Goal #31 Accomplished

Purchased this Inspiron 15 laptop from Dell in Promise Pink. Best of all, it comes with a 2-year "Anything Happens" warranty so if I do anything to it--spill soda on it, drop it, whatever-- it will be replaced. And if you know anything about me, you'd know that is a smart warranty to purchase.

Also, I want to wish a very happy Friday to the lurkers out there. *waves*  According to my stats, I have infinitley more unique visitors than I do followers. I want to invite those of you just stopping through to consider commenting or, at the very lease, clicking that little "Follow" button, and getting to know me a bit better.  You're guaranteed a good laugh, a return "follow" from me with tons of comments on your blog, and, most importantly, a self-esteem boost because your life cannot be as messed up as mine.  So what are you waiting for?

Goals 34 & 102 accomplished + a giveaway!

This post is #102 of my 101+ things to in 1001 days: nude sunbathing. I'm currently laying on my parents' pool deck, sipping iced tea, and listening to my new musical obsession: Theory of a Dead Man in the pursuit of ITLs (Invisible Tan Lines.) It's in the middle of the day in the middle of a work week, so I'm hoping that no one will notice. Pictures of this particular accomplishment will NOT be posted.

I'm already starting to see the value of the DayZero Project. It was a slow, laborious process to compile my list, and I thought more than once about setting fewer goals-- hence #101- finish this list.

I've noticed an interesting phenomenon in the few days since I completed the list. As I've gone through my daily life, I've thought of others to add! I've taken to writing them down in the notebook I keep in my purse, and will add them to my list in a few days.

According to www.selfgrowth.com, it has been estimated that over 90% of the total population in the United States alone fails to effectively set goals and act upon them.

I find this extremely disturbing. When I was losing the weight (I lost 100 lbs from 2003-2006), I accomplished it only by setting small, weekly goals for myself. I got away from that, and gained 50 lbs back. Now, I'm humbly back on the weight loss track. I do much better when there is structure, so the new school year will allow me to go to meetings, the gym, log my steps, and journal. I can't imagine that 90% of the population has never achieved a goal. To this day, watching the scale read 150when it previously read 250 had been my proudest moment.

In the spirit of goal setting, I am going to also accomplish #34 on my DayZero list. I'm giving away The Next Thing on My List, which is about a woman who sets out to accomplish the "bucket list" of a woman she accidentally killed in a car accident. It's one of those books meant to be read next to the pool or, my favorite, in a relaxing bubble bath. So, I'm also pairing the book with the Karma Bubble Bar from my favorite bath and body store: Lush. For the animal lovers out there (always thinking of you, Twinsie), the bar is Vegan and have not been tested on animals.




Here’s how to enter:

* Each legitimate comment on any post on Confessions of a Cocktail Napkin between today and August 26 will earn you one entry per comment into the giveaway.
* For one additional entry, please become a follower of my blog.
* For two additional entries, please add me to your blogroll and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you did.
* For two more entries, please mention this contest on your blog and leave a comment on this post with the link.


The winner will be drawn on August 26!

"Laziness may appear attractive, but work brings satisfaction"- Anne Frank

I’ve become one of those people I hate: lazy.

The type of people that sit at a desk all day only to sit on the couch watching TV/ perusing the internet when they get home.

I’m ashamed to say that I’ve gained seven pounds during my summer vacation. Why? Because I barely move. And that lack of movement just makes me feel tired and sluggish. It’s 3:00 pm, and I’m sitting here in a coma that only an intense amount of caffeine can awaken me from.

I need to be motivated, and start getting in the 10,000 – 15,000 steps that Weight Watcher recommends for weight loss.

So I’m declaring a moratorium on technology from 4:30 pm to 10 pm each night. I will dedicate that time to accomplishing physical tasks, including riding my horse, taking the dog for runs, dance class, and swimming. Oh, and actually using the tail end of the gym membership I paid $150 for at the end of June, and only used twice!

I also need to get back into the habit of keeping track of my Points. As I write this, I have today’s consumption diligently recorded in my new purple Journal. Let’s see if I can say the same this time tomorrow.

I’ve also discovered, through Sarah at the 20sb.net, the Day Zero Project. http://www.dayzeroproject.com/ where you make a list to accomplish 101 things 1001 days. I’m currently working on my list, and I will upload sometime tomorrow!