My 101 in 1001

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Completed


1. Graduate with my Honours B.A. in History & Anthropology.
2. Graduate with my BEd.
3. Travel to Scotland with my husband and daughter.
4. Read one non-school book a month - just for fun!
5. Write a "Thank you" letter to those who have helped me the most, they deserve to know how much I cherish them.
6. Follow the Canadian Food Guide every day for 30 days straight (0/30).
7. Have a paper published in a journal or magazine.
8. Organize my bookshelves and donate books I don't need/won't read again.
9. Spend at least 90 minutes exercising per week for 6 weeks straight (0/6).
10. Spend at least 180 minutes exercising per week for 6 weeks straight (0/6).
11. Learn how to sew.
12. Sew at least one item for all of my family members.
13. Host a dinner party for my family, not on a holiday.
14. Visit an historical spot in each province (1/9).
15. Participate in an archaeological excavation.
16. Create a really good CV.
17. Begin working on my topic for my M.A.
18. Buy a good calendar and use it properly.
19. Re-read the "Outlander" series (1/6).
20. Start working on Amnesty International letter writing campaigns again.
21. Read the news from more than 1 site/paper daily.
22. Read the Bible with Gillian
23. Make a weekly cleaning schedule and stick to it.
24. Meditate for 30 minutes each day.
25. Go Geocaching with my family.
26. Get my new tattoo.
27. Stand up for something I believe passionately in.
28. Get involved with a reputable charitable organization.
29. Make a family tree going back at least 4 generations.
30. Do one thing that scares me.
31. Have a technology free day at least once a week.
32. Only eat take-out once a week.
33. Re-watch "Battlestar Galactica"
34. Donate food once a month to the local food bank (6/26).
35. Donate blood whenever possible.
36. Cook at least one new meal a week.
37. Make a cooking blog and update regularly.
38. Buy a swimming membership for me and the kid.
39. Make next Christmas "Handmade Only".
40. Read at least 3 banned books! (3/3)
41. Learn to knit.
42. Make my husband an old school Dr. Who scarf.
43. Start saving for a down payment on a house.
44. Start house hunting.
45. Donate at least 3 animals through www.heifer.org/ (0/3)
46. Donate at least 100,000 grains of rice through www.freerice.com/ the UN World Food Program (100,000/100,000).
47. Adopt a family for Christmas.
48. Drink only water or tea for 30 days straight (0/30).
49. Perform 25 Random Acts of Kindness (9/25).
50. Come up with another 51 items for my list!

OK, I know I wasn't supposed to start my list until Monday....but, after getting off the bus this morning and walking past the freezing cold T.A.s & Faculty I couldn't help but feel horrible for them.  Sure, they are striking and messing up my year, but I keep reminding myself that I will be one of them one day - they are working on getting this contract for me as well.

After invigilating the last exam of the week (WOOHOO), I picked up 10 coffees and 5 teas from Timmy Ho's and walked them over to the History/Anthro picketers at Founders.  They were so excited to see me and seemed genuinely happy that someone stopped by to talk (and not yell or threaten them with various weapons).   I ended up missing my bus (for the second time today...), I ended up walking on the picket lines with them for 20 min or so just chatting.  It was really great!

OK.  Back to coming up with my list.

I found this website linked from a link, etc (triplux.com/dayzero/).  As I read it I found myself getting inspired to make my own list!  It is currently under construction, and will be up as soon as possible!

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 organising 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.