I didn't do the applications I was planning on doing over the weekend. BAD.
STEP 1 spend some time job searching (by email updates have not be turning up too many good suggestions
STEP 2 is to crank out those applications.
2. Make my own postcards. **TINY PROGRESS**
I spent some time on a couple sites looking at their templates and seeing if that was something I wanted to try. That would certainly make it easier. I discovered that while the picture side is relatively straight-forward, I am picky about how I want the back to look, so I'll probably have to design the back myself or work with someone to make a custom design. I really DO need to pick a couple photos I want to start with.
STEP 1: do some 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)
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 **PROGRESS**
So I've just faced that what I'm doing now isn't working that well. I looked into using some online budget apps or platforms because I like the idea of being able to update the info quickly and immediately. But I don't like the idea of handing over access to my bank accounts. I'm going to try out a new budget spreadsheet for the next couple months and get a handle on my habits and to help identify some goals. I think this will help me decide what to do with some of my loans as well.
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.
7. Get new glasses **PROGRESS**
Got my updated prescription and ordered my new glasses. Just have to wait for them to call me to tell me they are ready!
STEP 4: Receive New Glasses!
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 **PROGRESS**
I have gone to 13 classes: 1 Yoga, 5 Zumba and 7 Balletone. I do want to try yoga again. I'm also trying to do some stretching and/or light cardio on the days when I am not at class because I've been getting really stiff and last week I was really tired in 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
Still reading Flappers, and have committed myself to reading Amy Poehler's new book, and I also got Lena Dunham's book from the library, and am reading a fun romance novel a friend of mine recently self published! Eek! So much to read!
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 **PROGRESS**
I've decided to try to do 3 posts a week on here, and 1 post a week on another blog I write for. I'm going to see if I can keep up with that. I'm curious to see if it works better for me to tackle them one by one throughout the month or to get a whole bunch of them written at once and ready.
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. **TINY PROGRESS**
There is an updated version of the script that I have to read and then send back thoughts/notes on. Then I also have to do some research to find some funding applications!
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 No progress.
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: **PROGRESS**
Survival of the Prettiest,
Contagious is DONE!
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.
I finally spent a couple hours figuring out everything that seemed confusing and then go that paperwork done on the last day of open enrollment!
23. Watch these 10 classic movies that I have never seen **PROGRESS**
Malcolm X,
STEP 3: Watch The Virgin Suicides.
24. Update a YouTube channel at work **TINY PROGRESS**
I created a new playlist I have been wanting to make for a while. I still need to source more content from some other departments etc. and I have one video in particular that I need to get uploaded, but I'm having trouble getting it from the people who created it.
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 can't decide on another goal yet! I think I might leave this for my New Year's Resolution.
26. Private health-related goal. No progress.
Score: Progress on 10 of 25 goals.
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