At last, AT LAST! I finished. MAN that was hard to come up with 101 things, but I did it. Now I have 1001 days to do them. Oh boy. I will add the list to my sidebar (down at the bottom), as well as a "countdown" timer. I will change to a grey font on items as I complete them.
So without further ado, here is the Project and my list.
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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
My 101 Things in 1001 Days List
1. Get another tattoo: “Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu” ("may all beings everywhere be happy and free." ... it's a yoga mantra.)
2. Do Yoga six days a week!
3. Get my own place again.
4. Try the internet dating thing (yuck!)
5. Make a catalogue of all of the books I own.
6. Make a catalogue of all of the DVDs I own.
7. Actually read all of the books that I have purchased, but never read (even the self-help ones!)
8. Look polished every time I leave the house.
9. Be in a functional, positive relationship (before I’m 30! Ye gods!)
10. Write seriously every weekend.
11. Start teaching Yoga (volunteering or otherwise.)
12. Not buy anymore shirts in unflattering pastels.
13. Do at least one random, positive thing each week to show people that I’m thinking about them (send cards, CDs, photos, emails, etc.)
14. Write in my Yoga Journal whenever I do Yoga.
15. Learn conversational Spanish.
16. Buy a new car.
17. Go to Walt Disney World or Disneyland with Kim.
18. Get a book about Ayurveda.
19. Build up enough shoulder strength to get into Bakasana.
20. Join a choir.
21. Learn the Samba Line Dance.
22. Take Ballroom dance lessons.
23. Take an adult ballet or modern dance class.
24. Do at least 20 things from my “Everyday Activist” book.
25. Quit biting my nails.
26. Touch up the spots of paint on my bedroom ceiling.
27. Knit an item of clothing for myself (not a scarf!)
28. Knit an item of clothing for my mum (not a scarf!)
29. Learn to crochet.
30. Get a job that I enjoy.
31. Create a list of people to contact if something were to happen to me.
32. Knit a sweater or blanket for every future niece or nephew, as announced (no pressure!)
33. Go to San Francisco again.
34. Explore the Old Burying Ground in Halifax.
35. Have Yoga portraits taken.
36. Re-read the Harry Potter series.
37. Go to Oak Island (and hopefully find hidden treasure.)
38. Go to Cape Breton.
39. Read the Yoga Sutras.
40. Re-read my Ashtanga Vinyasa text books.
41. Finish my Nova Scotia scrapbook.
42. Grow my hair down to my waist.
43. Set up a very Zen, permanent Yoga/meditation space.
44. Go to the optometrist.
45. Go to the dentist.
46. Start a wine journal.
47. Try one new recipe a month from my “365 Easy Soups & Stews” book.
48. Write down in my journal and Blog every lovely, inspiring quote I run across.
49. Attempt to find a typewriter ribbon distributor for my ancient typewriter.
50. Bake a cheesecake from scratch.
51. Bake a baguette from scratch.
52. Go to Maine.
53. Buy an unreasonably expensive pair of very girly shoes.
54. Make dinner for promising suitors, a la “Saucepans and the Single Girl.”
55. Add one item to my tool kit every year.
56. Wash my shirts according to directions on the label. Stop being LAZY :P
57. Buy a decent printer/scanner combo.
58. Start collecting antique silverware at antique sales.
59. Start collecting elegant antique tea cups & saucers.
60. Buy a sewing machine.
61. Get a cocktail recipe book and a classy martini shaker.
62. Have a fruit smoothie for lunch every day for one week.
63. Wear red lipstick out in public one day when I feel bold.
64. Fix the holey pockets in my winter coat.
65. Buy one good, vintage item (clothing or accessory.)
66. Make one retro 1950s style dress for myself.
67. Do a painting on a large canvas for my home.
68. Paint inspiring quotes on my bedroom wall (in new home.)
69. Frame photos for a “family and friends gallery” space.
70. Handwrite and mail at least one letter a month to a friend.
71. Write a “song of the month” post on my blog once a month.
72. Write (at least) one poem a month.
73. Sing out loud (at least) once a day.
74. Dance around like fool (at least) once a day.
75. Go to Target (have to be in the US for this.)
76. Go to Bath & Body Works and stock up on shampoo & conditioner (have to be in the US for this.)
77. Get a manicure & pedicure.
78. Go to Death by Chocolate at the Fairmont Palliser... mmm Chocolate buffet.
79. Go to a zoo.
80. Buy Miss Claire McKnight a special 1st Birthday present :)
81. Go on a Haunted Hike/Graveyard tour.
82. Finish watching The X-Files series before the second movie is released.
83. Seriously look into getting an Art History degree.
84. Go to (at least) two operas.
85. Buy four copies of Michael Hearst’s CD “Songs for Ice Cream Trucks” to give to people when they’re feeling blue.
86. Decide which city to live in.
87. Attempt to grill pineapple on my electric grill.
88. Learn something about investments and start some... or whatever you do with investments.
89. Re-read and flag pages in my “Blueprint” magazines. Do cool projects.
90. Re-cover the trunk my mum made for me when I was little.
91. Go the Marilyn Monroe exhibit at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
92. Take swimming lessons.
93. Buy or make a first aid kit.
94. Post a picture or video every time I post on my blog.
95. Buy Dad the complete “Get Smart” series on DVD.
96. Collect ten “cupboard of happiness” lists.
97. Introduce three new people to the joys of “Katamari Damacy.”
98. Get a CD of “The Magic Flute.”
99. Go for a ride on a motorcycle.
100. Learn to play a Hendrix song on the bass.
101. Donate $5 to a charity for every goal I don’t complete.
2. Do Yoga six days a week!
3. Get my own place again.
4. Try the internet dating thing (yuck!)
5. Make a catalogue of all of the books I own.
6. Make a catalogue of all of the DVDs I own.
7. Actually read all of the books that I have purchased, but never read (even the self-help ones!)
8. Look polished every time I leave the house.
9. Be in a functional, positive relationship (before I’m 30! Ye gods!)
10. Write seriously every weekend.
11. Start teaching Yoga (volunteering or otherwise.)
12. Not buy anymore shirts in unflattering pastels.
13. Do at least one random, positive thing each week to show people that I’m thinking about them (send cards, CDs, photos, emails, etc.)
14. Write in my Yoga Journal whenever I do Yoga.
15. Learn conversational Spanish.
16. Buy a new car.
17. Go to Walt Disney World or Disneyland with Kim.
18. Get a book about Ayurveda.
19. Build up enough shoulder strength to get into Bakasana.
20. Join a choir.
21. Learn the Samba Line Dance.
22. Take Ballroom dance lessons.
23. Take an adult ballet or modern dance class.
24. Do at least 20 things from my “Everyday Activist” book.
25. Quit biting my nails.
26. Touch up the spots of paint on my bedroom ceiling.
27. Knit an item of clothing for myself (not a scarf!)
28. Knit an item of clothing for my mum (not a scarf!)
29. Learn to crochet.
30. Get a job that I enjoy.
31. Create a list of people to contact if something were to happen to me.
32. Knit a sweater or blanket for every future niece or nephew, as announced (no pressure!)
33. Go to San Francisco again.
34. Explore the Old Burying Ground in Halifax.
35. Have Yoga portraits taken.
36. Re-read the Harry Potter series.
37. Go to Oak Island (and hopefully find hidden treasure.)
38. Go to Cape Breton.
39. Read the Yoga Sutras.
40. Re-read my Ashtanga Vinyasa text books.
41. Finish my Nova Scotia scrapbook.
42. Grow my hair down to my waist.
43. Set up a very Zen, permanent Yoga/meditation space.
44. Go to the optometrist.
45. Go to the dentist.
46. Start a wine journal.
47. Try one new recipe a month from my “365 Easy Soups & Stews” book.
48. Write down in my journal and Blog every lovely, inspiring quote I run across.
49. Attempt to find a typewriter ribbon distributor for my ancient typewriter.
50. Bake a cheesecake from scratch.
51. Bake a baguette from scratch.
52. Go to Maine.
53. Buy an unreasonably expensive pair of very girly shoes.
54. Make dinner for promising suitors, a la “Saucepans and the Single Girl.”
55. Add one item to my tool kit every year.
56. Wash my shirts according to directions on the label. Stop being LAZY :P
57. Buy a decent printer/scanner combo.
58. Start collecting antique silverware at antique sales.
59. Start collecting elegant antique tea cups & saucers.
60. Buy a sewing machine.
61. Get a cocktail recipe book and a classy martini shaker.
62. Have a fruit smoothie for lunch every day for one week.
63. Wear red lipstick out in public one day when I feel bold.
64. Fix the holey pockets in my winter coat.
65. Buy one good, vintage item (clothing or accessory.)
66. Make one retro 1950s style dress for myself.
67. Do a painting on a large canvas for my home.
68. Paint inspiring quotes on my bedroom wall (in new home.)
69. Frame photos for a “family and friends gallery” space.
70. Handwrite and mail at least one letter a month to a friend.
71. Write a “song of the month” post on my blog once a month.
72. Write (at least) one poem a month.
73. Sing out loud (at least) once a day.
74. Dance around like fool (at least) once a day.
75. Go to Target (have to be in the US for this.)
76. Go to Bath & Body Works and stock up on shampoo & conditioner (have to be in the US for this.)
77. Get a manicure & pedicure.
78. Go to Death by Chocolate at the Fairmont Palliser... mmm Chocolate buffet.
79. Go to a zoo.
80. Buy Miss Claire McKnight a special 1st Birthday present :)
81. Go on a Haunted Hike/Graveyard tour.
82. Finish watching The X-Files series before the second movie is released.
83. Seriously look into getting an Art History degree.
84. Go to (at least) two operas.
85. Buy four copies of Michael Hearst’s CD “Songs for Ice Cream Trucks” to give to people when they’re feeling blue.
86. Decide which city to live in.
87. Attempt to grill pineapple on my electric grill.
88. Learn something about investments and start some... or whatever you do with investments.
89. Re-read and flag pages in my “Blueprint” magazines. Do cool projects.
90. Re-cover the trunk my mum made for me when I was little.
91. Go the Marilyn Monroe exhibit at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
92. Take swimming lessons.
93. Buy or make a first aid kit.
94. Post a picture or video every time I post on my blog.
95. Buy Dad the complete “Get Smart” series on DVD.
96. Collect ten “cupboard of happiness” lists.
97. Introduce three new people to the joys of “Katamari Damacy.”
98. Get a CD of “The Magic Flute.”
99. Go for a ride on a motorcycle.
100. Learn to play a Hendrix song on the bass.
101. Donate $5 to a charity for every goal I don’t complete.
Wish me luck :)
Love,
Gillian
2 comments:
I can help with some! I can teach you to crochet, and some of those things you want, like a tool a year or a martini shaker, can go on a Christmas/birthday list. A family friend up here has an Art History/Museum degree, and between Sheila and I we can probably put you in touch with her so she can answer your questions. My advice on investments is don't invest through the bank; get an investment professional to do it instead. You can contact the Sport Medicine Council of Nova Scotia to see if they offer the same kind of great first aid kits that their Alberta counterpart does. And you coopted me into Katamari by way of Sheila and Nathan, so does that strike one from the list? :D Good luck; it's a great list!
That's awesome! Hooray, thanks for your help! I'm actually quite excited about this :)
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