101 in 1,001

I've noticed this goal post on a few blogs I love and thought I'd make my own since I'm a rather goal oriented person. So, below are the rules and my set goals. My estimation says I should be complete with them by Spring 2011. If you make a list let me know so I can read yours!

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 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.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

NOTE: WIP means "work in progress"; if it has a strike through it, consider it complete!

Start Believing God study.• Take a full day off each week. - WIP

• Finish The Aftermath by September '09. - WIP

• Edit and send out The Christmas Book My Mom Wants Published ASAP.

• Back up my computer files and print out important writing.

• Learn 10 new iMac tricks.

• Make a Blurb book.

• Send out The Invitation to interested parties.

• Get business cards made up.

• Create 4 new blog freebies.

• Write a bible study how-to lesson.

• Incorporate the business.

• Write ahead for my blogs - at least 10 articles banked. -WIP

• Donate to OneVerse.

•  Start Believing God Study

• Complete 10 weeks of the study and ALL homework. -WIP

• Record specific prayer requests and their answers! - WIP

• Memorize 52 new Scriptures. -WIP

• Do a study on the book of Leviticus.

• Give to New Moms in need.

• Bring meals to homeless.

• Volunteer somewhere.

• Donate Clothes

• Learn how to use Moonpennies to her full potential.

• Organize bedroom closet.

• Re-decorate bedroom.

• Design a creative Christmas card for our first married Christmas.

• Make 4 seasonal wreaths for stand out holidays - WIP

• Keep one plant alive and well for at least 6 months.

• Decide on wedding photos for final album. -WIP

• Research homes/property in New York.

• Put The Oldies on DVD.

• Put favorite recipes onto cards and into binder. -WIP

• Get wedding dress made into blanket.

• Start a sewing project of some kind.

• Finish that project.

• Start going Organic with our food over the next few months.

• Create canvas shopping bags.

• Make Mom's stuffing recipe...and make it good.

• Scrapbook a wedding album.

• Get a fish tank and some cool coral.

• Bake homemade bread.

• Go on a hiking trip.

• Visit the Redwoods.

• See Solvang with Eric.

• Go whale watching.

• See a great concert.

• Reach 10,000 + on my iPod. -WIP

• Upload all my CD's to said Pod.

• Get a puppy. (Maltese!)

• Host a theme party.

• Plan 2009 Grandchild Weekend.

• Get awesome t-shirts made for that weekend.

• Get a tattoo.

• Go horseback riding on the beach.

• Read (re-read) 4 Jane Austen masterpieces.

• Attend Giants game with my brothers.

• Have a few only-candle-as-light nights.

• Stop and listen to the rain for an hour. (Whenever I'm around it again!)

• Memorize 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.

• Take a road trip.

• Customize a road trip soundtrack for the drive.

• Decorate the Christmas tree Thanksgiving Night. ; )

• Host a Mystery Science Theater showing/popcorn fest for my peeps.

• Memorize a page of Hugh Grant dialogue.

• Hike near a waterfall.

• See a real penguin.

• Attend another Broadway play with Eric.

• Make a necklace.

• Do Gilad 3x a week. - WIP

• Work with Pilates ball 2x a week. - WIP

• Bring Eric breakfast in bed on our anniversary days...

• Visit Eric's parents in Oklahoma.

• Plan a Spa day for my Mom, Kate and I.

• Start adding more to my teacup collection. - WIP

• Locate and buy vintage Beatles records.

• Write more fiction.

• Keep going with the novel idea.

• Move back to New York.

• Go with Eric on a photography trip.

• Organize bookshelves in the house.

• Give away books we won't read again or have duplicates of.

• Catalogue our books with our stamped on name.

• Comment on three new blogs a week. - WIP

• Hand journal more. - WIP

• Type less. - WIP

• Choose to write more handwritten notes as opposed to emails.

• Send someone something special.

• Do not go camping. Under any circumstances. No matter what they say to get me there.

• Forgive.

• Encourage 4 other writers.

• Start a book club.

• Bake something delicious once a week. - WIP

• Use my planner daily. - WIP

• Sit outside with my tea 2 or 3 times a week.

• Cut my hair.

• Get a desk filing system going.

• Lay under the stars at night with Er.

• Have a thrift store hunt day.

• Spend a day at The Farmer's Market.

• Make a meal with only Farmer's Market items.

• Complete these goals in 1,001 days. - WIP