101 in 1001

I was inspired to take on this challenge by my cousin, Sarah. I am still missing three goals if anyone is interested in suggesting some to me. To create your own list, visit the DayZeroProject website.

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.

Key: bold = completed, italics = currently working on

Jess' list

1. Create a list of 101 achievable goals - April 2009
   
2. Eat left handed for an entire day
3. Donate blood at least once a year (0/3)
4. Send a postcard to Postsecret
5. Put a copy of my favorite poem up on a bulletin board
6. Write an actual letter to each of my nieces and nephews (0/8)
7. Have lunch with a friend that I haven't seen in person for a while
8. Visit my Grandma in Idaho
9. Try Moroccan food
10. Try Thai food - (4/18/09 Thai Ruby)
    
11. Make a homemade smoothie
12. Learn how to cook a whole chicken in the oven (and then do it)
13. Send 5 postcards using Postcrossing (5/5) - written and put in mailbox 4/26 (to Finland, Taiwan, China, Russia, and Germany)
    
14. Have at least $3,000 in my credit union savings account and in my bank savings account
15. Clean the oven in my house
16. Buy a cloth grocery shopping bag and use it
17. Floss every day for a week
18. Visit 3 art museums (0/3)
19. Take a multivitamin at least 3 times a week for 3 months (0/36)
20. Learn how to say "where is the bathroom?" in Spanish and French
21. Learn how to change a tire on my new car (in case it is different from my old car)
22. Paint my bedroom
23. Get a massage
24. Go through craft supplies and throw away any dried up markers and glue
25. Try cucumbers again to see if I like them yet
26. Read 25 new children picture books that have been published in the past two years (0/25)
27. E-mail my mom about any of the picture books that are worth adding to her collection
28. Try rock climbing at an indoor gym
29. Visit the battling cages and hit at least 3 balls
30. Visit the dentist once a year (1/3)
31. Have a gynecological exam - April 2009
32. Listen to one archive episode of This American Life on NPR each month (1/33)
33. Watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the theater
34. Read Teaching, No Greater Call and use what I read when I teach Relief Society
35. Recycle all magazines I receive
36. Read all articles in each Ensign Conference issue (0/5)
    
37. Use Anysoldier.com to send at least 2 packages to a soldier overseas
38. Buy a friend lunch
    
39. Babysit Lauren
40. Babysit Isaac and Aaron
41. Babysit Sidney and Wyatt
42. Babysit Tanner and Ava
43. Go on a date at least once a month (1/33)
44. Send someone flowers
45. Donate $50 to a non-church related charitable organization (0/$50)
46. Learn alphabet in sign language
47. Finish The Book of Great Books
48. Spend at least 3 hours per week working in the yard from May to September (0/40)
49. Bake a cake from scratch
50. Make cinnamon rolls from scratch
51. Take pictures in a photo booth
52. Attend a choir concert
53. Write a letter to someone I admire
54. Ride a horse
55. Write about Caleb's death in my journal
56. Update my journal with all my nieces and nephews birth since Caleb's death
57. Give any article of clothing I haven't worn in two years to charity
58. Register for a class at UVU and pass with a good grade
59. Read a book on time management
60. Read a book on the NY Times best sellers list
61. Loan Education of a Wandering Man to someone who might appreciate it
62. Memorize all the verses to Amazing Grace (0/4)
63. Be able to do 10 push-ups in a row
64. Attend a basic yoga class
65. Refrain from eating any fast food for a week
66. Go to one fair or festival
67. See at least one live play a the Scera Shell
68. Get an eye exam
69. Get my eyebrows waxed by a professional
70. Buy a pair of black sunglasses
71. Print out pictures of my family and take them to work
72. Buy a deck of cards and learn at least one card trick
73. Learn to how tie a mans necktie
74. Visit the beach
75. Read the NY Times book review at least once a month (0/33)
76. Take a tour of the Utah State Capital
77. Try Lobster
78. Reach 500 blog posts (0/500)
79. Write and mail letters to ten living authors that have impacted my life (0/10)
80. Try Mangoes
81. Try 5 new restaurants (1/5) - 1st was Thai Ruby
82. Volunteer at the local library
83. Write letter to the host of an NPR show that I like
84. Read The Declaration of Independence
85. Read The Constitution
    
86. Buy and wear a pair of red shoes
87. Go at least 7 days with no tv (0/7)
88. Go 48 consecutive hours without checking my personal e-mail, blog, or Facebook
89. Buy a set of sheets that are at least 600 thread count
90. Go to a baseball game
91. Donate at least $25 to Primary Children's Hospital (0/$25)
92. Lose 15 pounds from my weight at 4/15/09 doctor's visit (0/15)
93. Send at least three recipes to my cousin for the family cookbook (0/3)
94. Finish embroidering another skirt
95. Watch the entire series of Sports Night
96. Create a new list once I have done everything on this list
97. Run trough the sprinklers
98. Buy and wear a toenail polish other than clear or red
99. (Taking suggestions)
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101. (Taking suggestions)