The List (101 in 1001)

Update:

In progress: Tasks in progress will be orange.

Completed: pretty self-explanatory.

The Quest:

To complete 101 tasks in 1001 days

What is it?

The tasks must be clearly worded so they can be measured or defined (no getting out of it!). It’s just a good way to set goals, even if they seem a bit silly. With this I can really see that I’m making progress on the things I want to accomplish.

The timeline:

Sunday  November 29, 2009 — Sunday, August 26, 2012

My inspiration:

http://www.dayzeroproject.com/

http://lonidee.com (count me as your # 100! )

The LIST:

Grow

1. Start a blog that I like (11/29/09)
2. Blog (at least) 1x/week for 6 months (3/24)
3. Blog all completed categories on this list. (0/7) from now on (2/14/11)
4. Work on not interrupting (Check in with Josh I’ll let him tell on me in blog format)
5. Pay off car before 8/2011 (April, 2010)
6. 7 days (in a row) answer all “how are you”s with thankfulness and praise.
7. Write a list of “Things I’m Good At”
8. Read 1 book for each letter of the alphabet (1/26) [stolen fromLoniDee]
9. 1 movie for each letter of the alphabet– Josh gets 13 picks (1/26).
10. Help my brother find a new job.

Cultivate

11. Prayer journal daily for 3 months (0/3).

12. Share the gospel with 5 people (0/5).

13. Find a ministry I’m passionate about and get involved.

14. Mission trip(s): preferably 2, 1 in the US and 1 outside US (0/2).

15. 1x/week ask my friends how I can pray for them (and actually do it!). Measure for 2 months (0/2).

16. Complete one good Bible study.

17. Memorize Scripture (2verses/passages per month) measure for 6 months.

18. Pray for someone I dislike. (Target acquired)

19. Observe the seasons of the church year.

20. Do one non-Lenten fast.

Captivate

21. Do a make-up tutorial at Sephora.

22. Buy a cute apron and actually use it!

23. Figure out ways to clean up after working out that are quick and effective.

24. Learn 5 ways to style my hair. (1/5)

25. Wear more skirts (shop w/Josh, purchase and wear 1/week for a month)

26. Get a haircut every 2-3 months (4/10).

27. Get a manicure and/or pedicure not done by me. (wedding!)

28. Wear a watch (get mine fixed 1st) for two weeks to see if it takes. (0/2).

29. Make a point to find beauty in the every day and document it (do this at least 8 times 0/8).

30. Locate a swimsuit I feel pretty in and buy it! (honeymoon!)

Heal

31. Figure out and treat stomach issues! (1/11)

32. Get a physical each year (2/3).

33. Get new glasses.(12/10)

34. Have regular dentist visits (2/5).

35. Conquer the late 20s obnoxious acne outbreak.

36. Incorporate new workouts into my routine– especially one for abdominals! (1/10) Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises!

37. Get regular eye exams (1/3).

Build

38. Plant a garden

39. Renovate Master bath

40. 2 paper art projects in bird/nature series (0/2).

41. 12 more crafty projects.

42. Make a bookshelf.

43. Paint and update guest bath.

44.  Finish flooring (sunroom & master bedroom). Thanks Dadoo!

45. Outfit the second closet to hold clothes.

46.  Bake 1x/month for 6 months.

Nurture

47. Think of 1 thing Joshua has done well or I respect him for and tell him daily (document 1 month of doing this daily– 0/30).

48. Write a love letter. (wedding day card for Josh)

49.  Make a tradition of weekly prayer time with Joshua. (document 6 weeks 0/6).

50. Institute “Date Night or Day” (1-2x/month document 3 months 3/3).

51. Encourage Joshua to invest time in his guy friends. Organize 1 “guys night”.

52. Plan and take a picnic date

53. Help Joshua pick photos to decorate the house.

54. Plan a surprise for Joshua.

55. Learn how to take a “time out” when in a disagreement to pray and collect myself to not let my emotions get the best of me.

56. Get Joshua a dog. Not in this house. Later.

57. Display Joshua’s photos prominently at work.

Play

58. Get a passport. (honeymoon!)

59. Get a stamp in my passport. (Honeymoon!)

60. Visit a real beach. (Honeymoon 2010! Tulum, Mexico)

61. Go camping — spring and autumn (0/2).

62.  Buy something amazing on etsy.com. (wedding!)

63. Find three new board or card games (1/3).

Organize

64. Come up with a laundry system.

65. Sort itunes songs in a way that makes sense to me.

66. Clean out my car weekly (document for 6 weeks 2/6).

67. Figure out a morning routine that works for me.

68. Have a structured chores time wherever I live.

69. Plan out a menu for each week for a month and shop accordingly (0/4).

70. Update and expand the recipe book.

71.  Save $ for a real ‘Emergency Fund’.

72.  Check my tire pressure 1x/month (document for 6 months 0/6).

Connect

73. Host a board game tournament.

74. Get CPR certification.

75. Host a dinner party.

76. Have “girls nights” or “girls days” 1x/month (measure 4 months 0/4).

77. Spend time with other couples 1x/month (document 4 months 0/4).

78. Visit my grandparents in OKC.

79. Take my mom to brunch.

80. Hang out with my brother for a day.

81. Let Joshua teach me how to take good photos.

82. Practice  taking photos 1x/week for 2 months (0/8).

83. Begin a non-holiday tradition.

84. Bake someone a birthday cake (who is not me).

85. Write and send 5 “old fashioned” letters/cards (0/5).

Evolve

86. Get my LMSW (June 2010)

87. Try 30 new foods or dishes (0/30).

88.  Learn to make my own laundry soap.

89. Complete 7 new climbs in one season [rock climbing] (0/7).

90. Change phone companies (around 4/28/2010) iphone!

91. .

92.  Learn to make challah bread.

93. Put a flower box outside the kitchen window.

94.  Grow cooking herbs.

95. Host an Olympics watch party. No cable.

96. Save for (and buy) an automatic cat litter box.

97. Read 3 books on marriage (0/3).

98.  Find 3 more pairs of earrings that I’ll wear regularly (3/3).

99. Assemble a good work wardrobe.

100. Give roller coasters another go.

101. Figure ways to bathe my cat without getting flayed.