101 in 1001

I recently was directed to a Site (Found HERE) that is a MUCH better Alternative to the New Years Resolution then the typical ideas, I believe. So here goes:

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.

The Key:
Not Started
In Progress
***ACCOMPLISHED*** (with the date)
Not Accomplished

Cleaning / Organization / Cooking

1. Keep up with Dishes for 3 consecutive months (0-3)
2. Do laundry at least once a week for 3 months (0-12)
3. Clean the kitty litter every week for 3 months (0-12 / 0-3)
4. Learn 100 NEW recipes (8-100)
5. Learn how to cook Fish and Seafood
6. Host one multi-course Supper for friends (0-1)
7. Learn to make at least 3 premade items, such as peanut butter or granola bars. (0-3)
8. Purchase New Mattress (Perhaps a new bed frame also?) (0-1)
9. Wash Dishes by hand for an entire month, only use dishwasher for large pots and pans (0-1)
10. Use re-useable bags primarily when grocery shopping
11. Turn off lights when not in use, dim monitor also
12. Create Ten Recipes of my own (1-10) Recipes: 1
13. Learn to make 5 kinds of soup (0-5)
14. Go through boxes and condense items by half
15. Drink at least 1 container (pre-chosen) or water every day for a month(25-31)
16. Make a gallon of milk last 7 days 7 times (0-7)
17. Replace light bulbs with energy efficient ones
18. Remove leftovers from refrigerator after 2 nights
19. Decorate Gaming / Living Room
20. Make 20 Breakfasts consisting of more than just cereal (0-20)
21. Bake Five different loaves of bread (0-5 Bread: )
22. Learn & make 5 cocktails

Personal / Cultural

1. Say yes to at least 6 experiences I am unsure about (0-6)
2. Donate 1,000,000 grains of RICE (25,000 - 1,000,000)
3. Travel to 3 states I've never been to before. (0-3)
4. Finish the "About Us" book with Dave
5. Identify 100 things that make me happy (0-100)
6. Read the Entire Bible (0 - 66 books OLD Testament: 0-39 NEW testament 0-27)
7. Identify 5 bad habits and work on getting rid of them. (0-5)
8. Identify 5 good habits and build on them. (0-5)
9. Identify 25 things I like about myself (0-25)
10. Save 500 dollar in saving and maintain at least that amount for 4 or more months (0-4)
11. Drive at least once each week for a year (0-48)
12. Read at least 6 books a year (0-6 / 0-6)
13. Make a monthly budget and do not exceed (emergencies accepted) for 6 months (0-6)
14. Learn to speak louder
15. Gain better control of my energy
16. Learn more about my family History
17. Go on a spur of the moment road trip with no end destination (0-1)
18. Travel to 3 places i've never been before (stores and restaraunts not applicable) (0-3)
19. Eat a pie from Strawns Pie Shop (0-1)
20. Finish Lost Odyssey
21. Cut our Impulse Buying
22. Rework and maintain my resume
23. Update my license and Register to vote in Louisiana
24. Learn ASL
25. Volunteer in some form once a month (0-33)

Travel

1. Visit a place with Snow (0-1)
2. Build a Snowman (0-1)
3. Make a snow angel (0-1)
4. Have a snowball Fight (0-1)
5. Participate in one Paintball Event (0-1)
6. Complete "My Japanese Coach" speech training (0-1)
7. Visit Japan (0-1)
8. Obtain a passport (0-1)


Health

1. Increase maximum of sit ups by 5 every month for a year (0-60)
2. Increase maximum of push ups by 5 every month for a year (0-60)
3. Increase maximum amount of weight lifting to 50 pounds (0-50)
4. Run a 1/4 mile without stopping by the end of one year (0-1)
5. Complete a mile in under ten minutes (0-1)
6. Include Husband and Room mate in training ('s 9-11) for at least 3 months (0-3)
7. Make and Maintain an emergency supply kit for the car (0-1)
8. Take a multivitamin every day for 30 consecutive days (0-30)
9. Spend one day each month with NO computer time at all, Spend the day outdoors (0-33)

Interpersonal

1. Have a Couples Portrait Taken once a year (0-2)
2. Spend a day at a Spa with Dave
3. Save and Buy a permanent 'ring' for David
4. Bake Dave a Birthday Cake (0-1)
5. Bake Jello a Birthday Cake (0-1)
6. Go on a date with Dave once a month (My treat) (0-33)
7. Go on a Weekend Camping trip
8. Write letters to three famous people and send them , see if i get a response (Sent: 0-3 Responded: 0-3)
9. One Surprise a month (0-33)
10. Cover a stranger's bill at a restaurant 5 times a year (0-5 / 0-5 / 0-5)
11. Organize and host a "robin feast"
12. Host a girl's only Tea Party (0-1)
13. Host a dinner or luncheon for Husband and his Friends (0-1)


Creative

1. Create one Cosplay Costume (at least half self made) (0-1)
2. Draw 100 art pieces (2-100)
3. Compliment a complete stranger 10 times. (4-10)
4. View at least 12 sunrises (once a month if possible) (0-12)
5. Write 10 handwritten letters (0/10)
6. Learn at least one song on the guitar by memory (0-1)
7. Smile to show that I am Happy not just to please others
8. Accept at least 10 compliments without downplaying it (0-10)
9. When thanking someone ( not familiar to me) shake their hand firmly and look them in the eye at least 3 times a month (0-99)
10. Take one cultural outing a month (1-33)
11. Participate in a ghost tour (0-1)
12. Make a portfolio with a minimum of 100 traditional media art pieces in it (0-100)
13. Participate in A-Kon (0-1) (tickets have been bought, room is soon to be saved)
14. Finish Jello's Character Page (0-1)
15. Buy and Complete new Sketchbook (0-1)
16. Make and Maintain a Pen Pal
17. Finish NoLa Painting
18. Maintain Food Blog with at least One entry per month (1-33)
19. Carve a Halloween pumpkin
20. Blog every day for a month (excluding the no computer day) (8/30)
21. Design and Create one Outfit (0-1)
22. Try out for one talent contest (0-1)
23. Write reviews (of books, movies, shows or music) 6 times (0-6)
24. Find (or if need be) Sew a "Doctor who" length scarf (0-1)



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