21. Have my eyebrows threaded

I've been going to the same place to get my eyebrows waxed for a pretty long time now, and they're pretty good about doing it - but no matter what, I always come out red-faced and my skin irritated. I figured, "beauty is pain" so I just got over it by rubbing some ice over my eyes when I got home from the waxing. But then a couple of years ago, I was in NYC with some girlfriends, and they introduced me to the "threading" technique.

According to Wikipedia: Threading is an ancient method of hair removal which originated in Iran (where it is called Bande Abru), spread to the Middle and Far East, and is now gaining popularity in Western countries. It is equally popular with both men and women in Arab countries. Practitioners use a pure, thin, twisted cotton thread which is rolled over untidy hairlines, moustaches and so on, plucking the hair at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing where a single hair is pulled out each time, threading can remove an entire row of hair, resulting in a straighter line.

I was intrigued by this concept, so I added it to my list. About 2 minutes after I posted my list, my BFF KCB sends me a message letting me know she knew someone locally who did it. Now, I heard they had a kiosk in Lynnhaven Mall that was doing it, but there was no way I was going to get my eyebrows threaded for the first time in front of shoppers galore! Thankfully, she recommended a lady who does it from with a little hair salon, unbeknownst to a rookie like me. You can even set an appointment online! So that being said, I set an appointment for today, and my BFFs KCB & JLB decided to join me as well!

I have to say, it is a bit more painful than waxing (I ended up tearing near the end!)... But the results are just as fab and more importantly - I wasn't red and irritated! I definitely plan on going back - and the lady does eye lashes too... hmmm.... :p

Here's a pic of my experience. Toya did an amazing job. (Thanks to the BFFs for joining me on my first threading!)

35. Watch a movie at home once a week for a month and 89. Watch 50 movies on the Top 250 Movies of all Time list

Watching movies on the regular has never been a strong point for me. When it comes to my obsessions (Harry Potter, Twilight, and some chick flicks), I'm at the midnight showing! :p But otherwise, either I don't have the time, the energy or even the money to splurge on watching a new release. And let's just face it, my schedule is crazy enough without having to plan a movie night at home. It sucks that I have all these DVDs at my fingertips and not any time to watch them. So the BF and I decided to stay in tonight (and thank goodness - after my super-busy weekend last weekend with 4 birthdays, a race & a couples bridal shower, we were MORE than welcome to the idea!)... We figured if we stayed in, we might as well watch Slumdog Millionaire because, not only did it win Best Picture at the Oscars, my sister (among others) was seriously disturbed at the fact that I haven't seen it! And who knew it would "kill 2 birds with one stone" in relation to my list. I stayed at home to watch a movie AND it's on the top 250 list of movies to watch according to IMDB. I have to say - it was definitely worth it! What a great movie! I would definitely watch it again! Sigh... I'm hoping I'll have time to catch up on my movies in the next couple of weeks! :p

61. Get fitted for running shoes

So I've participated in 4 races and a walk so far in my life (2 x Race for the cure, 2 x Shamrock 8k, March of Dimes walk), and I've worn the same running shoes for all of those races. In every single one of those races, my toes & my shins were in SO much pain afterwards! So nearly 3 years later, I FINALLY get fitted for proper running shoes! YAY! The BF and I went to the ever-famous Running, Etc. in Ghent this evening to get fitted for shoes. Things have changed there since the first time I went with my BFF KCB years ago - they have a treadmill now, with video! Let me just say, it was weird watching my own feet on the TV while I did my jog on the treadmill. It turns out that I have a normal gait while running (the BF turned out to be a bit over-pronated). So John at Running, Etc recommended a couple of pairs of shoes in the "Neutral" section. I ended up getting these:

Asics Gel-Cumulus 10

Thank goodness for proper running shoes! I totally felt the difference from my old running shoes to my new ones. My new shoes are a size and a half bigger than my previous shoes! Who would have thought? :p I'm happy with my purchase and am excited to break them in during my next race tomorrow - the Bellator Wounded Warriors 5k. I'm praying for a smooth run without the aching toes & shins afterwards! :)

93. Complete all 365 Origami creations in my Origami-a-day calendar (83/365)

So I've kinda got a head-start on this one, considering it is almost April and I got the calendar in January. I bought the calendar to relieve some boredom at work, however it only eleviates about 10 minutes of my boredom each day! :p Needless to say, I'm learning how to make some pretty cool things with this Origami calendar. I've still got a long way to go, but here are some pics of a few of my most recent creations. :) (Please excuse my messy desk!)

A tulip

An ostrich, a raincoat & a swan.

Gotta start somewhere...

So I'm new to this, I'll admit it. But I have been inspired. Some of my close friends are making the most of their life by doing a 101 in 1001 and so it wasn't hard for me to decide to do the same. Therefore I'm starting this blog to document it. I still have to figure out what my 101 will be, but in case you didn't know what it's about - here's some info:

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.