Project 52

So Karen, and a friend started Project 52, which is basically 52 goals for the year 2011. I thought I would participate. I will start by sharing what my 52 goals are and then update on Mondays.

So, without further delay here are my 52 goals:

1. Do one load of laundry per day (school nights and weeknight events are excluded)
2. At least 30 minutes of housework per day (not including laundry or dishes)
3. Read 6 non-school books (0/6)
4. Travel out of state
5. Write one handwritten letter per month (birthday cards count if I include a letter) (0/12)
6. Finish my thesis
7. Graduate with my masters
8. Get my Site Supervisor permit
9. Be approved to be a foster parent
10. Change pictures in the living room
11. Take the kids for a walk twice a week, weather permitting (0/104)
12. Blog at least once a week (0/52)
13. Eat a piece of fruit, or a veggie, with every meal for a week straight
14. Go without soda one week per month (0/12)
15. Go to the dentist
16. Cook the stud a meal of his choice
17. Have date night once a month
18. Visit grandma pat at least once every other month, not including family gatherings (0/6)
19. Visit mom and dad’s graves at least 3 times (0/3)
20. Organize and attend a “girl’s night out”
21. Have lunch with a friend at least once a month (0/12)
22. Go to the movie with a friend (without kids)
23. Pick up the garage
24. Have a garage sale
25. Clean out and organize my bedroom closet
26. Put up a second closet rod in the kids’ room
27. Create a n updated resume
28. Gather 4 letters of recommendations (0/4)
29. Yell at my kids less
30. Attend one conference/seminar on my own (i.e. without work requiring/paying for it)
31. Go to church at least once a month (0/12)
32. Send in a postsecret
33. Teach a college class (one session)
34. Watch a movie with Brad at least once a week (0/52)
35. Start a journal or blog with cute, funny, sweet things my kids say
36. Take the kids to the museum
37. Make a family medical history
38. Finish watching LOST
39. Take the kids on a hike in Forest Falls
40. Save my change from the entire year. Post total in last blog.
41. Watch at least one documentary per month (0/12)
42. Buy myself new, non-practical, underwear
43. Buy three new pairs of career pants (0/3)
44. Get the children a pet
45. Do something sweet, unexpected or romantic for husband at least once a month (0/12)
46. Go camping
47. Have lunch/dinner with Cassandra’s mom to try to get to know her more
48. Get a mani-pedi
49. Dye or highlight my hair
50. Make cookies with the kids and bring them to the neighbors
51. Get a professional massage
52. Leave 30 Operation Beautiful notes (www.operationbeautiful.com) (0/30)

What do you think? Any questions? Wish me luck...its going to be tough, but rewarding :)