82. Create and donate a blanket to Project Linus

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have made and donated one blanket to Project Linus

Why this is on my list: Project Linus is an organization that gives donated blankets to children in hospitals.  I think this is a good cause, and I like to make blankets but don't necessarily need more myself.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: to do 

81. Make a Kiva loan

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have made a loan of at least $25 dollars at www.kiva.org

Why this is on my list: When I heard about this site I thought it was a really great idea.  A kiva loan gives money to entrepreneurs in underdeveloped regions who are trying to start a business.  They then pay back the loan as their business gets underway.  If I get my whole loan back I'd like to invest it in another business.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: to do

80. Volunteer 50 hours at a dog shelter

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have volunteered at a dog shelter for a total of 50 hours during my 1001 days. 

Why this is on my list: I want to start giving back to my community, and animals mean a lot to me.  I think I will really enjoy doing this goal.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: to do (0/50)

79. Give a present to a child on a wish tree each Christmas

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have fulfilled a wish on a wish tree for Christmas of 2010 and 2011

Why this is on my list: My family has often participated in this type of giving at Christmas, and I would like to start doing it on my own as well.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: in progress (1/2)
2010:  gave to a 17 year old girl (Twilight Eclipse movie)