Career Development:

1. Be at work and logged onto my computer by 8:30 am every day for 3 work weeks (15 days).
2. Leave cell phone in my purse (not out on my desk so I can be distracted by e-mails and text messages) every day for one week.
3. Complete three technical training classes for work, i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
4. Complete five non-technical training classes for work, i.e. personal & career skills development.
5. Wear jeans to work only on Fridays for two months (8 weeks).

Giving Back:

6. Adopt a soldier at http://www.soldiersangels.org; requires a one-year commitment, writing one letter per week, and sending one care package per month.
7. Donate $5 for every item on the list that I don’t complete.
8. Do something nice for a stranger.
9. Begin recycling cardboard and plastics (milk jugs, bottles #1 through #7).
10. Give someone a gift “just because”.

Health & Fitness:

11. Brush teeth every night before bed for 21 days.
12. Wash face and remove makeup every night before bed for 21 days.
13. Floss teeth every night before bed for 21 days.
14. Use CPAP machine every night.
15. Eat 5 servings of fruit and/or veggies every day for 7 days.
16. Get a mammogram.
17. Wear sunscreen every time I’m in the sun for the whole summer (June 1 – August 31).
18. Have a skin cancer/mole check by a dermatologist.
19. Walk 3 times per week, 30 minutes each time, for 3 months (12 weeks).
20. Cut out caffeine (chocolate, soda, mochas, etc.) for one month.
21. Keep a journal of medications, doctor’s appointments, and therapy sessions.
22. Eat semi-vegetarian for three days (no beef, fish, pork, or poultry).
23. Take the stairs at work in the morning every day for one week.
24. Drink diet soda instead of regular for one month.
25. Be in bed no later than 11:00 pm every night for two weeks (weekends included).
26. Research exercises I can do to relieve constant neck tension and pain.
27. Follow those exercises for 21 days.

Personal Development:

28. Go 21 days without cursing.
29. Keep a personal journal for two months, writing at least 4 days per week.
30. Wake up at 6:00 am & get out of bed immediately every work day for 3 weeks (15 days) and by 8:00 am on Saturdays/Sundays.
31. Go one week without falling asleep at night with the TV on.
32. Go one work week (Monday – Friday) without watching TV after work until bedtime.
33. Keep a gratitude journal for one week.
34. Say hi to annoying person at work at least once a day for one week.
35. Put “the box” (of wedding planning and ex-fiancé related items) in storage.
36. Find and use a daily devotional guide every day for one month.
37. Find a church to attend regularly and go at least 3 Sundays per month.
38. Meditate every day for 21 days.
39. Go one week without complaining.
40. Find my theme song.
41. Dress in costume for Halloween.
42. Make eye contact and verbally acknowledge everyone I pass at work for an entire day.
43. Go 3 consecutive days without using the computer at home (online, games, etc.).
44. Go to the movies by myself.
45. Eat a meal at a local restaurant by myself.
46. Start a conversation with a stranger.
47. Become friends with another single female.
48. Forgive two people for “wrongs” I feel they’ve committed against me, but in reality they probably didn’t even realize it.

General:

49. Finish my baby scrapbook.
50. Become educated about the candidates and VOTE in the presidential election (November 2008).
51. Go one week without eating from a restaurant (includes the cafeteria at work).
52. Get a massage.
53. Cook something new twice a week for 3 weeks.
54. Take a cake decorating class.
55. Take another type of class that features something I’ve never done before.
56. Plan something to do by myself the weekend of October 18, 2008 (would have been my wedding day).
57. Attend a concert.
58. Go camping and roast marshmallows over the campfire.
59. Go to a parade.
60. Sell something that I’ve made.
61. Buy something handmade, either in person or online.
62. Go on a picnic.
63. Finish knitting throw blanket.
64. Learn a new craft (crochet, sewing, beading, etc.).
65. Read five non-fiction books.
66. Read five classic novels.
67. Keep clothes off of bedroom floor every day for 21 days.
68. Take online course at work to learn Windows Vista for home computer.
69. Put together an emergency kit for the car.
70. See a play.
71. Edit and print off photos from computer for framing or scrap booking.
72. Backup photos from computer onto disk.
73. Go to a museum.

Travel/Recreation:

74. Go on a vacation with one or more friends.
75. Go on a vacation by myself.
76. Visit two states I’ve never been to (ND, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, WI, MI, IN, OH, KY, TN, MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, VA, PA, MD, DE, NJ, CT, VT, RI, MA, NH).
77. Go to a festival or event in Boise.
78. Go to a festival or event in another state.
79. Attend a sporting event.
80. Go to the zoo.

Friends and Family:

81. Tell my two best girlfriends how much I appreciate them by sending (mailing) a card to their homes.
82. Spend a weekend with my grandparents at their house in Oregon.
83. Plan something fun to do with my niece and nephews.
84. Make enough birthday, anniversary, and holiday cards (other than Christmas) to last one calendar year.
85. Send Christmas cards to friends and family, and write a personal note in each one.
86. Write one letter a week to my cousin when he deploys to Iraq.
87. Write one “just because” letter to a relative.
88. Write one “just because” letter or card to a friend.

Money and Finance:

89. Cut my debt in half – includes student loan, all credit accounts, and car loan.
90. Pay my parents for whatever balance remains after selling my wedding dress.
91. Tithe for six consecutive paychecks.
92. Set up budget using software I already have, and use it every month for six months.
93. Take lunch to work every day for one month.
94. Spend no more than $25 per person on birthday presents for family members for one year (includes card, wrapping, etc.).
95. Go one month without shopping.
96. Leave automatic transfer amount ($25 per month) in savings account.
97. Accumulate $500 emergency fund.
98. Record total amount of money spent on food for one month.
99. Get a copy of my credit report.
100. Buy a shredder.
101. Pay with cash, instead of writing checks or using my debit card.

Now…where to start?? Wish me luck!!

Danielle