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
1. Try 5 foods I don't like to see if my tastes have changed (2/5)
2. Pay off my student loan
3. Buy or rent a home
4. Pay off the Jeep
5. Adopt another child!
6. Continue my current workout regimen (resistance 3xs week, cardio 5)
7. Become a SAHM
8. Read two books by Jane Austen (and recommendations?)
9. See Casablanca
10. Start rock climbing again
11. Learn how to write my own Bible Study Curriculum
12. Write my own Bible Study Curriculum
13. Refurbish the dresser in the master bedroom
14. Buy two chairs for the living room
15. Buy one chair for the master bedroom
16.
17. See a dermatologist
18. Go to the dentist every 6 months
19. Go horseback riding again
20. Send thank you cards for every gift received
21. Tithe out of every paycheck
22. Read through the Bible three times (0/3)
23. Look into starting a ministry to orphans
24. See Beth Moore live 3 more times (0/3)
25. Learn how to quilt
26. Knit or crochet something
27. Mail Liz her prize from AUGUST (I'm so ashamed! It's coming, I promise!!!)
28. Buy stock in something risky
29.
30. Check out 3 books a month
31. Get a massage
32. Go on a REAL vacation
33. Go away for the weekend with my girlfriends
34. Memorize the book of 1 John
35. Read all of the books I own but haven't read yet
36. Visit relatives in California
37. Meet a blog friend in real life
38. Fast one day each month
39. Buy a roll of Forever Stamps
40. Organize the garage
41. Conquer the Junk Drawer
42. Try five local restaurants I've never been to (0/5)
43. Meet and take a photo with someone famous
44. Obtain Contact Cards (handy for giving to other moms or ladies at church)
45. Learn how to speak the basics a foreign language
46. Learn how to make homemade bread from scratch
47. Perfect my apple crisp recipe
48. Read 2 John Piper books (suggestions?)
49. Start writing a book for Christian women
50.
51. Set up the home computer
52. Learn outdoor survival techniques
53. Go fishing on the lake I grew up at (Lake Tenkiller)
54. Take guitar lessons
55. Go on a roller coaster that goes upside down (this is one of my major fears, you guys!)
56. Take a writing course to hone my skillz
57. See a comedian live
58. Go to two concerts a year
59. Meet a "famous" pastor
60. Do a blog interview with somebody amazing
61. Organize paperwork
62. Consistently Bible study with David and Ethan
63. Buy a bike
64. Get a Concealed Handgun Licence
65. Go kayaking
66. Write my step-mom a letter about how amazing she is
67. Be first aid and cpr certified
68. Grow an emergency fund that can cover three months expenses (pray for me...I'll need it)
69. Surprise David with something every week (cds, favorite meal, outing of his choice...)
70. Learn basic sign language
71. Date night once a month!
72. Write Beth Moore a letter telling her what a blessing she is
73. Find a mentor
74. Try 10 new recipes (0/10)
75. Discover and fall in love with 3 new bands/musicians (suggestions?)
76. Share my faith with at least one person a week
77. Go on a mission trip
78. Watch 5 classic movies per year (suggestions?)
79. Buy an iPod
80. Become members of the Fort Worth Zoo
81. Send a letter to the president
82. Have a Quiet Time every day for a month
83. Make homemade jam/jelly
84. Scrapbook E's adoption story
85. Read Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn again
86. Turn each major holiday into a learning experience that exalts Christ
87. Visit that place in Arkansas where you can dig up your own diamonds
88. Go camping twice this summer
89. Go on a 1 month spending fast (exceptions: real bills, food, gas)
90. Go on a women's ministry retreat
91. Call into a radio show to give my opinion
92. Take a cooking class at Central Market
93. See a play
94. Develop all the used film in my house
95.
96. Have family portraits done!
97. Find out my blood type
98. Own a designer bag (donations accepted)
99. Fly somewhere
100. Start a fun family tradition
101. See Pinks live with David
And there you have it!
Now it's your turn to make a list. Leave me comments with movie/book/music suggestions as well as a link to your list!
3 comments:
wow! im afraid to make a list because it will mean goal setting, im not all about that, planning, not all about that either but i am going to think about it, and maybe,see if i am willing to give this a shot.
Rock climbing? i cant help you with, but i swear, the next time i visit my dad in NRH i will let you know, and i do expect that this should be within 2.5 years so you could X off meet a blog friend.
WOW!!! your list is awesome!!! :)
I am excited! I need to do one too :D!!!
This is just amazing Amanda! Way to go!! I would love to participte.. but need some time to think it through!
Blessings to you!
Amanda
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