1001 Days From Now

The year is 2011. Just take a moment to look at that year and let it set for a bit.
Time marches on so quickly. Before we know it a decade or two has slipped by, almost between our fingers. Just in my three short decades, I wonder how many words I have left unsaid; plans I have left undone?

During my Teen Mania Days we were driven to almost the point of obsession with Life Goals and Action Plans. Those were some of the most formative and character-development days of my life. I often found myself gritting my teeth through aggressive challenges such as climbing Pike's Peak on just two hours of sleep, traveling 24 + hours to provide the ground support needed for Aquire the Fire's first Dome event, staying up late hours counseling young girls, and wrestling with my own insecurities and adverse issues. Man, we lived to the hilt. However, in my effort to find a natural hum and rhythm to life, I let go of a lot of that determined living that was expected of us out in the red hills of East Texas.

I can say with all honesty that I was awakened out of a lullish state as I was perusing through a friend's website. Her name is Kim Jarman and she is one of the most GIFTED photographers I have ever seen. Check out her site at kimberlyjarman.com. I love her work! Anyway, while enjoying the pictures, I happened upon her blog and thought I might as well take a look. She had written an entry that got my attention and so I wanted to share it with you. A few close friends challenged Kim to articulate 101 goals that she could accomplish in 1001 days....that's three years folks! Hence the title: "1001 Days From Now".

I loved her list and thought that I would prepare and share one for all my readers out there.
I desparately need the accountability and hope that the constant questions from my friends regarding where I am at in my List will create some wind for sailing and even soaring to successfully completing my list. Hope that you will badger me about it!

Okay, here goes:

101 Things in 1001 Days--January 23, 2008

1. Marry my Sweetheart
2. Plan an elegant and yet affordable wedding--debt free
3. Financially bless the family I am staying with
4. Financially bless my surrogate family that allows me to stay over
5. To serve as an effective tool to help my parents realize their dreams (especially financial independence)
6. To finish typing out Darron's manuscript
7. Begin research on Greeting Card Business
8. Develop effective strategy and timeline for execution of Greeting Card Business
9. Significantly grow my Ameriplan business to 1,000 in my organization
10. Duplicate myself in my IBO's to do the same
11. Complete my Teacher's Certification for High school and Middle School/ Register for School
12. Obtain my Masters Degree (Possibly Education)
13. Get certified as a Life Coach/Motivational Speaker (Biblically based principles)
14. Complete manuscript for my first book
15. Go on writing retreats two times a year
16. Write two more manuscripts that hold value and meaning
17. Plan one successful youth event
18. Plan curriculum for small to mid-size churches
19. Develop an effective "Teach the teachers" program
20 Go on a cruise with my husband
21. Go on a cruise with Brenda
22. Visit Brenda twice a year
23. Help Brenda put in writing the anointed ideas she has for college women
24. Help Candria with cookbook
25. Help Tamika with Youth line
26. Truly invest in the God-given visions of my friends
27. Help the Schneiders with their vision
28. Help my sister find her unique and individual "voice"
29. Have children
30. Begin a robust Emergency Fund
31. Begin a robust Savings Plan (Short term and Long Term)
32. Begin a robust Retirement Plan for Darron and I
33. Begin a Savings Plan to care for both of our parents
34. Purchase a home
35. Begin an aggressive and strategic way to pay mortgage
36. Expand the life of my car to 250 K
37. Buy all cars in cash
38. Take refresher English and Grammar Courses
39. Seek and avenue to minister to women in churches across Houston
40. Seek and avenue to minister to singles
41. Seek an avenue to minister to youth
42. Grow movie collection (especially classics and black and whites)
43. Consolidate quote collectiion
44. Update wardrobe (professional and casual)
45. Update house furnishing and décor
46. Lead a debt-free lifestyle
47. Pay off student loans
48. Take Financial Courses at Church and other venues
49. Read Financial and Business Books
50. Read Educational Books
51. Take an intermediate Piano Course
52. Take a Harp Class
53. Take a course on massages
54. Perform regular deep cleanings in my home
55. Exercise three times a week (aerobic/spin)
56. Take swim class and become a confident swimmer
57. Eat more fruit--as a daily regiment
58. Take a photography class
59. Get monthly pedicure and manicures (Aaaaahhhhhh!)
60. Complete a new book each month rather than segments of it
61. Become more internet savvy (gain mastery)
62. Cultivate the presence of God in my home and life
63. Create and protect an atmosphere in which the peace of God is our home
64. Place sermons in one folder/binder for further development and easy retrieval
65. Get new glasses and contacts
66. Teeth cleaning and whitening
67. Braces (Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!) I am praying that they'll be invalign (oh, the vanity!)
68. Sister and niece nights
69. Reach out to my in-laws in a way that is meaningful to them
70. Reach out to all my nieces and nephews in a way that is extremely meaningful to them
71. Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries of my family members
72. Honor my grandmother and great aunt by spending quality time with them and sending flowers
73. Send flowers to my future mother in laws a few times a year
74. Develop my spectrum of recipes especially beef
75. Lead a healthy lifestyle
76. Have a house full of healthy and tasty snacks
77. Start Life insurances
78. Get regular facials; take care of my skin
79. Be current on Current Events and Politics
80. Learn how to fly airplanes on Darron's video assimilation
81. Create an office or work station for Darron to work on his model planes in our home
82. Be intentional about working on my writing craft
83. Buy a TV guardian
84. Take care of hair (healthy)
85. Give to Keith moore, bill winston, Kenneth copeland's ministries
86. Take vitamins and supplements daily
87. Shop at Whole foods and central market, farmers market
88. Buy a digital camera that's computer compatible
89. Complete 3 Beth Moore Bible Studies for personal study
90. Apply what I have learned from the Happy Hunters regarding Healing and Authority
91. Apply what I have learned from Bill Winston re: The Kingdom in my work and life
92. Financially sow into a ORU student
93. Help Darron in accomplishing all of his dreams
94. Minister with Darron in teaching and writing
95. Create some memorable Father and Son moments for Darron and his son
96. Host some private dinner parties for close friends a few times a year
97. Hone my craft as a business woman
98. Hone and father develop message on the Garden of Eden (WWW from April 06)
99. Be intentional about developing relationship with my cousin, Melodee
100. Sow into Uresa for graduation/ Read through my Bible

With that being said, Happy New Year, Saints! So tell me, what are you expecting for this year? If you could pen down 101 things you'd like to accomplish in 1001 days, what would they be? How about in 101 days? That would take us to May 2, 2008. What do you say? Would you like to share with me your list?

Millionaire Dollar Challenge:
Divide your list into three groups of 33. What 33 things would you like to accomplish in 2008? What items can you accomplish with relative ease and what item will require more preparation and training? Out of the first group of 33, which items fall in your Top Ten list and which fall in your Top Five list? What item is #1 on your list (I bet you can figure out which one mine is! ) Oh, don't forget the outstanding two items that didn't fall into the three groups of 33.

Partner with a friend (possibly a Type "A" personality who will provide that additional support to accomplishing your goals). Get ready to stretch and grow! Happy trails!