101in1001: A minor setback, major accomplishments, etc.
- Take a language class*.
I have definitely fallen behind on my study of the German language, but the good news is that my computer at work was updated and now I can listen to my German lessons while I work. Hooray!
Alternative Travel Writing is my class of choice for now. I struggle with it, but I think it will be good: The teacher is highly focused on getting published and I would very much (for my ego's sake) like to move beyond that line. Even if "getting published" means getting a byline in the community newspaper that nobody reads.
- Take a writing class.*
I have my wee little hands on it! I will become Le Graphique Designaire.
Buy PhotoShop/similar product.
- Download, save, print all my old journal entries in some kind of archival format.*
Ugh. I have stalled out significantly. SO MUCH TO PRINT. You try spending a bunch of time with your emo, 17-year-old self and tell me if it's something you look forward to.
- Don't purchase any new clothing or books or music for 3 months (used only).*
(3/1/08-6/1/08)
I don't really buy clothes, books or music that often, but it is certainly a category that falls prey to impulse shopping. I don't shop very often, between being on the bike and having a lot to do (therefore not a lot of time to spend in stores). ANYWAY the point is that I have been looking at this book:
for three weeks as I go to my writing class, and it's hard not to justify it--it's a novel written by a Mongolian, AND it's a small local press. I forgot about the above commitment and picked it up last night. I have no buyer's regret though--I just have to start over.
Save $1 per day.* (1001/1001)
I have done this! The question is: Do I still have to have it all saved by the end of the 1001 days? I think the answer is no, primarily because I have to fund my trip to Australia soooomehow.
- Make yogurt 6 times. (0/6)
- Try six recipes from the Spicy Food Lover's Bible (5/6).*
This week I will finish with the cookbook and ALSO make yogurt. I win!
It occurred to me today that I have 9.9 days per goal. I have RIDICULOUSLY over-committed when I look at it that way. I mean, the number of books alone is insane (read all the books I own?! Plus 43 other books?). Oh well. It is good to set goals. It makes me feel good that I have to mend all my clothes, even if I'm not doing it right now. Or that I have to give away the books I don't read. I think that, in particular, will be a much-needed purge. I pick up books like I'll never see another one again. Random 1000-page tome on business etiquette, written in the 1950s? Sure, I need that. Book on how to cook using ration coupons from WWII? Definitely useful today. Le sigh.
Completed: 10 (10.1%)
I've broken into double digits!! YES!