1001 days is up!

Well technically, it was over at the end of last month. So, let's look back at some of what's been accomplished since my last post, and the overall completion of the list.

Here's what I've been up to since my last post:

6. Go one week without alcohol 5 times - completed some time in 2009
This one came along without me even realizing it. I don't know exactly when, but at some point early this year, I realized I'd become a social drinker without much effort at all. I hate to say that, because quiting drinking, or cutting back extensively, is not easy for most people. I guess it's just the way I've always been. I'll be all about something for a period of time, then  just lose interest.  This usually happens out of necessity, I think. Going back to school was probably the biggest factor here. I just couldn't do it all being hungover all the time. That's not to say the battle wasn't hard at any point...it WAS. I wanted to quit drinking so many times and didn't. There have been points where I did really feel powerless. I'm glad I'm done with the addiction and to make sure that drinking stays an occasional social activity, I'll probably always have to keep vigilant over my relationship with alcohol.


7. Quit fast-food altogether - completed early 2009
Ok, so I might cheat from time to time but I still feel I accomplished this one. I was eating out WAY too much and over the past year, haven't really eaten "fast" food much at all - save the occasional Taco Bell run at 2am after a night of drinking - and as noted above, that's a rarity anymore itself. Overall, I do feel that this has been completed.

8. Quit smoking - completed 2009
This one is similar to the fast-food. I cheat from time to time and at first, it was very rare that I would. I've been smoking more lately as the stress of changes in the house has weakened my resolve. But looking at this list, seeing that it was a goal and that I had completed it makes me want to make a firm commitment. Like quitting booze, this wasn't hard to do - it just happened. Probably because it went hand-in-hand with drinking so when I quit one, the other went along with it. Yeah, it's disgusting and makes me feel miserable. I think I'm done with this habit!


52. Speak in public - completed Dec 2010
I didn't accomplish this in the way I think I originally intended. But since this wasn't specific, I'll take it. Baby steps, right? Anyway, I did a group presentation in my Contemporary Issue journalism class last semester. I almost didn't do it - I almost let my partner do the entire thing - but I found myself speaking up throughout the presentation. I can't believe I'm saying this, but since then I think a little - just a little - of the fear has subsided. I think I could probably do another group presentation all the way through and who knows after that!


78. Host a Kendallvue reunion - completed July 24, 2010
What a great group of people. I was so nervous to see everyone, but there was no reason to be - everyone is still as nice as they were in grade school. Of course, the motivation for the reunion was heartbreaking - Briana Merica couldn't be with us; she passed away in April of this year. I so wish we'd done this long ago. I was close to her growing up and am sad we weren't closer as adults. She is and will always be dearly missed.


81. Get Bun groomed - completed 2009, 2010
Boy, did he need it. The first time he went, it was ok, but it wasn't enough. Finally, last month, I had our neighbor Kestra shave the little guy! How funny that was. Mim was terrified; she wanted nothing to do with him. But I think he really loved the way his skin felt without all that fluff! I think we'll start doing this in the summer from now on.


85. Host a theme party - completed January 25, 2010
For my and Rachel's birthdays this year, we had a Lebowski bowling party. I was the Jesus in a blue jump suit and Rach was Maude in a red wing I bought and cut short for her. I just wish more people would have dressed up! It was fun though. My friend Greg showed up, who I haven't seen since high school! Good kid he is :)

As I refelct on the list as a whole, and see the things I can't mark off, I realize that my goals have changed over the past 2.5 years. Some of the things on this list I no longer care to do - and some I really need to get on. I guess that's just part of life though. Even still, this next time around I want to try everything on the new list, no matter if it becomes unimportant throughout the process. Every experience adds to the richness of life, and I think any goal I set deserves to be met, no matter how silly it seems later on. With that in mind, I'll be starting my new list very soon - look for an update soon with a link to a new page!