101 Things in 1001 Days


101 Things in 1001 Days

October 1st, 2017 - June 28th, 2020

The Mission:  To complete 101 things in 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.

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Black = Tasks to be completed.
Blue = Tasks that are in the process of being completed.
Red = Tasks that ARE completed.


Family
1.  Create an Excel spreadsheet of family birthdays.  Mail snail mail cards.
2.  Take my mom on a mother/daughter trip.
3.  Write my mom a letter.

Friends
4.  Create an Excel spreadsheet of friend's birthdays.  Mail snail mail cards.
5.  Make a list of the top 5 people (friends) who have influenced me.  Write them letters.

Personal Growth

6.  Have professional head shots taken.
7.  Take boudoir photos.  Just for me.
8.  Make a list of 25 things I like about myself.

Finances

9.  Complete Step 2 of FPU - Pay Off Credit Card Debt w/ Snowball
10.  Complete Step 3 of FPU - 3 - 6 Months of Expenses in Savings
11.  Meet with mortgage broker re: credit and buying a house.
12.  Begin developing a possible business plan.

Career/Education

13.  Pass CPA exam.
14.  Graduate with Masters in Accounting.
15.  Graduate with GPA of 3.5 - 4.0.
16.  Get a promotion.  

Personal Goals

17.  Read all of the books I already own.
18.  Write a letter to my future child.
19.  Go without Facebook for a week.
20.  Spend a rainy day, in my PJs, watching movies all day.
21.  Buy flowers for myself, just because.  

Health & Fitness

22.  Find a local Zumba class & actually attend.
23.  Go to a yoga class.
24.  Get a massage, once a month, for 6 months.  (0/6)
25.  Get a facial.
26.  Find out my blood type.
27.  Run a 5K.
28.  Run a 10K.
29.  Run a half marathon.

Home

30.  Build a piece of furniture, or a frame, or something.
31.  Learn how to use power tools.
32.  Completely finish decorating living room & bedroom w/ nightstands, etc.

Food

33.  Try 12 new recipes.
34.  Make 3 "from scratch" desserts.
35.  Take a cooking class.
36.  Learn how to make jam.
37.  Grow something (even if it's in a pot).
38.  Cook my way through a cookbook.  

Travel

39.  Visit a new state or a new country.
40.  Go on a cruise.
41.  Take a well thought out & planned vacation.
42.  Take a train somewhere.

Faith

43.  Attend and become involved in a women's bible study group.
44.  Set aside 10 minutes a day for quiet time for at least 30 days.  (0/30)
45.  Use an additional 15 minutes to journal.  (0/30)
46.  Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind."  
47.  Complete the "I Am Content" Challenge.
48.  Read the bible from cover to cover.

Alex
49.  Buy a house.
50.  Have a baby, a baby plan, or start infertility treatments.
51.  Plan a spur of the moment weekend get-away.  Don't tell him where we're going.
52.  Take professional photos together.

Books/Movies

53.  Donate books during the "get teens to read" drive.
54.  Leave an inspirational note inside a library book.
55.  Ask 5 people to recommend their favorite book, and read them all. (0/5)
56.  Re-read a book in high school that I didn't fully appreciate.

Fun Activities

57.  Go to the zoo.
58.  Go to the aquarium.
59.  Go to a pumpkin patch.
60.  Go visit Old Salem.
61.  Go to a sporting event.  
62.  Go apple picking AND strawberry picking.
63.  Go to an art museum.
64.  Go to the planetarium.
65.  Go see a musical or a play.
66.  Fly a kite.
67.  Go to a concert.
68.  Go antiquing.
69.  Use my DSLR camera more intentionally.  One weekend a month for 6 months.

Holidays

70.  Decorate for all of the holidays (big & small).
71.  Carve a pumpkin.
72.  Host a cookie exchange party for Christmas.
73.  Cut down a live Christmas tree.
74.  Bake cookies & treats for neighbors.

Random Acts of Kindness

75.  Donate money to a charity.
76.  Adopt an angel for Christmas.
77.  Volunteer for 25 hours.
78.  Send 6 "random" thinking of you cards to friends/family.
79.  Start posting operationbeautiful.com notes.
80.  Randomly pay for the person behind me in line.  

Creativity

81.  Take a photo every day for a year.
82.  Journal/create a photo book for the photos.
83.  Make an iPod playlist of my 101 favorite songs.
84.  Find an inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art.
85.  Complete a coloring book.
86.  Take a photography class.
87.  Make 5 sewing projects listed on Pinterest.
88.  Make homemade Christmas gifts for 5 people.
89.  Make the "pass it forward" gifts from Facebook.
90.  Finish quilt for charity.  
91.  Make dipped paint jars.

Purchases

92.  Buy one piece of nice jewelry.
93.  Buy a Movado watch.
94.  Buy something unique from Etsy.
95.  Buy a new lens for my camera.  Or two.
96.  Buy a little black dress, once I reach my goal weight.
97.  Purchase classic black Louboutin's.
98.  Buy a "Mom Mobile."

Miscellaneous

99.  Write in One Line a Day journal.
100.  Blog about my progress.
101.  Create a new 101 Things in 1001 Days list.

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