101 in 1001

The Challenge:
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 your part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New Year’s resolutions or a ‘Bucket List’. 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, study semesters, or outdoor activities

To create your own list visit Day Zero Project.

Through making (and completing) this list I hope to in the process make myself a better person, mother, wife and friend.

My list starts March 22, 2010 and ends December 17th 2012.

For Myself

1. Complete a marathon. 12/10/11
2. Complete a triathlon.
3. Pay off all debt except mortgage.
4. Read 50 books. (5/50)
5. Maintain a weight of 150 lbs or less.
6. Stay current on yearly pap exam. (Due March 2012)
7. Clean out garage.
8. Start a savings to buy a new vehicle with cash.
9. Buy a road bike.  (completed 5/8/10 Happy Mother’s Day to me!)
10. Try 5 new things. (5/5)
11. Have a professional massage.
12. Drink only water for 2 weeks. (Does not have to be consecutive). (0/2)
13. Start a retirement fund.
14. Floss everyday for a month.
15. Update progress on my blog monthly.
16. Do something completely alone that I normally wouldn’t do by myself.
17. Try 50 new recipes. (50/50)
18. Plant a garden.
19. Get another tattoo.
20. Create a running scrapbook.
21. Stop swearing for one full month.
22. Have professional family pictures taken.
23. Learn to swim, well.
24. Take a kickboxing class.
25. Make a vegetarian recipe book.
26. Buy 20 new tops/shirts.
27. Buy 12 new pairs of pants/jeans.
28. Buy 5 new pairs of shoes
29. Buy 3 new dresses/skirts.
30. Go to the dentist.
31. Try fondue.
32. Go to a museum. (Completed 4/21/10)
33. Wear a Halloween costume.
34. Make a new friend.
35. Go on a trail run.  (Completed 3/28/10)
36. Go hiking.
37. Learn to change a tire.
38. Create a to-do list everyday for a month. Finish it. (0/30)
39. Go to a play.
40. Listen to a CD/take a class/read a book to learn Spanish.
41. Get a passport.
42. Listen to 3 audiobooks while exercising. (0/3)
43. Make a list of 100 positive things about myself. (0/100)
44. Try Body Pump again.
45. Get my birthmark checked by a Dermatologist.
46. Save all change and cash it in at the end of the 1001 days.
47. Create 3 recipes, submit to Allrecipes. (0/3)
48. Create a filing system for paperwork.  (completed 3/24/10)
49. Obtain RNC. (National nursing certification in Perinatal nursing)

For Family

50. Leave a nice note to my hubby once a week.
51. Create a time capsule for Lincoln.
52. Go on a date with hubby once a month. (2/34)
53. Start a new tradition.
54. Plan a mother/son activity once a month.
55. Go to the movies with hubby, ten times. (Can count toward date nights)
56. Cook a meal for a family member that does not live with me.
57. Buy hubby 3 random gifts.
58. Make a family photo calendar.
59. Kiss hubby for no specific reason three times a day for a month.
60. Make a list of 100 things I love about my hubby. Leave it where he can find it.
61. Start a diary to my son, write in it atleast 50 times.
62. Save $5 for each list item completed.
63. Create a will.

For Others

64. Write 5 thank-you/kind notes a month.
65. Donate blood, three times.
66. Donate clothes/toys twice a year.
67. Donate $500 to charity. (32/500)
68. Leave 50 Operation Beautiful notes. (1/50)
69. Inspire atleast 2 other people to create lists. (1/2)
Please let me know if I have inspired you.
70. Leave a 100% tip.
71. Research charities and choose one to support that is especially meaningful to me.
72. Volunteer my time to a cause I care about.
73. Send flowers to someone.
74. Donate $5 for each list items not completed.
75. Comment on 50 random blogs.
76. Cook a meal for a friend.
77. Teach someone how to cook something.
78. Offer to babysit for someone for free.
79. Send Christmas cards each year. (0/3)
80. Send a random care package to someone.

For the Earth

81. Continue a vegetarian diet (except for brainless creatures, i.e. scallops/clams/oysters/mussels).
82. Use re-useable shopping bags, twenty times.
83. Recycle all plastic bags.
84. Research ways to “Go Green”, apply three.
85. Eat Vegan for one whole day. 

For Fun 

86. Visit Disney World.
87. Go on a cruise.
88. Go on a couple’s only vacation, twice.
89. Ride a rollercoaster.
90. Knit something.
91. Travel to see a friend. (Completed 5/28/10)
92. Sew something.
93. Send a PostSecret.
94. Fly a kite.
95. Go on 3 day trips.
96. Try 10 new restaurants.
97. Make homemade canned goods.
98. Spend the night outdoors.
99. Go to/do five new things in my city. (0/5)
100. Buy a food dehydrator and make my own dried fruit/veggies.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.