S.M's Sweet & Dark Thoughts

101 Things in 1001 Days

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:31:00 -0400

I came across this project idea some days ago and after thinking hard about what to do; I finally came up with 101 things to complete in 1001 days.

Start: October 17, 2012

Finish: July 15, 2015

CAREER / FINANCIAL GOALS

Get a job.
Build jewellery business and get to 1000 fans on the Facebook page.
Create a line of jewellery for sale, at least 10 items (0/10).
Save $250 for everything finished on the list, including this.
Make a budget and stick to it for at least three consecutive months (0/3).
Invest- Buy shares in something.
When I get a Job: create a fixed deposit savings account and save at least $3500 from paycheck each month (at least 0/6 mths).
Enroll or start the process of getting into a master’s program.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Learn how to drive and take driving test towards getting my driver’s license.
Reconnect with and relearn Spanish.
Learn a new Spanish phrase every month.
Get an English pocket dictionary and read it through.
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
Read 1001 Wikipedia articles.
Complete a short/online course in something new.
Get sewing machine and learn to sew; use it to sew an item.

CHARITABLE GOALS

17. Donate to an important cause or charity.

18. Volunteer for 25 hours.

19. Donate blood 3 times.

20. Donate 1,001,000 rice grains through www.freerice.com.

21. Participate in two 5k events for worthy causes.

BLOGGING GOALS

22. Redesign my personal blogspot.

23. Make a blog post everyday for a month (30 days).

CREATIVE/ RECREATIONAL GOALS

24. Do my first D.I.Y project.

25. Write in my journal at least 3 times a week for 3 months (0/36).

26. Take part in a 30 Day Picture Challenge.

27. Document one month of my life in photographs (0/30 days).

28. Purchase a camera, preferable a SLR/DSLR and learn how to use it properly.

29. Write a haiku each day for a week that sums up or reflects upon the day.

30. Make 11 things off Pinterest (0/11).

31. Watch 101 movies I’ve never seen before (0/101).

32. Re/Watch 11 Disney classics.

33. Watch all the Harry Potter movies in one go.

34. Have a Lord of the Rings movie marathon.

35. Go to the movie theatre (0/6 times).

36. See a silent film.

37. See ten so-called classic films (0/10).

38. Read 101 Books including new and unread books from my collection.

39. Read a book by Jane Austen.

40. See one of my favourite singers or bands in concert.

41. Discover 10 new music artists (0/10).

42. Listen to Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of all Time (original, 2004).

43. Make a music playlist of 101 of my favourite songs.

44. Go to 6 concerts (0/6).

45. Get an orchid and keep it alive for at least 3 months.

46. Make an Inspiration Scrapbook- filled with quotes, pictures etc.

RELATIONSHIP GOALS

47. Talk to my mom every day for a month.

48. Send my mom flowers out of the blue.

49. Treat my mom to a spa treatment.

50. Buy a gift and house gift for my dad.

51. Give 20 “just because” gifts/cards to family (parents not included) and friends.

52. Reconnect with at least one old friend.

53. Make a new friend.

54. Private

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

55. Document the books I own that I’m yet to read.

56. Go to bed before 9pm every night for a week (0/7 days)

57. Get up when the alarm goes off every day for a week (0/7 days).

58. Sort through contacts via a database or address book.

59. De-junk my email inbox.

ADVENTUROUS/TRAVEL GOALS

60. Get Visa and travel at least one time overseas.

61. Stay at a hotel/inn for at least one night.

62. Go zip-lining again (a longer course).

63. Explore more of my country (at least 0/6 spots).

64. Go to the beach (0/6 times).

FOOD/CUISINE GOALS

65. Cook 101 new recipes (0/101).

66. Dine at ten restaurants.

67. Try 11 new foods/meals.

68. Eat fruit every day for a month (0/30).

69. Eat and cook homemade meals every night for one week.

70. Make eleven recipes off Pinterest.

71. Invest in a recipe book.

72. Make a weekly food plan and stick to it for 5 weeks (0/5).

73. For one month, make lunch for work every day (0/30 days).

HEALTH / SPIRITUAL GOALS

74. Create a realistic exercise schedule and stick to it for at least a month.

75. Start and finally complete, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.

76. Complete the 200 squat challenge (www.twohundredsquats.com).

77. Complete the 200 sit-ups challenge (www.twohundredsitups.com).

78. Track everything I eat/drink for one month. (0/30 days).

79. Drink eight glasses of water every day for at least one week (0/7 days).

80. Stay away from candy/chocolate for a week (0/7 days).

81. Go one month without soda (0/30 days).

82. Avoid fast food restaurants for a month (0/30 days).

83. No red meat or poultry for 14 days (0/14 days).

84. Implement a meatless day of the week and implement it for at least 12 weeks (0/12).

85. Read a bible scripture every day, at least for a month (0/30 days).

MISCELLANEOUS GOALS

86. Have a 25^th birthday celebration (get together at home, a restaurant, club or hotel).

87. Write a letter to myself to be opened after the 1001 days are over.

88. Write a letter to myself to be opened on my 30th birthday.

89. List 101 things that make me happy and that I’m grateful for.

90. Have a massage & facial.

91. Go thrift /antique shopping and document experience.

92. Buy 25 new articles of clothing (0/25).

93. Buy a new laptop.

94. Hide a note inside a book in a library or bookshop.

95. Have a technology-free weekend.

96. Make a book of pressed flowers and leaves.

97. Create a vision/dream board for things I envision for my life.

98. Plant something from seed and a tree planter for Earth Day.

99. Participate in Earth Hour.

100. Participate in Day of Silence.

101. Donate 101 dollars to charity for each uncompleted task after 1001 days.

Have you ever completed such a list, or in the process of completing one? If so, reply with a link to yours.

And if you haven’t, you should really consider.

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I’m late but I did 80 reps today with small weights. Now...

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:01:00 -0400

I’m late but I did 80 reps today with small weights.

Now to add 10 more each day.

heyfranhey:

Yes! Let’s get it! Who’s in???

Worth a reblog sweet-likings: Aaliyah - Four Page Letter (by...

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:45:32 -0400

Worth a reblog

sweet-likings:

Aaliyah - Four Page Letter (by AaliyahMusicVideo)

My all time fave song from Aaliyah…

“I’m Sending Him A 4 Page Letter,
And I Enclosed It With A Kiss.
And When I Write Him He Better, Get It On Time.
Im Sending Him A 4 Page Letter,
And I Enclosed It With A Kiss.
And When I Write Him He Better, Get It On Time”

"Understand this: NO ONE HAS TO BE YOUR FRIEND but even more importantly, the focus should be on-..."

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 02:54:17 -0400

“Understand this: NO ONE HAS TO BE YOUR FRIEND but even more importantly, the focus should be on- LEARNING TO BE A FRIEND TO YOURSELF!”

- D’elve (via iwritedrunk)

“I’m scared of the future. I’m scared of...

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:52:52 -0400

“I’m scared of the future. I’m scared of growing old and alone. I’m scared I’m [not] going to find someone who actually love me” -KushandWizdom

"I am a lover without a lover. I am lovely and lonely and I belong deeply to myself."

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:54:20 -0400

“I am a lover without a lover. I am lovely and lonely and I belong deeply to myself.”

- Warsan Shire (via warsanshire)

“Love continues to elude my grasp, though I’ve...

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:01:54 -0400

“Love continues to elude my grasp, though I’ve repeated to myself countless times before than I’ve giving up”

*pic courtesy of google image search but edited by me

the-absolute-funniest-posts: Follow this blog, you will love it...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:57:57 -0400

the-absolute-funniest-posts:

Follow this blog, you will love it on your dashboard

"Death always reminds me of how much I need to show or tell people how much I love and appreciate..."

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:24:09 -0400

“Death always reminds me of how much I need to show or tell people how much I love and appreciate them while they are here on earth.”

- ShelMac

Workout inspiration chescaleigh: My 28 day challenge results -...

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Workout inspiration

chescaleigh:

My 28 day challenge results - week 1: April 24th 2012 vs. week 7: June 8th 2012 (after photos by Jay Sullivan)

The secret? There is no secret. I got the body of my dreams the old fashioned way, eating clean and kicking serious butt in the gym. Insert the super cliche, “if I can do it, anyone can do it!” but…I actually mean it. Check out my final workout video, “28 day challenge FINALE: week 7” for more info on what I did to get in the best shape of my life and register for a FREE NYC 28 day challenge class with myself and my trainer Robert to kick off the summer!

Body Stats after Level One of 30 Day Shred Taken: June...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:52:14 -0400

Body Stats after Level One of 30 Day Shred

Taken: June 18,2012

Yippee…I’m seeing some results

Weight: 126 lbs (-2)

Chest/Bust- 35”

Waist - 29.5” (-.5)

Hips: 33.5”

Thighs: 20.5” (-.5)

Calves: 12”

Upper Arms/Biceps:10.5”

Lower arms: 8.5”

Goal= It would be nice to lose 3 more pounds by the end of the programme, as well as 1.5 inches from my waist.

30 Day Shred: Level 1 Finally Complete

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:10:00 -0400

Workout Diary

Day One, Level One: May 20- Although it is a 20min workout I found myself stopping twice, first to get a drink of water and the other to rest. I found it difficult to do the push-ups even when I went down on my knees. I also found it a bit challenging to keep my stomach tucked in throughout the workout. Now that it is over, I’m feeling pumped and I’m not experiencing any pain.

Day Two, Level One: May 21- I almost did not start this workout due to how much pain my calves were in. The pain only started in the afternoon. I started the workout at 11:45pm and ended @ 12:11am. I did not put the video on pause this time, although my legs were burning me throughout. I still found it difficult to keep my stomach tucked in though. I also did a few of the normal push-ups before resorting to doing the easier version of it, on my knees.

Day Three, Level One: May 22- Oh the agony of my aching thighs and even the bottom of my stomach hurts. Like yesterday I started the workout after 11pm. And because of the pain, I found myself following Aneita for the most part, in that I stuck to the easier modified version of the workouts. There were some points during the workout where I never felt as much pain but when it came to lunges and the squats I definitely felt the pain. With regards to doing push-ups, I decided to just stick with doing the knee version because I’m still having a difficulty with doing the normal one.

Day Four, Level One: May 23- So I did this workout in the morning.And happily I wasn’t in as much pain like the previous days. I found myself enjoying the cardio parts of the programme more than anything else. And my endurance has definitely improved.

May 24: Because of my busy day I did not get to do day 5 of the workout has planned.

Day Five, Level One: May 25- I’m no longer in any pain that I’m pretty glad for. And because my endurance has gotten better I feel like I’m going through the workout with greater ease.

May 26-28: between visiting the country & laziness I didn’t get to exercise during these days.

Day Six, Level One: May 29- I finally came around to exercising after the long break. During the workout I realized that my endurance had fallen & I had to stop the video quite a few times, so that I could catch my breath. I also found that I’m getting a little bored of the exercise routine

May 30-31: I attended a seminar for most of the day, then in the evening my mom came to visit and with that I didn’t have much time to work out. The next day I continued to spent my time with my mom & felt too lazy to exercise.

Day Seven, Level One: June 10- After many days of neglecting my workout schedule I finally felt the urge to start back again. I workout late in the night and found myself pausing the video, to drink water after I completed circuit one then two. In addition, although it’s been a while since I had watched the routine, I still felt a bit bored from it, but I have three more days left of level one to go.

Day Eight, Level One: June 11- I’ve gotten use to working out late at night. I ran through the workout without stopping this time.

Day Nine, Level One: June 16- So I ran through the routine pretty easily. Now there is just one day to go. BTW I love butt kicks.

Day Ten, Level One: June 17- So after so many pauses, I can finally say,LEVEL ONE IS COMPLETE. By the way, my thighs are feeling firmer; no wonder after all those squats. Glad to be through with this level especially since I was getting quite bored of the routine. I also noticed that whenever I take breaks/ lazy days I find it twice as hard to start back again. I plan on curbing this during level two.

Measurements before 30 Day Shred *I didn’t have a camera...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:53:00 -0400

Measurements before 30 Day Shred

*I didn’t have a camera to take pictures, then again even if I had, I wouldn’t be comfortable posting them.

Weight = 128 lbs

Bust - 35”

Waist - 30”

Hips: 33.5”

Thighs: 21”

Calves: 12”

Upper Arms:10.5”

Lower arms: 8.5”

There is so much to be grateful for, yet I can’t help but...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:52:46 -0400

There is so much to be grateful for, yet I can’t help but focus on all the bad. The mistakes I’ve made, the regrets I have, forever reflected in my mind.
Conflicting with the fact that God knows best and that he has a plan for my life.

Simply Awesome. | 94059 | Wookmark on We Heart It. http://weheartit.com/entry/30783505

"‎….You’ve gotta hold on to that WILL TO LIVE; for without it-even while your heart’s still..."

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:25:05 -0400

“‎….You’ve gotta hold on to that WILL TO LIVE; for without it-even while your heart’s still beating…you no longer exist.”

- D’elve (via pozlikeme)

"If you haven’t already-start today…please: MAKE PEACE WITH YOURSELF! …So you can begin to LIVE..."

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:08:45 -0400

“If you haven’t already-start today…please: MAKE PEACE WITH YOURSELF! …So you can begin to LIVE again!”

- D’elve (via wordzmove)

hhmm

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:01:41 -0400

hhmm

Goals I'm working on this summer

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:49:00 -0400

So the summer is in full swing & as much as I’m focused on getting a job, I’m also focused on improving my life & self. In this regard I’m working on a few of my goals this summer…

Fitness- I’m currently doing the 30 Day Shred Program by Jillian Michaels. After completing that, I hope to try Hip Hop Abs by Shaun T.
Learning to Drive- So far I have bought the books I need to read and I’ve been searching for a driving school.
Growing my Business- I’m trying to get to 1000+ likes on my Facebook page for my business Marie’s Jewels & Accessories. This is in attempt to get more costumers, in order to provide them with more beautiful and affordable costume jewellery.
Summer Reading- I have been edifying my mind with two books thus far Big Machine by Victor LaValle & The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Hopefully I can read two-three more books by the end of summer.

Think positive thoughts...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:46:04 -0400

Lately I’ve been having mood swings, battling with feelings of inadequacy and so forth.
So, in order to get myself out of this funk I’m in, I finally started reading the book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (this is way after watching the movie & listening the audio version).
Time to reapply the Law of Attraction in my life.

When did life get so complicated?Why do I have so many regrets?Why do I constantly feel this...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:55:14 -0400

When did life get so complicated?
Why do I have so many regrets?
Why do I constantly feel this way?
Slightly hopeless, craving a new beginning…
Trying to run from my past… Only to find that it’s always there