Well its been a little while since I last posted. Life has been crazy with home, work and school. I have put quite a few of the things on my list in motion. I have downloaded the Android OS software development Kit and wrote my first hello world program, I'm starting to get more active and slowly but surely I am attacking debt. Pretty soon I'll be crossing more and more items off my list. Stay tuned and wish me luck......
-C
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
My first Completed item....#64 Start a blog
Well its day two and I have completed #64 on my list, "Start a blog." It feels good to get the first thing crossed off my list. Already the wheels are turning on what the next thing will be. Please feel free to comment or shoot me a message if you want/can help me fulfill one or more of my goals on the list. Until next post.
C2Payne
C2Payne
The Journey Begins-
I have resisted starting a blog over the years for various reasons. As I start the journey to do 101 things in 1001 days I thought it was a perfect time to start one. Lately, I have lamented the monotonous routine my life has become. While I have a great life, one I wouldn't dare complain about, I feel there is so much more I could/should be doing. A friend and coworker (shout out to D Marks!) told me about the concept of doing 101 things in 1001 days and suggested I look at it. After googling it I thought it would be fun and was just what I needed. Below is the list I came up with. While the original concept called for 101 things I couldn't limit myself to that and came up with 127. In the next 1001 days I plan to try to fulfill them all while sharing each step along the way here in this blog. I invite you all to come along for the ride. Hopefully you'll offer comments, feedback and maybe you'll be moved to start a list of your own.
Chris’ 101 in 1001
Places to Visit
1. Laurens, South Carolina
2. Chicago, Illinois
3. Las Vegas, NV
4. St Lucia
5. Jamaica (Ochos Rios or Montego Bay)
6. Disney World with the kids
7. Martha’s Vineyard
8. Puerto Rico
9. San Francisco, CA
10. Maui, HI
11. Ocean City, MD
Physical Changes/Activities/Health
12. Snip Snip
13. Lose 15 more lbs
14. Return to size 34 instead of 36
15. Tighten abs (dare I say 6 pack lol)
16. Increase flexibility
17. Complete the Tough Mudder Race
18. Go to the gym at least 2 times a week
19. Take Vitamins
Skills to Learn
20. Relearn how to sight read and play the piano.
21. Ski a black diamond
22. Learn how to parasail
23. Learn to consistently catch a wave on a surfboard
24. Learn to Ballroom dance; Take Lessons
25. Learn to juggle at least 3 balls
26. Do some MMA and boxing training
27. Learn to change my own brake pads.
28. Learn to shoot accurate at the range.
Things to Own
29. Suzuki GSX 100 motorcycle
30. New family vehicle
31. Buy a Bike
32. Buy a Kindle
33. Buy a tuxedo
34. Buy another black suit, blue suit, beige/brown and a charcoal grey suit.
35. Buy all seasons of 24 of DVD
36. Buy a Firearm.
Financial Milestones
37. Pay off all credit cards
38. Save $30,000 dollars
39. Start college funds for each of our kids apart from regular accounts.
40. Increase 401K and IRA contributions by >=5%
41. Create a Budget and stick to it.
New Things to Learn
42. Learn to build a website
43. Learn to build and set up a server
44. Learn python program language
45. Learn Japanese
46. Learn to write Apps for the Android and Iphone.
47. Memorize Pi out to 100+ decimal places.
48. Memorize every number in my phone directory.
49. Learn 5 card tricks
50. Learn Basic Chinese conversational phrases (hello, good morning, my name is, etc)
Risk to take
51. Start a non-profit organization to promote STEM, job training and intern placement for Harford County students.
Business
52. Transition into management.
53. Get accepted into the Mid-Career LTP
54. Get a significant raise
55. Present at my company symposium
Content to Consume
56. Read all of WEB Dubois catalog
57. Read Cornell West's Catalog
58. Read the Autobiography of Frederick Douglas in its entirety
59. Visit all of the Smithsonian Museums
60. Read the bible cover to cover
Things to Create
61. Get an article published in a technical journal
62. Create Hampton University School of Engineering Facebook group
63. Create a family website
64. Start a Blog
Relationships
65. Celebrate 10 anniversary wedding anniversary.
66. Spend more time with the kids. Take them somewhere new twice monthly
67. Take a road trip with my brothers
68. Visit my mom and family at least twice a year
69. Throw my mom a birthday party.
70. Attend a family reunion for my dad's side of the family
71. Have a daddy/child day with each child once a month.
72. Coordinate a trip with my college crew.
73. Have lunch with Barb every two weeks
74. Express to those family and friends closest to me how much they really mean to me.
75. Have a date night at least once every 2 months at the minimum
76. Do something with my Best Friend at least 2 times a year.
Pieces of Paper
77. Receive Master's in Project Management
78. Apply to PhD Program
79. Get PMP certified
80. Get re-certified in First Aid, CPR and defribulator use.
81.
Home Improvement
82. Change landscaping in the yard
83. Install new exterior lighting
84. Finish the guest room (clean, paint and carpet)
85. Get the Deck and fences refinished
86. Turn the loft into another bedroom for Liana
87. Install cabinetry in the Laundry room
88. Redo the powder room (paint, replace the vanity and sink, new curtains)
89. Put up new curtains in family room
90. Repaint and change the light fixtures in the kids bathroom
91. Repaint and change the light fixtures in the master bathroom
Activities
92. Go on Nascar Race Experience
93. Play Paintball
94. Go to play Laser Tag with a group of friends
95. Have a group of friends (work and college) over for a BBQ
96. Go Bowling
97. Host a game night
98. Go Ice skating
99. Visit the White House with the family
100. Go fishing
101. Go Rock climbing
102. Go to a Washington Capitals Game
Random Acts of Kindness
103. Bring in donuts/Danishes for my group just because one morning.
104. Give care package to someone who is homeless
105. Leave a generous tip
106. Donate Blood
107. Register for the Bone Marrow Bank
108. Tutor someone in need
109. Volunteer at the Homeless Shelter
110. Mentor and At Risk child
111. Raise Money for a Charity
112. Donate newly purchase clothes to someone who truly needs them.
Miscellaneous
113. Finish loading all my CD's to ITunes
114. Renew my Passport
115. Join a NSBE Chapter
116. Read my bible daily for a month (hopefully this will go longer and become habit).
117. Finally join the Fraternity of my choice
118. Renew membership and become more active in Hampton Alumni Association
119. Join a basketball league
120. Dunk a basketball again at least once.
121. Coach a team
122. Volunteer in the SMA at Aberdeen High School as a capstone advisor.
123. Start Recycling
124. Get to bed by 10:30 on nights I don't have school work to do.
125. Use my blackberry/smartphone less at home.
126. Try not to fix every problem that is brought to me and just listen.
127. Get someone else to try to do 101 things in 1001 days
124. Get to bed by 10:30 on nights I don't have school work to do.
125. Use my blackberry/smartphone less at home.
126. Try not to fix every problem that is brought to me and just listen.
127. Get someone else to try to do 101 things in 1001 days
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