Saturday 28 February 2009

Slumdog Millionaire


Today I watched "Slumdog Millionaire" after however long it's been out in cinemas and however many awards it's won. I thought it was okay. It's not on my favourites list but it was good. Plus, it all helps with #56. I'm trying to get through the easiest tasks first and then moving onto most of the items in "Travel & Explore" & "Learning" which will be the most time consuming. If I finish most of the list this year, I have plenty of time to focus on the aforementioned sections of the list.

Friday 27 February 2009

Had my head shaved.

Today I had my hair cut! Thus finishing #21. I'll post photos once the cut has settled as it's still a bit confused as to where to sit haha. I have also put £5 in my savings account for #01. So that's two tasks down and 99 to go... I'm not sure which to start next, suggestions?

Wednesday 25 February 2009

First completed task!

Today I set up a savings account and put some cash in it. I've decided to use this as a completed task because otherwise I wouldn't be able to cross it off until the very last day and I'm just glad I got it sorted in the first place so, I've completed my first task!

Number 08, you are DONE. I've also added £5 to the savings account to count towards #01.

Tuesday 24 February 2009

What makes you happy?

Today I started on task #14. I'm going to do it slowly as I really struggle to think of things that make me happy. I'll post the list so far below this update. I also finished reading "Diary of a married call girl" by Tracy Quan. I didn't like this one so much. The main character was too annoying and I really didn't like the character of Allison. I have "Diary of a jetsetting call girl" to read but I'm not sure if I'd enjoy it... here's hoping! Either way, it's all helping towards #54.
I'm going to try get a library card next week (#98) and I might get a hair cut appointment this week (#21).

Write a list of 100 things that make me happy [10/100]

001. The "new text" symbol on my phone.
002. Crisp white bedding and feather pillows.
003. Freshly shaved legs.
004. Handwritten letters.
005. Being able to see the stars.
006. Music being played really loud through headphones.
007. Seeing a certain someone <3
008. Summer rain.
009. The sound of a tattoo gun.
010. Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Sunday 22 February 2009

My brows match my hair now...

Today I dyed my hair. Which is... half of #21. I'm still deciding on a cut, but I went from red to brown. It looks good :)
I also finished a book yesterday, "Diary of a Manhattan call girl" by Tracy Quan. I enjoyed it. I think it's the whole thing of not being able to do something myself so I read about it and it makes up for the fact I could never be a high class escort :P either way, this helps me with #54.

Friday 20 February 2009

I'm freeee. Sort of.

Today I paid off a store card! In one go. I'm so glad too as it was the worst company. Kept over-charging me if I missed a payment by a day. So that means I've finished half of #03.
I also bought 3 new books to help me along with #54. I'm 2/3 through one of them so I'll probably be updating again tomorrow! Tonight I'm going to try find some films to watch that I've not seen before.


Any recommendations?

Tuesday 17 February 2009

This is England



Last night I watched "This is England". It was horrifying. I know it's not really that bad compared to some movies which deal with skinheads but I definately didn't enjoy it. I made myself watch it though because I've heard so much about it and it also helps towards task #56.
I also asked a lovely man on a date last night, but due to distance it might not happen for a while. Still! It may very well help with task #91. I'll keep this updated, ofcourse.


Monday 16 February 2009

In the beginning...

I've not updated since "The List" but I've now started with my tasks. I re-arranged the list so it's easier to read, I also put the list in the sidebar with information on which are in progress and which I've completed.

I aquired a jar for #13 and I've started paying off my store cards [#03]. I've been tapering my lobes since before the list but I added it as I'm no where near my ideal gauge. Hopefully item #20 will be done within a year so I can start wearing pretty plugs and tunnels instead of the usual steel ones I wear after stretching!

Friday 13 February 2009

The List

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.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

Saving and Spending

  1. Save £5 for every task completed [0/101]
  2. Donate £3 for every task not completed to WWF or Bornfree
  3. Pay off store cards and cancel [0/2]
  4. Make £250 on ebay / [0/250]
  5. Make £400 on ebay / [0/400]
  6. Purchase 20 vintage pieces of clothing / accessories instead of something new [0/20]
  7. Buy 10 scratch cards (not at once) and keep track of winnings, if any.
  8. Start / get a savings account - Have 4 digits by the end of 1001 days
  9. Use saved money from completed goals to buy a laptop
  10. Purchase a corset
  11. Buy myself a really nice piece of jewellery
  12. Buy a blues CD
  13. Fill a jar with 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p. Silvers in general.

Self

  1. Write a list of 100 things that make me happy [0/100]
  2. Make 20 new friends
  3. Read a self help book and feel the benefit
  4. Identify 25 things I like about me [0/25]
  5. Get a manicure
  6. Celebrate my birthday with 10 or more people
  7. Stretch my lobes up to 10mm [4mm/10mm]
  8. Get a new hair cut and colour
  9. Get down to a clothing size 18
  10. Become a donor
  11. Decide on a career and work towards it
  12. Make an appointment to get my eyes tested
  13. Go out with friends and stay sober for one night
  14. Go 2 months without prescription meds and try St Johns Wart [0/61]
  15. Have an epiphany
  16. Find a hobby and stick with it
  17. Personal
  18. Get 3 new tattoos [0/3]

Travel and Explore

  1. Visit 5 Museums [0/5]
  2. Go to the theatre 3 times [0/3]
  3. Visit Las Vegas
  4. Travel out of the country 5 times [0/5]
  5. Go to 30 gigs [0/30]
  6. Go to a TV show filming
  7. Go to Edinburgh
  8. Go on a ghost tour (in Edinburgh?)
  9. Spend a weekend with a friend in a 5* hotel
  10. Visit a zoo
  11. Go camping
  12. Be a tourist in my own county - Cumbria (must visit atleast 2 tourist attractions)
  13. Visit a stripclub
  14. Finish a course - to be decided on
  15. Knit a scarf

Learning

  1. Learn enough of another language to hold a conversation
  2. Learn sign language
  3. Learn a musical instrument
  4. Learn how to belly dance
  5. Learn how to play poker
  6. Either learn to drive or be learning once 1001 days comes around

Challenge

  1. Write a post for every completed task [0/101]
  2. Read 50 books I've not read before [0/50]
  3. Do Flickr 365 days photo task
  4. Watch 50 movies I've not seen before [0/50]
  5. Do ADIML 3 times [0/3]
  6. Send 101 letters / postcards [0/101]
  7. Take someone up on an offer I would normally decline
  8. Make another 101 list once this one has finished
  9. Have no fizzy drinks for a month [0/30]
  10. Eat breakfast everyday for one month [0/30]
  11. Watch 10 documentaries I've not seen before [0/10]
  12. Write a letter to a magazine and have it published
  13. Win a competition
  14. Go one day a month without going on the computer [0/33]
  15. Drink green tea everyday for a fortnight [0/14]
  16. Cook 30 meals from cookbooks that I've not cooked before [0/30]
  17. Post OOTD to Fatshionista 10 times [0/10]

Be a better person

  1. Set up a donation with WWF or Bornfree
  2. Adopt/sponser an animal
  3. Send 10 packages to friends [0/10]
  4. Bake a birthday cake for someone
  5. Take part in Earth Hour 2009
  6. Send 5 letters of appreciation to companies [0/5]
  7. Make 10 mix CDs for people [0/10]
  8. Go to lunch with / buy dinner for a member of my family 6 times [0/6]
  9. Bake cookies for my Nanna & Da
  10. Send someone flowers
  11. Buy a round of drinks for everyone I'm with on a night out
  12. Donate 1,000,000 grains of rice on freerice.com [0/1,000,000]

Just for me

  1. Say "I love you" & hear it back
  2. Post a secret to postsecret
  3. Go on a cliche movie-dinner date
  4. Read a classic novel
  5. Approach a guy and have a conversation with him. Make the first move!
  6. Find the best self help Borderline Personality Disorder book and buy it
  7. Go swimming
  8. Kiss someone under mistletoe
  9. Hear the words, "I'm proud of you"
  10. Go on 10 dates [0/10]

For fun

  1. Try vegetarian sushi
  2. Make my own ice cream with the perfect flavours
  3. Wear heels for one night out, ALL night.
  4. Go to a halloween party in costume
  5. Watch the complete series of Six Feet Under
  6. Go to the cinema 10 times [0/10]
  7. Get a library card. Use it.
  8. Hang out with Erin!
  9. Make a snowman
  10. Take photos of Oscar & Winston, frame them
Start : Friday, 13 February 2009

End : Friday, 11 November 2011