Born S!ippy: December 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

#14 save, save, save!

I recently increased my contribution to 6% so I can get my employer's maximum contribution. A few years ago I was at 3% and I didn't think I would be contributing more, so this is a big step! As one saying goes, retire from work, but not from life.

The List

In Progress

Completed

Health and Wellness
1. Run a marathon
2. Get a fitness trainer
3. Join a dance class
4. Ride bike on Golden Gate Bridge
5. Take a kickboxing class
6. Run around Lake in an hour

7. Laser eye surgery

Shake your money tree
8. Place $5 in savings after completing a task (2/101)
9. Have zero balance on credit card
10. Pay off Macy's Card
11. Call Credit Card companies and ask for rate reductions
12, Master the 10 second rule
13. Find out all benefits of job and take advantage of it
14. Contribute 6% to IRA
15. Be financially literate
16. Invest in stocks

Because I love to eat
17. Dine in a Moroccan restaurant
18. Participate again for Taste of Gaslamp
19. Make Paella
20. Make Tortilla Espanola
21. Try Macarons from Opera Cafe
22. Make Pizza
23. Eat at Konos at PB again
24. Try a recommended dish from Food Network
25. Make all sorts of sushi

Helping others
26. Donate clothes I no longer need
27. Be a mentor
28. Volunteer for an organization
29. Teach someone a skill I know
30. Pass knowledge about financial literacy (once I acquire it!)
31. Contribute to someone's college fund
32. Donate to themathpage site
33. Volunteer during a catastrophic time

To learn things for life!
34. Take Graduate exam
35. Learn more Spanish!
36. Learn basic car repair
37. Take a Finance/Management class
38. Take a Self Defense Class
39. Complete lessons on themathpage site
40. Take a cooking class
41. Familiarize self with health insurance
42. Learn/read about salary negotiation skills
43. Learn how to make pecan tarts from mom
44. Learn how to make amazing mixed bar drinks
45. Learn how to start a fire using only starting tools
46. Learn to make origami
47. Play Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' on the guitar
48. Study Feng Shui and recreate space based on it
49. Learn how to give a good massage (Swedish)
50. Learn how to thread eyebrows
51. Read an Investment book
52. Learn to make Sangria

Adventures

53. Go on a short road trip

54. Apply for Amazing Race

55. Snowboarding in Utah
56. Rock climbing (indoor or outdoor)
57. Ride in a hot air balloon
58. Go camping
59. Travel to Ecuador (or Chile, Peru, Costa Rica)
60. Visit at least one of the world's greatest wonders
61. Traverse between trees on a zip line
62. Ride a train
63. Boulder hopping in Joshua Tree
64. Visit Lassen Volcanic Park in Plumas County
65. Spend a day at the Cold Spring Tavern in Santa Barbara
66. Parachute jump!
67. Road trip to Seattle

Because life is to be enjoyed

68. See the Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love show
69. San Diego Festival of Beer
71. Attain Passport
78. Go to a taping of a talk show (Oprah?)
79. Read a book in Spanish
80. Write a letter in Spanish
81. Make 'smores!
82. Throw someone a surprise party
83. Go to a concert
84. Go to Midieval Times
85. Create a mini documentary
86. Murder-Mystery Dinner show
87. Dinner Show at Pamas Argentine
88. Watch Raise the Red Lantern again
89. Picnic at a park (blanket, wine and cheese, bread, etc)
90. Write about mid-twenties perspective
91. Ice Skating near NBC building
92. Go wireless!
93. Have a spa day with mom

94. Join a Professional Organization
95. View top 25 movies of all time from IMDb.com

96. View top foreign movies
97. Read 25 books, 5 from Time Magazine's Top 100.

Just Because

98. Take a family portrait

70. Read Harry Potter series (1/7)
99 Go to Humphrey's for Crème Brulee
97. Mail Voter Registration form
98. Move to a new place!
99. ASK FOR A RAISE
100.Do something fun with the $ I saved from completing my goals!
101. Finish the List!

About 101 :: 1001

The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

Start: October 1st, 2008
End: June 29, 2011
Tasks Completed: 20/101