It seems like I’ve done this before…oh yes I have.  You can see the original list here.  I completed 51 of the 101 tasks and was eager to try the task again.  In fact take a peek at #101.  I’ll wait. This time I spent a bit more time planning the tasks.  Some are more specific and others are not as ambitious or over the top.  Anyway I’m on this mission again.  As a reminder here it is.

The Mission:

Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.  This means by 6 July 2015.

The Criteria:

Tasks must be specific with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching, representing an 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.

Italicized tasks in green are in progress. Strikethrough tasks in blue are completed (and have accompanying link if available).  Red tasks are unable to be completed.

1. Finish a 1000 piece puzzle
2. Finger paint my “masterpiece” and frame it
3. Complete 5 Pinterest projects from my pin boards
4. Buy 2 unique pieces of jewelry from Etsy
5. Learn to knit
6. Take a pottery class
7. Purchase locally made Christmas gifts to give to close friends
8. Buy a scratch off US map & complete 3 new states
9. Attend Homecoming at Houghton College
10. Travel to Ohio to see family
11. Travel to South Carolina area to see friends and family
12. Visit 3 cities to explore in Canada
13. Visit a country outside of North America
14. Complete the Walk to Mordor
15. Take one Zumba Master Class
16. Hold a 3 minute plank
17. Hire a trainer for 1 month
18. Watch no TV for one week
19. Go Stargazing and identify 3 constellations
20. See the Boston Red Sox play in Fenway Park
21. See the New England Patriots play live
22. Keep the kitchen inventory up to date for 1 month
23. Make a perfect Gluten-Free pie crust from scratch
24. Plant a vegetable garden
25. Find a farmers’ market or CSA we like and use it for much of our shopping
26. Create my own “perfect” blend of fresh milled Gluten-free flour
27. Create a time capsule at our 5 year wedding anniversary to open at our 10 year wedding anniversary
28. Plan a date night that requires no money
29. Have dinner by candlelight
30. Buy nice recycling containers and follow the town rules properly
31. Attend a college concert or play
32. Cheer on the local high school and college teams at 3 games
33. Watch 26 movies I’ve never seen for each letter of the alphabet (A-Z)
34. Choose 5 books that shape my worldview and leave an inspirational note in a copy of each
35. Take a class in HTML & design
36. Take a photography class
37. Write five (5) guest posts for non-healthy living blogs
38. Visit all the museums available in DC for free
39. Play in the driveway with chalk
40. Host a Table Top – Board Game Night
41. Pay off credit cards
42. Register to be a bone marrow donor
43. Write a traditional letter to the 5 people who have influenced me most (mail them if possible)
44. Take a photo of myself and/or family in the same place each month for a year and create calendars
45. Write a letter as me now to my future children
46. Volunteer with the Lions Club in my community
47. Participate in Earth Hour
48. Pay the bill for someone in line behind me
49. Make a list of 101 things I love about myself
50. Host a sit down dinner at my home, cooked by me
51. Attend the midnight premiere of a movie
52. Play childhood games in the snow
53. Read through the Chronological Bible
54. Complete 52 weeks of Blogging prompts
55. Complete 31 Days to a Better Blog
56. Throw away all my underwear and start again
57. Own 4 pairs of beautiful wedges
58. Pick out a gorgeous handbag I love within my price range
59. Go on a shopping date with a good friend
60. Read my height in books (5’6”) – any books
61. Do 5 geocaches – Thank you to Sue for reminding me of this fun.
62. Keep a “My day in six words” diary for 6 months
63. Start my Masters of Divinity Degree
64. Don’t complain for one (1) week
65. Learn to make coconut cream pie
66. Make coconut ice cream from scratch
67. Buy a wreck this journal and finish it
68. Save $5 for each accomplished task to spend at the end of the 1001 days
69. Take a sleeper train
70. Try another massage
71. Watch 10 documentaries
72. Take a preaching seminar at Asbury college
73. Go on a tour of the Holy Land
74. Go a week without buying anything
75. Open a savings account for fun events
76. Use only reusable bags at the grocery 60 times
77. Try a Spinning Class
78. Create a list of 20 easy dinner recipes for late work days
79. Buy a fun lunch box and use it
80. Listen to the Star Wars novels
81. Have three (3) themed movie dates at home
82. Watch an entire television series I’ve never seen
83. Walk in a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
84. Go Ice skating with Hunni
85. Learn to apply eyeliner
86. Sing Karaoke with friends despite stage fright
87. Learn to cook 4 meals from new cuisines to me
88. Hit a bucket of balls at the driving range
89. Visit the drive-in with friends
90. Retry three (3) food I didn’t like as a child
91. Begin to practice yoga regularly (at least once a week)
92. Send a Christmas care package to two soldiers serving overseas
93. Make donations in names of friends to charities close to their heart
94. Take photo booth photos with props and frame them for my office
95. Use Google Docs to organize my to-do and want-tos
96. Choose an adoption agency and adopt a child
97. Create our wills, my living will and power of attorney
98. Spend a weekend cooking & create a stock of frozen meals
99. Put aside extra earnings towards retirement
100. Eat at a fancy restaurant with Hunni and document the night with photo to remember it
101. Make a new 101 list – I’ve done it once why not start now planning for the the next one.

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