101 in 1001
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.
Health and Beauty:
1. Brush teeth twice daily for six months. (3/181)
2. Find out what’s wrong with reproductive organs. (0/1)
3. Do not cut hair, including bangs, until after Sakura-Con 2009. (0/1)
4. Do not dye hair until right before Sakura-Con 2009. (0/1)
5. Wax eyebrows once a month for six months. (0/6)
6. Have a laser hair removal procedure done. (0/1)
7. Lose 50+ lbs via diet and exercise. (0/50)
8. Get tattoos removed and/or covered up. (0/4)
9. Eat more balanced meals for six months. (0/181)
10. Stop smoking by September 25, 2009. (0/1)
11. Have skin tags removed. (0/1)
House and Home:
12. Clean the litter box once a week. (1/143)
13. Clean the bird cage once a week. (1/143)
14. Wash dishes on the same day they are used for six months. (0/181)
15. Fold and put away laundry as soon as it is taken out of the dryer for six months. (0/181)
16. Plant a veggie garden. (0/1)
17. Plant an indoor herb garden. (0/1)
18. Plant flowers in the front planters. (0/1)
19. Remove blackberry vines from the side yard. (0/1)
20. Make dinner four times a week for six months. (2/96)
21. Try a new recipe once a month for six months. (0/6)
22. Only go out to eat twice a month for six months. (0/12)
Money and Debts:
23. Pay off hospital bills. (0/1)
24. Get a full time job with benefits. (0/1)
25. Save up $1000 by April 2009. (0/1000)
26. Trade in car. (0/1)
27. Pay off old Verizon bills. (0/1)
28. Pay off owed bank monies. (0/1)
29. Pay off computer. (0/1)
30. Pay off Oldsmobile. (0/1)
31. Pay back Vicki. (0/1)
32. Pay off tax debt. (0/1)
33. Buy only needed items for six months. (0/6)
Out of the House:
34. Walk or bike for thirty minutes every day for six months. (3/181)
35. Go skydiving. (0/1)
36. Go hiking for eight hours. (0/1)
37. Go camping. (0/1)
38. Go rock climbing. (0/1)
39. Learn about Oregon’s native flora. (0/1)
40. Learn about Oregon’s native fauna. (0/1)
41. Go jet skiing. (0/1)
42. Go snow skiing. (0/1)
43. Go to a ‘haunted’ Corn Maze. (0/1)
44. Visit Crater Lake. (0/1)
45. Get involved/volunteer time in the ‘pagan community’. (0/1)
46. Visit the Africa exhibit at the Oregon Zoo. (0/1)
47. Do a ‘behind the scenes’ with a big cat at the zoo. (0/1)
48. Host a Murder Mystery party. (0/1)
49. Go to the movies once a month for six months. (0/6)
50. Ride 8 rollercoasters. (0/8)
Art and Creativity:
51. Complete a Nanowrimo novel. (0/1)
52. Participate in a Blog-a-thon. (0/1)
53. Compete in all TDM Challenges except during Nanowrimo for six months. (0/48)
54. Participate in all Writer’s Group prompts/activities for six months. (0/48)
55. Learn a new word every week for a year. (0/52)
56. Learn to draw Manga. (0/1)
57. Complete an altered book. (0/1)
58. Make Robin Senna costume by April 2009. (0/1)
59. Make Rosette Christopher costume by April 2009. (0/1)
60. Make San costume by April 2009. (0/1)
61. Create one mask for a Masquerade Ball by April 2009. (0/1)
Education:
62. Take a drawing class. (0/1)
63. Take a swing or square dance class. (0/1)
64. Take a ballroom dance class. (0/1)
65. Take two ASL classes. (0/2)
66. Take a pottery class. (0/1)
67. Take a writing class. (0/1)
68. Take a math class. (0/1)
69. Learn to knit and create a scarf. (0/1)
70. Learn to crochet and create a blanket. (0/1)
71. Become more versed in own spirituality. (0/1)
Books and Movies:
72. Read 24 books in one year. (0/24)
73. Read 3 classic novels. (0/3)
74. Read 3 history/non-fiction books. (0/3)
75. Read 3 Sci-fi novels. (0/3)
76. Read 3 Romance novels. (0/3)
77. Read 3 books on writing. (0/3)
78. Read 3 self-help books. (0/3)
79. Write book reviews on all books read for 101/1001. (0/24)
80. Make a list of books to read. (0/1)
81. See ten of Rotten Tomatoes ‘Best Movies’ that haven't been seen before. (0/10)
82. See ten of Rotten Tomatoes ‘Worst Movies’ that haven't been seen before. (1/10)
Travel:
83. Take a cruise. (0/1)
84. Visit Hawaii. (0/1)
85. Swim with dolphins. (0/1)
86. Go snorkeling. (0/1)
87. See coral reefs. (0/1)
88. So scuba diving. (0/1)
89. Take a road trip. (0/1)
90. Visit Mississippi. (0/1)
91. Visit Massachusetts/New Hampshire. (0/1)
92. Visit New York. (0/1)
93. Go to Sakura-Con 2009. (0/1)
94. Visit Ireland. (0/1)
95. Visit England. (0/1)
96. Visit Japan. (0/1)
97. Visit Australia. (0/1)
98. Visit India. (0/1)
Miscellaneous:
99. Verify Divorce. (0/1)
100. Get passport. (0/1)
101. Take scuba lessons. (0/1)
Note:
Some of these things say six months and should really continue longer. I figure once I have done them as stated for six months they will become more of a habit than anything else... And good habits are a wonderful thing.
Also, this list is beginning tomorrow!
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.
Health and Beauty:
1. Brush teeth twice daily for six months. (3/181)
2. Find out what’s wrong with reproductive organs. (0/1)
3. Do not cut hair, including bangs, until after Sakura-Con 2009. (0/1)
4. Do not dye hair until right before Sakura-Con 2009. (0/1)
5. Wax eyebrows once a month for six months. (0/6)
6. Have a laser hair removal procedure done. (0/1)
7. Lose 50+ lbs via diet and exercise. (0/50)
8. Get tattoos removed and/or covered up. (0/4)
9. Eat more balanced meals for six months. (0/181)
10. Stop smoking by September 25, 2009. (0/1)
11. Have skin tags removed. (0/1)
House and Home:
12. Clean the litter box once a week. (1/143)
13. Clean the bird cage once a week. (1/143)
14. Wash dishes on the same day they are used for six months. (0/181)
15. Fold and put away laundry as soon as it is taken out of the dryer for six months. (0/181)
16. Plant a veggie garden. (0/1)
17. Plant an indoor herb garden. (0/1)
18. Plant flowers in the front planters. (0/1)
19. Remove blackberry vines from the side yard. (0/1)
20. Make dinner four times a week for six months. (2/96)
21. Try a new recipe once a month for six months. (0/6)
22. Only go out to eat twice a month for six months. (0/12)
Money and Debts:
23. Pay off hospital bills. (0/1)
24. Get a full time job with benefits. (0/1)
25. Save up $1000 by April 2009. (0/1000)
26. Trade in car. (0/1)
27. Pay off old Verizon bills. (0/1)
28. Pay off owed bank monies. (0/1)
29. Pay off computer. (0/1)
30. Pay off Oldsmobile. (0/1)
31. Pay back Vicki. (0/1)
32. Pay off tax debt. (0/1)
33. Buy only needed items for six months. (0/6)
Out of the House:
34. Walk or bike for thirty minutes every day for six months. (3/181)
35. Go skydiving. (0/1)
36. Go hiking for eight hours. (0/1)
37. Go camping. (0/1)
38. Go rock climbing. (0/1)
39. Learn about Oregon’s native flora. (0/1)
40. Learn about Oregon’s native fauna. (0/1)
41. Go jet skiing. (0/1)
42. Go snow skiing. (0/1)
43. Go to a ‘haunted’ Corn Maze. (0/1)
44. Visit Crater Lake. (0/1)
45. Get involved/volunteer time in the ‘pagan community’. (0/1)
46. Visit the Africa exhibit at the Oregon Zoo. (0/1)
47. Do a ‘behind the scenes’ with a big cat at the zoo. (0/1)
48. Host a Murder Mystery party. (0/1)
49. Go to the movies once a month for six months. (0/6)
50. Ride 8 rollercoasters. (0/8)
Art and Creativity:
51. Complete a Nanowrimo novel. (0/1)
52. Participate in a Blog-a-thon. (0/1)
53. Compete in all TDM Challenges except during Nanowrimo for six months. (0/48)
54. Participate in all Writer’s Group prompts/activities for six months. (0/48)
55. Learn a new word every week for a year. (0/52)
56. Learn to draw Manga. (0/1)
57. Complete an altered book. (0/1)
58. Make Robin Senna costume by April 2009. (0/1)
59. Make Rosette Christopher costume by April 2009. (0/1)
60. Make San costume by April 2009. (0/1)
61. Create one mask for a Masquerade Ball by April 2009. (0/1)
Education:
62. Take a drawing class. (0/1)
63. Take a swing or square dance class. (0/1)
64. Take a ballroom dance class. (0/1)
65. Take two ASL classes. (0/2)
66. Take a pottery class. (0/1)
67. Take a writing class. (0/1)
68. Take a math class. (0/1)
69. Learn to knit and create a scarf. (0/1)
70. Learn to crochet and create a blanket. (0/1)
71. Become more versed in own spirituality. (0/1)
Books and Movies:
72. Read 24 books in one year. (0/24)
73. Read 3 classic novels. (0/3)
74. Read 3 history/non-fiction books. (0/3)
75. Read 3 Sci-fi novels. (0/3)
76. Read 3 Romance novels. (0/3)
77. Read 3 books on writing. (0/3)
78. Read 3 self-help books. (0/3)
79. Write book reviews on all books read for 101/1001. (0/24)
80. Make a list of books to read. (0/1)
81. See ten of Rotten Tomatoes ‘Best Movies’ that haven't been seen before. (0/10)
82. See ten of Rotten Tomatoes ‘Worst Movies’ that haven't been seen before. (1/10)
Travel:
83. Take a cruise. (0/1)
84. Visit Hawaii. (0/1)
85. Swim with dolphins. (0/1)
86. Go snorkeling. (0/1)
87. See coral reefs. (0/1)
88. So scuba diving. (0/1)
89. Take a road trip. (0/1)
90. Visit Mississippi. (0/1)
91. Visit Massachusetts/New Hampshire. (0/1)
92. Visit New York. (0/1)
93. Go to Sakura-Con 2009. (0/1)
94. Visit Ireland. (0/1)
95. Visit England. (0/1)
96. Visit Japan. (0/1)
97. Visit Australia. (0/1)
98. Visit India. (0/1)
Miscellaneous:
99. Verify Divorce. (0/1)
100. Get passport. (0/1)
101. Take scuba lessons. (0/1)
Note:
Some of these things say six months and should really continue longer. I figure once I have done them as stated for six months they will become more of a habit than anything else... And good habits are a wonderful thing.
Also, this list is beginning tomorrow!