101 in 1001 Days

I thought that creating my 101 in 1001 days would be better than making some new year’s resolutions that I would ultimately forget about in a month.  

So here’s the plan…

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?

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: January 11, 2012

End Date: October 8, 2014

Italicized- Item in progress

Bold/italicized - Completed Item

Learn/Try Something New

1.    Take a photography class

2.    Take a sewing class (2012- lessons with Amanda!)

3.    Attend a workshop on Adoption (Jan & Feb 2012)

4.    Take a cooking class

5.    Read a book a month (0/12)

6.    Organize or participate in a book club

7.    Go to S.A. Rodeo

8.    Take a wine tasting class

9.    Visit 5 museums  

10. Take a Photoshop class

11. Go to an event/festival in the area

Go Deep

12. Start a blog (1/11/12)

13. 'Unplug' for one whole weekend 
-no cell phone, no internet, no TV, no computer

14. Read my Bible daily for a month (0/30)

15. Read through the entire Bible

16. Seek God before making a big decision

17. Don’t log into FB for a week

18. Do a Beth Moore study in a women’s Bible Study (finished Breaking Free Spring 2012)

19. Get plugged in at church

20. Participate in a weekly class at church (Dynamic Marriage-Spring 2012)

 Family

21. Write a list of 100 things that I love about my hubby

22. Attend a marriage conference

23. Plan a weekend away with the hubby

24. Be mentored by an older couple

25. Have a date night with the hubby once a month (0/32)

26. Design & create house plans with my hubby

27. Get pregnant

28. Decorate a nursery

29. Have a family picture taken

30. Write a letter to my child (while pregnant)

Domestication

31. Plan meals every day for a whole month (0/30)

32. Cook two weeks worth of meals and freeze (0/14)

33. Cut & use coupons when grocery shopping for a month  

34. Make homemade bread

35. Host a dinner party (4th of July 2012)

36. Make a four course meal for my hubby

37. Buy address labels

Personal

38. Make individual plans with new friends from small group (Ongoing)

39. Go on a girl’s weekend getaway

40. Write a letter to myself to open in 10 years

41.  Spend a rainy day in my pj’s watching movies

42.  Buy myself flowers for no reason

43.  Go on a trip with just me & my sister

Be Productive

44. Be to work before 8am every day for two weeks (0/8)

45. Complete the licensure process (In progress)

46. Build a network with other professionals in the field

47. Gain more experience in marriage & family counseling

Health & Fitness

48. Lose another 10 pounds (2/10)

49. Participate in a gym class 2x a week for 2 months (0/8)

50. Drink 48oz of water every day for two weeks (3/14)

51. Run a 5K (2.25.12, 3.24.12 & 7.15.12)

52. Run a 10K

53. Participate in a fun race (Shape DIVA Dash/Color Run)

54. Run a half marathon (Disney Princess ½) (Signed up!)

55. Get a physical (2012)

56. Stop biting my nails – get manicures if necessary

57. Give up sugar/sweets for a week

58. Drink only water for one week (Most of the time)

59. No fast food for a month

60. Eliminate white flour from diet

Get Organized

61. Scan & back up all photos on external hard drive

62. Organize iTunes account & put music back on iPhone

63. Organize and/or purge boxes from past experiences

64. Organize financial documents in filing cabinet

65. Organize my recipes

66. Mail Christmas cards out three weeks before Christmas

67. Mail birthday cards to friends on time for one year

68. Return all emails within 24 hours of receiving for one month (0/30)

Be Disciplined

69. Set up a budget with the hubby and stick to it for six months (0/6)

70. Put money into savings on monthly basis

71. Pay off student loans

72. Complete a No Spend Month

73. Save for future house

74. Participate in Financial Peace University

75. Open a savings account for important documents

76. Get life insurance

77. Don’t eat out for a month

Give Back

78. Mail 10 notes of encouragement (0/10)

79. Volunteer at a local community service organization (9.8.12- San Antonio Food Bank)

80. Buy a Christmas gift for a needy child

81. Make a meal and take it to someone in need (Haddad's-April 2012 & Reid's- August 2012)

82. Go on a mission trip

83. Do something unexpected for my husband

84. Give one compliment a day for one month (0/30)

85. Donate blood (Summer 2012)

86. Anonymously pay someone’s parking meter

Crafts & Projects

87. Make a wreath for everyday use & all major holidays (2/6)

88. Create headboard or art for above master bed

89. Organize & hang pictures/art in stairwell.

90. Try a sewing project (Spring 2012)

91. Buy a DSLR Camera

92. Buy a photo editing program

Get Adventurous

93. Add a stamp in my passport

94. Go on a cruise

95. Travel to NYC with hubby

96. Go to a drive-in movie

              97. Go on a hot air balloon ride

              98. Watch the sunrise and sunset on the same day

99. Go camping

100. Go skydiving

101. Swim with dolphins