I hate technology

So I've been mildy bad in not posting for awhile. I'm working on it. Part of the reason is that i like there to be pictures with my posts and my camera has been making everything green. I'm sure this is due to the face that i've been messing with all the different settings, in an effort to get to know my camera, however i am apparently not as intimate with it as i had previously thought.

I've been spending a lot of time over the past week working on my sweater. I got the yarn in the mail last wednesday from KnitPicks and have been working on it since. I also got my first set of harmony needles with that shipment and am in love. I've been wanting to take a picture of the sweater but with my camera making everything green I can't bring myself to do it until it's fixed.

I did accomplish a few things from my list within the last week. I've cleaned out my car as well as gave it a nice wash. And tonight I did my first sketch in...well a long time. The picture makes it look bad since i had to fix it multiple times in photoshop. Not that it's that amazing anyways but i'm letting myself think it's ok since i've been neglecting sketching for quite some time now, and i only spent 20 minutes on it.

I also put up a new item on Etsy. (Another one of my goals) I have mittens to go up as well but after taking about 30 photos and not being able to fix any of them enough to put online I have given up for the time being.

My 101 in 1001 List

So I've decided to create my own 101 in 1001 list. I've seen a few other blogs with one and thought it would be a good idea to have something hold me a bit more accountable to do some of the things I've wanted to do for awhile. I'm ready to start saving and planning and not be scared. With 1001 days I'll have close to 3 years to get it done. I am holding off on the start date to be able to more fully complete this list.

Start Date: February 1st, 2009
Completion Date: October 1st, 2011


Personally
get engaged
Be more adventurious in trying new foods
get dressed up for halloween at least once (0/1)
create a recipe book
Get old computer hard drive put into container
Clean out car once a month (0/33)
Wash car once a month (0/33)
Regularly change the oil in my car (0/11)
Move everything of mine out of my parents house for good

Friends Community and Mystic
join a knitting group that doesn't meet online
participate in Work or Shirk each spring and fall (0/6)
reconnect with old international staff - Ronal, Rhiannan, Erica, Serhiey
keep up with old friends on a more regular basis - Melody, Dan

General Health
meet my WW goal of 142 by May '09
get a pedicure once
Get my hair cut at least twice a year (0/6)
brush my teeth every night and morning no matter how tired I am

Adventure
travel to a new country..this means not canada (0/1)
take a train to chicago
Go to a some concerts (0/3)
Go on a cruise like Melody and I always talk about

Holidays and Birthdays
Get gifts for family for each birthday - Shannon (0/3) Laura (0/3) Dad (0/3) Mom (0/3) Grandma (0/3)
Make a Christmas Card List
Send out Christmas Cards (0/2)
Have all Christmas Presents planned by Thanksgiving (0/2)
Have all Christmas Presents purchased by end of November (0/2)

Craftings
have my very own craft room
organize ALL craft subjects
start a knitting pattern book
learn a new craft...maybe screenprinting
knit sweater for me (0/1)
Participate in one more craft show each year (0/3)
Spin one skein of yarn
Learn to knit a pair of socks
Learn to knit a pair of handwarmers
Learn to knit a pair of gloves
Donate hats/gloves each year to kids that need them (0/3)

Education
take college classes for fun (0/2)
Learn more about photography...maybe take class

Money
save money for backup/travel/etc
learn more about stocks and invest

Career
Find a new job with health benefits and at least $30,000/year salary
fix retirement stuff with the YMCA
keep up my Red Cross/YMCA Certifications
Get LGI certified
Teach 2 sessions of swim lessons (0/2)

Dome Insulation
Post on Blog once a week (0/ )
Put up at least two new items each month (0/