101 in 1001
The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).
Cross them off as you do them, and add the dates. Include the date you started the list and the finishing date.
(my list isn't quite complete yet, but I want to get started, so I will add things as I go along)
Start Date: January 18th, 2007
Finish Date: October 15th, 2010
1.lose at least 40lbs by my 25th birthday (July 24th, 2008)
2.develop an exercise routine and stick to it
3.write a complete story (25,000 words)
4.learn how to sew properly - no short cuts
5.learn how to spin yarn
6.develop/run an RPG (any system or format, including LARP and on LJ)
7.cut personal debt in half
8.learn how to cook
9.set-up my own craft-related business
10.sew an apron - and USE it
11.sell at least 5 items on Etsy
12.design three knitting patterns - a pair of socks and two others(1/3)
13.get a custom-fitted bra
14.update deviantART at least once per month
15.update knitting blog weekly
16.stop biting my nails
17.donate blood
18.send more letters/mail
19.stop swearing
20.learn to take better pictures
21.post to LJ at least bi-weekly
22.watch all 7 seasons of Buffy
23.play the flute in a band
24.develop a clear career path
25.re-learn italian
26.re-learn japanese
27.spend less time on the computer - and commit to one computer-free night per week
28.cook dinner for my mother and sisters
29.cook for my husband an average of least once a month(03/34)
30.start and keep a crafting journal/scrapbook
31.sing in public once
32.create an elaborate costume (Hallowe'en/cosplay) for someone
33.go out by myself at least once per week
34.read/reread all of Jane Austen's novels(01/06)
35.get my colours done (makeup/clothing)
36.knit Jim another pair of socks
37.create a podcast
38.do the dishes everyday for a week(07/07)
39.learn to handpaint yarn
40.knit a sweater
41.learn to crochet
42.tell people when they are bothering/upsetting me
43.knit 5 things for charity
44.bake/decorate an elaborate cake/cupcakes
45.knit a lace shawl from "A Gathering of Lace"
46.make everyone that I normally buy presents for a birthday present (can be in addition to a purchased present)
47.go to a knitting/craft festival
48.go through makeup and get rid of everything old
49.get engagement ring re-plated
50.try quilting
51.do something special for my 1st wedding anniversary
52.write a song
53.watch all 5 seasons of Sailor Moon
54.get a pet that isn't a rodent (rabbit, cat, dog, etc)
55.buy an external harddrive for music and anime
56.stop obsessing about things that are not under my control to change
57.keep up with my correspondence (emails, letter writing, LJ comments, etc)
58.beat Final Fantasy VI
59.get G2 license
60.finish all of my languishing UFO's - Sarah's skirt, Jaime's hat, my sweater(0/3)
61.start an herb garden
62.read 50 novels in one year - Jan 1st, 2008-Jan 1st, 2009
63.Read all of the Sailormon Manga
64.clean the apartment at least twice a week for a month - a quick 'once-over' is okay
In Progress
Completed
I may have to extend my finish date, depending on what I add for the rest of the items.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).
Cross them off as you do them, and add the dates. Include the date you started the list and the finishing date.
(my list isn't quite complete yet, but I want to get started, so I will add things as I go along)
Start Date: January 18th, 2007
Finish Date: October 15th, 2010
1.lose at least 40lbs by my 25th birthday (July 24th, 2008)
2.develop an exercise routine and stick to it
3.write a complete story (25,000 words)
4.learn how to sew properly - no short cuts
5.learn how to spin yarn
6.develop/run an RPG (any system or format, including LARP and on LJ)
7.cut personal debt in half
8.learn how to cook
9.set-up my own craft-related business
10.sew an apron - and USE it
11.sell at least 5 items on Etsy
12.design three knitting patterns - a pair of socks and two others(1/3)
13.get a custom-fitted bra
14.update deviantART at least once per month
15.update knitting blog weekly
16.stop biting my nails
17.donate blood
18.send more letters/mail
19.stop swearing
20.learn to take better pictures
21.post to LJ at least bi-weekly
22.watch all 7 seasons of Buffy
23.play the flute in a band
24.develop a clear career path
25.re-learn italian
26.re-learn japanese
27.spend less time on the computer - and commit to one computer-free night per week
28.cook dinner for my mother and sisters
29.cook for my husband an average of least once a month(03/34)
30.start and keep a crafting journal/scrapbook
31.sing in public once
32.create an elaborate costume (Hallowe'en/cosplay) for someone
33.go out by myself at least once per week
34.read/reread all of Jane Austen's novels(01/06)
35.get my colours done (makeup/clothing)
36.knit Jim another pair of socks
37.create a podcast
38.do the dishes everyday for a week(07/07)
39.learn to handpaint yarn
40.knit a sweater
41.learn to crochet
42.tell people when they are bothering/upsetting me
43.knit 5 things for charity
44.bake/decorate an elaborate cake/cupcakes
45.knit a lace shawl from "A Gathering of Lace"
46.make everyone that I normally buy presents for a birthday present (can be in addition to a purchased present)
47.go to a knitting/craft festival
48.go through makeup and get rid of everything old
49.get engagement ring re-plated
50.try quilting
51.do something special for my 1st wedding anniversary
52.write a song
53.watch all 5 seasons of Sailor Moon
54.get a pet that isn't a rodent (rabbit, cat, dog, etc)
55.buy an external harddrive for music and anime
56.stop obsessing about things that are not under my control to change
57.keep up with my correspondence (emails, letter writing, LJ comments, etc)
58.beat Final Fantasy VI
59.get G2 license
60.finish all of my languishing UFO's - Sarah's skirt, Jaime's hat, my sweater(0/3)
61.start an herb garden
62.read 50 novels in one year - Jan 1st, 2008-Jan 1st, 2009
63.Read all of the Sailormon Manga
64.clean the apartment at least twice a week for a month - a quick 'once-over' is okay
In Progress
Completed
I may have to extend my finish date, depending on what I add for the rest of the items.