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.

Number 93 is one that I don't want everyone to know because it involves surprising someone and reading about it here would ruin the surprise!

101 Things.

1. Walk all three of my dogs 4 times per week for 2 months.
2. Learn 40 new recipes..10 Breakfast, 10 Lunch, 10 Dinner, 10 Dessert
Breakfast
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Lunch
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Dinner
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Dessert
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3. Finish my First Quilt.
4. Weight lift 3 times per week for 4 months.
5. Read 26 new books each starting with a different letter of the alphabet.
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.
6. Run 3 different 5k Charity Races.
7. Send and Receive 20 postcards through postexchange.com (5 sent)
8. Do not say any critical comments to my husband for one month.
9. Hold my own garage sale.
10. Finish paying off the car.
11. Take a Spanish class.
12. Ride 10 new horses.
13. Go to an NBA basketball game.
14. Write down 3 things that make me happy every day for a month.
15. Multiply.
16. Do one thing to brighten someone else’s day every day for a month.
17. Do not drink soda for 2 months.
18. Find a behavior management method that works well for Waukee Elementary.
19. Visit Matt’s family in Texas.
20. Call a friend of choice at least once a week to see how they are doing for a year.
21. Switch my fish tank over to a Cichlid tank.
22. Floss every day for 1 month.
23. Watch every season of Scrubs.
24. Clean the poo out of the dog kennel every other day for 2 months.
25. Get a bookshelf and organize my books on it.
26. Move desk and computer to basement while actually using upstairs spare bedroom as a spare bedroom.
27. Try Sushi.
28. Pick wildflowers.
29. Go back to the Omaha Zoo.
30. Become flexible enough to touch my toes without bending my knees. (I’m not sure this one is possible.
31. Vacuum my house twice a week for 3 months.
32. Go without my internet for one weekend.
33. Lotion my legs every day for 2 months. (My legs are very dry with eczema so this would be a good habit to start)
34. Bake cookies for my neighbors.
35. Volunteer 50 hours.
36. Wash my face before bed every night for two weeks.
37. Go to bed by 10:30 every weeknight for two weeks.
38. Make homemade ice cream in a can.
39. Keep my desk organized for an entire month.
40. Attend 5 concerts.
41. Send a card to my grandma every month for a year.
42. Attend Mom/Baby swimming class time. (This would obviously be after I multiply and dependent on me multiplying in time to do this task..so this may be questionable.)
43. Draw a picture on my driveway with sidewalk chalk.
44. Learn to fold my laundry decently, and fold it every time I do a load for 2 months.
45. Try 10 new restaurants.
46. Go on a vacation to the mountains.
47. Put photos in all my frames and say good-bye to all the creepy stranger pictures.
48. Visit Burlington 10 times (at least).
49. Take out my contacts every night for a month.
50. Say no critical comments about my body out loud for 2 months.
51. Ride in a Hot Air Balloon
52. Fit back into those size 5 jeans.
53. Visit the Wisconsin Dells
54. Buy a bedroom set.
55. Buy a new kitchen table/chairs.
56. Learn my blood type.
57. Tour a Winery
58. Earn the Health Seeker and Achiever Level at work and start working on the Health Champion level at work.
59. For 1 month drink only Milk or Water
60. Write down 3 things I like about myself every day for 2 months.
61. Maintain regular chiropractic care for 1 year.
62. Open a Money Market Account to store my emergency fund.
63. Complete a “Simple Diary” (https://www.simplediary.com
64. Leave 100 “Operation Beautiful Notes” in random places
65. Take a multivitamin every day for 6 months!
66. Keep my car clean inside and out for 2 months.
67. Get new floors in my living room.
68. Pray before each meal every day for 1 month.
69. Have a snowball fight.
70. Sit in silence for 10 minutes every day for 6 months.
71. Kiss Matt at midnight on New Years Eve!
72. Travel with two friends somewhere fun for a weekend.
73. Go camping and hiking at Ledges State Park.
74. Get strong enough to do a pull up!
75. Write down a list of 50 fears/insecurities and burn it.
76. Take one picture every day for 6 months and turn it into a collage on the wall.
77. Complete New Employee Orientation online for the YMCA.
78. Donate two payments of $250 to the Horse Rescue.
79. Learn to make my own pasta noodles.
80. Go an entire day without talking when not necessary (i.e. someone asks me a necessary question)
81. Go a week without eating out.
82. Rent a movie from Redbox and take it back the same day.
83. Buy the first season of Glee if it comes out on DVD
84. Do not bite my nails for 3 months! (AHH!!)
85. Visit the Captiol Building
86. Clean the cat litter box every other day for 3 months.
87. Wear matching socks for an entire week.
88. Take the GRE.
89. Watch 50 movies on AFI’s 100 Funniest Movies List
90. Go on a Picnic with Matt.
91. Write myself an email on futureme.org .
92. See the Grand Canyon
93. ********
94. Empty the dirty dishes from my sink every day for 1 month.
95. Go to the downtown farmer’s market and buy vegetables for a salad.
96. Fill my change jar at least 3 times. (its big)
97. Take a nap on my hammock.
98. Rake up the leaves in my yard into a big pile and jump in them!
99. Form relationships with 3 people in the area who I wouldn’t be afraid to call if my car broke down during the night on the side of the road.
100. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day for 3 months.
101. Blog my progress and start over a new list after 1001 days!