I figured it was about time to create some fun goals. I’ve seen this 101 Things in 1001 Days around in quite a few blogs over the last couple years, so I thought I’d set myself up and get started. I’ll update every couple weeks or so. Triplux popularized the 101 Things in 1001 Days, offering the following guidelines that can be found on many other blog sites:
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 organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Goal setting tips
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
Official start date: November 7, 2007
Official end date:
Official progress report:
- get my new blog header up
- knit a scarf
- knit a sweater
- put the wedding photos in albums (it’s only been 4.5 years!)
- clear off desk – did it once already *but it’s a mess yet again*
- balance biz books – done for ’07
- visit Jo in Spain
- go to Argentina
- paint bedroom
- build/find a headboard – scrapped the headboard idea for now, but did find something to hang above the head of the bed
- organize office – done, but of course, it needs it again
- learn yoga
- teach a women’s workshop – hmmm…taught two biz workshops and have3+ more scheduled, I think this counts as done!
- teach a relationship workshop
- get biz website up – done!
- roast a chicken or turkey in the oven – wasn’t all it was cracked up to be
- successfully make a rice pudding
- host a dinner party
- lose 20 pounds (baby steps)
- clean out fridge
- defrost large freezer – uh, it died and we’re not replacing it
- clean out the pantry
- donate older/too big clothes – partially done as some have been donated & some are still in the garage
- learn to create beaded jewelry
- go back to Jersey to visit with friends – June ’08 for Matt’s wedding
- photograph a covered bridge
- photograph buffalo or bison (don’t ask – I’ve been trying for years now)
- develop a cleaning schedule – in the process of hiring someone
- learn how to edit photos – I’ve got some of the basics down
- blog daily for 60 days (need to double check this one as I may have finished it)
- transfer CDs into iTunes
- eBay make-up
- plan a girl’s getaway trip – Julia’s 40th in Vegas
- get the sewing machine fixed
- sew some pillows
- sew a way, cool bag
- practice menu planning for 4-weeks in a row (baby steps)
- paint hall picture frames black
- scan/print new pictures for the hall – scanner not compatible with Leopard
- join & attend meetings for women’s biz group
- attend a Stitch ‘n Bitch gathering
- hang shelves in the bathroom
- drink at least 2 bottles of wine a month (don’t’ ask – we’ve got way, way too much wine right now)
- help my friends learn the importance of blogging, from a biz perspective – calling this one DONE since I teach workshops on this now and constantly preach the joys of blogging.
- get the site to the point that it can run without my input – didn’thappen exactly the way I had hoped it would, but good enough
- try spin class
- attend Blogher conference – Done July’08!
- write and send 10 hand-written letters for someone – 1,2
- write 10 Yelp reviews – 1,2,
- finish watching Veronica Mars series on DVD
- finish watching Six Feet Under series on DVD
- go whale watching
- swim with dolphins
- take the hubby snorkeling
- learn how to make a chocolate martini
- learn how to make tiramisu
- take a continuing education class of some sort
- learn how to hold a knife and cut properly
- give blood
- go to the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena
- take a cheezy star tour of celeb homes
- take one of the backstage studio tours
- finish reading E Myth Mastery
- make digital copies of all important papers
- get a fireproof box for documents – now we just need to actually put the documents IN the fireproof box
- finish emergency kits (one for each car, one large for the garage and one backpack) – DONE
- create business fliers – done many times over
- try a new recipe for one meal a week for 4 weeks
- organize and prune my online bookmarks
- learn how the new iPhoto works
- organize photos in iPhoto
- get a massage
- get a facial
- meet with Ladies Who Launch – Done – Incubated in Feb’08
- learn how to handle the back-end of my site/blog – done, but could still use some CSS training
- read at least 5 books from my personal stack – 1, 2, 3, 4
- attend the local Unity church
- attend the local First Church of Religious Science church
- get a new passport – DONE
- change my social security card to my married nam – UNNECESSARY *would conflict with passport*
- take the dog for a solo hike in the local mountains
- see Wicked
- see Les Mis
- meet at least one new blogger every three months – met so many bloggers on a pretty regular schedule
- roadtrip with the hubby to SD, ND, MT and WY
- ride the Skunk Train
- take at least one new photo a week for a month
- go a month without drinking coffee or coffee-flavored drinks
- meet with friends at least 2x per month for meals or drink (I’ve done really well with this one)
- shred the current mound of papers
- return broken George Foreman grill
- get a mammogram
- go without eating out for weekday lunch for one month
- go to the LA Zoo
- create at least three gifts for Christmas – 1,
- finish reading the Harry Potter series
- finish reading the Outlander series – finished in June’07
- learn how to use the Nikon DLSR cameras
- finish five books that I’ve started
- plan a special surprise trip for the hubby
- Make a new list of 101 Things to Do by the time my 1001 days are done