I have been trying to figure out what to do with my time this summer, when I stumbled upon the idea to accomplish 101 Things in 1001 Days. Here's more information about it:
The idea comes from: http://www.dayzeroproject.com
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Start Date: Friday, June 12, 2009
End Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
The List
Completed items will be: Completed
Items in progress will be: In Progress
The List
001. Finish this list. - (6/12/09)
002. Blog about the completions of items on this list.
Creativity/Hobbies
003. Write a novel (50,000+ words) in a month
004. Create a wedding scrapbook
005. Sew an item of clothing or something for the home.
006. Learn how to play a song on the guitar.
007. Play my saxophone or sing as a gift to someone
008. Write 4 short stories (0/4)
009. Create another scrapbook just because
010. Write a Christmas letter and send it out to family and friends. (Dec 2009)
011. Update my family tree. completed 7/8/09
012. Get another membership to Ancestry.com (12/25/09)
013. Try a new craft
Relationships (Family/Friends)
014. Go out on 4 dates with my husband where we get all dressed up. (0/4)
015. Host family or friends for a holiday. completed 10/31/09
016. Visit home at least 2 times a year (4/6)
017. Celebrate our first anniversary (5/16/2010) by doing something special.
018. Celebrate our second anniversary (5/16/2011) by doing something special.
019. Host friends at our home for dinner at least 4 times (0/4)
020. Go out on a date with my husband at least once a month (10/33)
021. Host a party for one of my friends. (5/30/2010)
022. Become a mom. (3/5/2010)
Personal
023. Become a member of a church. (March 2010)
024. Attend a church activity.
025. Get a passport. (February 2011)
026. Write down 101 things that I am grateful for and post them (0/101)
027. Get a library card from the local library
028. Buy a cute dress and wear it somewhere. (8/8/09)
Financial
029. Buy a house (7/15/2009)
030. Write a will and living will.
031. Combine credit card accounts and bank accounts with my husband. (Sept/Oct 2009)
032. Change over all loan information to new address/name. (10/23/09)
Education & Career
033. Clean out my new classroom and organize it the way I want it. completed 6/30/2009
034. Create a curriculum for the music appreciation class. (Aug 2009)
035. Create a curriculum/schedule for senior high band. (Aug 2009)
036. Create a curriculum/schedule for junior high band. (Aug 2009)
037. Tie up loose ends with parade at the end of the summer. completed 7/5/2009
038. Create schedule for beginning band. (Sept 2009)
039. Attend the state convention for Music Educators. (11/17/09)
040. Order new music and supplies for the classroom. completed 6/30/2009
Travel
041. Travel to a country I've never been to.
042. Camp near the Niobrara River - completed on 6/18-6/21/2009
043. Travel and stay in a city I've never been to.
044. Visit 5 tourist spots in my current state (1/5) 1. Smith Falls
045. Visit a museum I've never been to. - completed on 6/20/2009
046. Visit a friend out of state.
047. Go on a vacation with my husband.
For the Community and others
048. Donate money to a cause.
049. Donate my unused clothing or items to Goodwill. (3/28/2010)
050. Participate in a community clean up days.
051. Give someone a gift just because.
052. Send someone a card just because.
Food
053. Cook 25 new recipes (1/25) 1. Autumn glazed stuffed chicken
054. Eat at 5 new restaurants (5/5) 1. Doozy's, 2. Cedar Canyon Steakhouse, 3. Lincoln Manor Steakhouse, 4. Traditions 5. El Matador (completed 10/10/09)
055. Make homemade ice cream. - completed 6/14/09
056. Make homemade bread.
057. Bake my husband a birthday cake. (1/5/2010)
058. Try 3 new items I've never had before (0/3)
For the Home
059. Paint at least one room in our house a color besides white or off white. (Jan 2010)
060. Decorate our home for one holiday. (Dec 2009)
061. Plant a vegetable garden in the backyard. (Summer 2010)
062. Plant flowers around the yard. (Summer 2010)
063. Buy 4 crafty or artistic items to place in the house (0/4)
Entertainment
064. Read 30 new books (0/30)
065. Watch 5 new movies in the theater (4/5) 1. The Hangover, 2. My Sister's Keeper 3. Couple's Retreat, 4. New Moon
066. Attend a college sporting event.
067. Go mini-golfing with friends/family
068. Go to the Pawnee Plunge
Experiences
069. Attend the State Fair.
070. Attend the Renaissance Festival.
071. Watch the sunrise.
072. Watch the sunset. - completed 6/20/2009
073. Fly in a Cessna airplane.
074. Go tubing down a river. - completed 6/19/2009
075. Go on a double date with friends. completed 7/4/2009
076. Go on a train ride.
077. Learn how to use the riding lawn mower - completed 6/13/09
078. Go to a winery - completed (7/18/09)
079. Go to a brewery
080. Learn how to canoe.
081. Dance in the rain
082. Go on a picnic (3/23/2010)
083. Go to an apple orchard.
084. Go to a pumpkin patch. (10/17/09)
085. Have a real Christmas tree. (Dec 2009)
086. Chaperon a school event.
087. Drive a jet-ski.
088. See where/what my husband does at work. (8/11/09)
Health and Well Being
089. Go for a walk at least twice a week for one month
090. Find a dentist (December 2010)
091. Find a doctor completed 6/26/09
092. Get a yearly physical done.
093. Take a multivitamin every day for a month completed 7/12/2009
094. Have blood drawn for the health insurance rebate.
095. Find an eye doctor and get a new prescription for my reading glasses.
Misc.
096. Buy scrapbooking items.
097. Buy a new purse.
098. Buy a hutch of some sort to display my collectibles in.
099. Buy 10 new books (0/10)
100. Organize family and friends addresses. (Dec 2009)
101. Hold a garage sale.
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