101 in 1001

Instead of coming up with New Year’s Resolutions that I’ll forget about in 10-21 days, I’m revisiting the 101 in 1001. I did this before, back in 2009-2011, completing only 52 of the 101 things on my list. But looking back on it, I was able to get a lot accomplished—especially since that list spanned my first year of law school and pregnancy. This time, on 101 in 1001 Round Two, I think I can do better.

the mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

the criteria: Tasks must be specific (i.e., no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e., 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.

start date: January 1, 2013

end date: September 27, 2015

                 {Health}

1.       Don’t eat fast food for six months

2.      Lose 20 pounds

3.      Do Cardio 4 times a week for 4 months

4.      Lift weights 2 times a week for 3 months

5.      Get below 22 BMI

6.      Complete the Couch to 5K plan

7.      Write down everything I eat for 2 months

8.      Run a 5K

9.      Run a 10K

10.   Complete a Half Marathon

11.    Take two Pilates classes

12.   Attend 20 yoga classes

13.   Attend 24 spinning classes

14.   Buy Mountain Bike

                 {Writing and Reading}

15.   Finish High Desert Novel

16.   Send out to Agents

17.   Read 50 books and blog about them

18.   Read 12 classic books

19.   Read 20 Devotional Books

20.  Read the Bible in One Year

21.   Blog at least 150 times in One Year

22.  Join Writing Group

23.  Join Book Club

24.  Revise Nonfiction Essay Collection

25.  Write 5 additional essays

26.  Submit individual essays for publication

27.  Pitch memoir to agent

28.  Start Novel 3

29.  Complete Writer in Residence at Ms. JD

30.  Organize books

31.   Sell unwanted books

32.  Attend at least 2 Writer's Conferences

                 {Finances}

33.  Open Etsy Store

34.  Follow monthly budget

35.  Live on less than we earn

36.  Pay off Credit Cards

37.  Pay off Husband's Dept. of Ed loan

38.  Pay off Culinary School private loan #1

39.  Pay off my Undergrad Loan #1

40. Pay off my Undergrad Loan #2

41.   Pay off the Silver Escape

42.  Pay off Culinary School private loan #2

43.  Follow Dave Ramsey's Debt Snowball Plan

44. Open Mutual Fund

{Career}

45.  Graduate Law School

46. Pass the Bar Exam

47.  Complete 3 additional internships before graduation

48. Set up the Water Law Review blog for success

49. Submit law papers for publication

50.  Attend 3 professional conferences

51.   Write law articles

52.  Submit for publication

{Nesting}

53.  Research Family Genealogy

54.  Scan and Upload old photos

55.  Make Doughnuts from Scratch

56.  Perfect the Chocolate Soufflé

57.  Make Grandma Margie's Biscuits

58.  Make Gingerbread House with Son

59.  Do 25 random romantic things for hubby

60. Learn how to Knit

61.   Knit Christmas stockings

62.  Finish One Block Wonder Quilt

63.  Finish Bargello Quilt

64. Make matching bunk bed quilts

65.  Teach Sonny how to rope and ride

66. Create Emergency Kit

67.  Plant Vegetable Garden

68. Mow lawn weekly all summer

69. Paint downstairs bathroom

70.  Paint office furniture

71.   Paint Office

72.  Paint guest bathroom

73.  Hang Shelves in laundry room

74.  Paint laundry room

75.  Get gas installed in house

76.  Buy Chef gas range for kitchen

77.  Paint Nursery Closet

78.  Paint master bedroom closet

79.  Paint Master Bathroom

80. Install hardwood floors on first floor

81.   Install new kitchen cabinets

82.  Replace Dishwasher

83.  Host Neighborhood party

84. Meet all neighbors

{Travel}

85.  Visit family in Illinois

86. Visit family in New York

87.  Visit friends in Oregon

88. Visit family in Idaho

89. Visit friends in California

90. Visit friends in Boise

91.   Go whitewater rafting in Colorado

92.  Road trip to the Teton Mountains

93.  Road trip to Yellowstone Park

94. Go to Europe

95.  Visit Ireland

96. Kiss Blarney Stone

97.  Eat dinner in Paris

98. Watch Tour de France live

99. Take family camping

100. Go to Disney World

101. Visit the Caribbean again

So what do you think? Have you ever done the 101 in 1001? Why not?