Time Well Wasted

Lately I haven't really been a goal-accomplishment mood. I've been the lazy, sleep and lounge all day mood. I haven't really done much for the beginning of the year. We are already halfway into February and far from completing my goals. However, I did complete some goals.

Monthly Update for December

I wasn't able to work much on my list this month. I'm sorry that I didn't update much either. Well, remember my to-do list from the beginning of the month? Here it is again, and I've crossed out the ones I completed.

001. Finish 2 books
006. Finish a suggested book
009. Finish a book on Kitsap C. history
014. Find some more quotes
016. Accomplish month 4
018. Lose 10-15 pounds
027. Have at least one internet break
032. Donate blood
035. Have a total donation of at least 10,000
052. Take a trip to Hawaii
061. Watch at least 5 movies
063. Finish season 6 and season 7
068. Watch at least 5 movies
088. Send a postcard to PostSecret
090. Write a short story

Not very much huh? Yeah, December was a really lazy month for me. click below for the rest of my update:

Monthly Updates for November

Sorry again. I really have been neglecting my blogs. Hopefully I will have more to update tomorrow now. Anyways, here is my monthly update for November:

001. Read 50 books [2/50]: I finished another book. I guess I have been reading one book a month. But that isn't good because there are only 34 months in my challenge and I need to read 50 books. I am going to make sure to read at least 2 books this month of December.
016. Don't eat fast food more than twice a month, each month [3/34]: Accomplished month number 3. This one isn't very hard for me since I don't really have any money to spend.
018. Lose 50 pounds [8/50]: I've lost 8 pounds since the start of my challenge. Well, actually, I think I only started weighing myself in October, but I'm not exactly sure when. This actually has been surprising because I don't exercise. All I do everyday is wake up and blog, eat, and sometimes go to school. I mainly sit around and go on the computer. So I don't know why I'm losing weight, but I'm happy.
027. Take 10 one-day breaks from the Internet [3/10]: I accomplished two internet breaks in November. Hopefully I can accomplish another one this month.
034. Send 50 postcards via http://www.postcrossing.com/ [50/50]: COMPLETED! I accomplished this task on November 11th. However, this does not stop me from sending more postcards.
035. Donate 100,000 grains of rice at http://www.freerice.com/ [4,160/100,000]: I donated 2060 grains of rice in November. I hope to bring my donation up to 10,000 by the end of December.
061. Watch 26 movies starting with each letter of the alphabet [13/26]: I watched 4 movies in November. This month, I plan on making a list of movies to watch, so later on I don't have to stand around trying to figure out which one to watch.
063. Watch all 8 seasons of Charmed [5/8]: I don't normally blog about this one so I'm not sure how many I've watched in November but I think its been about 2 seasons. And I'm almost finished with season 6.
068. Watch 101 movies [6/101]: I watched 3 movies in November. I actually know that I watched more than this but since I can't exactly remember which movies, and on what dates, I'm not going to add them.
070. Watch a movie from the year I was born (1989): COMPLETED! I accomplished this goal on November 13th. Hmmm...I think that was friday the 13th too. Haha, I made sure I stayed home that day.
078. Put $5 in savings for every task completed [$30/$505]: I have been saving up this money, but just last week I finally opening up an account for it. So now, I have $30 in my bank account.
080. Earn $100 from blogging in one year [$19.49/$100] : Since this is a November update, my earnings as of November 30th is: $19.49 and earnings from November is: $6.12. I am actually only counting Adgitize earnings now. I just started writing paid posts from SocialSpark but I won't add those earnings until I get paid. So for now, I will just be updating Adgitize.
096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [27/50]: I don't update this very often either but I think I've gotten around 10 in November. So, thank you my followers!

As you can see, I've done a lot since October, but I haven't accomplished that many. I only accomplished two goals in November. Do you have a list too? I would love to hear about it. Let me know how your list is coming. Do you think I've been on track, or do you think I need to step it up a bit? Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings. I think I need to step it up a lot. Well, til next time.

Long time no see

Sorry for the long wait. Its been a crazy week. Finals is a week and a half away. I finished all my speeches in speech class. Now I just have to wait for everyone else to finish, and to take my final. For my english class, I still have to write my final paper. Both my final speech and paper both have to be persuasive so I think I will write my paper on the same topic as my speech. Other than school, blogging life as been crazy too. Lately, I've been trying to drop 300 each on all 3 of my blogs. I still have yet to succeed though. I've only been able to get 300 on the two. Also, I am getting ready for a contest I will be hosting on my main blog [ travelin' with marie ] for December. It will be a holiday contest with a Christmas theme. Right now, I am still looking for sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, then leave me a comment in [ this post ].

With everything else pushed aside, here are some updates to my list. Not much, I regret to admit, but here goes...
063. Watch all 8 seasons of Charmed [5/8]: I am now on Season 6. I love Charmed, and I thought I had watched all the episodes, but I was wrong. A lot of the episodes from seasons 4&5 I don't remember. As for season 6, I don't think I've seen any. Not sure though..
096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [25/50]: 25 followers! Woohoo! Thank you so much!

And I hate to say...that's it. Wow, I think its time for another to-do list. I will make one tonight. Does anyone want to help me out with this task?

100. Inspire 5 people to create their own lists [0/5]

Another Update

Didn't do much today. Well, technically its 12:19 AM, so I guess it was yesterday. However, since I wasn't on the computer, I was able to contribute to one of my goals. Here is what I did:

001. Read 50 books [1/50]: I read a couple of chapters from my current book. I hope to finish it before the end of the month. The book doesn't take me long to read, I just haven't had time to get around to reading it.
027. Take 10 one-day breaks from the Internet [2/10]: Since I wasn't on the Internet, or even on the computer, I get to cross one day off. I feel proud. And I didn't even try to stay away from the computer. I was just doing too many things that I didn't even get a chance to go on the computer. It doesn't bother me either. But I'm back now. I guess I can't stay away for too long.
080. Earn $100 from blogging in one year [$15.01/$100]: I've made $16.02 as of 11/14/09. That's $1.01 since my last update and $2.65 for the month so far.
092. Add 200 more DVDs to my collection [100+/200]: I honestly have gotten so many new movies that I haven't had a chance to sit down, and add everything to my inventory. Maybe I should do that tomorrow...hmm. The last time I did inventory, I was at 100+. So I'm not sure where I'm at now. Maybe I should really do that tomorrow, who knows, maybe I'll have already accomplished this goal? Hmmm...maybe I'll do it now.
096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [22/50]: Yay! 22 followers! I am almost halfway to my goal. And I'm waaaayyyyy less than halfway through my challenge. So, I guess I'm doing good on this part. But, I can't take all credit. I want to say thank you to all of my followers and being loyal to me. Thank you.

I also watched a movie but I have already seen before so I'm not able to add it to my list. Alright. That is all for now. I'm sorry there weren't any pictures. Hopefully I will be able to add some more updates tomorrow, and hopefully will pictures. See y'all soon! ♥

Another quick update

096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [15/100]

15 followers! Thank you for following!

I just wanted to update and say thank you to all of my followers. And wow, 3 more followers in 2 days! That's great. Thanks! Well, I'm off to class now. See you guys later!

This has been a great week!

I have accomplished a lot this past week. I haven't completed any more goals, mainly because most of my goals will take a while to finish. However, I have worked a lot on these goals, and I should be able to complete some of them by the end of this year. As for what I've done this past week, are are some snapshots and updates.

001. Read 50 books [1/50]: I have FINALLY finished my first book. I have to admit, it wasn't that great. It has a nice story but I guess I just wasn't interested in it. The book is called Second Chance, by Jane Green. I've read a few of her other books, but this one just wasn't as good as the rest. Its about a group of people who were best friends in school but haven't keep in touch in about 20 years. They are reunited again after one of them dies in a terrible tragedy. The tragedy causes everyone to re-question their life. There are 5 original friends, 2 guys and 3 girls. One of the guys in the one who dies in the tragedy. The main story has individual stories in it about the 5 characters. It keeps jumping back and forth between the characters so sometimes I forgot who I was  reading about, so I would have to read the paragraph again. Overall, its ok, and I like it. I would recommend it.


021. Take multi-vitamins everyday for a month [26/30]: Only 4 days to go, including today! Yay! Almost completed another goal.

034. Send 50 postcards via http://www.postcrossing.com/ [24/50]: Just about halfway there! Anyone want to direct swap? My username for Post Crossing is missleilanie.

083. Buy a new digital camera: A completed task! I was at the Pawn Exchange with my parents yesterday, and let me tell you, they completely surprised me. I normally only look at the DVDs. Then we got into line to buy the DVDs. The camera case is at the back of the line. While we were waiting, I was showing my mom which one I wanted, for future reference. Mainly because I was bored. Then my dad asked which one I was talking about, and I showed him. We finally got up the counter and my dad asked the lady if he could look at the cameras. I was shocked! I didn't think they were actually gonna get me one. Later, during the ride home, my dad said that they were planning on getting me one for Christmas, but since they found a good one for a good deal (it was 50%, so it only cost $40!), they got it then. I am so happy! I love taking pictures, and being in pictures. I hated not being able to have a camera. My last camera broke beyond repair and I didn't have money for a new one. So here is a picture of my camera! I took in the mirror, that's why its backwards.


Its a Sony Cyber-shot, 7.2 megapixels. Its just like my last one, that broke, except its pink! I've always wanted a pink camera! :] Here is what I got, and its original price, brand new. Its not the exact same one, but its the closest I could find because they don't make the one I've got anymore. But, we got a pretty good deal, don't you think?


087. Own at least 50 piggy banks [11/50]
091. Add 100 more playing card sets to my collection [20/100]
092. Add 200 more DVDs to my collection [41/200]
I would update you guys on these three, but to be honest, I get too many new ones on a normal basis that it would take too long to post pictures of each one, each time. So, for future reference, I am letting you know that I will update on how many new ones I get, but I won't be able to update with pictures and names/titles/descriptions of each one. However, I do promise that at the end, when it is completed, I will update with a picture and names/titles/descriptions of each one. How does that sound?

096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [12/100]: 12 followers! Thank you for following!

Day 0014

I'm not gonna go into much detail today. I will just update you on my progress so far.

021. Take multi-vitamins everyday for one month [14/30]
028. Wake up before 10 AM everyday for a year [0/365]
I actually have to start over with this one. I have class tomorrow so maybe I'll be able to actually start and finish this one. Hope for the best.
034. Send 50 Postcards via Post Crossing [11/50]
I sent 6 more postcards today. I also received my first postcards today. I got 4! Check out the pictures of the postcards at my postcard blog, Marie's Entertainment.
047. Visit all counties in Washington (old visits may count) [10/39]
I'm actually going to count my past visits because there are way to many counties in Washington and I don't have enough time or money to revisit all of them.
061. Watch 26 movies starting with each letter of the alphabet [6/26]
I watched Quinceanera on the 25th and I watched Wolverine last night. They are both great movies.
080. Earn $100 from blogging in one year [$2.69/$100]
Adbrite: $0.21
Adgitize: $2.48
087. Own at least 50 piggy banks [8/50]
I got 4 more piggy banks yesterday at Goodwill.
096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [10/50]

That's all for today. See you guys next week!

Day 0008

It has been one week since I started my challenge. Since I have a little over 2 and a half years to complete everything, I'd say I'm doing ok. But I wish I would have completed more tasks by now. Well, here are my updates since day 0003.

001. Read 50 books. [0/50]
I'm really trying to finish my current (and first) book. Its not that its boring. Cuz its really not. I just haven't been in the mood to read lately. I love being on the computer. And I love watching TV/DVDs. Maybe that's why I put this goal on my list. I really need to start reading again. Hopefully I will do some reading tonight and tomorrow. Maybe by the end of the month, I'll be finished? Hopefully.
016. Don't eat fast food more than twice a month [0/34]
I ate fast food on Sept 18th. So that's two for the month of September. I actually ate fast food earlier in the month, before I started my challenge.
021. Take multi-vitamins everyday for one month [8/30]
I've actually been really good with my vitamins. I've taken it everyday since the challenge started. So hopefully, I can accomplish this task soon.
027. Take 10 whole-day breaks from the internet [1/10]
I've actually taken my first one. Can you believe it? It was really hard for me. I depend on the internet too much. By 6 PM I was going crazy with boredom. I didn't want to watch another movie. And I surely wasn't in the mood to read a book. I finally settled with watching Charmed. My day break was on Sept 18th.
028. Wake up before 10 AM everyday for a year [1/365]
This one is gonna be a tough one. I really really really hate waking up early. I am definitely not a morning person, I can tell you that. I actually woke up at 8 AM on the 18th because of my dentist appointment at 10 AM but since then, I've slept in. So that one doesn't count. But today, I had a class at 10 AM and actually woke up early. Hopefully I am able to stick to this routine for the next year. I want to become a morning person. I like being awake in the morning. I just hate to actually, wake up.
034. Send 50 Postcards via Post Crossing [5/50]
I sent 5 of them today. International postcards are not cheap! I will remember that next time I want to send a whole bunch of postcards. 50? Was I crazy? That's about $50 in postage alone! But I will stick to it. Because its worth it to me. The more postcards I send, the more postcards I will receive. I can't wait to receive my first postcards in the mail.
061. Watch 26 movies starting with each letter of the alphabet [4/26]
I watched Confessions of a Shopaholic yesterday. I loved it. The book has been one of my favorite books. The movie was a little different. But still good.
063. Watch all 8 seasons of Charmed [1/8]
I finished Season 1 of Charmed the other day. I also watched 4 episodes of Season 2 yesterday.
080. Earn $100 from blogging in one year [$1.58/$100]
Adbrite: $0.17
Adgitize: $1.41
091. Add 100 more playing cards to my collection [4/100]
I bought another pack of cards on Sept 18th. I think it was a Harley Davidson one. It was on sale.
096. Reach 50 followers on this blog [9/50]
I have 9 followers! Yay!

That's all for today. Haha. Yeahh, I know its a lot.

Day 0003

I didn't complete any goals yesterday or today, but I did work on some of them.

Yesterday,
I took my vitamins. Watched 3 movies: Definitely, Maybe, Marley & Me, and Bee Movie. I loved all three. I hate to admit this, but I actually cried during Marley & Me. I don't want to spoil anything, but my puppy was, and still is, a troublemaker and I really connected with the movie. Definitely, Maybe was a great movie too. It was interesting trying to figure out who the girl's mother is. And Bee Movie was good too. It really shows you the perspective of bees, and their place in this world. I recommend all three.

Today,
I watched 4 episodes of Charmed, seasoned 1. And read up to Chapter 8 in my current book. I also took my vitamins. So far, since Sept 15th, I have earned $0.54, as of Sept 16th because today's earnings has not yet been calculated.
Adsense: $0.00
Adbrite: $0.08
Paypal: $0.00
Amazon: $0.00
Adgitize: $0.46
I include Paypal on here instead of all the programs I'm an affiliate of, its easier than keeping track of them.
Ooh! I have 5 followers now. Thanks! Keep following please.

Worked on:
001. Read 50 books [0/50]
021. Take multi-vitamins everyday for one month [3/30]
061. Watch 26 movies starting with each letter of the alphabet [3/26]
063. Watch all 8 seasons of Charmed [0/8]
068. Watch 101 movies [1/101]
080. Earn $100 from blogging in one year [0.54/100]
096. Reach 50 followers on blog [5/50]

Challenge has begun

Day 0001
Yay! Its finally the 15th! It feels like its been months since I created this blog, and my list. But its only been a week or so. It felt like forever. Haha. Well, today, I completed a couple of goals, and worked on a few others.
Goals Completed
082. Write a letter to myself, to be opening on last day of the challenge
099. Create weekly goals and checklists
I created my weekly goal sheets and my weekly and daily progress reports. Here are some snapshots.




I wrote down each goal onto a slip of paper, and then inserted them into this jar. Everyday, when I'm bored or don't have anything else to do, I will put a paper out of the jar and try to accomplish the goal.
Goals I worked on today:
021. Take multi-vitamins everyday for one month
I took my vitamins today! :] I can't take pills, so I take the One-a-day Multivitamin Gummies. They are pretty tasty. Its just like gummy bears, its not the kind that look like they are coated in sugar, like the kids vitamins.
035. Donate 100,000 grains of rice at www.freerice.com
I donated 350 grains of rice today!

047. Visit all counties in WA
I checked off my county off the list, since I live here.
061. Watch 26 movies starting with each letter of the alphabet
Today, I watched Mamma Mia! It was a good movie. I like it because of all the songs and singing and it was entertaining. Its about a girl, Sophie, who is getting married and she wants her father to walk her down the aisle. Problem is, she doesn't know who her father is. She is able to contact 3 men from her mother's past who could possibly be her father. She invites them to her wedding, without her mother's knowledge. It gets pretty interesting. I would recommend it. View my post here.

078. Put $5 in savings for every completed task
I put $10 in my savings account today.
087. Own at least 50 piggy banks
Today, I bought 4 cute piggy banks at Goodwill. Check out this post to view more details.
091. Add 100 more playing cards to my collection
At Goodwill, I also bought 3 sets of playing cards.
092. Add 200 more DVDs to my collection
I also went to the Pawn Exchange today. And I bought 10 DVDs for $10! I love the Pawn Exchange.
096. Reach 50 followers on this blog
I have 3 followers so far. Help me with this goal, please follow me! Thank you!


All in all.
Today has been a great day and a great start to my challenge.
See you next time!