101 Things in 1001 Days
I was just starting to think about whether or not to try to come up with any New Year's Resolutions, when I saw the "101 Things in 1001 Days" community on the homepage. I know it's kind of cliche and sappy to try to do either, but I really like to have tangible goals (as in, I really don't function without a goal to work towards), and I like the concept of having an event to initiate a goal or add some momentum. I started working on my 101 things list the night of December 30, and just now finished. It was a lot more difficult to thnk of that many goals than I expected. Some of the items I would be working towards anyways, but this lays out more concrete guidelines; other items are things that have been in the back of my mind as things that would be "cool to do someday," but haven't yet put any effort into actually bringing about.
I may still refine the details over the next couple weeks, but the basics of each item should stay the same.
Complete the transition from vegetarian to completely vegan.
Start and maintain a container garden of fruits and vegetables.
Run 10 miles.
Learn to read Biblical Greek.
Learn a computer language.
Learn basis car maintenance.
Try a new restaurant once a month.
Only buy second-hand clothes.
Reduce or stop antidepressant and still function.
Try a new fruit or vegetable once a month.
Try a new recipe once a month.
Say "I love you" to my parents.
Learn to use TriMet and use it instead of driving whenever possible.
Walk to work, unless an appointment during the day necessitates driving.
Finish my masters in tax degree.
Avoid incurring debt to finish my masters degree.
Perform in something (theatre, choir, etc.).
Take a trip outside of the Pacific Northwest.
Research flying lessons.
Take a weekend trip by myself.
Practice meditation regularly.
Reduce trash to no more than two kitchen trash bags per month.
Write and post an essay or self-reflection at least once per quarter.
Only buy used books (unless required and not available used - e.g., for class or book club).
Practice drawing.
Take a martial arts and/or self-defense class.
Learn to solve a rubik's cube.
Take a trip on a train.
Put more effort and energy into counseling.
Explore Lake Oswego.
Take a digital photography class.
Go for a hike.
Exercise at least 3 times each week.
Donate blood.
Go to a concert.
Buy and regularly ride a bicycle.
Catch up on scrapbooking.
Take a first aid class.
Find a list of books (e.g., a specific award winners) and read all of them.
Get rid of at least one possession each week.
Spend at least one day per week without using a computer outside of work.
Get dressed up and attend an opera or symphony.
Participate in a veg/eco rally/protest-type event.
Try writing poetry.
Try skiing again or snowboarding.
Host a party/game night at least once each year.
Go to an art museum by myself.
Plan a fancy dinner out with friends.
Learn origami.
Learn rock climbing (indoors).
Go on a date.
Drive from my current town to my hometown and document the trip in pictures.
Learn technique for playing pool.
Walk down a street and pick up litter.
Learn how to play chess.
Eat a meal at the dining room table, with no distractions (reading, TV, etc.), at least once a week.
Try to write a short work of fiction.
Write in my counseling journal at least twice a week.
Learn to like wine.
Send a note or postcard to my grandma at least once each month.
Buy a keyboard and revive piano playing.
Try iceskating again.
Put at least $10 from every paycheck into my house savings account.
Attend a ballet.
Send a birthday card (at least an e-card) to all relatives.
Borrow from the library instead of buying CDs or DVDs.
Buy a book of crossword puzzles and attempt a puzzle each month.
Back up my harddrive at least once a month, especially while taking classes.
Practice writing with my left hand.
Learn and use relaxation techniques.
Find a list of award-winning movies and watch all of them.
Clear out my "catch all" drawer (where I dump receipts, mail, etc.) at least once each week.
Deep clean at least one room in my apartment each month.
Find and buy an upside-down world map (one with the southern hemisphere on top).
Read at least one history book each quarter.
Go to a wine-tasting/tour a winery.
Find somewhere to volunteer once a month.
Find an organization to crochet blankets for.
Work on forming a relationship with my sister.
Wash my car at least once each quarter.
Build a ship in a bottle.
Research how to build a computer.
Buy a hulu hoop and use it at least once each week.
Get actively involved with NW Veg.
Learn how to can food.
Use handkerchiefs instead of tissues.
Buy a fireproof box to store car title, passport, etc.
Find people to play tennis with on a regular basis.
Go swimming occasionally.
Stay up-to-date with political news.
Plan and save money for a trip out of the country.
Take an advanced math class just for fun.
Learn how to drive a stick.
Get the front bumper on my car replaced.
Contemplate and write a statement about my beliefs in religion and spirituality.
Replace all the cheap laminate furniture I still have with good quality used furniture.
Go somewhere like a coffee shop and initiate a conversation with a stranger.
Practice the guitar at least four days a week.
Type up and study the table of contents of the Internal Revenue Code.
Get involved (either online or with a local group) with feminism.
Write a statement about my belief in veganism and be better prepared to discuss it when asked.