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