Some people love the idea of resolutions, goals, bucket lists, and long to-do lists; while others can't stand the concept (for good reasons that I completely understand). I happen to be a member of the first group. I find that writing down all the things I want to do, the personal challenges I want to complete, or even just listing out the things I need to take care of helps to keep me organized and inspired. And I find that checking things off my list motivates me to be even more productive and check even more things off. I've also always found that sharing my goals with others helps me feel accountable, encouraged, and supported in my endeavors. So I've decided to share my latest list project here!
You may have heard of the 101 Things in 1001 Days challenge, and as a list lover, this is right up my alley. I love the idea of having a longer-term, more realistic deadline, and I plan to pull from this list when I'm creating my short list of monthly goals (something I've been doing successfully for a few years now).
I tried to pick things I'm pretty firmly-rooted in, things I really want to do, hoping that the list will stand the test of time and will still be applicable in two years' (plus) time. However, I know that things will change and some of the items may no longer be relevant in the future, and some of the goals are rather lofty. I'm not holding myself to any strict rules, but I do hope to check most of these items off by the end date. For me, this really is all about the journey - and what I can gain from the journey - rather than the destination.
I plan to blog about each of the goals as they are accomplished as a way to stay motivated and inspired, not to mention accountable. Without further delay, here's my 101 Things in 1001 Days list, in no particular order.
Start Date: 1/1/2017 End Date: 9/29/2017
1. Come up with 101 things (a freebie but it's harder than you'd think!). Completed 1/1/2017
TRAVEL
2. Trip to a beach none of us have ever been to before.
3. Eat crabs in Maryland.
4. Hershey, PA.
5. Disney World.
6. New York City.
7. Visit a state none of us have ever been to before.
8. Biltmore Estates.
9. Have a kid-free getaway.
10. Go on another cruise.
11. Visit a city none of us have ever been to before.
12. Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.
13. San Francisco.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
14. Drive-in movie.
15. Go to a MLB game.
16. NFL game.
17. Virginia Holocaust Museum.
18. See the Hokies play live.
19. Go inside a lighthouse.
20. Virginia Museum of Transportation.
21. Implement monthly game night
22. Go to an amusement park.
23. Go to a fair or festival.
24. Ice skating.
25. Zip lining.
26. Visit a planetarium.
27. Go to a zoo.
28. Splash park.
29. Explore caverns.
30. Go to a Pow-Wow.
31. Family picnic.
32. Camping.
33. Go skiing.
34. Make a gingerbread house from scratch.
35. Try geocaching.
36. Cook a family meal together.
37. Play a round of mini-golf.
38. Implement monthly movie nights.
39. Race each other on a go-kart track.
40. Hike a new trail.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
41. Get CPR certified.
42. Be able to do a handstand.
43. Photograph DC's cherry blossoms.
44. Complete a New York Times crossword without cheating.
45. Photograph wild horses.
46. Run a 5K.
47. Go rock-climbing.
48. Read 100 books.
49. Plan and photograph another themed family cosplay shoot.
50. Learn calligraphy.
51. Open a photography side business.
52. Dye my hair blonde.
53. Maintain goal weight.
EXTENDED FAMILY AND FRIENDS
54. Host an Ice Cream Social.
55. Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange.
56. Host David's 40th.
57. Host a game night with friends.
MEMORY KEEPING
58. Professional family photos 2017.
59. Professional family photos 2018.
60. Professional family photos 2019.
61. Make keepsake boxes for all three kids.
62. Create a family cookbook with family recipes.
63. Design a "Year in Review" card to mail instead of Christmas cards.
64. Complete a "Day in the Life Of" photo project.
GIVING BACK/COMMUNITY
65. Rescue another animal.
66. Donate plasma.
67. Adopt a child for Christmas.
68. Volunteer for Libertarian party.
69. Vote every year.
70. Make a paper flower bouquet as a gift.
FINANCES
71. Exchange British pounds for American dollars.
72. Buy a house.
73. Emergency savings (amount hidden).
74. Pay off credit cards.
75. Open a savings account for each of the kids.
HOME WORK
76. Have a raised bed garden.
77. Makeover the downstairs closet.
78. Finish Faith's room.
79. Finish Noah's room.
80. Update Olivia to a big girl room.
81. Renovate the kitchen.
82. Makeover the carport to a patio area.
83. Replace the roof on the house.
84. Finally finish purging of all unused/unnecessary items.
85. Buy a fire extinguisher.
86. Create an emergency survival kit.
87. Create an emergency supply of food and water.
88. Clean out the shed.
JUST BECAUSE/MISC.
89. Participate in Fantasy Football.
90. Design and purchase another watercolor family portrait.
91. Get another tattoo.
92. Make homemade peanut butter.
93. Make homemade jam.
94. Make homemade cheese.
95. Legally change my name.
96. Buy a sectional sofa.
97. Add 3 books to my "Pretty Books" collection.
98. Complete a 1,000 piece puzzle.
99. Sell old/unused camera gear.
100. Build/buy a map to pin family trips.
101. Paint another picture for home decor.
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