Eleventy-One in 1001

I have seen several lists on different blogs lately and decided to look into what they were all about. Day Zero started a movement years back that involves making a list of quantifiable and realistic goals for yourself. The lists are 101 items long and you have 1001 days to complete them. Here is what Day Zero has to say about it:

The Challenge:
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).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. 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, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

So, since I have been on a bit of a quest of self improvement lately, this seemed to be right up my alley! It took me a while to come up with 101 goals. Then, once I reached 101, I thought of some more. So, here is my list of eleventy-one goals that I will be trying to complete before July 29, 2012. I will update the goals weekly as I complete or am working on each. I will eventually have a link in the sidebar to get directly to this post if you would like to check up on me! LOL As I complete goals I will make them bold. Any that I am in the process of working on will be highlighted in blue.

1. Implement a laundry plan

2. Exercise at least 3 days per week for 30 minutes (0/429)

3. Clean out and organize closet

4. Sell or donate all old baby clothes

5. Finish cataloging DVDs

6. Catalog books and organize on shelves

7. Pedicure once a month (0/33)

8. Implement cleaning schedule

9. Update address book

10. Start a price book

11. Finally go on our Honeymoon – Vegas or a cruise

12. Make a recipe book for Jenna

13. Finish teaching Jenna to drive so she can get her license

14. Give away 7 of the 9 cats (0/7)

15. Get two remaining cats fixed (0/2)

16. Walk or Run a 5k marathon

17. Reach my goal weight of 150 pounds

18. Quit smoking

19. Lower BP enough to come off of meds

20. Implement a savings plan

21. Research adoption laws for step parent adoption

22. Write one snail mail letter each month to family (0/33)

23. Visit Tupelo and Vicksburg before we move away from MS

24. Grow blog followers to at least 100

25. Write at least 5 articles per week for pay (0/715)

26. Write a budget

27. Get credit checks for me and DH

28. Make a list for debt snowball

29. Learn to knit

30. Knit a Doctor Who scarf for DH

31. Teach myself to quilt

32. Quilt the three blankets my mom started and gave to me to finish (0/3)

33. Learn yoga

34. Set up iPod station/ speakers in kitchen

35. Drink more water
    

36. Stop drinking soda

37. Cut out caffeine

38. Make a master list of craft projects I want to complete

39. Work on one craft project each month (0/33)

40. Finish potty training kid #2

41. Potty train kid #3

42. Finish my MBA

43. Get a new (to me) car

44. Blog 3 days out of 5 each week (0/429)

45. Go through old garage sale boxes. Donate or throw away everything.

46. Move boys into separate rooms

47. Get rid of at least ½ of all the boys' toys. Donate/sell/trash.

48. Go through children's books and organize

49. Build a second garden box

50. Learn to can

51. Learn to make really great risotto

52. Buy a back scratcher

53. Find a back washing tool that actually works good

54. Go through the rest of the still packed boxes of junk. Unpack/throw away.

55. Go through piles of old cords, electrical stuff. Organize/throw away.

56. Buy myself a laptop

57. Clean up and organize my favorites links on the PC

58. Read at least 20 books from this list that I have never read before (0/20)

59. Read 100 new books (not from the list on #58) (0/100)

60. Listen to one new band each month (0/33)

61. Have date night with hubby once a month (0/33)

62. Get a family membership to the YMCA

63. Swimming lessons for #2 and #3

64. Take the kids to Animal Kingdom

65. Take the kids to Sea World

66. Travel to Gatlinburg, TN

67. Sew a lap quilt for my Meme

68. Sew lap quilt for Mom

69. Sew lap quilt for MIL

70. Work on learning to meditate

71. Spend alone time at least once a month (0/33)

72. Make a list of books I want to buy new copies of

73. Grow pumpkins for Halloween

74. Set up a cookbook of favorites in Mastercook

75. Go camping with #1 in a tent

76. Learn to do origami

77. Take the kids on a picnic at least 4 times each year (0/12)

78. Go to the zoo once a month (0/33)

79. Make homemade play dough with the kids

80. Make homemade gingerbread

81. Start one new Christmas tradition each year (0/3)

82. Try one new herbal tea each month for a year (0/12)

83. Go to a concert or music festival once a year (0/3)

84. Try one new food or new dish each month (0/33)

85. Wake up one hour early each day for a month (0/30)

86. Have one unplugged day each month. No computer. (0/33)

87. Do something romantic for or with hubby at least once a month (0/33)

88. Learn at least 10 new words each month in FRENCH (0/330)

89. Make one truly awesome and decadent dessert each month. No calorie counting! (0/33)

90. Watch all 50 of the top cult movies on this list (0/50)

91. Buy a new camera

92. Do a detox/ body cleanse

93. Write to my Father once a month (0/33)

94. Visit the farm for a hayride/ corn maize/ pumpkin picking grand old time

95. Participate in bookcrossings.com and send out 15 books (0/25)

96. Participate in postcrossings.com and send out 25 post cards (0/25)

97. Learn to belly dance

98. Take a strip tease class/ DVD class and then dance for hubby

99. Buy all new lingerie/ night wear

100. Get a new tattoo

101. Take the kids on a train trip

102. Take #1 to Rocky Horror

103. Complete the Couch to 5K workout

104. Complete the 30 day shred

105. Complete NaNoWriMo once

106. Explore my spirituality

107. Write my will

108. Implement a recycling program for home

109. Take pictures of myself/ have hubby take pics

110. Dye my hair black again – with blue highlights

111. Make a new 11-1 list before the end of this one