The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
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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 my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as new year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
My List
Started: January 10, 2008
End Date: October 7, 2010
in progress
finished with date
The List
Reading/Books
1. Finish Anna Karenina.
2. Finish Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. finished 12/3/08
3. Read three classic novels that I have not previously read. (0/3)
4. Read 5% of books (14/19) started 1/10/08
5. Cull 10% of books: does not include children’s books or those signed by author. (14/38)
6. Do not buy books for self for 365 days. (361/365) restarted 1/24/08 finished 1/24/09
7. Read two non-fiction books: does not include cookbooks or pattern books. (2/2) started 12/3/08 finished 1/11/09
Spinning
8. Visit spinning group at Knitters Nest at least once. Finished 2/10/08
9. Finish spinning purple yarn and ply it. finished 2/10/08
10. Spin two rovings in stash (not including the purple one) started 2/11/08
11. Research and learn to use spinning wheel.
Sewing
12. Sew a top for me. Finished 7/16/08
13. Sew a set of baby clothes.
14. Sew a pair of pants for me.
15. Sew a bag with a zipper. finished 8/2/08
16. Make a bag for me.
17. Sew an adult dress. finished 8/7/08
18. Sew at least two pillows for my home.
19. Sew curtains for baby’s room. started 3/15/09
20. Sew a quilt.
21. Sew a toy for a baby.
22. Sew a bumper pad for baby
23. Sew a doll for baby
24. Sew 2 sets of sheets for baby
Knitting/Fiber
25. Make an adult sized sweater.
26. *Hidden goal, to be revealed at a later date* started 1/10/08
27. Go without buying yarn for 90 days. (83/90) restarted 1/27/08 finished 4/27/08
28. Knit 10% of current stash (5098 yds/1592 grms) Knitted as of 8/11/08 = 1871 yds
29. Dye 3 skeins of yarn.
30. Finish Irish Hiking Scarf by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 finished 2/3/08
31. Finish June Socks by June 1, 2008. restarted 2/3/08 finished 3/29/08
32. Finish Cousin Socks by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 finished 1/18/08
33. Finish shawl by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08
34. Finish Simple Stripes Sweater by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 finished 2/23/08
35. Finish Ninja Mask by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 not finished, not going to finish.
36. Finish baby socks by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 finished 3/22/08
37. Finish Linen Scarf by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 finished 9/13/08
38. Finish Chevron Scarf by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 changed to weaving
39. Knit garter for sister’s wedding finished 7/31/08
40. Finish Ms. Brown by June 1, 2008. started 1/10/08 finished 7/23/08
41. Knit a Calorimetry. finished 7/23/08
42. Knit a sweater for me.
43. Knit three swiffer pads. (0/3)
44. Including those in the UFO pile, knit 7 pairs of socks. (4/7) started 1/10/08
45. Submit a design to Knitty.
46. Knit three hats for charity.(0/3)
47. Knit three scarves for charity. (0/3)
Other Craftiness
48. Create an advent calendar.
49. Create baby album/scrapbook for baby’s first year.
50. Create a set of twenty original cards. (11/20) started 2/16/08 finished 9/30/08
51. Freezer-paper stencil baby clothes. started 1/18/08 finished 1/18/08
52. Create a photo calendar.
53. Learn how to paint with watercolors.
54. Create a piece of artwork in watercolors.
Career
55. Create a business plan for selling my hand-made items.
56. Write one lesson plan a day for one week over the summer. (0/7)
57. Organize all teaching files onto one jump drive. finished 8/25/08
58. Cull unnecessary files from jump drive.
59. Improve student HSA pass rate from 70% to 80% for grade level students. Finished 3/25/08
Education
60. Take a course in Spanish.
61. Take a computer course.
Cooking
62. Try one recipe out of each cooking magazine I receive. (4/14)
63. Make an Indian meal from scratch.
64. Take a vegetarian cooking class.
65. Bake and freeze 10 different loaves of bread. (9/10) started 1/20/08
66. Make 5 kinds of cookies and freeze dough. (3/5)
Health
67. Exercise for ½ hour at least four times a week for eight weeks straight. started 3/27/08
68. Keep a food journal for one month.
69. After one month, try reducing caloric intake by 10% daily for two weeks.
70. Lose 10 pounds.
71. Take vitamins daily. (267/1001)
Social
72. Hold a crafty day at my house.
73. Have a party at my house (barbeque/housewarming/etc) finished 2/9/08
74. Comment on a different blog each day for three months.
75. Go to WV with ‘Lissa for one week. finished 6/20/08
76. Have a sushi dinner party.
Travel
77. Obtain my passport.
78. Visit a country I haven’t been to before. 2/15/09
79. Travel to one of the 10 states I have not visited previously.
80. Go on one trip out-of-state each summer. Does not include holiday/family visits. (1/3)
Personal
81. Practice an instrument three times a week for two months for at least ½ an hour.
82. Spend less than $300 for two months, not including groceries. (0/2)
83. Hang two pieces of art work in my house. (2/2) started and finished 1/26/08
84. Fill five picture frames and place them around house. (5/5) finished 3/20/09
85. Complete scrapbook for anniversary. finished 7/21/08
86. Add twenty pages to personal scrapbook. (0/20)
87. Get new glasses. finished 6/30/08
88. Begin a compost pile.
89. Begin a garden in 2008. finished 4/15/08
90. Unpack and put away everything in craft room. started 2/22/08 finished 2/24/08
91. Write in journal once a week for three consecutive months. (0/3)
92. Grow indoor herb garden.
93. Watch all of Planet Earth series. started 1/10/08
94. Have a baby! started 8/08?
95. Work 30 hours in mom’s garden for one season. (3/30)
96. Create a bulletin board with inspirations. finished 2/22/08
97. Get a chair for my office/craft room. finished 11/30/08
98. Decide on what to do with old sewing machines and carry out plan. finished 3/13/09
99. Have one winter holiday season where 80% of gifts are handmade.
100. Complete book calculations for list. finished 7/24/08
101. Complete yarn calculations for list. started 1/16/08 finished 1/17/08
