from Day Zero Project (aka "101 in 1001 Days")
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.
Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: December 28, 2026
* Completed tasks will be crossed out.
* Tasks in progress will be in bold (so I can keep track of them easily).
* Incomplete tasks will be left as is.
My 101
1. Leave an inspirational note in a book for someone to find.
2. Take a cruise.
3. Complete the 2024 NaNoWriMo challenge.
4. Complete the 2025 NaNoWriMo challenge.
5. Complete the 2026 NaNoWriMo challenge.
6. Finish a Work in Progress.
7. Read 100 books (audiobooks count). (0/100)
8. Make a short film.
9. Go apple picking.
10. Renew my passport.
11. Get my permit.
12. Learn to cook something.
13. Write about my aunt's need for a kidney.
14. Share the above (#13) in least three places. (0/3)
15. Take the MENSA test.
16. Host a tea party.
17. Visit 5 places in New England I've never been to before. (0/5)
18. Attend a film festival.
19. Get certified in CPR.
20. Pay off one credit card.
21. Make a medical family tree.
22. Attend the Portuguese Festival (Madeira Fest) in New Bedford
23. Publish an article in a magazine or newspaper.
24. Spend 45 days without going online (doesn't have to be consecutive) (0/45)
25. Visit the Peabody Essex Museum.
26. Finish "Who Killed Robert Prentice?" by Dennis Wheatley.
27. Complete 25 creative writing prompts from Toasted Cheese (0/25)
28. Visit Coney Island.
29. Visit Old Orchard Beach, ME.
30. Donate 100 items to charity. (0/100)
31. Post about my 101 in 1001 progress 5 times. (0/5)
32. Participate in an armchair treasure hunt.
33. Do the Walk to Rivendell Challenge before my 101 in 1001 challenge ends.
34. Write 30 blog posts. (0/30)
35. Visit a city or town I've never been to.
36. Get reacquainted with my local library.
37. Host a Game Night.
38. Make 5 things inspired by Pinterest (0/5)
39. See 5 movies in the theater. (0/5)
40. Watch 10 new-to-me movies (theater, at home via whatever method, etc.) (0/10)
41. Try 20 new things no matter how small. (20/20)
42. Visit Rockport again.
43. Visit Canada.
44. Try audiobook narration.
45. Take a tour of the Boston Public Library
46. Review at least 30 relatives in my family tree (to check for dates, etc.) (0/30)
47. Lose 25 lbs. (0/25)
48. From Learning to Love You More Assignment #53: Give advice to yourself in the past.
49. Post the result of something inspired by The Soul Food Café.
50. Create 10 new items for my Etsy Shop. (0/10)
51. Make a list of 101 quotes that inspire me (0/101).
52. Identify 100 Things That Make Me Happy.
53. Organize dad's photos into an album.
54. Write a letter to myself to be opened when the 1001 days are over.
55. Make a list of 50 places I'd like to visit in my lifetime.
56. Be able to do 10 pushups. (0/10)
57. Submit 50 stories - or 50 times. It doesn't have to be 50 individual stories. (0/50)
58. Send a query to a literary agent.
59. Make a bucket list (100 things I want to do before I die).
60. Purchase a first aid kit for the house.
61. Answer the "50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind"
62. Finish the list of books I own (LibraryThing).
63. Visit Plymouth by train.
64. Be an extra in a movie.
65. Make a family history book.
66. Go on a day hike.
67. Do Escape the Room.
68. Do 5 Wits.
69. See a live flamenco performance.
70. See a live show (play, musical, concert, comedy, etc.), in addition to the flamenco performance in #69. 71. Try foods from five different cultures or countries. (0/5)
72. Take a surfing lesson.
73. Go to a scifi con.
74. Introduce Beanie to Farscape and The X-Files. (0/2)
75. Make a will.
76. Sign up for life insurance.
77. Complete 10 on my The Ultimate Reading Challenge list on Day Zero Project.
78. Go to a show at the Norwood Theater.
79. Visit with my dad at least 5 times. (0/5)
80. Complete all the items on my 24 in 2024 list.
81. Participate in the 21 Day Challenge to becoming a better you.
82. Create a nice looking pedigree chart for myself.
83. Create a nice looking descendency chart from whichever family I choose.
84. Research at least 4 generations back on Beanie's side.
85. Participate in MoreLoveLetters.com
86. Take the train to Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms.
87. Bake chocolate chip cookies.
88. Make ice cream from scratch.
89. Bake some scones.
90. Take five continuing education courses (online or in person). (0/5)
91. Learn a new skill.
92. Finish visual phasing of my siblings and my DNA.
93. Write 100 letters. (21/100)
94. Complete the 52 Week Money Challenge. (52/52)
95. Bring Beanie to NYC for a day trip.
96. Day trip to Providence.
97. Get ice cream at Taikyaki.
98. Transcribe 10 genealogy records for my research. (0/10)
99. Put $10 into my savings for every completed item on this list. (0/101)
100. Finish writing another 101 things before the end of the 1001 days.
101. Complete all the items on this list. (0/101)
Tasks Remaining: 101
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