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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

My 101 things to do in 1001 days

This idea is from DayZero, and I have seen it posted on several other blogs. I thought it was a wonderful idea and will start on Thursday, January 21, 2010 so the end day will be on my birthday October 18, 2012

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

Bold - In progress
Strikethrough - Completed
The list:
Daily
1. Write down one thing that makes me happy or that I am thankful for every day (0/1001)
2. Drink at least 1 glass of water a day (0/1001)

Weekly
3. Comment on someone else’s blog 3 times a week
4. Connect with at least 3 friends on facebook every week
5. Add 101 blog posts (4/101)

Monthly
6. Go on one date a month with my husband (0/33)
7. Go on one date a month with my son (0/33)
8. Go on one date a month with my daughter (0/33)
9. Read and rate 1 new book a month (0/33)
10. Watch and rate 1 movie a month (0/33)
11. Blog about everything I have completed on this list
12. Take a break from the computer, cellphone and the internet for 1 day a month (0/33)
13. Try 1 new recipe a month (0/33)

TO DO
14. Delete my Myspace account
15. Start a ‘My day in 6 words’ journal / blog
16. Replace all my make up
17. Inspire someone else to make their own 101 in 1001 list
18. Grow something
19. Sort through my mail box and unsubscribe
20. Cancel memberships and web accounts that I no longer use
21. Pay my library fine
22. Submit a story to MLIA
23. Buy glasses
24. Buy towels
25. Get rid of old books
26. Get rid of old clothes
27. Watch a 3D movie
28. No television for 48 hours
29. Fast for 10 days
30. See the Parlotones live
31. Spend 48 hours without using the computer/internet
32. Find and file all my important personal documents
33. See the wonderboom
34. Make a list of 100 reasons I love my husband
35. Make a list of 100 things that make me happy
36. Join a dance class
37. Join a martial arts class
38. Read a biography
39. Take a bubble bath
40. Cook a family meal
41. Call in sick to work for no apparent reason
42. Get a first aid kit
43. Take multi vitamins every day for a month
44. Have a games night with the kids
45. Go for a pap smear
46. Pay my speeding fines
47. Do a fun run
48. Have a facial
49. Have a pedicure
50. Have a physical
51. Have a dental checkup
52. Say yes to 3 situations I'd normally say no to.
53. Find out what my blood type is
54. Go to a live comedy show
55. Visit a museum
56. Go to a live sporting event
57. Buy 3 people a ‘just because’ gift
58. Replace the zipper on the coach cushion
59. Do a photographic project
60. Have a word published on Urban Dictionary
61. Go to the theatre
62. Take my car for a service
63. Be part of the Day Zero List community
64. Earn double my salary by the end of this list
65. Move to Cape Town
66. Visit my friends in Durban
67. Pay off debt to mom (R4000)
68. Lose 5kg
69. Have family photos taken by a professional
70. Make my father a gift
71. Redecorate the house
72. Win day zero list badge
73. Do something that scares me
74. Be part of a TV audience
75. Complete a whole crossword all by myself with no help at all
76. Perform 5 random acts of kindness for a stranger (0/5)
77. Write to 5 companies about excellent service I've received (0/5)
78. Contact 3 of my old friends (0/5)
79. Write a will
80. Settle my debt
81. Get a new car
82. Clean up my computer and delete anything to do with DX3
83. Take Troy for dog training
84. Renew my vows
85. Try 5 new restaurants
86. No alcohol for a month
87. Live on fruit and vegetables for a month
88. Host a poker night
89. Make 2 new friends
90. Go ten pin bowling
91. Go ice skating
92. Play mini golf
93. Volunteer
94. Buy a stranger a meal
95. Go to the zoo
96. Go sightseeing in Cape Town
97. Take a vacation
98. Go fishing and camping
99. Paint something
100. Make Christmas cards
101. Make a new list
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5 comments:

Leane said...

If you have a list please post your link because I would love to follow you progress. Thanks!!

taraSG said...

Great list!! I love the idea of connecting with friends on Facebook and growing something. I wish I had more simple goals like "take a bubble bath".

Good luck! I'm looking forward to following your progress :)

Tara SG
101.tarasg.com

Leane said...

Thanks Tara.
Good luck with your list!

Anonymous said...

This is a wonderful idea....as soon as I can come up with 100 items I think I will start my own list!! Thanks for sharing!!

M said...

Great list! I started mine back in August. You can find it on my page (linked with message!)