What the hell is this? (Last update 4/22/2010)
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
How Am I Doing So Far?
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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some of these are dorky, some of these sound a little insane, some of these sound a little impossible, some of these are my ideas, some of these are ideas I saw on other peoples lists that sounded interesting (you try to come up with 101 on your own).
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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some of these are dorky, some of these sound a little insane, some of these sound a little impossible, some of these are my ideas, some of these are ideas I saw on other peoples lists that sounded interesting (you try to come up with 101 on your own).
4 Go to the Detroit Historical Museum
5 Volunteer at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen 3 times (0/3)
DOMESTIC
6 Finish painting the den : In Progress/Updated 4/13/10
7 Pay off Visa In Progress/Updated 4/13/10
8 Host a dinner party
7 Pay off Visa In Progress/Updated 4/13/10
8 Host a dinner party
9 Eat at home for one month, no carryout, no restaurants, na da
10 Sell anything that I'm not using on E-Bay or Craigslist In Progress/Updated 4/13/10
14 Visit my Grandma at least once a month UPDATED 2/27/08
16 Figure out one tradition for one holiday
17 Host a movie marathon (Star Wars/Kevin Smith)
18 Cook 50 new recipes In Process / Updated 4/14/10
19 Wash & Vacuum the truck once a month
21 Call someone that I've lost touch with UPDATED 2/27/08
22 Organize my pictures
23 Convince my mom that this year we should get a family picture, before the family gets any smaller Forfeited 4/13/10
24 Buy a car/truck/Jeep/SUV with a backseat
24 Buy a car/truck/Jeep/SUV with a backseat
FOR THE HELL OF IT
27 Submit something to Post Secret
28 Be a nude model for an art class
29 Watch the sunset and then rise again
30 Go scuba diving
32 Take a ride in a hot air balloon
34 Send out five packages for Anysolider.com
35 Write a fan letter to someone famous
39 Get a Brazilian wax
40 Collect all 50 state quarters
41 Polish my toe nails (nicely) from Memorial Day to Labor Day
43 Kiss someone in the rain
44 Compliment one stranger a week
46 Go sailing
47 Go on a helicopter ride
48 See a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
49 Stay awake until midnight on New Years Eve Updated 4/15/10
50 Go for a ride on a motorcycle… better yet actually learn how to ride a motorcycle
49 Stay awake until midnight on New Years Eve Updated 4/15/10
50 Go for a ride on a motorcycle… better yet actually learn how to ride a motorcycle
51 Go geocaching
52 Participate in Gimme Your Stuff at least once
53 Learn how to tie the stem of a cherry with my tongue
54 Leave at least five note in random library books
55 Send a message in the bottle… hope that it comes back to me
56 Bungee jump
57 Have a photo shoot with a 50's pin up girl theme
58 Meet a porn star (with my clothes on)
59 Be a bartender for a day
60 Be a member of a "Live Studio Audience"
HEALTH
63 Go on a bike ride two times a month during at least Memorial Day through Labor Day
64 Donate blood when I can
65 Consistently walk the dogs 3 times a week
66 Walk to work twice a month
67 Go rock climbing
68 Go to a plastic surgeon… how much would it cost to get some work done
LEARN
71 Start learning Italian - one word a day
72 Bone up on XHTML and learn CSS
73 Create a pretty cool website
74 Learn how to change my oil
75 Take a photography class
76 Finish my PMI classes
77 Take PMI certification test
79 Learn all the constellations
80 Enter a writing contest
81 Get my CCW
MENTAL
84 Travel outside of the country
86 Swim in the ocean
87 Take a train to Chicago
88 While there go to Shedd Aquarium
89 Get one of my tattoos removed
90 Get out of bed when my alarm goes off the first time
92 Fly out to NYC and spend a day in Central Park
93 Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
94 Courage to change the things I can
95 CHANGED 2/27/08 - Look for any chance to have a 'You Go Girl' moment
97 Get my sax fixed
98 Rent a house on the beach for a long weekend
99 Go to Vegas… try not to get married again
100 Brush the animals out once a week.
101 Check out AmberWay Stables - start riding again
posted by Someday This All Will Make Sense at
7:27 AM
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