I have completed many more items on my list than I expected. As I reread the list I came up with in January I realized that I have kept up on the list without thinking too hard about it. So the question is....is it holding me accountable?
Tonight I finished recording the last of my family birthdays all the way out to 1st cousin. At the beginning of January I will make enough cards for the entire year--100 should cover it! The first 6 months of the year several people should have received "thinking of you" cards. While I have slacked off in the last few months, I vow to get back on the wagon. Hopefully, at this time next year, I will get to finish highlighting those items red.
Two weeks ago Jace's t-shirt quilt was completed, and Tessa's is 1/3 of the way towards completion with the plan for it to be ready by Christmas. I promise to post pictures. Now, if I could get motivated to do their school work digital books. Maybe if Santa brings me that new digital camera I have been asking for...... ;)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
5k you say???
The opportunity presented itself while at the 2010 Ladies Golf spring kick off dinner. Karol asked if anyone was interested in the 5k walk/run. I immediately jumped on it because I knew that it was on my list, and the other gals were a bit more reluctant. You see, Karol is a more dedicated runner than the rest of us.
The next weekend came and went along with the registration. The day before I realized that I had not registered, and that the team of 4 was rounded out with Jessica, another great runner. My enthusiasm for the 5k was waning as quickly as the race was coming. How can I get myself out of this....accidentally oversleep? Well, since it didn't start until 9:30, and I am usually up by 7:30 on the weekends, that wasn't going to work. Trey got called into work? Well, he didn't. Alright...I'm getting the message...I'm still in.
When I woke up the sun was shining, it was a comfortable 53 degrees. By the time we got to the registration it was clouding up, temperature was dropping, the wind was picking up, and the rain clouds were getting closer. Why couldn't I have overslept?? We warm up by walking a few laps on the inside track and then get lined up for the race. Really, why am I warming up? I don't have a clue what I am doing. Don't you just go out there and start runing....push through the pain...right!?! I mean the furthest I have run in the past 6 years is 1 mile and now I am attempted 3! What was I thinking!?!
The race begins and we are off. Karol and Jessica, as expected, take off with the pack while Val, Dana, and I remain just a little further back--who am I kidding--ALOT further back, but moving along at a nice pace. Uh-oh...that bowl of cereal I ate is causing a cramp. What was I thinking eating that much this morning? I was thinking that I needed some energy and it was an hour and half before the race.
There is an older gal jogging right in front of us at, what I think, is a slow pace. (If I think she is slow...how slow are we!?!) We finally get past her and the next thing I know we are at the 1 mile marker and they were offering us some cups of water. Well, sure...who am I turn down some nice hospitality (and an opportunity to walk and catch my breath). We are off running again, but the breathing is getting a bit harder. Ok, so it feels like my lungs are going to explode and that my body is severly lacking oxygen. I finally have to slow my pace to a brisk walk after the 2nd mile marker. I didn't get much resistance from Dana and Val with this suggestion. :)
We walked and chatted for about 3/4 of a mile, but I had two goals in mind--I did not want to walk into the finish line and I definitely did not want that slower gal at the beginning of the race to pass us! We picked it up for the last quarter mile of the race and finished strong at 35 minutes! WHAT!?! 35 minutes! AND we ran 2/3 of the 3 mile race. None of us had run much more than a mile before this in any recent past.
Karol and Jesscia finished up 12 minutes before us. Jess took 2nd place and Karol 4th--they were awesome! I have no idea where I placed, but I finished and I finished strong! High-fives all the way around, pats on the back, some stretching and then, I don't remember who it was, says....there is another 5K next Saturday! Uhhh.....Let me get back to you after tomorrow!
The best part of the day, though, was coffee, pastries (or a breakfast sandwich smothered in cheese) and good conversation. Oh yeah, and another item completed on my list of 101 things. Thanks gals--it was a ball!
The next weekend came and went along with the registration. The day before I realized that I had not registered, and that the team of 4 was rounded out with Jessica, another great runner. My enthusiasm for the 5k was waning as quickly as the race was coming. How can I get myself out of this....accidentally oversleep? Well, since it didn't start until 9:30, and I am usually up by 7:30 on the weekends, that wasn't going to work. Trey got called into work? Well, he didn't. Alright...I'm getting the message...I'm still in.
When I woke up the sun was shining, it was a comfortable 53 degrees. By the time we got to the registration it was clouding up, temperature was dropping, the wind was picking up, and the rain clouds were getting closer. Why couldn't I have overslept?? We warm up by walking a few laps on the inside track and then get lined up for the race. Really, why am I warming up? I don't have a clue what I am doing. Don't you just go out there and start runing....push through the pain...right!?! I mean the furthest I have run in the past 6 years is 1 mile and now I am attempted 3! What was I thinking!?!
The race begins and we are off. Karol and Jessica, as expected, take off with the pack while Val, Dana, and I remain just a little further back--who am I kidding--ALOT further back, but moving along at a nice pace. Uh-oh...that bowl of cereal I ate is causing a cramp. What was I thinking eating that much this morning? I was thinking that I needed some energy and it was an hour and half before the race.
There is an older gal jogging right in front of us at, what I think, is a slow pace. (If I think she is slow...how slow are we!?!) We finally get past her and the next thing I know we are at the 1 mile marker and they were offering us some cups of water. Well, sure...who am I turn down some nice hospitality (and an opportunity to walk and catch my breath). We are off running again, but the breathing is getting a bit harder. Ok, so it feels like my lungs are going to explode and that my body is severly lacking oxygen. I finally have to slow my pace to a brisk walk after the 2nd mile marker. I didn't get much resistance from Dana and Val with this suggestion. :)
We walked and chatted for about 3/4 of a mile, but I had two goals in mind--I did not want to walk into the finish line and I definitely did not want that slower gal at the beginning of the race to pass us! We picked it up for the last quarter mile of the race and finished strong at 35 minutes! WHAT!?! 35 minutes! AND we ran 2/3 of the 3 mile race. None of us had run much more than a mile before this in any recent past.
Karol and Jesscia finished up 12 minutes before us. Jess took 2nd place and Karol 4th--they were awesome! I have no idea where I placed, but I finished and I finished strong! High-fives all the way around, pats on the back, some stretching and then, I don't remember who it was, says....there is another 5K next Saturday! Uhhh.....Let me get back to you after tomorrow!
The best part of the day, though, was coffee, pastries (or a breakfast sandwich smothered in cheese) and good conversation. Oh yeah, and another item completed on my list of 101 things. Thanks gals--it was a ball!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Progress
The 101 items on my list inspire me to be a better person and acquire better habits. Progress is being made on several fronts. I am spending 2010 writing down birthdays so that I can send out the cards in 2011, and recently acquired one of those letter boxes that has a slot for each day of the month. I hope with my perpetual calendar, card making skills, and organizing box will accomplish this task next year!
In January Trey and I sat down to establish a budget. Each weekend I update it with our spending for the week. As far as I can tell we are remaining within our budget and that is a great feeling each week when I examine it. I also feel more apart of our finances. When we were first married I knew that Trey had to be the keeper of the checkbook. My balancing skills were not up to par and would result in numerous fights; consequently, I have not balanced a checkbook since July of 1999. Trey's strength is not in the budgeting area, so I am happy to bring that skill into our marriage and be more a part of our finances and planning.
So far I have maintained my goal each month to send a "thinking of you" card to friends I am not able to keep in touch with regularly. I hope that they brighten my friends' days and helps us maintain contact. I love facebook, but there is nothing like a handmade and handwritten card that shows up amonst the bills and junk mail. I am also not good about sending out the annual Christmas cards, so this is another way to keep in touch.
Plans are underway for many other things....when are you going to create your list!?!
In January Trey and I sat down to establish a budget. Each weekend I update it with our spending for the week. As far as I can tell we are remaining within our budget and that is a great feeling each week when I examine it. I also feel more apart of our finances. When we were first married I knew that Trey had to be the keeper of the checkbook. My balancing skills were not up to par and would result in numerous fights; consequently, I have not balanced a checkbook since July of 1999. Trey's strength is not in the budgeting area, so I am happy to bring that skill into our marriage and be more a part of our finances and planning.
So far I have maintained my goal each month to send a "thinking of you" card to friends I am not able to keep in touch with regularly. I hope that they brighten my friends' days and helps us maintain contact. I love facebook, but there is nothing like a handmade and handwritten card that shows up amonst the bills and junk mail. I am also not good about sending out the annual Christmas cards, so this is another way to keep in touch.
Plans are underway for many other things....when are you going to create your list!?!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
101 Things in 1001 Days
I have accepted the challenge. The list is nearly complete. I have already started to cross things off. As I look at the list I realized that 2012 is a long ways off, but it isn't THAT far off! Surly, I can complete all 101 things before then.
This blog was created originally as personal diary for me to remember special moments. While it was public, I never publicized it. In order to maintain my accountability for the 101 things, it is now public. In the journey of completing these items, in effect becoming a better person, I plan to maintain the blog to document all the little things that occur as a result.
Thanks to Latisha for challenging me to this. I challenge any of you who want to join in the journey. The first step is pretty difficult--coming up with those 101 things! Good luck!
This blog was created originally as personal diary for me to remember special moments. While it was public, I never publicized it. In order to maintain my accountability for the 101 things, it is now public. In the journey of completing these items, in effect becoming a better person, I plan to maintain the blog to document all the little things that occur as a result.
Thanks to Latisha for challenging me to this. I challenge any of you who want to join in the journey. The first step is pretty difficult--coming up with those 101 things! Good luck!
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