43 Things

It's time to get inspired, write down my goals, and share my progress. It's called 43 Things. Basically the goal is to list 43 things that you want to accomplish and then do those things. They can have a goal date or not, they can be personal or help to contribute to the greater good. Give it a try--finding 43 meaningful things to accomplish isn't as easy as you might think.

My 43 Things are:

1. Be able to do the splits (again)
2. Start taking a yoga class once a week
3. Open a savings account and actually save money
4. Keep a job for more than one year
5. Learn one new piano piece each month (0/12)
6. Exercise 30 minutes a day, everyday for 30 days
7. Start paying off my debt
8. Stop smoking--for good!
9. Buy a "new" car
10. Take an art class
11. Go to the Dentist
12. Take an acting class
13. Read one play every month (0/12)
14. Offer meaningful compliments to people
15. Remember other people's names and the details of their life
16. Take vitamins everyday for one month
17. Learn how to can applesauce
18. Save $3000 by my 25th birthday (10/29/2008)
19. Re-read the Hobbit
20. Learn to cook one meal from stratch really well
21. Go on a walk (outside) once a week
22. Write and send a hand-written letter once a month
23. Lost twenty pounds by my 25th birthday (10/29/2008)
24. Do not use computer for full 24 hours
25. Finish writing!
26. Learn to crochet
27. Go without TV for one week
28. Travel to Europe!
29. Move!
30. Go to at least three museums this summer
31. Learn how to read Tarot cards
32. Read ALL the books I own
33. Finish a 1000 piece puzzle (without help)
34. Use non-disposable grocery bags
35. Make donuts from stratch
36. Attend a sports game
37. Give a 100% tip for excellent service
38. Floss everyday for a week
39. Contribute something meaningful to a Wikipedia article
40. Identify 100 things that make me happy
41. Give up soda for one month
42. Blog everyday for one week
43. Hmm, I wonder where #43 went...?