Challenge

I've been thinking of doing this for awhile, but haven't gotten around to it (because I'm a procrastinator). When I saw my friend Monique's post about completing her challenge, it reminded my I should probably start mine.

In case you haven't seen the 101 in 1001 challenge, here are the rules:

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. http://www.dayzeroproject.com/

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (i.e. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. 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: September 24, 2012
End: June 22, 2015

For Me

1.   You don't get to see this one

2.   Two 7 day media fasts (0/2)

3.   Go to a concert

4.   You don't get to see this one

5.   Get a massage

6.   Spend 1 day alone

7.   Buy 3 outfits that make me feel good about myself (0/3)

8.   Get a facial

9.   Make 3 new friends (0/3)

10.        Girls’ night out once a month (0/33)

For My Home

11.        Organize my home in a way that makes me happy

12.        Have the whole house clean at the same time

13.        Learn to cook 20 new things (1/20)

14.        Plant a garden

15.        Learn to bake bread

16.        Learn how to can

17.        Bake a pie

18.        Make my bed every day for 1 month

19.        Finish kitchen table

20.        Decorate Korban’s room

For My Marriage

21.        Weekend getaway without kids

22.        Attend the temple 4 times per year (0/11)

23.        Read 5 marriage books together (0/5)

24.        Attend a class together

25.        Make Ben breakfast for one week

26.        Make Ben lunch for one week

27.        You don't get to see this one

28.        Surprise Ben

29.        Get a good couple’s picture

30.        Go on 1 date per month (0/33)

For the kids

31.        Go somewhere we’ve all never been

32.        Collect seashells

33.        Read them 15 new books per year (0/45)

34.        Take them camping

35.        Read 10 parenting books (0/10)

36.        You don't get to see this one

37.        Make birthdays spectacular

38.        Go fishing

39.        Make and implement chore list

40.        One-on-one time every month (0/66)

Miscellaneous

41.        Take the 365 day photo challenge

42.        Get a passport

43.        Try something that scares me

44.        Make a new blog book

45.        Write and mail 5 letters (0/5)

46.        Pay myself $5 for every goal I complete, due at end (0/101)

47.        Make a new flavor of ice cream

48.        Hang up all my photos

49.        Prepare a 72 hour kit

50.        Mow a lawn

51.        Do something to get my adrenaline pumping

For My Spirituality

52.        Read the entire Standard Works (0/5)

53.        Keep a gratitude journal for 1 month

54.        Keep a journal for 2 months

55.        Read 5 LDS books (0/5)

56.        Attend the temple once for baptisms, initiatories, and sealings (0/3)

57.        Pray every morning for 28 consecutive days

58.        Read scriptures for 28 consecutive days

59.        Meditate for 10 minutes a day for 1 week

60.        Share my testimony in sacrament meeting

61.        Invite someone to church

For my brain

62.        Learn to use a manual camera

63.        Practice piano once a week for 2 months

64.        Fix something broken that I’ve not fixed before

65.        Help someone with homework

66.        Write an article and submit for publication

67.        Make Korban a quilt

68.        Get CPR certified

69.        Learn how to shoot a gun

70.        Take a painting lesson

71.        Read 1 novel per month (0/33)

72.        Take 1 class

For my Health

73.        Get up at 6 am for 2 weeks

74.        Go to bed at 9:30 for 2 weeks

75.        Exercise for 30 min twice a week for 1 month

76.        Do sciatic & shoulder strengthening routine daily for 28 days

77.        Drink the recommended amount of water for 2 weeks

78.        Go on a 10 mile hike

79.        Eat vegetarian for 2 weeks

80.        Complete one fitness class

81.        Run a mile in under 9 minutes

82.        Complete a 5K

For my Wallet

83.        Get a paying gig

84.        No “want” buying for 1 month

85.        Get 100% debt free

86.        Find and attend 10 free events (0/10)

87.        No eating out for 2 months

88.        Strictly adhere to budget for 3 months

89.        Read 2 financial books (0/2)

90.        Do my own taxes (0/3)

91.        Build emergency savings fund of $1000

For others

92.        Donate blood

93.        Doorbell ditch (0/5)

94.        Adopt a kid for Christmas

95.        Donate 1 can of food for every pound I lose

96.        Take reusable bags to the store (0/5)

97.        Learn what can be recycled here and fill up 1 can every week

98.        Make a handmade gift for a random acquaintance

99.        Make a stranger’s day

100.    Give flowers to someone

101.    Say “yes” to something I would normally say “no” to

      So far I've made one new recipe, that was last night, I made chicken noodle soup from scratch (ok, I didn't make the noodles, that will be for another day). I think this will be good. Oh, and some of the censored ones I'll be revealing later, and some you'll never get to know. I promise to be honest about whether or not I complete them.