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101 in 1001

Posted by Jen 7.09.2008

I saw this on someone else's blog and it caught my attention. I make lists all the time and for some reason I just never feel like I am getting anything done. Maybe I don't give myself enough time or maybe I am trying to do too much. *shrugs*

So I am doing the 101 in 1001. Basically the point of it is to list 101 things you want to accomplish in 1001 days. They have to be attainable, simple and easy to track.

Start date - July 9 2008
End date - April 6 2011

Things in green are the items that are in progress. Things in blue are completed items.

Adventure
* go fishing
* visit Rome - completed 10.27.08
* go camping in Algonquin
* take Joey on his 40th birthday trip - in the works for July 2010
* ride down the grand canal - completed 10.22.08
* cross the Atlantic Ocean - completed November 2008
* attend Oktoberfest
* see at least 1 wonder of the world
* see 2 "big objects"
* visit a new state - completed 08.06.08 - visited Wisconsin for work
* step in the Mediterranean Sea
* go to local baseball game

Family
* start charting - completed 7.19.08
* create childhood photo album for Joey
* set up annual family vacations
* teach Isabelle something new
* teach Zak something new
* have Kasim over for a videogame/poutine night
* learn about Joey's childhood
* do 2 romantic things for Joey a month
* start writing in book for Mel again - completed 10.22.09
* double date with D&N

Fashion
* redo wardrobe
* 5 new pairs of shoes - 1 purchased 10.08
* donate clothes - started to pull together
* buy a new bathing suit - completed 09.29.08 On sale too!!

Financial
* pay off car - will be done May 2010
* sell items in garage online
* pay off line of credit
* pick 2 charities and donate annually
* double RRSP contributions

Fitness/Health
* lose and keep off 20lbs - starting bootcamp Oct 09
* run 5km
* buy a bicycle
* drink 8 glasses of water daily for 4 months - completed 03.08.09
* go for a walk at least once a week for 5 months
* get up by 7AM every work day for 3 months
* increase flexibility
* do 50 ab crunches per day for 2 months
* learn to skate
* use sparkpeople daily for 4 months

Food
* bake the perfect cake
* go strawberry picking
* go to 4 new restaurants (Blackshop, Modern India)
* learn to make 5 fancy/yummy cocktails (Peachsicle)
* learn how to preserve/can - completed 09.06.08 Dill pickles Salsa
* learn how to make bread
* go to chocolate buffet
* make own wine

Go Green
* start composting - completed 09.10.08
* find/use eco-cleaners
* plant 1 tree/year
* create a veggie garden
* create a herb garden
* shop at farmers market 4 times in 3 months (August, September)
* get an outdoor clothesline

Household
* pave driveway - done July 09
* restain stairs
* decorate family room
* decorate front hall - painting completed, table, bench, pictures and mirrors in place
* decorate living room - painting completed, sofa's ordered
* decorate master bedroom - paint completed, bed picked
* decorate office - cleared out, closet done, bed set up
* clean daily for 3 months
* create photowall with black frames - most photos hung

Organization
* organize pantry - cleaned and list of organizational tools needed has been made
* redo filing system - organized and sorted
* organize digital photos - burn CD's and label
* organize equipment/product guides into binders - completed 06.14.09
* finish wedding photobook
* finish honeymoon photobook
* create annual photobooks
* update Aeroplan number - completed 12.01.08
* clean wedding dress

Personal Growth
* finish MBA
* read 10 books (Notes on a Refrigerator Door, Starter Wife, High Heels and Homicide, High Heels and Holidays)
* become educated on gardening - via Mom and Dad
* learn to deal with conflict
* take a photography course
* learn to knit from mom

Professional
* get CRSP - paperwork ordered
* get/retain staff of professionals
* look into teaching opportunities
* create a business plan for a consulting firm
* become more involved in RT's website - started blogging again Oct 09
* remove all personal items from work computer - completed 05.16.09
* stop gossiping at/about work
* reconnect with 1 professor - completed 09.25.08

Random
* cut time on the internet by 50% - completed 06.28.09
* watch all the godfather movies
* 100% finish Mario Bros video game
* read magazines in the month they arrive
* go 1 month without biting nails
* get into the local paper - completed 09.27.08, and it was a national paper. SWEET!!!!

Social
* host a dinner party
* visit/meet 1 online friend - squeeee April 2010 baby. Not just 1 friend but 11 of them!!
* talk to JJ at least monthly
* talk to HV at least monthly

* get to know neighbours better
* send more thankyou notes

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