101 in 1001 - Again

I'm beginning this all over again. My original list I began back in September of 2005, and was only 15 out of 101. Having rediscovered the 101 in 1001 on Ravelry, I started all over again in 2008. I'm giving it another go, and going to make part of my goals keeping up with it.

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.


Calculating the End Date

You can easily find out when your project will end by using this handy tool at timeanddate.com.

(re-re)Start: Friday, January 1, 2010
End: Friday, September 28, 2012
Tasks Completed:

Completed and In Progress

Body, Mind, Soul (0 of 10)

* Lose 50 pounds. - 20 down already since January.
* Enjoy 10 Manicures/Pedicures (0/10)
* Enjoy 3 professional massages. (0/3)
* Learn to belly dance.
* Learn to meditate.
* Practice meditations at least 3-times a week for six months. (0/78)
* Complete a personal medical history.
* Donate to the ASPCA, to Breast Cancer, to AIDS research, and to at least two other worthwhile agencies.
* Write to at least five people who inspire me. (0/5)
* Get a tattoo.


Culinary (2 of 11)

* Maintain an herb garden. - I love my AeroGarden! - I finally decided to make the herb garden go away, but I maintained it for 4 months! And I still have both basils and the parsley replanted in my flower garden so I call this a success!
* Try 25 new recipes. (2/25)

   1. Meatloaf, from The Betty Crocker Cookbook
   2. Chicken Salad, from The Betty Crocker Cookbook


* Cook a dish with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme - not necessarily the same dish. (1/4)

   1. Sage: Meatloaf from The Betty Crocker Cookbook

* Learn how to make 10 different cocktails. (1/10)

1. Simple margarita

* Learn how to cook 6 favorite ethnic foods (Thai, Italian, Geek) (1/6)

1. Lasagne (Italian)

* Make my own pasta.
* Learn to make Thai iced tea.
* Learn to make Chai from scratch.
* Reduce my tea stash by half.


Travel (2 of 11)

* Travel to an overseas destination in the northern hemisphere again.
* Visit New York City again.
* See another play on Broadway.
* Travel somewhere by train.
* Find a hedge maze and wander through it.
* Travel to an overseas destination in the southern hemisphere.
* Visit Ocracoke/Atlantic beach in the fall.
* Travel somewhere West of the Mississippi.
* Spend a night in an upscale hotel just because.
* Take a cruise somewhere for more than 3 days.
* Walk along the beach where the water isn't frigid - Myrtle beach trip June 2010!


Educational (2 of 11)

* Complete Associates Degree program at PTC.
* Begin Bachelors Degree program. - Started at UMUC, moved to UNCG
* Complete Bachelor's Degree - Will have my BLS in December 2010
* Learn to understand/speak/write Italian.
* Learn to make 5 simple origami projects.
* Learn to make 5 intermediate origami projects.
* Take a culinary class of some type.
* Learn all the US State Capitals.
* Learn all the European Capitals.
* Learn at least one poem by heart. (Not my own).
* Take a ceramics class.


Spiritual (0 of 14)

* Observe 12 consecutive full moons with a simple solitary ritual. (0/12)
* Perform a simple devotional twice daily (morning and evening) for a month. (0/30)
* Study the Tarot 1 card a week. Keep a journal.
* Study the Runes 1 rune a week. Keep a journal.
* Study the Celtic Tree Oracle 1 card a week. Keep a journal.
* Complete the Living in Season New year's Dreams journal
* Complete each of the seasonal Living in Season booklets.
* Complete Year and a Day in Magick book (Not necessarily in a year)
* Begin Herbal section of my BoS.
* Begin Deity section in my BoS.
* Begin Divination section in my BoS.
* Begin Basic Texts section in my BoS.
* Begin Basic Rituals section in my BoS.


Music, Books & Film (1 of 10)

* Read 10 books on the Modern Library (Random House) top 100 list. (0/10)
* Compile a list of my 100 favorite albums.
* Compile a list of my 100 favorite movies.
* Compile a list of my 100 favorite books.
* Compile a list of my 100 favorite songs.
* Read a book without stopping till it’s finished.
* Purchase an I-pod/MP3 Player. - Gift to me from my husband. I love my husband.
* See 25 of the top 250 movies from IMDB :: http://www.imdb.com/chart/top (0/25)
* See 25 of the top 100 movies from AFI :: http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/movies.aspx (0/25)
* See 25 of the top 100 movies from Entertainment Weekly :: http://www.filmsite.org/ew100.html (0/25)

Note: Having signed up for Netflix, this will be much easier now. Now I just have to go through all three lists and add movies to my queue.


Home (5 of 13)

* Purchase a 'real' stereo system.
* Clean off desk every 2 weeks for six months. (0/13)
* Have the carpets cleaned professionally.
* Repaint living room.
* Replace hanging light fixture in Dining Room
* Replace ceiling light fixture in spare rooms (Office and bedroom) with ceiling fans.
* Create a photo wall in my office with framed pictures of friends and family.
* Complete a weekly housework routine and stick to it for a month - three months - six months. (0/4 - 0/12 - 0/24)
* Replace our dinnerware with something that appeals to us both.
* Backup everything important on my computer and on Jason’s. Will be completed once new computers arrive, as all three have access to online backup service.
* Obtain either a document safe or a safety deposit box at the bank.
* Frame the 4 unframed prints we have. - Ari's map, Sheri's Rudolph, ? & ?
* Purchase a new computer/laptop for myself. - Purchased desktop 5/26. Purchased laptops for myself and Jason 5/27.


Other (0 of 12)

* Update both blogs at least once per week for three months. (1/12)
* Update both blogs at least once per week for six months. (1/24)
* Keep up with 101 in 1001 goals with a post once a month. (1/32)
* Send handwritten letters to someone once a month for six months. (0/6)
* Write 24 poems. (0/24)
* Have my wedding rings resized.
* Start a Savings account for holiday gifts.
* Start a Savings account for SAFF/Yarn purchases.
* Get a new job after graduating.
* Have my holiday shopping finished 1 month before the holidays.
* Make a new 101 in 1001 list for the next 1001 days.


Knitting (2 of 9)

* Learn to knit socks on DPNs.
* Knit 12 pairs of socks (1/12)
* Knit 3 garments for myself. (1/3)
* Knit 12 shawls. (1/12)
* Learn to knit two socks at once on 1 circular.
* Plan my holiday knitting.
* Have my holiday knitting finished 1 month before the holidays.
* Knit 50 dishcloths. (2/50)
* Decrease my stash by one entire tote.