101 Things in 1001 days

I've decided to participate in the 101 things in 1001 days meme.

I'm leaving the list a bit open-ended right now, so that I can add things as I wish. As of January 1, 2008, this list has 77 items. My end date is September 28, 2010.

Academic (7)

• Renew IRB approval for dissertation research
• Revise dissertation into book [in progress]
• Submit final draft of article to journal [done!]
  
• Secure IRB approval for project on collectors and collecting
• Make 30 key contacts for project on collectors and collecting
• Write “scrambled eggs” paper on chicken eggs and fertility anxieties
• Begin tentative research for that other women scientists fertility project

Blogging (4)

• Write at least 2x week at Clutter Museum [getting closer to this]
• Write 2x month for MuseumBlogging
  
• Write 2x month for Multicultural Toybox
• Update blogroll quarterly

Bureaucracy (6)

• Clear my desk completely on the first and fifteenth of each month. [I'm revising this to once per month -- and keeping up with it]
• Finally type up and notarize our wills.
• Create spreadsheet to better track debt repayment, retirement savings, investments.
• Get important papers in order.
• Buy a fireproof lockbox and use it to store important papers.
• Get passports for Mr. Trillwing, Lucas, and me. (I know, I know. . .) [Applied for my own]

Business and Professional (3)

• Follow up on one idea related to project on collectors and collecting.
• With Mr. Trillwing, think through his work hours/options. [always in progress]
• Update my personal website with professional content.

Creative (16)

• Learn digital illustration: sketch and color, as in the Sunday comics. [getting there, thanks to my new Wacom tablet]
• Complete three moderate-sized paintings.
• Complete one themed series of 15-25 photos using newish digital camera.
• Create some artwork and list it on Etsy any see if anyone bites.
• Paint model horse resins that have been sitting around for a few years. [in progress]
• Self-publish book of poetry, probably through Lulu.com.
• Collaborate with Mr. Trillwing on a big writing project.
• Write one chapter per quarter of novel that’s been brewing for years.
• Sew a skirt.
• Make a collage. [making a vision board]
• Draft text of children’s book.
• Shop around children’s book, or illustrate and self-publish on Lulu.
• Finish one scrapbook.
• Take a class at a craft center.
• Attend one poetry or fiction reading quarterly.
• Start or join a fiction writing group.

Family (8)

• Take Lucas for walks in regional nature preserves at least 4x year.
• Take Lucas to Yosemite. [done!]
• Plan Hawaii trip with Mr. Trillwing.
• Establish regular family meals. [we eat breakfast together, but not yet dinner]
• Fly a kite with Lucas.
• Potty train Lucas. [almost there!]
• Get guitar lessons and make practice time for Mr. Trillwing. [done!]
• Write, or record with multimedia, at least quarterly letters to Lucas.

Fashion (2)

• Dress more professionally, especially during non-summer months. [so far so good]
  
• Buy one spring/summer dress in which I really look terrific.

Finances (7)

• Pay down all credit card debt. [chipping away at it. . .]
• Save up three months of emergency savings. [now a 2009 resolution]
• Restart mutual fund and stock investments—including an IRA for Mr. Trillwing. [investments restarted, except for Mr. T's IRA. Update: I withdrew funds right before the big stock market crash. Crafty I am, except that I needed the money to spend. *sigh*]
  
• Make significant progress on student loan debt. [making regular payments, sometimes above the minimum]
• Identify “top 5” nonprofits for annual giving (categories: environment, education, women, peace and social justice, health) [semi-finalists thus far: Nature Conservancy, my alma mater, American Friends Service Committee or Friends Committee on National Legislation, Children's Organ Transplant Association, American Cancer Society]
  
• Set up account for Hawaii trip w/Mr. Trillwing.

Friends (4)

• Stay in better touch with good friends from high school and college.
• Host two big-ish events for my friends each year.
  
• Meet in person three bloggers I read. [done!]
• Have Dr. Wonderful's and Fantastic Mentor’s families over for BBQ once weather warms up.

Gratitude (3)

• Send 20 thank-you notes. [Sent thus far: 3]
  
• Surprise Mr. Trillwing with 20 handmade gifts. [Thus far: 5]
  
• Spend more quality time with the dog. [done--and since Woody is no longer with us, I'm busy trying to transfer my affections to Obi]

Home and Garden (6)

• Grow one. damn. tomato. [done! Grew many!]
• Improve composting process—get a bin. [improved process, but still binless]
• Expand backyard garden. [done! Built two raised beds, with plans for more]
• Have carpets professionally cleaned each January or February (and in July or August if the budget allows).
• Organize garage. [in progress]
  
• Complete one major decluttering/purging project at least every other month. [in progress]

Wellness (11)

• Bicycle to work at least 3x week when weather permits (between 35 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and not in heavy rain) and I'm not sick.
• Walk at least 30 minutes 4x week for three consecutive months.
• Pilates or yoga by video 3x week for three months, then decide whether or not to continue or to try something else. [began this and lost interest, though I know it would be helpful]
• By September 28, 2010, be able to run 30 minutes without being too winded.
• Get new more stylish glasses. [done--but I'm already getting tired of them!]
• Get more comfortable contact lenses. [done!]
• Take another stab at attending unprogrammed Friends meetings.
• Do a weekend fruit and juice fast.
• Find a place to take dressage lessons, and start horseback riding again.
• Get a new mattress. [done!]
• Prepare at least one new main dish every other month. (I’m interested in cooking, but I don’t love it.)