I like to be organized. I make a lot of lists. Before I actually made my 101 goals in 1,001 days list, it was on my routine ‘to-do’ list.

I love it when I can physically cross something I’ve done off a list. Whether it be “finish my 101 in 1,001 list” or “buy milk.” I feel accomplished.

I first saw the 101 in 1,001 list on Melissa Jill‘s blog – for every goal she completed, she posted photos to show what she’d done. She actually inspired me so much, that part-way through making my own list I got stuck and borrowed some great ideas from her!

Please don’t be offended by the random-ness of my list. I wanted so badly to have a nice, well-organized list! They are not alternated artfully or arranged by importance or how much time they would take. Some goals are personal and some are for Studio LB.  Some are short-term goals, others are things I would like to have done before I turn 26. I was getting so excited to finish my list and start accomplishing goals, that I didn’t care about what order they were in – I just wanted to start crossing things off!!

My 101 goals in 1,001 days will be up on October 8th, 2012 – wish me luck!!

1. Gather vendor list from each couple and feature their work
2. Visit an outlet mall with Jill
3. Implement surveys and gather client feedback at numerous points throughout the customer experience
4. Develop workflow to design album two weeks after each wedding Completed 10/19/2010
5. Send anniversary cards to clients
6. Organize my office Completed 12/22/2010
7. Make my bookshelf pretty Completed 12/31/2010
8. Visit a state I have never been to
9. Incorporate video on my website
10. Read one book a month for three months to benefit my business Completed 7/23/2010
11. Learn about SEO and make my website more searchable
12. Perfect close-up ring shots
13. Make it easier for people to contact me on my blog and website
14. Decorate my apartment Completed 6/12/2010
15. Second shoot a wedding for a Rapid City photographer
16. Shoot a wedding outside of South Dakota/North Dakota/Minnesota
17. Own a real sewing machine Completed 9/10/2010
18. Try a new recipe once a week for a month
19. Get a wedding featured in a magazine
20. Take photos of my parents Completed 7/8/2010
21. Take the ‘29 Gifts‘ challenge
22. Add print grouping suggestions to pricelist
23. Create yearly Studio LB wedding albums with photos from each wedding
24. Implement wedding day tip sheets for clients
25. Update marketing/branding materials
26. Visit a national park
27. Learn fashion photo lighting
28. Attend One Light workshop
29. Create more efficient workflow for backing up and editing images after each wedding/session
30. Develop new filing system for receipts, mail, papers
31. Keep track of receipts and record in a register
32. Declare a weekly apartment cleaning day
33. Fix a puzzle by myself Completed 2/20/2010
34. Sort through t-shirts and save only top 10 favorites
35. Watch a list of ‘classic’ movies from Mindy
36. Pour a rosetta (or heart) latte Completed 4/25/2010
37. Read a classic book
38. Create a monthly newsletter
39. Hold a contest for a free session for a deserving couple
40. Finish all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls Completed 4/18/2010
41. Shoot a roll of film in Dad’s old Nikon
42. Get Lance to fly on a plane
43. Purchase a fun point-and-shoot camera
44. Add fullscreen slideshows to wedding sneak peek blog posts
45. Backup my music collection
46. Take a self portrait with every couple at their wedding
47. Have a coffe date with Paige
48. Find a brown metal angel Christmas tree topper
49. Sort through Photographer magazines and keep (and organize) only the articles I need
50. Go on a hike
51. Organize Photoshop actions and brushes Completed 1/25/2010
52. Take a photography road trip
53. Learn how to tie a bowtie
54. Re-learn how to crochet Completed 1/26/2011
55. Learn how to knit
56. Invest in a portable workstation Completed 11/17/2010
57. Watch the sunrise/set over an ocean
58. Create album layout templates
59. Make a set of throw pillows for living room couches
60. Create an efficient packaging station
61. Have a matching living room set
62. Babysit my nephew
63. Visit my parents at least four times a year
64. Get a new microwave
65. Start sending out Christmas cards
66. Learn how to play a song on the guitar
67. Buy something antique Completed 2/16/10
68. Sew a dress for myself
69. Get fresh flowers for myself
70. Make a piece of jewelry Completed 5/13/2010
71. Go fishing
72. Learn how to set up a photobooth for wedding receptions
73. Get an Instax mini and shoot a whole roll of people I love
74. Design a photo shoot, style it and shoot it
75. Teach Lance about manual camera settings
76. Shoot a gun Completed 2/21/2010
77. Market newborn photography
78. Stock up on brown sharpie markers. Completed 1/30/2010
79. Be home for Christmas cookie baking day with mom, Paula and Netti
80. Look into getting a ShowIt site + client sites
81. Improve my handwriting
82. Set up brush presets for commonly used Photoshop actions
83. Blog two times a week for three months. Completed 1/24/2011
84. Make and send birthday cards to family and friends
85. Re finish/paint kitchen table
86. Find a perfect fudge recipe
87. Help mom make jam/jelly
88. Clean out my room at home
89. Learn how to drive a stick shift
90. Take a dance class
91. Make an address box
92. Make cozies for portable workstation
93. Start a collection
94. Find a hobby other than photography
95. Make use of my passport
96. Make recipe book of my favorite recipes
97. Visit Ben and Robin other than for Jonas’ birthday party
98. Create an ispiration board for photos I’d like to re-create
99. Create a referral bonus for couples
100. Photograph five seniors a year for ‘fun’ Completed 10/8/2010
101. Attend a workshop by Melissa Jill, Jasmine Star, or the Lyons Completed 11/22/2010

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