My 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 effort 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.

Official Start: March 4, 2010
Finish: November 9, 2012

Coding Key:
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1. Go apple/pumpkin picking with the kids
2. Find a hobby I truly enjoy Sewing! :-)
3. Go to a wine tasting
4. Take the kids to Medieval Times
5. Go to a Murder Mystery Dinner
6. Go on a Ghost Tour
7. Play paint ball
8. Go horseback riding
9. Visit a local zoo
10. Try skiing
11. Explore NYC with the kids
12. Visit Puerto Rico
13. Go to a water park
14. Get a new tattoo
15. Learn how to apply make up
16. Take a dance class
17. Have a snowball fight with the kids
18. Participate in Toys for Tots
19. Have a spa day
20. Go the entire time without cutting my hair FAIL!
21. Dye my hair some outlandish color
22. Find a weekly/bi-monthly activity to share with a friend
23. Potty train Alaina
24. Host a non-holiday dinner party for friends
25. Have a girls weekend
26. Send x-mas cards each year (0/3)
27. Take a family xmas photo each year (0/3)
28. Surprise a friend by mailing them a letter
29. Go to the batting cages
30. Participate in a walk for a special cause
31. Learn to swim
32. Read 50 books
33. Buy and use Adobe Creative Suite
34. Learn basic Spanish
35. Print all important digital pictures
36. Go to a shooting range
37. Organize filing cabinet
38. Not cry when kids start school
39. Learn to sew
40. Sew an article of clothing
41. Go camping
42. Go to 10 new restaurants (1/10) Tokyo
43. Try 10 new foods (1/10) JellyFish
44. Try 20 new recipes (20/20)
45. Private (Medical)
46. Get a passport
47. Get passport stamped
48. Get/Wear Contact Lens
49. Take at least one exercise class
50. Declutter house, one room at a time
51. Feel comfortable in a swim suit (I'm a hot mama!)
52. Go on a cruise
53. Sort through my wardrobe
54. Have a fondue party
55. Host/attend a "toy" party
56. Go to 5 concerts (5/5)
57. Try REAL sushi (Read about it)
58. Write down 20 things I like about myself
59. Still have a blog at the end of the 1001 days lol (I'm trying!)
60. No soda for a month
61. No fried food for a month
62. Do something with the backyard
63. Finish decorating
64. Go to a bar/club that requires me to dress up (Read about it)
65. Take a cooking class
66. Cook all my meals for a week
67. Attend a religious service
68. Read a non-fiction book Read about it
69. Read a self help book Read about it
70. Buy something from Victorias Secret
71. Create a list of kid friendly rainy day activities
72. Dress up for Halloween
73. Try 5 things I think I hate (0/5)
74. Try 5 new drinks (1/5) (3/11)
75. Learn to play a musical instrument
76. Use coupons to shop for groceries
77. Plan a surprise party
78. Campaign for a candidate in an election
79. Go to a masquerade party
80. Visit my father’s family
81. Go back to school!
82. Buy xmas decor for outside the house
83. Buy a bike
84. Train for a marathon (Check my progress here)
85. Complete a 5k (Yes I did)
86. Complete a half marathon
87. Complete a full marathon
88. Keep weight under (private) lbs. - So far so good!
89. Learn basic car maintenance
90. Go to the beach
91. Complete a NaBloPoMo
92. Take lunch to work every day for 2 weeks (10/10)
93. Do hair every workday for 2 weeks (10/10)
94. Join United Way of Center Jersey (or similar group)
95. Join a gym
96. Be part of an audience of a tv show
97. Replace the heater/air conditioner
98. Improve something in the home by myself
99. Do two things that scare me (0/2)
100. Celebrate day 101
101. Post monthly progress updates (0/33)