101 Ways to Be the Best Becki I Can Be

COMPLETED - 13. Visit 2 places I've never flown to before.

2010-01-02T18:56:00.000-08:00

13. Visit 2 places I've never flown to before.
Arizona

In December I had the great chance to take a trip out to Arizona where I got to see Sedona's Red Rocks and the Grand Canyon before spending some time in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was all pretty amazing.

13. Visit 2 places I've never flown to before.
Arizona

In December I had the great chance to take a trip out to Arizona where I got to see Sedona's Red Rocks and the Grand Canyon before spending some time in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was all pretty amazing.

COMPLETED - 50. Start Master’s Program

2009-10-07T13:31:00.000-07:00

I started my Master's in September :-) Only about 2 1/2 years to go!
This month I will take my second class and then at the end of the month I will take the third and final intro course. This spring I start with the full length classes. Soon it will be time to take the GRE. Yikes!

MOSTLY COMPLETED - 29. Create new store website.

2009-10-07T13:30:00.001-07:00

Today I put some more touches on the new Nanuk's Igloo website. I finally got a picture of the shop added to the main page and added some information about custom orders. I just have to add two more pages (Costume Jewelry Repair and Jewelry Classes) to the site and it's done :)

ONE COMPLETED - 11. See some of the local sights. Local water Falls

2009-10-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

This past Sunday, G and I went exploring the local waterfalls. We made Bushkill Falls our first stop on our tour. We spent the morning hiking through the woods and enjoying the sounds of nature in between huffing and puffing our way up ridiculously steep and uneven steps only to find that we had wandered onto what was considered a hiker's trail. Apparently a sign wasn't needed at the end we started on, but one was posted at the end we finished on stating that all non-serious hikers should turn back. Yeah, a little late at that point.

After finishing our hike, we then went on to two other local area falls.

COMPLETED - 19. Move out of "Mom's house

2009-09-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

So it might sound like I was ungrateful for being able to stay with my parents as long as I did, but that's not the way it is supposed to sound. I'm just happy to be able to move onto the next part of my life after kind of being in a sort of limbo world for two years. That said, G finally sold his house after eleven months and we moved into his family cabin in the West End Poconos. We'll be here about 6 months and then we're headed back to the Lehigh Valley :-)

COMPLETED - 51. Cook one big meal a week

2009-09-14T18:19:00.000-07:00

I figure it might be time to cross this one off since for a while now I've been cooking at least 3 nights a week and sometimes more than that.

COMPLETED - 53. Send a random present to someone “just because” (Yes, here it is again.)

2009-09-14T17:51:00.000-07:00

Not too long ago, a wonderful friend of mine got unexpectedly laid off (like so many of us.)
I was wandering through Kohl's looking for a new tote bag to use for my new job and found this shirt that I just knew I had to give her. She loves giraffes.

COMPLETED: #31 Get a Full Time Job

2009-08-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

Just this morning I accepted an English teaching position at a wonderful non-profit alternative high school. The job is not full time, but I've decided to cross this one off as completed simply because of the fact that the job is totally rewarding, pays pretty well, and gives me an opportunity to do something I love and am good at. No more sitting behind a desk typing other people's notes for me!

COMPLETED: #25 Send a random present to someone "just because"

2009-08-21T10:05:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine expressed interest in starting a bakery and not long after I was flipping through a random wholesale catalog and came across these:

I knew she had to have them :-)

COMPLETED - 47. Teach a jewelry design course

2009-08-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

This summer I managed to meet this goal. In January, I set up three classes at local community colleges to teach jewelry design. The first class, in July, was to a 55+ class and they did a wonderful job:

The second class was also a 55+ class which took place in August and the students worked on more difficult techniques. In August I taught a huge class of 16 students in Celtic Jewelry design. I wish I'd taken pictures of the things they made because they walked out with absolutely stunning pieces.

My next class is in October and then I have a Parent/Child class in November :)

ONE COMPLETED - 13. Visit 2 places I've never flown to before.

2009-07-05T11:53:00.000-07:00

Colorado!

COMPLETED - 12. Visit at least 2 people who live outside the NJ/PA area.

2009-07-05T11:51:00.001-07:00

I can happily cross this one off. This past week I was able to visit with some friends I haven't seen in a while and get together with a friend who I've been talking to for a few years online, but never met. We had a blast in Colorado!

COMPLETED - #92 Stand on a ledge and look down.

2009-05-08T12:59:00.001-07:00

I did one better! I climbed to the top of Barnegat Lighthouse and looked down 230 feet!

But yes, I did hold on for dear life at the top and refused to walk around the entire viewing platform preferring instead to stay near the door where I could make a quick retreat when the wind blew too hard and I could feel the metal shake.

COMPLETED - #63 Walk Along the Ocean, non summer

2009-05-08T12:55:00.000-07:00

I'm happy to say that this goal is completed.
Now, many might wonder why I'm so specific on this one. You might ask why it can't just be walking on the beach. Why it has to be non-summer.

Simply put, I lived in perpetual summer for 6 years and didn't enjoy walking along the beach even when I did it. I love the water though and love hearing the ocean crash on the beach. That is something I just couldn't get in Florida.

This past weekend though, I got to take many walks along the beach and listen to the waves. It was beautiful!

One Completed - 11. See some of the local sites, Ironpigs Baseball

2009-04-29T16:06:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I am not a sports fan by any means, but I'm finding that I actually enjoy getting out and seeing some games. I've always enjoyed hockey games, but just this week I had my chance to see my first baseball game featuring the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Funny thing... I don't know who won.

One Completed - 45. Get a pedicure at least once a year

2009-04-29T16:04:00.000-07:00

With the random heat wave we experienced this past week and my shore trip this weekend, I decided to get a pedicure for the first time since May 2007! It felt really good and I can't stop staring at my toes. I might up this goal to getting a pedicure once a month from April through September, but we'll see how that goes.

UPDATED - #4 Change Name Legally

2009-04-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

Since I posted last I have managed to change my name on the following things or with the following people:

HR, Payroll, my boss, Car Insurance and the Bank.

Moving right along :)

IN PROGRESS - 4. Change name legally

2009-04-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

I received the certified copies of my divorce papers today which state my new legal last name. Now I just need to start working on changing it with all the businesses and venues that need the new name. I remember how annoying this was when I got married and I can't imagine it will be any less annoying this time.

List Changes

2009-04-22T13:16:00.000-07:00

I'm going through a new life plan right now and that means some things need to be changed on the old list. This also means that the list will be out of order now as I add the deleted numbers into places where they fit better.

OLD 31. Open a new location - deleted
NEW 31. Get a full time job.

OLD 32. Update business blog bi-weekly.
NEW 32. Update business blog monthly.

OLD 45. Complete Small Business Administration Course - deleted
new 45. Get a pedicure at least once a year (0/2)
old 46. Complete another course related to running the business
New 46. Save at least $50 each month.

List Update

2009-04-08T09:22:00.001-07:00

I was just looking over my list and was pretty impressed with how many things I've done.

My list stats:

22 completed items
33 other items that have in some way been worked on

That means that there are only 46 items that I've done nothing with and I still have quite a good amount of time left to do them.

COMPLETED - 3. Finalize divorce

2009-04-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

I'm not really going to say much about this one, but since it was on my list of 101 things to do I know I needed to mention that as of yesterday this one is completed.

One Completed - 59. Get regular hair cuts every 2 months

2009-04-04T13:18:00.001-07:00

Ok, so it was 4 months this time, but I at least got a hair cut.

Before:
After:

ONE COMPLETED - 91. Donate at least one bag of clothes twice a year.

2009-03-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

Last night I dropped off 3 bags of clothes to the local clothing bins. It felt good to be back in the habit of donating clothes and also to get some things out of my closet.

COMPLETED - #23 Open a Personal Savings Account

2009-03-25T06:20:00.000-07:00

After I received my first paycheck last week, I had a few things I wanted to do with it. One was take G out to dinner for our six month-aversary and as a thank you for everything he's done for me since we met. Sadly, that didn't happen since he has an injury so it will be put off until next week. Another was get my hair cut. Again, that didn't happen yet and is scheduled for next week (so another item checked off the list then). I also did a little much needed shopping to supplement the wardrobe for work and therefore now have 3 bags of clothes to be donated sitting in the back of the truck. The most important task I had though was to open a savings account. I've had them in the past, but never actually managed to keep money in them. I think I've learned a lot though from my self-imposed poverty this last year and want to try again. So I did it, I opened a personal savings account with a starting balance of $35. It isn't much, but I'm at least hoping to have a few hundred by Christmas.

COMPLETED - 68. Try at least one new food

2009-03-08T18:01:00.000-07:00

Tonight G made me eat Chinese food. I had fried rice, sweet & sour chicken sans sweet & sour sauce, some beef and snow peas, and something with egg and beef. The only thing that was relatively passable as food was the chicken and that was only after I dunked it in BBQ sauce. I did eat the rice, but didn't really like it.

At least I tried and now G will never make me eat it again.

11. See some of the local sights - Washington DC

2009-02-24T15:40:00.000-08:00

Although DC isn't exactly local, I'm including it in this goal since it only took us about three hours to get there.

We had a great time!

ONE COMPLETED - 12. Visit at least 2 friends who live outside of the NJ/PA area

2009-02-24T15:38:00.000-08:00

This weekend I was able to add a trip to Virginia to see M after we went to DC. It was a nice visit (even though it was short :( ). So nice to see her new baby. I couldn't believe it had already been 16 months since I saw her last!

DELETED - 38. Maintain a civil relationship with Dan throughout the divorce

2009-02-17T14:20:00.000-08:00

I know that I should replace this one with another goal, so instead it will become "Get over Dan". Either way, this is officially completed.

COMPLETED - 20. Get a part time job

2009-02-17T14:16:00.000-08:00

Another completed!

I got a job today! I don't know when I start yet, but at least now I can cross this off my goals since as soon as HR finishes my employment packet, I can start.

This brings along with it a huge sigh of relief!

COMPLETED - 18. Open a Personal Checking Account

2009-02-12T11:01:00.000-08:00

So it seems that sometimes we're forced into doing things we didn't plan to do at the time even if those things are positives and we planned on doing them down the road. That's the case with this goal. I've needed a personal account for a while, but what I needed more was money to put into that account so I was holding out until I got a job, won the lottery, or found that proverbial suitcase of money on the sidewalk. Due to some recent issues on my business account (what is this country coming to when no one is safe from identity theft or fraud issues!) I went ahead and opened a personal account to use in the meantime. I'm pretty excited.

11. See some of the local sights - PHILADEPHIA

2009-01-26T18:56:00.000-08:00

I really am glad that I added this to my goals.
This past weekend G and I went to Philadephia where I got to see the Liberty Bell and other surrounding historical sites for the first time. It's hard to believe I've lived so close and never made it there before. We also made a trip to Eastern State Penitentiary on Sunday and that place is awesome.

COMPLETED - 10. Send a random present to someone "just because"

2009-01-21T08:49:00.000-08:00

Well, I can't really say what this was yet because as far as I know the person hasn't received it or at least they haven't mentioned receiving it, so I'm going on the assumption that it's not there yet. I will say that it was something I made and something that I hope will give the recipient a little peace of mind over the next couple of months. Something I think they truly need.

Edited: She received it today. So there it is. I sent a friend a St. Gerard charm bracelet to continue blessing her during the remainder of her pregnancy.

COMPLETED - 73. Walk around the Moravian Campus and/or Bethlehem

2009-01-14T08:17:00.000-08:00

Another goal done. I did this one in two parts, but I've still done it now.
Back in October G and I went to the Moravian Book Shop . That day we walked around Main St and both reminisced about various events in our life. Him about growing up in Bethlehem and what used to be on Main St and me about my college years. We knew a lot of the same places and it was fun to share some of the same opinions on the places that are no longer there and the ones that have taken their places. It had been ten years since I had walked around Bethlehem and I enjoyed it, but i didn't cross it off my list because I wanted to get back to Moravian.

Yesterday I took a trip down memory lane. I met P for lunch and then drove down Main St again looking into jobs and places for my jewelry. I decided to head further up the road to Moravian and while I didn't walk around the entire campus, I did drive around it. The last time I was there was in 2005 and it's amazing the changes that have been made since then. The one thing that didn't change much was the library. It is a stop I needed to make because after working there for four years it is the one place that truly holds the most of my college memories. I was surprised to see one of my old bosses still there and it turned out that they were both still there except one was out sick. One of the reference librarians was there still too and they both recognized me even after ten years! What a great feeling.

So there it is, this goal met. Though I think it's one I want to do again and again. I truly felt at home on both trips.

UPDATED - 86. Change items on list to keep them relevant to current life expectations & 85. Re-evaluate list if needed

2009-01-05T08:41:00.000-08:00

Today I'm updating my list. I'm pretty much happy with the things I originally decided to set as my goals, but now that about 100 days have passed I'm realizing that some items just aren't important to me anymore and there are some things that I want to add because I feel they are more important at this point.

So here are the changes:
(The original goal is in white. The new goal in pink. ) The explanation the follows.

20. Collect (and claim) a regular paycheck from the shop - no matter how small (0/52)
20. Get a part time job.
Although I would love to be able to say that the shop can support me, I know that this is unrealistic so early in its founding so I've decided that it is more important for me to find supplemental income to help me achieve some of the other items on this list and to just generally live.

22. Contribute to retirement at least 6 times a year (0/12)
22. Re-open a retirement account.
In order to help pay some bills this past month, I closed the retirement account that I had started a few years ago with TIAA-Cref. It wasn't much money, so I didn't feel bad doing it, but now I know that I need to look into the future again and plan for retirement by opening another account somehow.

28. Advertise shop every 6 months (0/6)
28. Advertise shop
The new goal is much simpler. I just want to pay for and advertise the shop at least once.

31. Open a new location every 12 months
31. Open a new location
I recently decided to leave my first Nanuk's Igloo location, so now I've decided it is more important to find another location to take the place of that first one. It's not important to open a series of locations at this point. It is important to find a replacement and go from there.

38. Maintain a friendship with Dan at least on some level.
38. Maintain a civil relationship with Dan throughout the divorce.
Sorry, if I don't really explain this one too much. I just don't want to fight.

69. Buy flowers for shop once a season (0/10)
69. Clean more often
Looking around me right now, I've decided it's more important for me to take charge of the space I live in rather than worry about decorating the shop. I need to clean... badly.

90. Sponsor at least 3 people in charity walks for Nanuk's Igloo (0/3)
90. Donate to all charities that approach Nanuk's Igloo for auctions, etc.
I don't really know anyone doing walks, but I've been approached by three organizations in the last year for donations for their auctions. This seems more relavent.

91. Donate at least one bag of clothes each season (0/12)
91. Donate at least one bag of clothes twice a year. (0/6)
I'm not shopping as much, so therefore I'm not getting rid of as much. This one is quite simple.

ONE COMPLETED - 52. Make a holiday dinner

2009-01-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

There are so few chances for me to make holiday meals since holidays are my mother's domain that I almost forgot that I made dinner (with G) for New Year's Eve. It wasn't a huge event, but I did make a couple things I normally don't make. Garlic bread (with fresh garlic) and my first attempt at Garlic Mashed Potatoes. (I still like plain better when they're homemade)

COMPLETED - 67. Sit in front of a fire and roast marshmallows

2009-01-01T17:53:00.000-08:00

(The fire going)
This was a fun one to complete.

I made G pick up marshmallows for our few days at the cabin over New Years. He thought I was a little crazy for it, but when it came down to it he enjoyed toasting marshmallows with me in front of the fireplace.

It was a lot of fun and it was something G hasn't done since he was a little kid with his grandparents in that same fireplace.

COMPLETED - 66. Hold hands in the snow

2009-01-01T17:52:00.000-08:00

I don't really know what to write for this one. It's not exactly something that needs a lot of explanation, but it is done :)

G and I took Nuk for a walk around the lake the other day while it was snowing.

That's about it.

COMPLETED - 30. Enter a jewelry making contest

2008-12-24T11:34:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I ended a contest through a jewelry making community I belong to called Bead Space. It is a simple contest for necklace design, but since this was something I wanted to do on my goal list, I decided to go ahead and try. There is no big cash reward or prestige involved, but it is a way to share what I do with the jewelry making community and that is important. If I get up the nerve I have another contest I'm thinking of entering that does involve both cash and prestige, but for now this is my contest completed.

This is the necklace I submitted.

11. See some of the local sights - Allentown Lights in the Parkway

2008-12-24T11:31:00.000-08:00

It seems like setting this goal was a good idea. Every time I turn around, I'm seeing something local I never knew existed or that I had always wanted to see. This time it is the Allentown Lights in the Parkway Christmas lights display. It was really great to see and even better to see it with the snow and ice reflecting all of the lights.

COMPLETED - 17. Get a car

2008-12-14T10:02:00.000-08:00

This goal is officially completed. Hard to believe I managed to get it done before the end of the year, but I am happy that I did.

Here is the new addition to my car history.
My Tahoe.

31. Tell People if Things are Wrong

2008-12-12T16:08:00.000-08:00

I've decided to use this post to do just that.
Recently it has come to my attention that people have been using the things that I write on this blog as a way to show that I am apparently doing something wrong or acting in an inappropriate fashion. They are trying to use these posts, and the overall positive reasons for them and these goals, as a negative to use against me. I cannot let that be.

I think that it is wrong for people to seek out information to hurt others. I am not ashamed of what is written here and feel that I have done nothing wrong in sharing my transformation. The purpose behind the 101 challenge is to step outside of our comfort zone, maybe do things we've been wanting to do and never did, or to help each of us find a way to improve ourselves. It is not to show negativity or meant for shame. If it was, none of us would share it. In that sense, I am joined by thousands of people across the country, and world even, who like me see themselves up to the challenge of deciding on 101 things that they feel will improve their lives.

Trying to use this experience against me is extremely wrong. I don't feel that I am writing anything that is negative or that could hurt others. I am writing simply what needs to be written to complete a goal. I have purposely left out full names of friends who are involved in those posts to help keep them from being thrown all over the internet. I have not left those names out for any malicious reason and for someone to believe so if astounding.

I am proud of the things that are listed here for me to complete. I truly feel that by doing each of them, I will be "the best Becki I can be" and I am sorry if any of my goals seems to offend someone or seems to instigate some sort of vindictive behavior on their part. Unfortunately though, there are people out there who don't know when to mind their own business or in fact what their own business truly is. These posts are out there for the world to see. They are obviously not being hidden.

To all of you who read along and who have made positive comments both on this blog and through emails, thank you for being here during this journey.
-Becki-

TWO COMPLETED - 64. Try 3 new things that someone suggests

2008-11-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

Last night G and I went to see the Eagles concert in Philadelphia. Pretty much anyone who knows me knows what a big deal this is since I have a fear of large crowds, especially in new situations so I've decided to use this as one of the ways to complete this goal. When G suggested it, I wasn't so sure, but once I was there I had a really good time. He held my hand and told me that if it became too much to just let him know. Just knowing he was next to me and would leave if I needed to made it possible for me to simply relax and have a good time. Of course, it also helped that the crowd was all older (old enough to be our parents) for the most part so they weren't really loud. I'm proud of myself for going.

COMPLETED - 97. Write a novel

2008-11-21T19:01:00.000-08:00

I did it!
At the end of last month J shared some info for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and since I knew one of my goals was to basically just write again, I took the challenge.

Basically the idea was to write a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30, 2008 and today I wrote word number 50,035! My novel is complete. I can't believe I actually managed to get this goal done so quickly. Of course, now I need to edit and make sure it's worth reading, but I did it and that's what matters most.

Here is the cover:

ONE COMPLETED - 59. Get regular hair cuts every 2 months

2008-11-21T08:20:00.000-08:00

Ok, so it wasn't 2 months, but I still managed to get a much needed haircut, so it counts. Here are some before and after shots. It was SERIOUSLY needed.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

11. See some of the local sights - THE LOST RIVER

2008-11-11T18:05:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday G took me to The Lost River Cave down the road from him in Hellertown. It wasn't a bad day and was pretty neat to see. The only down side was our guide who was about seventeen and who was super corny. We still had a good time. Hard to believe that this place is literally less than two miles from his house and rather close to town.

We couldn't take pictures and the website doesn't offer many of them, but here are a couple.

COMPLETED - 2. Begin divorce proceedings

2008-10-21T07:05:00.001-07:00

My initial divorce papers arrived in the mail yesterday, so I guess this goal is officially completed since that means I am begin[ing] divorce proceedings. I should have them returned by the end of the week.

This is a big step.

In the right direction.

11. See some of the local sights - MAZEZILLA

2008-10-20T05:16:00.000-07:00

#11 on my list is to start seeing some of the local sights that surround me here in the NJ/PA area. It's amazing how many places and things I haven't seen/done around here. This weekend, I tackled one of those.

G and I went to a corn maze. My first. It's called Mazezilla and is located in Saylorsburg, PA. This year's theme was Wild Wild West so the maze looked like a cowboy on a horse with some other wild west things around it. We didn't do very well in the maze - only getting 3 of the 9 punch stations, but we had a good time and both got tired of all the annoying, screaming people around the same time and decided to make our way out of the maze. Once we set our mind to it, we found our way out with no problem. Funny, we couldn't find the punch stations, but we could find the exit.

Here is the only picture I took of the maze since my camera died.

Getting There: 99. Fit into a size 12

2008-10-13T09:08:00.000-07:00

On the way to a size 12 is a size 14.
Yesterday, I put on a pair of size 14 jeans that actually fit well and didn't cause me to walk like a robot or not allow me to breathe. It was a pretty good feeling!

COMPLETED - 39. Spend time with a guy who makes me smile

2008-10-07T20:46:00.001-07:00

After a lengthy talk with G tonight, he said I should consider this goal completed since he knows he makes me smile. He does have a point, so here it is as completed. I'm having a wonderful time with him and admittedly the smile never leaves my face when I'm with him, think about him, or talk to him. I guess that truly means this goal is completed.

ONE COMPLETED - 64. Try 3 new things that someone suggests

2008-10-07T08:21:00.000-07:00

One down, two to go.

Most people know just how picky I can be when it comes to food.
The other night the suggestion for dinner was a Hungarian restaurant and I didn't even hesitate. I just said ok and went along kind of dreading the menu. When it was set down in front of me it was rather overwhelming since everything included either cabbage or pork and I don't eat either really. Finally I decided to just go for it and settled on Gypsy Pork with mashed potatoes and green beans. It wasn't all that bad really and in the end, it made the person I was with happy that I could share in his heritage. It also meant that I tried something new when it was suggested and therefore completed one of the three things for #64.

COMPLETED - JEWELRY DESIGN AND REPAIR COURSE

2008-10-06T16:43:00.001-07:00

I completed my first goal today.

I finished the last lesson and test for the Jewelry Design & Repair course that I started back in April. Feels good to have it done.

Now, once I've finished paying for it, I will receive my official certification. Yay!

My 101!

2008-09-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

~~1. Make 101 List~~
Divorce

~~2. Begin divorce proceedings~~
3. Finalize divorce (0/1)
4. Change name legally (0/1)

Friendships
5. Listen more
6. Send random e-cards (1)
7. Send people cards for birthdays, holidays and events.(5)
8. Spend more time with friends
9. Make one new friend a year (0/2)
10. Send a random present to someone "just because" (0/1)

Travel

11. See some of the local sights. (2)
12. Visit at least 2 friends who live outside of the NJ/PA area (0/2)
13. Visit 2 places I've never flown to before. (0/2)
14. Get passport updated (0/1)
15. Visit family in MA (0/1)
16. Have a "Girls Weekend" (0/1)

Necessities
17. Get a car (0/1)
18. Open a personal bank account (0/1)
19. Move out of "Mom's house" (0/1)
20. Collect (and claim) a regular paycheck from the shop - no matter how small (0/52)
21. Get yearly gyno exam (1/2)
22. Contribute to retirement at least 6 times a year (0/12)
23. Open a personal savings account. (0/1)
24. Save at least $10 a month. (0/31)
25. Pay off credit card debt (0/2)
26. Make student loan payment on time. (0/31)
27. Pay all bills on time.

Business
28. Advertise shop every 6 months (0/6)
29. Send monthly emails to subscribers (1/31)
30. Enter a jewelry making contest (0/1)
31. Open a new location every 12 months (0/2)
32. Update business blog bi-weekly. (1/52)

Emotional
33. Remember to smile
34. Cry when needed (2)
35. Scream when needed
36. Tell people if things are wrong (3)
37. Share personal experiences in ways that will help others (2)

Relationships
38. Maintain a friendship with Dan at least on some level.
3~~9. Spend time with a guy who makes me smile~~
~~40. Accept that I don't need a guy to be happy, but that he can enhance my own happiness~~
~~41. Fall in love (at least once)~~
42. Enjoy romance
~~43. Trust~~

Education
~~44. Complete Jewelry Design Course (1/1)~~
45. Complete Small Business Administration Course (0/1)
46. Complete another course related to running the business (0/1)
47. Teach a jewelry design course (0/1)

Hobbies & Activities
48. Meet 50 book challenge yearly (46/100)
49. Take a walk whenever time and weather permit. (4)
50. Take up one new hobby (0/1)
51. Cook one big meal a week (8/104)
52. Make a holiday dinner (0/2)

Appearance
53. Apply lipstick at least once a day
54. Brush/comb hair more than once a day
55. Take better care of feet (polish, moisturizer, wear socks)
56. Color hair every 6 weeks (1/29)
57. Wax eyebrows monthly (2/24)
58. Eat better on a regular basis
59. Get regular hair cuts every 2 months (1/17)
60. Go without makeup at least once a month. (3/33)

Enjoyment
61. Build a snowman (0/1)
62. Enjoy walking through crispy fall leaves (1/2)
63. Walk along the ocean - non summer (0/1)
64. Try 3 new things that someone suggests (2/3)
65. Kiss in the rain (0/1)
66. Hold hands in the snow (0/1)
67. Sit in front of a fire and roast marshmallows (0/1)
68. Try at least one new food (0/1)
69. Buy flowers for shop once a season (0/10)

Memories
70. Take more pictures
71. Print pictures
72. Put pictures into albums
73. Walk around the Moravian Campus and/or Bethlehem (0/1)
74. Take pictures of the places I've lived (0/12)
75. Take mom to Metuchen and to Friendly's for the day (0/1)
76. Update this blog when I complete or do something on the list. (8/101)

Daily Things
77. Take Cranberry (74/1001)
78. Take multivitamin (74/1001)
79. Eat breakfast (74/1001)
80. Drink green tea daily at work (70/850)
81. Eat at least 2 meals a day. (74/1001)
82. Make bed (74/1001)
83. Put away shoes (74/1000)
84. Hang up clothes (70/1001)

List Related
85. Re-evaluate list if needed (admit if changes need to be made and make them) (3)
86. Change items on list to keep them relevant to current life expectations. (2)

Charity
87. Donate to Cancer research once a year (1/2)
88. Donate to Moravian Annual fund once a year (1/2)
89. Donate to Polar Bear Rescue once a year (0/2)
90. Sponsor at least 3 people in charity walks for Nanuk's Igloo (0/3)
91. Donate at least one bag of clothes each season (0/12)

Fears
92. Stand on a ledge and look down (0/1)
93. Speak up in a crowd (0/1)
94. Introduce myself to someone new (0/1)
95. Take a picture with a clown (0/1)

Old Goals (never met or to meet again)
96. Fly in a helicopter (0/1)
~~97. Write an article, short story or novel~~
8. Get published (0/1)
99. Fit into a size 12 (0/1)
100. Volunteer (0/1)

101. COMPLETE THIS LIST

Welcome to Becki101

2008-09-29T08:49:00.001-07:00

Welcome everyone!

I have decided to stop being a trendsetter for a little while and instead follow the crowd for this newest endeavor.

I've actually been putting this off for a little while as those around me compile and complete goals for the last month. Now, after a month of being a spectator, I've decided to jump in and start what I believe will be a good way of becoming the Becki I want to be.

What prompted this today?
For the first time in a very long time, I'm happy. I wake up smiling. I go to sleep smiling. Yes, things are still crazy in the middle, but I have less and less feelings of dread when I wake up and more and more feeling of peace. Which means, it's time for me to take the next step in fulfilling my Becki destiny.

If you're still following, I'm off to work on my list. In fact, Goal 1 = Compile 101 List.
Thanks for being here and joining this journey.