Monday, September 29, 2008

Follow-up 092808

Here is my 30-Day Challenge

1. Drink no Coke, soda, mocha or unhealthy drink.
2. Act like I am addicted to exercising and studying
3. Clean and organize for one hour a day.
4. Spend one hour a day cleaning.
5. Spend half-an-hour cleaning computer.
6. Spend one hour every day preparing for GRE.
7. Watch no television.

I started on 092108 and today is 092908. Here's my progress.

I have not had Coke for the seven day period. That has been hard. Water does not taste better with time. I have not had other sodas or many sugar based drinks but I have been trying new items at Starbucks. Two sugary drinks that I have had I actually drank half and I justify buying that because I was trying something new, I am going to stick with water, sparkling water, tea and coffee that I will make at work to save money. It is just as good anyway.

I have not studied like I have planned but then again I didn't plan to do it that much. I always say that I will but there is never much of a plan except "Have At It!" I'm going to focus on planning my day more.

I have done a significant amount of cleaning recently and have spent more time then I would have liked but my room sure looks good. I will continue to clean regularly.

I gave back my GRE book to start new with all my library books. I will get the book tomorrow.

I have been pretty good about cutting my television time. I still make exceptions for Sunday night and Intervention. I will cut that down to certain shows Sunday night and Intervention. My real problem is shows I have on my computer and Netflix. I will allow Netflix but not the shows on mu computer anymore.


So here's a wrap up.

Tomorrow I will make coffee at work then grab the GRE book.
I will probably want to watch my Netflix.
I should listen to one new piece of music.
I must study and read.
I need to do some of my errands.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Game Day 092208

Here is my 30-Day Challenge

1. Drink no Coke, soda, mocha or unhealthy drink.
2. Act like I am addicted to exercising and studying
3. Clean and organize for one hour a day.
4. Spend one hour a day cleaning.
5. Spend half-an-hour cleaning computer.
6. Spend one hour every day preparing for GRE.
7. Watch no television.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Gut Check 091908

Turn the mirror around, lets see what I can do.

I'm going to actually go the the hospital this week and find a volunteer and ask them how I can join.

Maybe I should join up with the Youth Center again.  I just found something for the community clinic.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

For the Week of 091608

Let me focus in for this week only.

Tomorrow is class so I won't expect much to get done. I hope that I can read a little news and study a little psychology.
My class on Thursday was canceled so I will spend a portion devoted to all my classes.
Friday I should plan on going to the gym.

If I were to think about short term goals it would be to:
Read my book "Good Calories, Bad Calories."
Start writing a blog about the science news I read about.
Obviously study.

Thinking broader:
Study the new flute book I bought.
Study anatomy
Find a volunteer opportunity.

Remember, work insane or your enemies win.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Next Step


Time to take everything to the next step. 
That may be the first step for some.

Start Art of Flute Playing book along with 30 minutes of practice.
Starting Listening to Spanish on iPod. 
Starting running two laps. 
Write about magazines.

I want to start math and programming.
I am taking math class, thus I should study more.

Hygiene kit
Drink more water.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Let's Check In

I'm checking in with a progress report.

Habits should the the theme of this blog. Making new ones and break old ones. It should be the theme of life.

I am taking a Spanish class. (As well as Psychology and calculus)
I am starting on a the second flute book.
I read a few magazines; Science News and Science. 
I cut a few articles out about medicine yesterday.
I ran yesterday. 
I sent in the draft for my paper.
I watched half of a classic movie "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
I listen to some science podcasts this past week. 
I have been listening to some of my music that I haven't gotten to lately.

Habits should be a central focus.
Latency - the time between stimulus and response - should be shortened. I as horrible at this. It is called laziness. Maybe more lists can be made in chronological order.

It takes a courageous effort to break a habit. I always what to be working on my bad habits, always. I always want to be known, without a doubt, as the one who works harder and longer than anybody else.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

The 100 Goals

22 for right now, but it can be very much ongoing.

1. Learn Spanish
2. Learn Chinese
3. Learn Latin
4. Learn how to repair automobiles
5. Learn a computer language
6. Learn the Flute
7. Learn the Piano
8. Learn the Guitar
9. Learn how to Sing
1o. Learn how to convert units from memory
11. Learn how to draw
12. Learn how to cook
13. Learn proper handwriting
14. Watch all the classic movies
15. Learn how to hunt/use a weapon
16. Learn how to fish
17. Learn Calligraphy
18. Learn how to sew
19. Run my own website
20. Learn all classic rock songs
21. Train for a triathlon 
22. Take up Biologist's Hobbies