101 in 1001

I have been seeing 101 in 1001 all over the place since I've started reading blogs. After researching it a bit, I've decided to start a 101 in 1001 for myself.

The Challenge:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (i.e. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. represent some amount of work on your part).

Why 1001 Days?:
Many people have created lists - frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. 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 task, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

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My 101 in 1001 list:
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1. Donate Blood
2. Graduate College
3. Apply for Graduate School
4. Pay off GM Card
5. Pay off Josh's car
6. Pay off Credit Card #1
7. Pay off Credit Card #2
8. Pay off Andrea's Credit Card
9. Act in a play
10. Read 3 books from the banned books list (0/3)
11. Revisit the Birmingham Museum of Art
12. Lose 5 lbs
13. Lose 10 lbs
14. Lose 20 lbs
15. Lose 30 lbs
16. Lose 40 lbs
17. Lose 50 lbs
18. Run/Walk a 5k race
19. Go on a cruise
20. Take a vacation
21. Buy something for Josh "just because"
22. Make Josh breakfast in bed
23. Write one letter each month to family members living abroad.
24. Finish and frame decorative marriage certificate.
25. Make wedding photo album
26. Write Senior Seminar paper
27. Blog at least 15 times each month
28. Clean bathroom once a week for a month
29. Attend a play at South City
30. Attend a play at ASFA
31. Move into a new apartment
32. Start a savings account
33. Make Portugese Sweet Bread
34. Make Pancit
35. Visit a new state
36. Make strawberry jam or preserves
37. Go on 3 dates with Josh
38. Go to a winery
39. Visit a different country
40. Stay at a bed and breakfast
41. Go camping (at Oak Mtn)
42. Volunteer at church (more than once)
43. Read the Bible cover to cover.
44. Go to (or tailgate at) an Alabama football game
45. Pay for the person behind me at a drive thru
46. Visit family living abroad (one or both)
47. Take my parents out to dinner
48. Take Josh's parents out to dinner
49. Send a package via anysoldier.com
50. Go to a drive in movie
51. Pay 10 strangers compliments (0/10)
52. Buy a new TV
53. Send flowers to someone
54. Watch 10 of AFI's Top 100 Movies (2007 list) (0/10)
55. Try 15 new recipes
56. Go to the local farmer's market
57. Take the GRE
58. Donate hair to Locks of Love (or alternative)
59. Tithe consistently for 6 months
60. Take a multivitamin daily for one month
61. Buy new bedding
62. Find and buy cute comfortable black flats
63. Start trying to have a baby
64. Attend a midnight premier of a movie
65. Bake something for a friend
66. Get accepted into the Fifth Year Program
67. Go vegetarian for a week
68. Host a dinner party
69. Improve my posture
70. Leave an inspirational note for someone to find
71. Own a LBD
72. Ride a roller coaster
73. Take a cake decorating class
74. Visit 10 different museums
75. Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (0/26)
76. Donate 1,000 grains of rice through freerice.com (1,000/1,000)
77. Donate 5,000 grains of rice through freerice.com (5,000/5,000)
78. Play mini golf
79. Influence a person to make a dayzero list
80. Give up red meat for a month
81. Blog about the (important) tasks as I accomplish them
82. Get a tattoo for/about Josh
83. Get another piercing
84. Get a passport
85. Make my own ice cream
86. Fly in a plane
87. Track eating habits every day for one month on myplate via livestrong.com
88. Complete a crossword puzzle
89. Learn to sew
90. Go one month without soda
91. Financially support missionaries in our family (monthly pledge)
92. Bake an apple pie from scratch
93. Have/attend a "Nerd Night" at least once each month
94. Get a massage
95. Go whitewater rafting
96. Go on a mission trip
97. Go on a picnic
98. Donate blood 8 times (1 gallon)
99. Read a book from any author from my ENG 232 class
100. Donate $5 to a charity for each task I do not complete
101. Make a new 101 list on March 29, 2013



(p.s. I told some friends about the dayzero list. Today I logged on to find that at least 3 of my friends have started one. Yay!)