August 22, 2007 to May 20. 2010

Can you even freaking believe that it has been almost 3 years since I began my list of goals?!?! I can't! Way back when on August 22, 2007 I made a commitment to myself to get out there and try new things, finish up others I had felt less important and step out of my comfort zone. In just over 2.5 years I have successfully completed 44 out of 75 goals, I've donated $120 to various charities as promised ($10 for unfinished goals) and I'm still raring to go! Oh yes my friends, I'm giving myself an extension.....

Goal List Update:

Working On

35. Read all of the unread books on my shelf: (15/35)

It has actually taken me 2 years to read 28 Stories of AIDS in Africa by Stephanie Nolen. There are 28 chapters in total, each focusing on a person who has been touched by the disease in some way, shape or form. Each story is more heartbreaking than the last and I can't possibly do it justice so if you're interested in an overview of the book go here:

http://www.randomhouse.ca/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780676978223

Completed:

63. Buy a new dresser

Ever since I was a little girl I've always had a long dresser and for years now I have been looking for a tall dresser, a chest if you will. I decided to check online one day at various stores around the area and voila one jumped out at me, I was in love!!! It's very pretty!



A reminder of the goals (the ones in bold text I've completed)

From August 22, 2007 until Thursday May 20, 2010


1. Ride a mechanical bull

2. Get an RRSP

3. Make my bed for 30 consecutive days (30/30)

4. Go topless at a clothing optional beach

5. Achieve BMI of 24.9 or less so people will want to see me topless at the beach

6. Try snowboarding

7. Take a sign language course

8. Complete the cancer bike a thon next year

9. Take a class at Good for Her (IE kink 101, giving great head)

10. Learn how to play the guitar/bass well enough to play one song

11. Try a hot stone massage

12. Try a new food (IE Korean)

13. Watch a Bond movie as I’ve never seen one

14. Take vitamins every day for 90 days (90/90)

15. Stop going to “obligated” events (IE Weddings I don’t care about)

16. Learn about Buddhism

17. Play a game of golf on a green

18. Pay off my car

19. Visit India *


20. Learn to speak better French (mine is at a grade 5 level)

21. Donate blood

22. Whiten my teeth at the dentist office

23. Take circus lessons (IE Trampoline, Stilts, Trapeze) Believe it or not there is a school for this near my work

24.Try a new recipe once a week for 4 months (16/16)

25. Learn how to sew (IE hemming)

26. Get a minimum of 100 signatures on my animal rights petition

27. Try bricklaying

28. Plant my heartnut (I’ve had this thing for over 10 years)

29. Take lunch to work everyday for two weeks (10/10)

30. Join the mile high club

31. Go real camping for a weekend (not at some campground but a National Park)

32. Floss everyday for one month (30/30)

33. Try waterskiing

34. Visit the Galapagos Islands *

35. Read all of the unread books on my shelf: currently (15/35)

36. Learn how to drive standard

37. Move closer to my job

38. Put a new battery in my watch

39. Go skydiving

40. Try a tofurkey for Thanksgiving

41. Visit 15 of my placements at work (15/15)

42. Go to the gym 4 x a week for 2 months (32/32)

43. Use my juicer (I bought it and used it once)

44. Clean out my closet/under my bed/dresser

45. Learn a new dance (IE salsa, hip hop, breakdancing)

46. Go on a jetski

47. Try wearing contacts

48. Take more pride in appearance (IE wear make-up to work, do my hair)

49. Mow the lawn (I’ve never mowed the lawn)

50. Put all of my digital photos on discs

51. Dye my hair a new colour (IE black)

52. Get a firebox for my important items

53. Learn the capitals of all US States

54. Go on an African Safari *

55. Learn how to play the drums well enough to play one song

56. Wear a tank top out in public sans jacket

57. Go on a minimum of 5 dates (5/5)

58. Wear sunscreen everyday for one month (30/30)

59. Visit 3 remaining continents (0/3) *

60. Glamour shots with Jennifer and Jessica

61. Send a care package to a Canadian Soldier

62. Donate in December to Ten Thousand Villages/World Vision

63. Buy a new dresser

64. Attend a movie at the theatre alone

65. Go skinny dipping

66. Plant a windowsill herb garden

67. Go to a flea market

68. Send a letter to a Canadian Soldier

69. Have my car detailed inside

70. Have the teeny tiny rust mark on my trunk buffed out

71 Read a Choose Your Own Adventure book without cheating

72 Strap on love with Scott

73 Finish the 1st 3 seasons of Lost before the 4th season begins

74 To ride the Wicked Twister and Top Thrill Dragster

75. A month with no booze
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To all the Canucks out there, enjoy the long weekend woot woot!!! Ohhhh and it's supposed to be 28 degrees today *SQUEAL*