I began on April 20, 2009, giving me an end date of January 17, 2012, assuming I calculated correctly. The link to the “original” new list can be found here, in case you want to see an un-marked-up copy.  If you want to see others’ lists for ideas, check out Day Zero.

 

Italicized items are in progress.

Struck-through items are completed.

Short notes (completion dates, etc.) are [bracketed].

101 Things in 1001 Days

GROW IN SPIRIT

1. Read the Bible twice. [0/2]

2. Memorize a Bible verse or passage each month for a year. [0/12]

3. Go an entire day without complaining, on 5 different occasions. [0/5]

4. Finish updating/refreshing quiet time notebook.

5. Learn a(nother) new hymn.

6. Study seeking/walking with God.

GROW IN STRENGTH

7. Attain and maintain 95 lbs. (or 100 lbs. nursing).

8. Exercise twice a week for 2 months. [0/18]

9. Be able to jump rope 100 consecutive times.

10. Be able to stretch to (or beyond) toes.

11. Be able to do 30 pushups.

12. Learn to do all of the movements on my bellydancing DVD.

13. Drink 3 glasses of water a day for at least 28 of 30 days. [0/28]

14. Try a new vegetable. [not sure of the date; tried turnips; also rutabagas and asparagus]

15. Try 5 new snack recipes. [4/5]

EXERCISE MY MIND

16. Take 2 CLEP’s. [0/2]

17. Study with Nations University for 1 full year (2, if practical).

18. Learn Spanish. (Be able to read Esta Patente Oscuridad.)

19. Find a good (graded) violin repertoire list.

20. Write at least 1 chapter each of health and homemaking books. [0/2]

21. Submit a total of at least 15 articles to eHow/Squidoo. [9/15]

22. Complete anatomy & physiology book.

23. Re-memorize Paul Revere’s Ride.

24. Complete new example set for scrapbooking book.

25. Create doll pattern. [11-2009]

26. Get a walking foot and learn to sew knits.

27. Make infinity dress.

28. Go through project folders, listing “to-do’s,” and decide what to eliminate. [5-09]

29. Finish 3 projects from folders/list. [0/3]

30. Plan new website structure (incl. updated shop, wiki, and blog archives).

31. Use up 5+ pieces of fabric from stash. [0/5]

BLESS MY HOUSEHOLD

32. Make/acquire/alter an apron for each day of the week. [3/5]

33. Organize the kitchen (after remodel).

34. Set up the office/library.

35. Make pitas. [Tried.  So far they haven’t worked.]

36. Make marshmallows. [ditto]

37. Make fruit rolls.

38. Brainstorm uses for fruit powder and try every decent idea that results. [0/12]

39. Maintain a tidy (company-ready) home for 30 days. [0/30]

40. Finish household inventory.

41. Make a gift wrap organizer/station.

42. Re-cover dining room chairs. [4-23-2011]

43. Get window coverings up (and finished) in all relevant rooms.

44. Re-solidify cleaning “system.” [8-2009]

45. Clarify system for paper flow, especially up/downstairs. [1-2010]

46. Find a healthy/environmentally-friendly replacement for 2 cleaners/body products. [3-2010]

47. Replace china cabinet glass and organize dining room.

48. Re-establish morning routine. (30 days) [2-2010]

49. Re-establish daily routine. (30 days) [0/30]

50. Stay totally caught up on dishes for 30 days. [0/30]

51. Plant a garden.

52. Clear corner bedroom.

53. Organize pantry.

54. Sort out living room (esp. 2nd half). [11-2009]

55. Visit the farmer’s market. [8-15-2009]

BLESS (and celebrate with) MY FAMILY

56. Make Advent calendar.

57. Have family portraits made. [3-26-2011 Not exactly fancy “portraits,” but we got a decent all-five-of-us shot, so I’m counting it!  Thanks, Gabrielle!]

58. [personal]

59. [personal] [5-29-09]

60. [personal]

61. Make a will.

62. Take Ariel to a museum.

63. Take Ariel to a live concert. [2-2010; community Big Band concert]

64. Take Ariel to the zoo.

65. Teach Ariel to sew. [2011]

66. Celebrate Sukkot.

67. Develop the habit of weekly “Sabbath dinners.” (1 month) [0/4]

68. Create a “Sunday box.”

69. Complete 2+ more sections of family values book. [0/2]

70. Organize genealogical information.

71. Buy Wise Words for Moms. [8-22-2009]

BLESS OTHERS

72. Send one handwritten letter a month for 6 months. [1/6]

73. Have one person/couple/family over every 2 months for a year. [0/6]

74. Do something hospitality-related. [1-2010]

75. Add something free and useful to my website. [7-2009]

TAKE CARE OF MYSELF (and look nice for hubby)

76. Make a list of 25 things I love about myself. [4/25]

77. Make a list of core wardrobe pieces. [7-9-2009]

78. Make/acquire 5+ pieces from the above list. [8-2009]

79. Obtain well-fitted undergarments.

80. Buy new boots.

81. Find and buy a perfume that I like.

82. Get new glasses. [8-15-2009]

83. Learn a new way to fix my hair.

84. Get myself (and the girls) to the dentist. [2-18-2010]

85. Reconstruct an item of clothing for myself.

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

86. Participate in “Gimme Your Stuff.” Make-a-Friend Swap.

87. Go to the drive-in movie.

88. Lie on my back and watch the clouds.

89. Take a leisurely walk. [6-2011]

90. Laugh. Long and hard.

91. Take a class. (Something locally – just for the sake of taking the class.)

92. Learn hip hop dance.

93. Have a candlelit dinner. [2-14-2010]

94. Take the girls to the park, spontaneously.

95. Do something outside, just for the sake of enjoying the weather, 5+ times in one summer. [1/5]

96. Take a day to drive around and “explore.”

97. Leave a note in a library book.

98. Have photos taken in a photobooth with Michael.

99. Participate in a craftalong.

100. Buy a CD of a new-to-me artist. [???]

101. Go to a jazz café (or equivalent).