I decided to try out the whole 101 things in 1001 days this year instead of doing a New Years Resolutions list. This seems more attainable, and I will do another one next year. Even though I have 1001 days to do them in, most of them should be completed by the end of the year! 
101 things in 1001 days
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.
Learn more: 101 things in 1001 days
I am still working on my list…
Career/Writing/Education
01. Finish writing two novels.
02. Write 5 chapter’s for each book in my series in progress.
03. Put an entire FAM paycheck into my savings account and leave it there for at least 6 months untouched.
04. Watch 12 documentaries on any subject. (5/12 complete)
05. Attend two writing workshops.
06. Complete at least 1/4 of my M.F.A.
07. Participate in NaNoWriMo in 2007.
08. Participate in NaNoWriMo in 2008.
09. Prepare to participate in NaNoWriMo in 2009.
10. Write in my journal at least 2 times a week for 6 months. (2/48 complete).
11. Submit at least 5 poems to different markets. (0/5 complete)
12. Write at least one children’s book.
13. Begin series ideas for Brielle’s book series.
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Creative19. Get all photographs from 2006 printed.
20. Get all photographs from 2007 printed.
21. Complete 50 scrapbook layouts in six months. (3/50 complete)
22. Refrain from buying scrapbook supplies for three months. (DONE)
23. Paint a piece of art for our living room wall.
24. Paint a piece of art for each child’s new bedroom. (0/5 complete)
25. Take a picture everyday for 1 month.
26. Take an art class.
27. Create a family cookbook.
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19. Get all photographs from 2006 printed.20. Get all photographs from 2007 printed.21. Complete 50 scrapbook layouts in six months./50 complete)22. Refrain from buying scrapbook supplies for three months. ()23. Paint a piece of art for our living room wall.24. Paint a piece of art for each child’s new bedroom. (/5 complete)25. Take a picture everyday for 1 month.26. Take an art class.27. Create a family cookbook.28.29.30.Home/Clutter/Clean/Organize
31. Purchase and move to a new house.
32. Purge books I will not read or have already read and can give away.
33. Make a CD of all digital photos on my computer.
34. Get rid of 101 Items that are cluttering my life.
35. Build my own scrapbook room.
36. Organize my scrapbook room.
37. Host a garage sale in the spring.
38. Plant a small garden or flowers.
39. Introduce the family to FLYlady and have them participate in a FLYlady routine for 3 months!
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Material Items
41. Buy an iPod.
42. Buy a laptop. (DONE)
43. Buy a cool laptop bag (DONE)
44. Purchase 5 New Family Games (1/5 complete)
45. Finish my Friends DVD collection (4/10 complete)
46. Finish my Law and Order: SVU DVD collection (1/3 complete)
47. Design and decorate a new look for the master bedroom.
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Health and Beauty
51. Lose 20lbs. (6lbs so far)
52. Drink 3 water bottles a day for a month.
53. Eat 3 foods that I’ve never tried before. (0/3 complete)
54. Cook 1 dish that I’ve never made before, once a week, for one month. (DONE)
55. Take a multi-vitamin everyday for six months.
56. Take at least one long walk per week for six months starting in April.
57. Get a massage.
58. Grow my hair to the middle of my back.
59. Fix 12 new dinners from scratch. (2/12 complete)
60. Fix 6 new desserts from scratch. (0/12 complete)
61. Do not eat out for one week at least 12 times (2/12 complete)
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Family
64. Learn 5 new family games. (1/5 complete)
65. Host a slumber party just because, at our new home, for all five kids and one or two of each of their friends.
66. Invite 2 friends or family members we haven’t seen in a long time, to visit and stay in our home. (0/2 complete)
67. Get a dog. (Done)
68. Attend a Dog Obedience Training Class.
69. Have a family portrait taken at least two times in 2007.
70. Have a family portrait taken at least two times in 2008.
71. Have a family portrait taken at least two times in 2009.
72. Watch the sunset with Mike.
73. Have a family game/pizza night at least twice a month for six months. (1/12 complete)
74. Learn 3 new songs on the piano. (0/3 complete)
75. Teach 3 people to play a song on the piano. (0/3 complete)
76. Have a date night, once a month for six months (0/6 complete)
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Travel/Entertainment
79. See at least 5 plays/musicals. (0/5 complete)
80. Travel to Montana.
81. Take the family on five camping trips (0/5 complete)
82. Visit at least 5 haunted locations. (1/5 complete)
83. Take the kids to at least 5 historical sites. (0/5 complete)
84. Visit all exhibits at the St. Louis Zoo in one day.
85. Visit the five most famous areas in the St. Louis Metro area with the family. Eat at one restaurant and learn the history of that area. (Soulard, The Hill, The Landing, Downtown St. Charles and Central West End)
86. Visit Alton, IL with my family and eat at a great restaurant and learn the haunted past of Alton.
87. Take a day trip to Cahokia Mounds in Cahokia, IL with the family. Learn the history.
88. Visit all the big wineries in Missouri Wine Country. (Augusta, MO).
89. Attend 1 major concert event. (DONE – Trans Siberian Orchestra!)
90. Use our gift certificate to spend a weekend at a Bed and Breakfast.
91. Finish watching at least 50 of AFI’s top 100 movies (7/50 complete)
92. Go horseback riding.
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Good Will/Giving
95. Give blood three times. (0/3 complete)
96. Give a sincere compliment to a different person a day for two weeks straight. (DONE)
97. Write a family newsletter and take a family photograph for Christmas cards.
98. Send at least 25 Christmas Cards.
99. Pay for one person behind me at a drive thru.
100. Donate 30 bags of clothes, towels, bedding, etc. (10/30 complete)
101. Write a new list on September 28, 2009 *or* when this list is totally complete. Whichever comes first.
Starting Date: January 1, 2007
Ending date: September 28, 2009
June 15th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Good luck on your 101. I’m doing this too and sometimes it’s harder than it looks isn’t it?
June 15th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Most definitely, plus I haven’t updated in FOREVER!! And was pathetic enough not even to think of 101 things. Still working on that!