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This has been a personal project to blog every day for a school year on goals and dreams. My hope was that I could find a group of people to work with me.

I was lucky enough to find a small, but sincere group of inspirational people to keep me company. We've been using Walt Disney's philosophies or creations as inspiration.

I am no longer blogging daily, but I am notified if comments are posted, and I'll be happy to keep the discussion going!

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Here is a list of projects in progress-updated 4/16/10

Posted 12-04-2009 at 01:18 PM by Sandra Bostwick
Updated 05-12-2010 at 12:21 PM by Sandra Bostwick


Projects in Progress:

Rhinohunter (Michael)
complete an online course and take the Series 65 securities exam


Christine43(Christine)
Big goal - start working out on Monday and by 40 day mark, working out atleast 5 days a week
Entering a nursing program at 46.
Scrapbook a few pages from '08
Make cds for some memory cards and maybe even print out some pics

4Disney2(Teresa)
Start my scrapbooks
Get my closet under control


PamelaK(Pam)
My goal is to finish the guide training. (Of course I am still waiting for the instructions on how to start the guide training. LOL)

I also have a goal to finish up the training on the online booking system for the travel agency. I keep falling asleep when I go to watch the training.

And my last goal is one I can accomplish tomorrow. I need to clean my room.
(and waiting for an update on the goal below)
I have set my goal for a DISNEY half marathon, because i would be more motivated to get it done if I know there is a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth in the end.
Orionchika(Theresa)
To complete baby's room and get furniture in... and when I find out the sex, paint and decorate!!! Work on a few knitted baby blankets, hats and booties... Just finished a baby ensemble for a friend due in July.
Finish moving by April 30th.... Having new house set up by May 12th, (my Bday-so I can enjoy without working)...Get and read a book on hypnobirthing....this week....



I will put more time and energy in my hobbies.... knitting, painting, cooking..... in progress
I will be able to save for a nice Christmas vacation - for my family (even after going broke with the last extravagant vacay in Sept!!!) - done....
I will try to post a response to this blog at least 2-3 week- in progress....


Becki
pay for a Family Friendly Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party for DSil and FDBil
-pay off bills and save for Family to Disney


Daddyof2princesses(Aaron)
Make time for the simple things!


Scottjs (Scott)
save for 2010 WDW trip

GoofEme(Jamie)
One ofmy jobs has a huge project due by the end of April.
In May my parents will celebrate 50 years of marriage and we are all going on a cruise to celebrate. We will have a reception for them also in May. I am in charge of the arrangements for all of this.

(On hold) A den Simba would love. Possible small gas fireplace

christiejay (Christie)
Goal to remodel master bedroom by June is done. For now I'm happy with the changes we've made. So my focus has shifted to getting everything better organized and trying to get rid of a lot of the clutter.

Todd Neuman(Todd)
Finish another hotel review for website.
Get more pictures with wide lens for my Web Site http://www.accesstravel.org/
(below is the old name)
wheelchairtravel
Do speech exercises three times daily.

Sandra Bostwick(Sandy)

-Finish draft for journal research paper.
-Stay sane while leading Sunday Night Trivia Chat
-Get my own column in an OT magazine
-Start a blog project with soldiers with PTSD using Harold's story


A.Daley(Angie)
fill my "castle" with 12 pieces_of_my_own_Disney_art.
for future motivation, inspiration and future goals.

Disney (Jeff) post photos of Coney Island in a tribute.

MaryEL8775(Mary) My goal by summer is to completely have a clean and de-cluttered house. I want everything in its place and get rid of the USELESS stuff that should have gone out and been gotten rid of back in September.
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    Look at what our resident artist Angie is up to!

    So here is what I have been up to... I have been volunteering my Art skills in my Daughter Alice's JK class... I arranged for all the kids to gather with letters I created... "We Believe In Superheroes" with a canvas yellow ribbon. This photo is being sent the troops with hand made cookie dough ornaments painted by the kids. They are all wearing dog tags and red for red Fridays. I created the poppy crosses with the kids as well.




    Posted Today at 01:31 PM by A.Daley

    Also because we are off to Disney on Monday, Alice will be missing her first JK Xmas concert singing "I want a hippopotomaus for Christmas" so I contributed my time by making 42 hippo heads out of paper plates for the kids and had them paint them purple.
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    I am so disappointed!

    The boards have some sort of glitch and all our visuals of Angie's artwork are gone!

    I hope we get them back soon!
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    Has anyone contact Mark and Jennifer about this?
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    Oh, yes, Todd. They've been working on it. Poor Dave and Jennifer have adopted thousands of computer children! What a big responsibility.
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    pieces_of_my_own_Disney_art.

    I had a few PMs asking about the photos. They are back up. Just click the link above to see!
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    Thank you I read some of the passporter news out load to my self last night. So that getting done. My cousin and I started working on the treavel web site together he already modify my heading of the web sit take a look Home - Neuman's Wheelchair Travel I'm also fixing some of the links in the pictures so you can see it bigger and resizing the Disney World resorts pictures. Between my cousin and I this web site will be running even better. Like the Dukes Of Hazerds were trhe two cousin help others with the General Lee, we are doing it with the web site. (With out the goofy Sharrf and greedy Boss Hog).



    Posted Today at 03:18 PM by TNTWheels
    Updated Today at 03:25 PM by TNTWheels
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    My Goal is to start my scrapbooks
    Get my closet under control
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    Posted 04-02-2010 at 09:34 PM by 4Disney2 4Disney2 is offline
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    4Disney2 posted:
    My Goal is to start my scrapbooks
    Get my closet under control



    Posted Today at 09:34 PM by 4Disney2

    Here's me:

    OK, we have 40 days. Can you break your goal into little chunks over 40 days?
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    As an update to my posted goals: I have completed all my trainings. I did get my room cleaned up, but it gets messy again, so that is a recurring goal.

    However, the goal of training for the Half Marathon is dead in the water at the moment. I'm not sure when I will really be able to get anywhere on this goal. *sigh*
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    Pam, I've had quite a few goals that took a while before the timing was right.

    You can always say "not now" to it, without killing it.
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    1 goal left to do.... but it won't get done before this blog is through.... finding out the baby's sex.... not until 5/17!!! Oh well... a bit out of my contol... but worth the wait!
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    Sandra Bostwick's Avatar
    Well, it isn't as if the blog is going to self-destruct, so don't worry! You can report back and tell us!
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    I have new Business cards. Just got the editing for the page text done for the WDW resorts on the monorail line. Next back in doing another San Diego Hotel in Mission Bay area.
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