Due to my lack of life, my posting has been sort of slim. I’ve decided to start a 101 in 1001 list, to give me something to post about.
So, what is 101 in 1001?
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 organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Start Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009
End Date: Sunday, July 29, 2012
1. Organize 101 list into categories (0/1)
2. Write 1 short story (0/1)
3. Read 101 books, 20 should be suggestions from others (0/101)
4. Read 10 biographies/autobiographies – 2 musicians/bands, 2 actors/actresses, 2 presidents, 2 suggestions, 2 other (0/10)
5. Drink 2 bottles/glasses of water a day (0/2002)
6. Run a 5k (0/1)
7. Learn a new craft (0/1)
8. Lose 30 lbs (0/30)
9. Visit 5 cities I’ve never been to (0/5)
10. Sew an article of clothing for myself (0/1)
11. Sew an article of clothing for a friend (0/1)
12. Buy something from 5 different Etsy stores (0/5)
13. Take an event planning class (0/1)
14. Post at least once a week in at least 2 blogs (1/2002)
15. Throw a holiday party (0/1)
16. Host a game night (0/1)
17. Try 10 new restaurants (0/10)
18. Make the 3 ring binder of family recipes into a book (0/1)
19. Try a new kind of fruit (0/1)
20. Try a new kind of vegetable (0/1)
21. Make cookies from scratch and deliver them to 5 different people (0/5)
22. Go an entire week without eating meat (0/7)
23. Complete an A-Z project (0/26)
24. Go on 1 Date Night a month (0/33)
25. Redecorate my room (0/1)
26. Get my liquor license (0/1)
27. Make a scrapbook (0/1)
28. Save $2,002 in my savings (0/2,002)
29. Ride a roller coaster I’ve never ridden before (0/1)
30. Make 101 recipes and blog about them (0/101)
31. Make 101 desserts and blog about them (0/101)
32. Drink only non-carbonated water for 1 week (0/7)
33. Make soft pretzels from scratch (0/1)
34. Give 5 gifts, just because (0/5)
35. Go to a concert (0/1)
36. See a stand-up comic (0/1)
37. Whiten Teeth (0/1)
38. Get professional pictures made with Tony (0/1)
39. Complete a colouring book (0/1)
40. Clean my room (0/1)
41. Run a mile (0/1)
42. Exercise 3 hours a week (0/429)
43. Go a month without fast food (0/30)
44. Spend a weekend at a bed & breakfast (0/1)
45. Knit a blanket (0/1)
46. Get a passport (0/1)
47. Make a gingerbread house (0/1)
48. Carve a pumpkin (0/1)
49. Do the sh1ft.org/projects list archives (0/17)
50. 303 no buy days (0/303)
51. Complete 5 different 1,000+ piece puzzles (0/5)
52. Complete the Mensa practice test (0/1)
53. Buy a new outfit that I feel beautiful in (0/1)
54. Complete a 365 project (0/365)
55. Donate 1,000,000 grains of rice (0/1,000,000)
56. Frame a photo I’ve taken (0/1)
57. Try contacts (0/1)
58. Pay off credit card (19.34/500)
59. Apply for Disney Visa (0/1)
60. Watch AFIs 100 movies (0/100)
61. Write a letter to a politician (0/1)
62. Purchase a nice personal organizer and fill it (0/1)
63. Road trip with Hannah & Laura (0/1)
64. Make a carepackage (0/1)
65. See a movie at a Drive-In (0/1)
66. Make a Blurb book (0/1)
67. Go on a hike and camp there overnight (0/1)
68. Relearn state capitals (0/50)
69. Spend a night at the Peabody and treat myself to something in the spa (0/1)
70. NaBloPoMo (0/1)
71. Make an Aunt DJ chocolate pie that tastes correct (0/1)
72. No Facebook for 1 week (0/7)
73. Make 5 inspiration boards (0/5)
74. No sweets for 1 month (0/30)
75. Visit the Harry Potter theme park (0/1)
76. Learn to hollow out a book (0/1)
77. Empty change out of purse every week into jar (0/143)
78. Buy a real suit (0/1)
79. Get my own website domain (0/1)
80. Do 10 sit-ups in the AM and PM for 1 month (0/30)
81. Do 100 proper sit-ups in a row (0/100)
82. Build a new wardrobe with “grown up” clothes (0/1)
83. Make a plan for college classes (0/1)
84. Make a quilt (0/1)
85. Play a game of monopoly until the end (0/1)
86. Create a city of Memphis scavenger hunt (0/1)
87. Buy 5 things from Amazon.com wishlist (0/5)
88. Redo closet with build in (0/1)
89. Get a healthy BMI according to my wii fit (0/1)
90. Rent a cabin with friends for a long weekend (0/1)
91. Learn the entire Thriller dance (0/1)
92. Make business cards (0/1)
93. Get a manicure (0/1)
94. Get pictures together with best friends and stick them up in my room (0/5)
95. Buy a pair of shoes I love and pay no attention to the price (0/1)
96. Spend 1 weekend acting like a tourist in Memphis (0/1)
97. Host a dinner party (0/1)
98. Watch/Rewatch every Jimmy Stewart movie (0/???)
99. Watch/Rewatch every Cary Grant movie (0/??)
100. Convince my mom to actually have a fire in our fireplace (0/1)
101. Rewatch the entire series of Friends in order (0/1)
For every one I do not complete in 1001 days, I will donate $5 to a charity that means something to me. This charity to be determined at a later date.
Wish me luck!
