NOTE: I assumed all below except the list itself was generic for these 101 lists, but this might be wrong. I copied the intro from one of many 101 lists I encountered while blog browsing, so if I've unintentionally used your well-crafted words here, my apologies. Please take credit in the comments section.
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.
ETA: I'll be making some modifications to these goals, particularly the ones like 33. Post at least 3x per week on my blog ... there's no way I could do this over the full 1001 days. It should have a shorter interval, like . 33. Post at least 3x per week on my blog for 2 months running. So, from time to time I'll be 'dumbing down' the original list to something more realistic. I still have the basic goals.
COMPLETED TASKS WILL BE CHANGED TO BLACK.
MY 101 LIST
1. Complete scanning family and my photos
2. Complete converting audio tapes to mp3
3. Scan my paper memorabilia
4. Photograph my non-paper memorabilia
5. Scan and file magazine and other photos and articles
6. Finish sewing my quilt
7. Wear more professional clothing and shoes at least 2x per month
8. Lose 40 pounds
9. Exercise at least 3x per week (average) for 2 months straight.
10. Patch things up with sister #2
11. Find a friend and develop the friendship
12. Read 30 books (a little less than 1/mo)
13. Get Honey to the vet for routine checkup & vaccinations
14. Watch the LOTR-ROTK expanded edition DVD
15. Make sushi rolls
16. Get out of debt
17. Develop and maintain a savings plan (401k / IRA)
18. Purchase a reclining loveseat
19. Sell an item on Ebay
20. Sell some used CDs & videos on Amazon (30 listed, 17 sold)
21. Get in touch with 2 old friends
22. Finish my memoir about growing up in upperstate NY
23. Purchase TiVo/DVD recorder/burner unit
24. Try 5 new martinis or mixed drinks
25. Try 1 new recipe per month (average)
26. Take the train to New York City for a day trip
27. View all the 5 Best Movie Oscar nominees during the 1001 days.
28. Go to bed at 10 pm for 1 full week
29. Go to bed at 10 pm a second week
30. Get up at 6 am for 1 full week
31. Watch 1 pay-per-view or rental or purchased DVD per month (33 total)
32. Go to the beach/sea coast 3 times
33. Post at least 3x per week on my blog for 2 months straight
34. Sort through my books
35. Sew a winter jumper or skirt
36. Finish my lap quilt
37. Go to a winetasting/casino event [scheduled-then cancelled due to blizzard]
38. Organize my work history
39. Clean out and reorganize my basement storage area
40. Watch my DVDs of Nicholas Nickeleby
41. Big Brother Live Feed recapping - 1/x per week minimum
42. One evening per week NOT reading or watching BB feeds or recaps
43. Take prayer time every day for a month [achieved during Lent 2005]
44. Wear moisturizer every day in January and February 2006
45. Take a drive in the fall and take photographs
46. Visit my friend, Carol
47. Volunteeer at my church (technically achieved, but keeping open for more)
48. Maintain my regime of allergy shot treatments
49. Read 1 new blog per week for 3 months (in progress thanks to Friday Feast)
50. Go through the 3-month asthma nutritional diet (my best has been 5 weeks)
51. Don't let ironing pile up beyond 1 weekend for 2 months
52. The first weekend of each month is personal grooming weekend (4 mo in a row)
53. Do yoga 3x/week for 1 month [as alternate to gym goal]
54. Sew 4 skirts
55. Deplete my food storage volume by 1/2 (3 bins)
56. Clean, reduce and reorganize my large utensils cabinet
57. Clean, reduce and reorganize my tablecloths and runner cabinet
58. Purchase a second quilt bedspread - boight a comforter instead
59. Pick up my cat, Honey, until she 'accepts it'
60. Visit my Aunt and Uncle in Pennsylvania
61. Teach myself Photoshop Elements 2 - read all, try what interests me
63. Read 1 book of poetry
64. Cut down the empty storage boxes in the basement by half
65. Replace about 1/3 of my wardrobe
66. Box my scanned photos for storage
67. Paint 4 watercolors
68. Have 1 watercolor framed and hang in my apartment
69. Take 2 personal or career development courses (home study is ok)
70. Attend a public fireworks event
71. Call one friend or family member a month (for 4 months straight)
72. Donate materials to my church's summer or Christmas bazaar
73. Purchase a new A/C for the living room
74. Floss daily for 1 month
75. Design a TV grid of my favorite shows
76. Get to present time with magazines
77. Read or toss magazines when the next issue arrives after the above success
78. Get together with one or more online friends
79. Attend a summer fair
80. Re-organize and re-link (as possible) my webpage photos (started)
81. Learn to use my graphics tablet and decide if it's worth keeping
82. Drive thru car wash & wax and clean interior
83. Have a cosmetic makeover
84. Refrain from snacking after 8 pm for 1 month
85. Watch the news (5-7) THEN chores (7-8) - 1 month
86. Transplant my indoor plants into larger pots with new soil
87. Clean out and reduce my small utensil drawer
88. Index my mp3 CDs and CDs
89. Index my Catholic/Christian music & teachings CDs
90. Index my Prairie Home Companion mp3-CDs
91. Index my Photo data CDs
92. Purchase plastic stackable storage for clothing and accessories and organize
93. Reorganize my dishes and glassware cabinet
94. Clean out my catch-all drawer
95. View or erase my backlog of shows on VCR tape
96. Get my haircut at 6-week intervals or less over a 4-month period
97. Try out 1 new music artist or CD per month for 4 months straight
98. Shred old financial records
99. Donate blood two times (minimum)
100.Compliment one person each day for a week & then a 2nd week
101.Burn memorabilia CDs (photos, memorabilia, music of my life)
