101 things in 1001 days

2009-01-21T14:50:00.000-08:00

Start Date: 1/22/09
End Date: 10/20/11
Tasks Completed: 54/101
Last Task Completed: 21. Watch 75 movies on Blockbuster/Netflix.

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.

The Key:
Not Started
In Progress
Accomplished (and Date)

Education
1. Graduate from college.(5/15/09)
2. Apply for graduate school for physical therapy. (10/31/09)
3. Get into graduate school. (2/6/10)
4. Finish in patient observation hours. (16/15) (3/18/09)
5. Finish long term care observation hours. (15/15)(9/17/09)

Travel
6. Travel to 2 national parks outside of Colorado. (5/12/10)
7. Travel to 2 states I've never been too. (12/19/10)
8. Travel to a foreign country to volunteer.
9. Go on a road trip.(5/10/10)
10. Go to Phoenix to visit Amanda.(4/11/09)

Food and Drink
11. Learn 25 new recipes. (25/25)(4/22/10)
~Quick Veggie Soup, Chicken Kielbasa and Rice, Pan Fried Fish, Pork Loin Chops w/ Cinnamon Apples, Garlic Honey Mustard Chicken, Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives, Fancy Asparagus Pasta, Kelly's Chicken and Mushrooms, Teriyaki Pork Chops, "Absent Cook" Stew, Chicken in Wine, Sweet Berry Cobbler One Pot Chicken Dinner, Salmon with Lemon Maple Glaze, Brownie Pudding Cake, Apple Amaretto Streusel Cupcakes, Apple Chicken, Pasta with Brown Butter and Asparagus, Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas, Ziti with Pesto and Potatoes, Carrot Chicken Pilaf, Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Easy Chicken Potpie, Mushroom Stuffed Chicken, Scallop Pesto Pasta
12. Try a new fruit.(2/21/10)
13. Try 3 new vegetables. (3/3)(8/8/09)
14. Keep a food diary for 1 week 3 times. (6/8/10)
15. Try yogurt with granola.
16. Make 5 new desserts. (5/5)(1/16/11)
17. Learn to make smoothies. (2/25/09)
18. Try 10 new restaurants. (10/10)(2/10/10)
19. Try 5 new recipes out of Health or Cooking Light magazine. (10/8/10)

Books, TV, Music and Movies
20. Read Chronicles of Narnia series. (4/7)
21. Watch 75 movies on Blockbuster online/Netflix list. (75/75)(9/16/11)
22. Watch 10 movies made before 1960. (7/10)
~Citizen Kane(1941), Singing in the Rain (1952), Gone with the Wind (1939), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), The King and I (1956), All About Eve (1950), The Pride of the Yankees (1942)
23. Watch 10 movies made between 1960-2000. (10/10)
~The Green Mile (1999), Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983), The Dirty Dozen (1967), American Beauty (1999), Sixteen Candles (1984), Die Hard (1988), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Thelma and Louise (1991), Chariots of Fire (1981), The Jerk (1979)
24. Read 20 new books. (9/10/11)
25. Rent/borrow a season of 2 shows I've never seen. (4/28/10)
26. Go to concerts for 3 local bands/musicians. (0/3)
27. Buy 10 new CD's. (7/5/11)
~The Fray, Rise Against - Appeal to Reason, Anberlin - New Surrender, The Almost - Southern Weather, Paramore - Brand New Eyes, Saosin - In Search of Solid Ground, Kings of Leon - Only By the Night, Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More, Weezer - Hurley, Rise Against - Endgame
28. Watch (at least) one season of Star Trek: The Next Generation.(2/5/11)
29. Watch all episodes of Hogan's Heroes on season 1.(3/26/11)
30. Watch all episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 2.
31. Watch all movies I own but have never watched.
32. Reread 1 book from high school honors English.

Hobbies
33. Finish cross-stitch.(4/14/2010)
34. Learn to knit.
35. Learn 5 songs on guitar. (0/5)
36. Finish high school scrapbook.
37. Learn how to do good digital photography.
38. Learn to use photoshop.
39. Finish my 50 state quarter collection. (6/2/09)

Outdoors/Fitness
40. Go snowshoeing 5 times. (2/5)
41. Go hiking 10 times. (5/10)
42. Hike a fourteener.
43. Go car camping with friends.
44. Go backpacking.
45. Snowshoe to a yurt.
46. Ski down a slope without falling down.(3/22/10)
47. Walk/run in the Bolder Boulder.
48. Try 3 different types of fitness classes.(9/21/10)
49. Attend a yoga or pilates class 10 times. (7/10)
50. Hike up a trail to watch a sunrise.
51. Try snowboarding.
52. Swim 100m without stopping.

Skills
53. Learn to change a tire.
54. Learn to drive stick shift.
55. Learn 101 words in Spanish. (0/101)
56. Learn to give a massage.(10/2010)
57. Learn reflexology.

Charity
58. Donate blood 5 times. (3/5)
59. Volunteer for or participate in a charity walk.(3/17/10)
60. Send a care package to a soldier overseas.
61. Donate food to a food bank.(8/24/10)

Work
62. Get a new job. (5/21/09)
63. Work full time. (starting 5/26/09)
64. Complete my CNA continuing education. (5/5) (5/5/09)

Friends/Family
65. Write 5 hand written letters. (5/5)(7/2011)
66. Send out a Christmas card.(12/27/10)
67. Spend a whole day with just my sister.(3/21/10)
68. Go with Grandma Anderson to church one Sunday. (11/22/09)

Internet, Computers and Games
69. Get a Wii Fit. (5/22/09)
70. Learn 2 new card games. (2/2)(8/23/11)
71. Host a game night.
72. Beat Zelda: Twilight Princess. (12/12/09)
73. Buy Poker chips and host a poker night.
74. Start a Fantasy Football team.(8/16/09)

Pictures
75. Hang all my picture frames I currently own (with pictures in them).(3/2/10)
76. Order wedding photo book.
77. Photo album for honeymoon pictures.
78. Put photos from Holland in photo album. (5/3/11)

Relaxation
79. Do stress biofeedback. (1/29/09)
80. Get a facial.
81. Get a manicure. (5/28/10)
82. Get a massage. (1/30/09)
83. Learn three breathing/relaxation techniques. (3/3)(4/2011)

Financial
84. Start an IRA.
85. Put at least $25 each month in the IRA.
86. Increase monthly contribution to savings to $75.(1/21/11)
87. Create a budget. (07/2010)
88. Be financially independent of my parents for 6 months. (1/2010)

Religious
89. Join a new church. (04/2010)
90. Find a bible study to join. (4/2009)
91. Do one of the bible studies in my bible.
92. Be able to pray thoughtfully and mean it.

Other
93. Own a little black dress.
94. Change name on passport.
95. Dye my hair brunette, just to see.
96. Find a situation that makes me uncomfortable, and stay there.
97. Pay for someone behind me in line sometime.(12/7/10)
98. Get a dog (if I have space).
99. Never regret the choices I've made.

List
100. Donate $1 to charity for every item not completed.
101. Make a new list for the next 1001 days.

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