101 Things in 1001 Days

 If you know me, you know I love a challenge.  I happened upon a blog using the 101 Things in 1001 Days.  (This is from Day Zero Project originally)

Here's the scoop:

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.

Naturally, I thought this was a fabulous idea.  I have to admit, it took me a couple of days to come up with 101 things. I researched many others' 101 lists and how each categorized them. I'm excited about my list and even if I am not able to complete ALL 101 things, it will be an amazing 1001 days! I have added a countdown to start on February 1 (only fitting for opening ceremony day for my birthday month).  I am going to update in 100-day increments.  Here is my list! I hope you are inspired to make one for yourself.  There's not date specific timeframe, so you can start any time!

Adventure Awaits

1.      Napa Valley

2.     Niagra Falls

3.     Canada

4.     New England in the fall

5.     Tuscany

6.     Santa Fe (again)

7.     Savannah (again)

8.     Nashville

9.     Martha's Vineyard

10.   Seattle/Portland

11.    Grand Canyon

12.   Greece

13.   See Cherry Blossoms in D.C.

14.   Spa Day in Hot Springs

15.  Go to a destination where one of the 30 books I                 will read is set

16.  NYC (greatest attraction itinerary)

17.  Cruise to Alaska

18.  Hot Air Balloon Ride

19.  Go to an aquarium.

20.Complete Adventure Book

21.  Dig for Topaz

22. Get a passport

23. Take sister trip

24. Eat at 10 locally owned restaurants from my town         to Dallas

        *Meddlesome Moth (2/4/23)

25. Take a day trip

26. Go to 3 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Restaurants

27.  Take a spontaneous weekend trip

28.  Stay in Dolly Pardon's hotel in Nashville

Cooking - My therapy

29.  Cook my way through a cookbook

30.  Make a lattice top pie crust

31.    Take a cooking class

32.   Buy an air fryer

33.   Perfect making Norma's homemade rolls

Let Me Entertain You

34.  Drive-in movie

35.  Take pictures with the big sunflowers in Waco

36.  Slip and Slide kickball game

37.   Pay for someone else's meal in a restaurant

38.  Get 1001 followers on Tik Tok and Blog

39.  Go to a comedy show

40.  Ride Ferris Wheel at state fair

41.   Go to George W Bush Presidential Library in Dallas

42.  Go to a concert

43.  Watch Grey's Anatomy from Season 1; episode 1 

44.  Watch 5 Docuseries

45.  Go to a cat and wine lounge

46.  Go to a Savannah Bananas game

47.  Go to Farmer's Market

48.  Go to a festival

Home Improvements

49.  Create a garden with raised beds

50.  Bring my backyard oasis plan to fruition

51.    Finish front landscaping

52.   Redo laundry room

53.   Clean out garage

54.   Sell/donate/trash unwanted/unneeded items in                 garage

Health Matters

55.  Run a 5K

56.  Run a 10K

57.  Complete Couch to 10K app (FINALLY)

58.  Complete 28 day wall pilates challenge

59.  Sit on the beach and watch the sunrise

60.  Trampoline exercise class

61.    Hit my weight goal

62.   No fast food for a month

63.   Drink 64 oz of water daily for a month

64.   Walk 10,000 steps each day for 2 weeks

65.  Reduce DP intake to 1 per day for a month

66.  Go to bed before 9:30 for 1 week

67.  Take a walk with a camera to capture the moments

68.  Eat recommended servings of veges/fruits for a                 week

69.  Try Intermittent Fasting for 1 month

Being a Bookworm

70.  Read 30 books

        *1) Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil

71.    Read Bible completely through

72.   Read books I own and never read (included in the                 30 books)

73.   Read 30 minutes before bedtime instead of on                 a device for 1 month

Write It Down

74.  Start writing a book

75.  Create/Do/Make 1 thing I have pinned on Pinterest              each week (143 weeks in 1001 days)

76.  Write a handwritten letter to someone each month             (38/39 months)

77.  Update/transfer to my new recipe book

78.  Create/print my own favorites recipe book

79.  Write blog to update accomplishments from list

80.  Finish show picture frames

81.   Unsubscribe from all unwanted emails

82.  Share itineraries of the trips I take 

83.  Make a "dream" board with all items on this list

Professional

84.  Retire

85.  Create a second stream of income

86.  Create one PBL per grade level (K-5)

87.   Present at a conference

88.   Leave work at personal set time - no working until             dark:30

Money, Money, Money 

89.  Debt free other than car and house

90.  Save $10 for every goal accomplished

91.    No spend month except for food, fuel and REAL                 necessities

92.   Leave 100% tip at a restaurant

93.   Take lunch to work for a month

94.   Create a Christmas 2025 budget and stick to it.

95.   Save Christmas budget amount for 2025

96.   Create a plan to achieve all saving category goals                 in Quicken

All The Other Things

97.  Make my bed every day for a month

98.  Mail a care package to someone

99.  Try at least 5 life hacks from Tik Tok

100.Learn to fold fitted sheets

101. Get quilt made of theater shirts

Whew!  There it is, Friends!  I absolutely cannot wait to get started tomorrow and see how many things I can mark off!  The next 1001 days will be full of fun, intentionality, and CELEBRATION! (my word for this year)

Be Blessed, Be Brave, and KNOW you are equipped!

XOXO 💞  Stacey (A.K.A. Sassy)