#42 Is in the mail

Friday, I finally got Lily's birthday plate sent to her, along with her Christmas present. I have only had her plate done since last April. Miss Lily should get her package Monday or Tuesday! So, cross #42 off the list! TTFN, Diva

#92 done... sort of

After the debacle with the first pair of CFMB's I was a little bitter and very discouraged. All I wanted was a pair of CFMB's. What's so difficult about that, why should it be so hard? Other women manage to get a pair of CFMB's, cut a girl with thick calves some slack. Why do girls with thin calves get to have all the fun?

I got back on the shoe horse and found another pair of CFMB that were guaranteed to fit. I wasn't holding my breath because the last pair was supposed to fit. I am accustomed to disappointment when it comes to CFMB's. The new pair of boots arrived on Friday. I took them out of the box and when I put the first one on, it wouldn't zip. RUFKM? WTH? Are the CFMB gods just against me or what? Do they not want a girl with thick calves to let some hottie know it's okay to CFM?

I was completely bitter by this time. Really, why is finding a pair of CFMB's so hard? I tried the other boot on and the stupid thing zipped up. WTF? One will zip up and the other one won't? Is there that big of a difference in my calves? I was convinced I was just a big freak with massive calves who will never get a pair of CFMB's.

I guess I was glutton for punishment because I thought I should try the other boot on again. I tugged and pulled and prayed and by the grace of some higher being, the stupid boot zipped up! You've got to be kidding me. What was different the second time I tried on the boot as opposed to the first? Did I somehow shave some minute millimeter off my calf in the last five minutes? What ever. It made no sense whatsoever.

So, I have a pair of CFMB's but I am not sure if I am going to keep them. I think they don't look so great on my legs. Most of it is because I hate my legs and the other part is that my calves are so thick nothing looks good on them, other than covering them up. I was seriously considering emptying a bank account to finance some lipo on my calves because that was the only option I had, over than literally slicing off part of my calves, which could be messy and rather painful. I put the boots back in the box to decide whether I should keep them until later.

Well, I went to see the sports med doctor Monday because I messed up my knee back in August. I asked him how much of my calves was fat and how much was muscle. Surprisingly enough, he said my calves have a large amount of muscle and very little fat. Finally, a part of my body with more muscle than fat. He said I can thin out my muscle, but for the most part, I will never have cute, dainty calves like all the other girls. I have the calves of a pro-bowl linebacker, which will serve me well when I am stuck in the mountains while competing on Survivor Ireland... yes, there are mountains in Ireland, however, it means I will never be a footwear model. Oh well, there is more to life than modeling shoes. The sports med doctor saved me from having lipo that wouldn't have done anything for me.

I am still on the fence about the CFMB's. I will let you know how things turn out. But for now, I am crossing it off my list. TTFN, Diva

#66 Cross it off-- I'm a paid artist now!

I crossed off #66 yesterday after I sold my first piece of pottery! I am in the process of selling two more pieces next week, too. Hopefully, I can make a little extra money from my little "side" business.

Bitter Party of One

I've been all excited about getting my CFMB's for the last week. I was a little peeved when the FedEx tracking info said they were in the same city as me on Tuesday and yet, I wasn't scheduled to get them until Saturday. Are you serious? Why did it take from Tuesday to Saturday for them to get to me? I know Thanksgiving happened in there, but they sat in some warehouse here in town from Tuesday until Saturday. Since I had them delivered to the office and we are closed on Saturdays, I had to wait until today to get them. I couldn't contain myself. I was waiting with baited breath waiting for the mail girl to come around with her cart. The big box arrived and I tore into it with wreckless abandon. The boots were beautiful! All shiny and definitely CFM worthy! I slipped the right one on my foot and I knew instantly things were not going to work out. Even though the Web site promised these boots would fit my thick (aka FAT) calves, they are big fat, heinous liars because they didn't fit me! I was mad. I was beyond mad, I was bitter. Yes, bitter party of one, yes you with the fat calves, your table is now available!

I boxed the boots back up and put the return shipping tag on them. I am a little bitter about the fact that I have to pay for the return shipping on the boots! Had the web site just given the correct measurements, I wouldn't have ordered the boots in the first place. In order to get the boots to fit, I would have needed to order a 12... I wear a 9. Yeah, not really gonna work. So, no CFMB's for me.

On a brighter note, I got to feed the ducks today. I brought home some stale bagels from the office. The ducks loved them. So, one time down, four more to go. Feeding the ducks made me a little less bitter about my boots, but it didn't completely erase my bitterness. I will take my thick calves and search for some boots for my thick-ass calves. TTFN, Diva

Inspiration!! Goodbye #90! Thanks, Sarah!

Well, I just got back from the gym and I decided to check my email before getting in the shower. I had an email from my friend, Sarah, who let me know she is working on her 101 list! So, I can cross #90 off my list!! I must shower now so I can go to work! TTFN, Diva

Another one bites the dust... my CFMB's are in transit!...UPDATE: Professional Development Goals DONE!!!

Cross off number 100 folks! I printed off my list this morning and posted it in my cube so I can see it everyday and remind myself to stick to it! Also, got confirmation that my CFMB's are in transit! Woo Hoo!! I know the items I have marked off so far are fairly insignificant, but you have to start somewhere! TTFN, Diva

UPDATE:
I totally forgot when I posted earlier I have another one to cross off my list: I finished my Professional Development Goals tonight when I was sitting at my second job. So, #28 is done!!! DIva

#92 in Progress as of this morning

I may soon be able to cross #92 off my list! This morning I ordered these lovely's-- check them out!


They are definitely Diva-licious! I can't wait to get them. I just hope they fit my thick calves.... TTFN, Diva

1 down 100 more to go!

4. Clean out the drawer in my television cabinet.
This is the first task I can cross off my list! I sat down about 30 minutes ago and cleaned out the drawer in my television cabinet. Why did I decide to do this? How did this become the first task I completed? I can answer that one for you -- it was a simple thing to do. I think it took me about five minutes to clean out the drawer. Why did it take making a list of tasks to do this, I don't know. But it's done and I can cross it off the list! 1 down 100 more to go!

The drawer before.....




The drawer after.....

My List

This is my list of 101 things in 1001 days list.
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

So, here's my list:

101 Things in 1001 Days
1. Unpack all the boxes in my den.
2. Donate items to charity at least once a season.
3. Finish the “Mini” in less than three hours.
4. Clean out the drawer in my television cabinet.
5. Go on a vacation. (Must be out of state.)
6. Lose 40 pounds.
7. Continue to workout at least three to five times a week.
8. Blog at least once a week.
9. Learn Ave Maria and sing it at Mass.
10. Take voice lessons to improve my vocal technique.
11. Take a road trip to the site of the first chapter of Delta Gamma in Oxford, Mississippi.
12. Visit Florida since I’ve never been there.
13. Go to Confession at least twice each year.
14. Swim with the dolphins.
15. Learn to make a meringue pie.
16. Go to open mic night at a comedy club, get on stage, and try my hand at stand up comedy.
17. Throw a party.
18. Learn to make the perfect margarita!
19. Read five books just for pleasure.
20. Organize the music on my iPod into playlists.
21. Attend LF 8th Grade Graduation to see my “kids” graduate.
22. Kiss a random good-looking guy for no reason at all.
23. Take a dance class.
24. Finish my kitchen island.
25. Improve my Spanish.
26. Visit Italy and see the Pope.
27. Take a walk in the rain with someone I love.
28. Compile my professional development goals.
29. Run a mile in 10 minutes or less.
30. Compete and finish a duathlon.
31. Compete in the Shamrock Run/Walk and improve my time from last year.
32. Send an anonymous gift or flowers.
33. Print and frame some of my favorite photos from trips I’ve taken.
34. Send five secrets to Postsecret.
35. Donate blood twice.
36. Visit the art museum.
37. Get Jack-in-the-Box tacos!!!
38. Roll over old 401k’s and inheritance.
39. Talk to a real financial planner.
40. Take a Yoga class.
41. Get a massage twice a year.
42. Send Lily her birthday plate.
43. Facilitate a workshop or training course.
44. Rebuild a relationship with someone who means a lot to me.
45. Purge any items I don’t use and don’t need.
46. Put up my Christmas tree.
47. Spend a weekend doing only things I want to do (with the exception of Mass).
48. Call in sick one day just because I have time in my account.
49. See the Nutcracker ballet.
50. Start writing my book (I had five chapters done until my computer was stolen ☹)
51. Back up my computer’s hard drive to an external hard drive once a month.
52. Get my jewelry cleaned.
53. Get my garnet ring resized.
54. Make a birthday cake and use fondant to decorate it!
55. Make a loaf of bread from scratch.
56. Get my scrapbook stuff organized and set up so I can actually scrapbook!
57. Use sidewalk chalk to draw pictures with children.
58. Go to the park and play on the equipment— act like a kid!
59. Go one week without spending any money (except automatic withdrawals for bills.)
60. Attend a concert.
61. Swim in an ocean.
62. Build a sandcastle.
63. Audition for a play or musical group.
64. Write down ten things I like about myself.
65. Have old Sorority t-shirts made into quilt.
66. Sell a piece of my pottery for a profit.
67. Keep my food log for a month.
68. Buy a new set of dishes.
69. Send 10 thinking of you cards to different people.
70. Go to a youth sporting event.
71. Volunteer for an activity not related to church.
72. Have a picnic in the park.
73. Go to symphony in the park.
74. Hang the drapes in the den.
75. Ask a male on a date.
76. Update license with current address.
77. Research my Delta Gamma family tree.
78. Go to pottery with LouAnna and Rachel.
79. Babysit/house sit/ pet sit for a friend without monetary gain.
80. Participate in Relay for Life.
81. Feed the ducks five times.
82. Have my “yearly exam.” (…enough said)
83. Walk/Run on the Monon Trail 10 times.
84. Match up all my dress socks and get rid of any without mates or those in need of repair.
85. “Unplug” for one whole weekend. That means no cell phone, no Internet, no computer.
86. Wear false eyelashes.
87. Bring my bike to my new apartment.
88. Ride my bike to work at least once.
89. Organize all digital photos.
90. Inspire one person to start the 101 things in 1001 days list.
91. Get a facial.
92. Buy a pair of C.F.M.B.’s.
93. Go to the dentist every six months.
94. Decide what I am doing with my car at the end of my lease.
95. Leave 10 post-its or note cards with my favorite quotes in random places.
96. Make s’mores!
97. [Private]
98. Take lunch to work every day for two weeks.
99. Blog about 101 things in 1001 days
100. Print list so I stick to it!
101. Celebrate after 1001 days!