the pictures and learning to read with the stories. Right now she wasn't so excited about these books but I hope she will enjoy them more and more as she gets older.

17. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney- I absolutely LOVE this book. It is a must in every child's library. The story is just so sweet. I used to tell my mom that I loved her all the way to Canada (we lived in Pakistan).....I think this is a special book to share between parents and kids.

18. The Way I Feel by Janan Cain- Love love love this book. This book is a great way to spend time as parents teaching kids how to label their emotions. The pictures are excellent at characterizing the different feelings that we go through in life. Trinity loved the bright colourful pictures.

I'm On A Roll Update

2008-10-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

My Official List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (1/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (2/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (2/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (11/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (2/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (1/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10). (Collecting stuff to pack boxes with my sister)
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth." (watched one of the disks and loved it!)
80. Try 10 new recipes (4/10). (I made Carrot Cake today...random recipe from a random recipe book...it was great.)
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office." (watched Seasons 1 and 2)
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

Pretty Good Update

2008-10-09T19:37:00.000-07:00

My Official List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (1/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (1/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (1/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (11/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up. (I just got the draft in my inbox...just have to review and sign!)
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (1/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth." (watched one of the disks and loved it!)
80. Try 10 new recipes (3/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office." (watched Seasons 1 and 2)
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

#12-9/1001 Books for Trinity

2008-09-25T19:51:00.000-07:00

The cooler days make for good reading times. Here are two new ones we read this week:

Lucky Clucky by Tony Blundell
- This is the story of Little Red Hen with a cute twist. Trinity loved all the farm animals but the story was a little long for her. She needed to move to the floor and listen while she played.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
- For some reason Trinity thought the pictures in this book were soooo funny. It is so interesting how kids find some things funny but other things we think should make them laugh just don't. This book is a classic. Always a good read.

Update

2008-09-24T21:31:00.000-07:00

My List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (7/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth." (watched one of the disks and loved it!)
80. Try 10 new recipes (2/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

#12- 7/1001 Books for Trinity

2008-09-19T07:05:00.000-07:00

We have been doing more reading lately because a) it has not been as nice outside lately b) Trinity sits for a longer time to read c) I am trying to get back into teaching mode

This week we read some books that were new to Trinity but not new to me:

My ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE Series of Picture books: Charlie and Lola books by Lauren Child

I don't have TV channels so I have never watched the show but I was drawn into the title of the first book Trinity and I read when I was on vacation in Banff. I hate tomatoes so I thought this book would be interesting. I fell in love with these books and have been slowly trying to collect them. I plan on ordering some DVDs (it's on my 101 list) for Trinity to watch because they are just great and they have really awesome messages set forth in a creative way. The pictures are incredibly unique too.

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child

I Am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child

Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister- Really sweet story about the joys of sharing with others.

Aaron's Hair by Robert Munsch- No great message here but a funny story. I love all the pictures and if you look through the pictures there are hidden jokes. Trinity can't understand them now but she liked all the crazy hair pictures.

Update

2008-09-16T07:55:00.000-07:00

My List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (5/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (2/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

2008-09-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

My List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (3/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (1/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

#12 - 3/1001 New Pictures Books

2008-09-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

Trinity and I have our regular picture books that we enjoy together...usually Goodnight Moon, A Child's Goodnight Book, I Love You Forever, and a few other gooders but I would like her to experience all kinds of books. So #12 on my list is a way of making sure I always make an effort to read new books to her.

The three we read recently are:

Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel - This book was hilarious. An alphabet book about a kitty whose owner forgot to bring home food. A very naughty kitty. This book was clever and funny.

Franklin Has a Sleepover by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark - Not really that great for a 7 month old. I guess she will appreciate these books more when she is older.

Sometimes I Feel Like a Mouse by Jeanne Modessitt - Trinity loved the pictures in this book. It has few words but lots of meaningful pictures. We both liked this one.

#80- 1 out of 10 New Recipes Complete

2008-08-29T17:21:00.000-07:00

Miguel's cousins came over for supper yesterday and that gave me an opportunity to try a new recipe. They do not eat meat so I had to get creative with veggies and such. I found this recipe, made a few adjustments, and we all really liked the results. I figure I might as well share my new recipes to make this more interactive.

Bean Quesadillas

The filling is cooked up in one pan and then spooned onto a cheese studded tortilla. Another tortilla covers the filling and this bean/cheese/veggie packet is heated in oil until golden on both sides. (I only had 6 shells so I put filling on half and folded the tortilla over...also instead of doucing them in grease we put them on tinfoil and then on the BBQ).

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced (I used less)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 package (10 ounce)of frozen corn
12 (12 inch) tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil (if you want to fry instead of BBQ)

Jo's Additions: I added in some taco seasoning for flavour, some hot salsa, and some red peppers.

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until soft. Mix in beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and corn; cook until heated through.

2. Spread 6 tortillas with equal amounts of the bean and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with equal amounts of the Cheddar cheese, and top with the remaining tortillas to form quesadillas. (Or just put the stuff on half and fold over like me)

3. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet and cook, turning once until cheese is melted and both sides are lightly browned.

This was an excellent vegetarian summer meal. We ate it with fresh cucumber salad and carrot sticks both from our garden.

#94 - Potpies in Freezer

2008-08-29T17:17:00.000-07:00

I love to make potpies and put them in the freezer so I can pull them out for lunches or a quick supper. I often think about getting this done but seldom actually do it (hence the reason it was on my list). I wanted to do it at least once in 2.75 years. This week I planned on attempting this task and called my mom to see if she wanted to help...insert little cheesy smile here. She actually had the same thing on her list to do so it worked out great. I got some of the filling ready ahead of time and deboned the chicken. She got all the dough ready. We had those pies ready in no time even with one of us chasing after the babe. Thanks mom for helping me complete #94. Too bad you have finished your 101 in 1001 list or you might be able to cross it off yours too.

List Update

2008-08-29T17:12:00.000-07:00

My List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (0/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (0/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (1/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

Official List Update (Already)

2008-08-24T20:28:00.000-07:00

My List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:

1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (0/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (0/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:

28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:

44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:

70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:

72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:

79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (0/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:

86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:

93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

My Official 101 in 1001 List

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Start Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
End Date: Friday, May 20, 2011

Because I absolutely LOVE crossing things off a list to do (in fact sometimes I add things I have already done or almost completed just so I can cross them off...should I have admitted that? Too late) here is the visual way that I plan to show my project progress.

1. Projects that are in the process will be italicized.

2. Projects that are completed will be written in red (until I figure out how to strike through text.)

3. In the case of tasks that involve developing some sort of habit I will say that the task is not complete until it has happened consistently for 2 months.

***These goals do not include any career- related goals because I am required to make a growth plan each year at school and therefore all career goals will be included in that plan.***

My List

Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.

4. Join a cell group again.

5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.

6. Write in my prayer journal daily.

7. Read my Bible every day.

Because I love my family:

8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).

9. Pray with T every night before bed.

10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).

11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.

12. Read T 1001 new books (0/1001).

13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.

14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (0/32).

15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.

16. Get a will written up.

17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.

Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:

18. Go to the dentist.

19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).

20. Go for at least two walks a week.

21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

22. Get a massage.

23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.

24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).

25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)

26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).

27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).

Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.

29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.

30. Paint living room.

31. Make cushion for window seat.

32. Stain basement stairway.

33. Paint mural in T's playroom.

34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.

35. Renovate bathroom.

36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.

37. Put up pictures in basement.

38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.

39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.

40. Paint rock in front flower bed.

41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.

42. Finish guest room.

43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.

Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.

47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.

48. Organize craft supplies in one place.

49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.

50. Designate a mail spot.

51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.

52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.

53. Organize my computer files.

54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.

Because I care about others:

55. Make one care package a month (0/33).

56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.

57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.

58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.

59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.

60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.

61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.

62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.

63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).

64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.

65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.

66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.

67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).

68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.

69. Volunteer at Anna's House.

Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.

71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.

Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).

74. Take German lessons.

75. Take a class at the Arts Council.

76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.

77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.

78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.

Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (0/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.

82. Watch "The Office."

83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.

84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.

85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.

Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.

Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (0/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.

101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.

My 101 in 1001

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Okay so I am not really sold on all the stuff that happens on blogs but I am drawn into this craze for some reason. I think it stems from the fact that I am a goal-oriented person and I work really well if I have very concrete achieveable (yet challenging) goals to work towards. My career is very goal-oriented so being on mat-leave has sometimes left me feeling like I am not really working towards anything. I know I have a VERY important task....raising a child of God....but within that task I feel as though I am not giving to anyone else nor taking time for God or myself. I need balance and I love the way that people's 101 in 1001 lists reflect a balance of goals across their priorities.

For those of you who are not aware of what this involves here are "the rules."

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

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

I tend to start projects and never complete them or have too many on the go at once. This is a way for me to be accountable for these projects....even if it is just to myself and Blogger. My next post will be my official first list.