101 in 1001

So, I've been reading quite a few blogs recently.  You know how you get sucked into the "blog world" because you look at something you want to look at, then find a link on their page about something that looks interesting, and continue that cycle for a while and then you've spent most of your free time accomplishing very little, other than adding LOTS of things to your Pinterest account.  BUT this time, I found something amazing... Day Zero Project .  It is a really great idea, and goes perfectly with my personality and strengths.  So I decided to start my own 101 things in 1001 days.  I spent most of the day making my list, and was even able to complete one of the tasks last night.  Some of them are easy, and won't take very long to finish, but some of them are more difficult and will take the whole 1001 days to finish.  I'm excited to do this, even though I'm a little afraid of such a huge list of things.  Then I remind myself that I have nearly 3 years to complete this, and it makes it seem do-able.  For every task I will have a picture and a blog post to go along with it (those are also two things on my list).  I'm going to put the list here and check back occasionally to update my list as I go along.  My end date is August 20, 2014

And... here is the list... stay tuned as I (and everyone around me) complete 101 in 1001...

1

Blog at least 2 times a week (1/143)

2

Go on 30 hikes (0/30)

3

Complete at least 3 scrapbooking pages a week (1/429)

4

Find a new genealogy fact every week (1/143)

5

Keep up with my gift list throughout the year

6

Make a craft with my kids once a month (0/33)

7

Read 10 books that teach me something (0/10)

8

Blog every time I finish a task (3/101)

9

Save $1 for every task I complete (3/101)

10

Make 6 handmade gifts a year (0/18)

11

Cook 2 new recipes a month (0/66)

12

Have 5 electronic-free days (0/5)

13

Run 2 5k's (0/2)

14

Run a 10K race (0/1)

15

Go on a monthly date night (0/33)

16

Watch a movie from the year I was born (0/1)

17

Get curtains for every room in my house (0/6)

18

Read 1 book a month with my family (0/33)

19

Write a letter to each of my kids to open in 10 years (0/2)

20

Write a letter to myself to be opened when the 1001 days is over (0/1)

21

Paint something and frame it (0/1)

22

Sew something (0/1)

23

Take a sign language course online (0/1)

24

Finish Couch to 5k plan - 9 weeks (6/9)

25

Take a picture of each completed task (3/101)

26

Free-write 2 times a week (0/286)

27

Write 30 articles for my job (1/30)

28

Stop biting my fingernails (0/1)

29

Try one new food each month (0/33)

30

Don't eat fast food for a month (0/30)

31

Write a new list for the next 1001 days (0/1)

32

Make a list of 101 quotes that inspire me (0/101)

33

Catch a snowflake on my tongue (0/1)

34

Sign up for goodreads.com and keep track of books read (1/2)

35

Build a snowman (0/1)

36

Photograph a landscape from the same location, capturing all four seasons (1/4)

37

Go a month without buying anything that isn't a necessity (0/30)

38

See the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center in New York City (0/1)

39

Reach my goal weight (20/100lbs)

40

Bake my own bread (0/1)

41

Go on a spiritual retreat (0/1)

42

Floss every day for a month (0/30)

43

Dye Easter eggs (0/1)

44

Crochet a scarf (0/1)

45

See a dentist (0/5)

46

Wrap at least 5 Christmas presents myself (not bags) (5/5)

47

Memorize 2 scripture verses a month (0/66)

48

Inspire someone to make their own list (1/1)

49

Create a budget and stick to it (0/1)

50

Have at least $1,000 in savings (478/1000)

51

Be debt-free (0/1)

52

Leave a 100% tip (1/1) 

53

Develop an alternative source of income (0/1)

54

See 5 classic movies I've never seen (0/5)

55

Make an iTunes playlist of 101 of my favorite songs (0/101)

56

Go through at least 5 Smithsonian Museums (0/5)

57

Keep a diary for a year (0/2)

58

Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind" (0/50)

59

Send in a photograph to a contest (0/1)

60

Learn the basics of photography (0/1)

61

Take a picture every day for a month (0/30)

62

Kiss someone at midnight on New Year's (0/1)

63

Write a love letter to my husband (0/1)

64

Kiss someone under the mistletoe (0/1)

65

Go on a road trip (0/1)

66

Visit New York City NEW YORK (0/1)

67

Visit a state I've never been to (0/1)

68

Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity (0/1)

69

Volunteer at church (0/1)

70

Write a fan letter (0/1)

71

Write on 20 creative writing prompts. http://creativewritingprompts.com/ (0/20)

72

Go to the library once a month (0/33)

73

Do the 200 squats challenge-6 weeks (0/6)

74

Complete the 100 push-up challenge-6 weeks (0/6)

75

Spend a whole day in pajamas (0/1)

76

Surprise someone with an unexpected gift (0/1)

77

Find a personally inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art or home decor (0/1)

78

Have a baby

79

Go to the zoo

80

Write a short story (0/1)

81

Buy something from Etsy (0/1)

82

Watch every episode of Big Bang Theory (63/97)

83

Adopt a child (0/1)

84

Visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia (0/1)

85

Visit Jamestown, Virginia (0/1)

86

Go to Disney World (0/1)

87

Make a calendar of pictures throughout the year to give as gifts (0/2)

88

No video games for one month (0/30)

89

Complete the "James" bible study (0/1)

90

Put together 10 puzzles (1000 pieces each) (0/10)

91

Read the bible with my children at least 4 days a week

92

Read the Narnia series (1/7)

93

Drink 64 oz of water everyday for a month (0/30)

94

Eat an apple a day for one month (0/30)

95

Start a new family tradition (0/1)

96

Go to a MLB game (0/1)

97

Go to an NFL stadium (0/1)

98

Make and send Christmas cards every year (0/2)

99

Read 10 books for fun (0/10)

100

Get pregnant (0/1)

101

Memorize a poem completely (0/1)


Comment or message me if you are making your own list, or if you want to join me doing some things on my list!