101 Things Quarterly Update

In October 2018, I created my first 101 Things in 1095 that launched on Oct 31. Today I offer my first quarterly update (a few days late). I’ve highlighted my progress in red. I’m only a few months in…and as I said in my original post, I hope to complete these in 3 years so that when I’m ready to begin my 60^th year (4 years from now) I will have hopefully completed at least a portion of them. Because hey, life happens…PROFESSIONAL FULFILLMENTI am challenging myself to up my professional game:Fundraising Coaching

Blog professionally (2x/month) for 2018-19

Blog professionally (2x/month) for 2019-20

Blog professionally (2x/month) for 2020-21

1. Offer monthly Rafflecopter type contest for a free coaching session to a nonprofit org?

                                        Which do you prefer?

Finish research for business book

Write Chapter 1

Write Chapter 2

Write Chapter 3

Write Chapter 4

Write Chapter 5

Write Chapter 6

Write Chapter 7

Write Chapter 8

Write Chapter 9

Write Chapter 10

Edit business book (Almost finished editing Ch 1 -8)

Send to beta-readers

Review beta-reader comments

Edit business book - Secured the services of a professional editor! She's ready and waiting. :)

Prep for publication

Create calendar to complement business book

Market/promote services and book

Explore new coaching niches to broaden my services percolating a few ideas - and spoke at a conference in Florida as one step in the right direction. Scheduled for another presentation in April.

 Writing – Author PlatformBeing self-employed allows me the flexibility to develop my writing life. I’ve always wanted to be a published author and to write for a living. I’m grateful for the time I have to further study the craft, develop my voice, and prepare for the next phase in life. If you’ve read my guest posts (Starting Over: Why She Left the Convent to Embrace Change or Terrifying Questions) you’ll understand how many twists and turns my life has taken and why I feel the need to be ready for the next phase. Blogging

24. Figure out Pinterest
25. Figure out why Mailchimp doesn’t connect well to my blog – make needed adjustments

26. Blog weekly “Midlife Musings” in 2018-19 – Missed the last few weeks because of a huge project – but will return to the Heroine's Journey soon.
27. Blog weekly “Midlife Musings” in 2019-20
28. Blog weekly “Midlife Musings” in 2020-21
29. Blog weekly in “In the Kitchen” in 2018-2019
30. Blog weekly in “In the Kitchen” in 2019-2020
31. Blog weekly in “In the Kitchen” in 2020-2021
32. Complete A-Z Challenge 2019 – 26 blogs
33. Complete A-Z Challenge 2020 – 26 blogs
34. Complete A-Z Challenge 2021 – 26 blogs

 Authoring

35. Submit at least 2 articles per month to publications – Submitted only two so far – both rejected so I posted them on Medium.com (see below)
36. If publication submissions are rejected, post them to Medium.com (Posted several – and have made $2.25 on one of them) – Feeling encouraged and eager to return to the writing.

#37- 63 Non-fiction Writing No further progress on The Radical Heart yet.#64-71 Fiction Writing - In messy progress since 2012 but on hold for now. PERSONAL FULFILLMENT And because life isn’t all work and no play – and I know the importance of enjoying life, I am embracing elements of relaxation, exercise, and gratitude in action.Relaxation

72. Finish 4-6 Jigsaw puzzles. Already finished 3 – see my post on Winter Wellness Bucket List Update
73. Roller-skating on any 5^th Tuesdays of the month - not in this weather
74. Make (and use) prayer stool
75. Read 20 novels in 2019 – Actually set my Goodreads.com goal to read 75 books total this year. Only on my 2nd novel.
76. Read 20 novels in 2020
77. Read 20 novels in 2021
78. Read 12 nonfiction books in 2019 – Finished 3 already. In the middle of reading 4 others. Three of those are for my 12-week blog series on the Heroine’s Journey. I’ve missed a few weeks due to a huge client project.
79. Read 12 nonfiction books in 2020
80. Read 12 nonfiction books in 2021

Gratitude in Action

81. Find a ‘cause’ or organization to volunteer for regularly - percolating
82. Proofread husband’s doctoral thesis – Working on it now – as he finishes each chapter. Final paper due by April 1.

Physical Activity: Consistent activity

83. Engage in moderate aerobic activity at least 5 days a week – Spurred on by my Winter Wellness Bucket List, I’ve managed walks almost daily.

Enjoy bike trails around Chicago – NOT in sub-zero, record low, -47 degree weather.

84. North branch - 33.5 miles
85. Des Plaines - 54.8 miles
86. Major Taylor - 7 miles
87. Greenbay - 8.9 miles
88. Illinois Prairie Path - 61 miles
89. All forest preserves

Traveling

90. Use reward points to take vacation – somewhere, with husband Nothing yet – but looking towards spring or summer
91. Visit Hong Kong (China) - with my daughter?

PREPARING FOR RETIREMENTWith the hope that I will not need to work until I’m 900, I hope to address critical areas that need attention BEFORE I am ready to retire, so that when I do – I can truly enjoy life.#92-98 House Projects – Planning as spring or summer projects

92. Paint living room
93. Repair front porch
94. Enclosed back porch - insulate and re-plaster
95. Fire pit – convert to brick insert
96. Build back patio
97. Insulate and drywall basement ceiling
98. Basic upgrades to basement bathroom

Personal Finances

99. Establish will, trust, power of attorney – Paperwork in draft form. Should be completed this month.
100. Pay OFF credit card debt – slowly but surely – making more than minimum payments.

Finally, I hope that my journey

101. Inspire one other person to create a 101 Things in 1001 Days List

 Not sure –

Have you been inspired?