1. Get a new job and move. **PROGRESS**
I did two applications! I got one offer for an interview which is being scheduled.
STEP 1 more job searching
STEP 2 is to crank out those applications
STEP 3 develop some more skills
2. Make my own postcards. No progress.
STEP 1: do some MORE research on the cost of ordering some cards.
STEP 2: identify 5 photos I would like to use on the cards
STEP 3: look into how to design my card (using Photoshop, using a online template from a print service etc.)
3. Write a script No progress.
STEP 3: Do a complete outline of the plot points.
STEP 4: identify my major problem areas
STEP 5: Get out my screenwriting books again with this story to help structure the story
4. Publish a poem No progress.
STEP 0: send poems to my friend for editing
STEP 1: do some research into common ways to get poetry published
STEP 2: identify some places where I would like to submit a poem and qualify
STEP 3: select some poems for submission and fine tune them
5. Track my spending/budget No progress
STEP 2: Take stock of my current finances.
STEP 3: Develop or find something that will work a bit better.
STEP 4: Identify key rules/habits that will keep me on-top-of things and organized.
STEP 5: Identify financial goals (like major purchases, savings goals, loan payoffs etc.)
6. Apply for a passport No progress.
STEP 1: Figure out how one applies to get a passport.
STEP 2: Figure out how long it will take.
STEP 3: Figure out how much it will cost.
STEP 4: Decide when to begin the application process.
8. Visit Canada No progress.
STEP 1: Decide where I would like to visit (Nova Scotia).
STEP 2: Decide when I would like to visit and how long.
STEP 3: Decide who I would like to come with me.
STEP 4: See if it is possible to plan such a trip.
9. Alter two items of clothing for myself No progress.
STEP 1: Decide who can teach me.
STEP 2: Get advice as to what would be good starter items to alter.
10. Get something tailored. No progress.
STEP 1: Identify some local tailors and their contact info and advice from others as to the quality of the work.
STEP 2: Determine how much I am willing to spend.
STEP 3: Select 2-3 things I would like to attempt to get altered (in case 1-2 alterations are not possible)
11. Take a fitness class **TINY PROGRESS**
I'm still going to Balletone and Zumba. Last week classes was really great actually! But I haven't got back to yoga yet--- because there was a conflicting event on Monday that I went to instead of yoga class.
STEP 4: Return to each of the classes at least 4 times.
STEP 5: Come up with fitness routine/options for on days classes are not held.
12. Read at least 4 of these feminist books: No progress.
Lean In, Reverence to Rape, A Room of One's Own, The Second Sex, The Beauty Myth, MaddAddam, The Feminine Mystique, Bad Feminist
Really haven't done any reading this week.
STEP 1: Pick a book to start with.
STEP 2: Acquire book.
STEP 3: Read book.
STEP 4: Finish book.
STEP 5: Pick next book to read.
13. Organize something for Directed By Women--- a global viewing party happening in Sept 2015. No progress.
STEP 1: Review the guidelines
STEP 2: Brainstorm some ideas.
14. Write those think piece articles No progress.
STEP 1: Outline what I would like to say about one of my article ideas.
STEP 2: Do the relevant research.
STEP 3: Write a first draft.
15. Buy a new laptop No progress.
STEP 1: Identify the main things I will need my laptop to do.
STEP 2: Work out what the specifications are for what I want.
STEP 3: Investigate the price range available for what I want.
STEP 4: Modify expectations or price range.
STEP 5: Choose a vendor.
16. Keep to a blogging schedule **TINY PROGRESS**
3 posts a week on here, and 1 post a week on another blog I write for.
I actually did my 3 posts a week on here! But I didn't do my post for the other blog. I continue to Instagram; I love it.
STEP 2: Try to stick to it.
STEP 3: Modify schedule as I figure out what works. (Don't just abandon it!)
17. Help a friend make her film a reality. No Progress
Really aiming to get that script read and notes sent this week!
STEP 1: Read new script.
STEP 2: Follow up with my friend about how the project is progressing and my thoughts on the script.
STEP 3: Educate myself on ways to get funding for the script.
18. Start learning a little web design **TINY PROGRESS**
I started discussing resources and good places to start learning with a friend who knows about these things. But I haven't followed through on any of it.
STEP 1: Figure out a good place to start/get advice from people who know about these things
19. Finish books I have already started: No Progress
Survival of the Prettiest,
STEP 3: Finish Survival of the Prettiest
STEP 4: Read Story of B
20. Organize a Clothing Swap or Yard Sale No Progress
STEP 1: Decide in what month it would be reasonable to expect to host a swap/sale (and decided if there is enough time to prepare).
STEP 2: Ask others if they would like to help organize, attend etc.
21. Develop a financial plan for my loans No Progress
STEP 1: Revisit all my loan paperwork so I have a firm grasp of all the aspects.
STEP 2: Find some people I trust and who have expertise that can give me helpful advice.
STEP 3: Explore options for paying off loans faster than my current monthly installments.
23. Watch these 10 classic movies that I have never seen **PROGRESS**
Malcolm X,
I watched Invasion of the Body Snatchers and LOVED IT SO MUCH. So glad that I got around to it sooner rather than later! I tried to watch Young Frankenstein, but it is surprisingly hard to find available digitally online anywhere.
STEP 3: Watch The Virgin Suicides.
24. Update a YouTube channel at work **TINY PROGRESS**
I finally got a hold of a certain video I wanted to feature on my new playlist! It's uploaded and I'm going to update the description and publish tomorrow.
STEP 1: Ask related content creators for contributions to new playlist.
STEP 2a: Develop timeline for eliminating bad content.
STEP 3: Reorganize existing content and develop protocol for new content.
STEP 4: Follow up with partners on two new playlist ideas I have.
25. TBD I have an idea for this, but I'm not sure I want to commit to it yet.
26. Private health-related goal. No progress.
Score: Progress on 6 of 23 goals.
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