60. Read 75 skills every woman should master, and master 10 more

I consider this goal complete if/when: I have read the blog 75 skills every woman should master, and mastered 10 goals that were previously unmastered.

Why this is on my list: I like the idea of this list, and the skills are challenging.  Many of them I think will help me as I begin my career, so it is a good time to consider these goals.

I will update the progress of this goal through blog updates here

Goal status: in progress:  I have read the list and checked off the few that I have already mastered.  I have also highlighted a few that I may be interested in pursuing.

59. Take 5 recreational classes or workshops

I consider this goal complete if/when: I have taken 5 fun classes, like cooking classes, or some kind of community college course that isn't for any kind of grade.

Why this is on my list: I may be out of school, but I like learning new things.  I'd like to see what is out there.

I will update the progress of this goal through blog updates here

Goal status: to do

58. Read biographies of the first 5 presidents

I consider this goal complete if/when: I have completely read a biography of each of the first five presidents

Why this is on my list: I was a history major in college, but my interest was in European history.  After college I began to be more interested in American history.  This is one step in learning more about our history.

I will update the progress of this goal through blog updates here

Goal status: to do

57. Complete the simple dollar 31 days to fix your finances

I consider this goal complete when/if: I complete the simple dollar 31 days to fix your finances located here

Why this is on my list: I saw this on another list and thought it was a good idea.  I am concerned about getting the most out of my income in the future.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: to do

56. Read the news three times a week for 6 months

I consider this goal complete when/if: During a 6 month period I read the news three times a day.  I expect to read some local and national news.

Why this is on my list: The general purpose of the goal is to become more informed.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: in progress
1/6 months

55. Research 10 of these things

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have researched 10 of the things from the list created in goal number 55.  These items may require different amounts of research, but I trust myself to know when I have enough information to satisfy my curiosity.

Why this is on my list: I will definitely want to know the things on this list, and this will prompt me to make the time to do some interesting research.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog

Goal Status: to do

54. Make a list of 100 things I want to know more about (0/100)

I consider this goal complete when/if: I have a written list of 100 things I want to know more about.  They can be about any topic.

Why this is on my list: I am naturally curious, and like to know more about things I have heard about.  I think it will be fun to keep track of this.

This goal will be tracked through occasional posts on this blog, and I'll post the list when complete

Goal Status: in progress (I've started the list)