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101 things in 1001 days

I stumbled upon this 101 things in 1001 days during one of my internet searches. Ever since them I have been thinking about the idea. I started to write down some things I would love to complete in 1001 days. And finally here is my list…

101 things in 1001 days was created by Michael Green from New Zealand and it quickly spread around the world.

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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

Official Start Date: 22. February 2012
Official End Date: 19. November 2014

1. run a marathon
2. after running a marathon - buy a 26.2 sticker or magnet for my car
3. buy a 13.1 sticker or magnet for my car  - 03/2012 at Fit2Run with my mom
4. run another half marathon - 04/22/2012 - IronGirl Clearwater in 3:10:53
5. complete one relay race (e.g. 1 Day Relay or Ragnar)
6. run a half marathon in Europe - Gutenberg Half Marathon in Mainz on 05/06/2012 in 2:59:55
7. start cross training
8. manage to get faster (maybe a 10-11 min mile pace?)
9. complete the 100 pushup challenge (www.hundredpushups.com)
10. complete the 200 squat challenge (www.twohundredsquats.com)
11. complete the 200 sit-ups challenge (www.twohundredsitups.com)
12. try yoga - 10/05/12 via DVD
13. try rock climbing
14. learn to swim free style
15. fly in an indoor wind tunnel
16. try tai chi
17. start learning martial arts
18. try standup paddle boarding
19. go trampolining
20. try 5 new foods (1/5) - 05/20/12 bear’s garlic,
21. quit drinking soda
22. eat healthier
23. meet Ben Davis from bendoeslife.tumblr.com again
24. learn to speak spanish fluently
25. take a dance class
26. learn the US state capitols
27. learn the European countries and their capitols
28. lean the name of every country and identify on a map
29. pass a Apple Test (iLife or iWork)
30. take a class that features something I have never done before
31. study for the us Naturalization test (not sure if I will take it but it can’t hurt to study for it anyway)
32. learn the US presidents
33. travel to Washington DC
34. visit Machu Piccu
35. go on a cruise with my husband
36. visit the Niagara Falls
37. visit my family & friends in Germany - April/May 2012
38. take Healing Touch level 3 class - 25./26. February 2012
39. do a silent retreat
40. study energetic healing techniques
41. take Level 2 of Deborah Kings course
42. start the habit of journaling
43. start the habit of meditating (3x/ week)
44. do a 21 Day meditation challenge by the Chopra Center
45. sort through my iPhoto library - a work in progress
46. sort through my iTunes library - a work in progress
47. sort and organize my address book
48. scan files from filing cabinet and store them electronically
49. scan important files and back them up at different locations
50. make a will
51. organize my bookmarks
52. organize and complete a home inventory
53. declutter my inbox
54. get three massages during this time (1/3) - 04/30/12
55. get a facial
56. get pregnant - done July 2012
57. find a job
58. live without internet for a week
59. keep blogging at camelli.tumblr.com
60. open a business
61. do a 30 day photo project
62. write into my endless journal
63. ride a mechanical bull - 03/04/2012 at the Strawberry Festival 2012
64. brew my own beer
65. donate something (other than clothes)
66. get rid of 101 things I no longer use (6/101)
67. release 10 books via www.bookcrossing.com (4/10)
68. create a budget
69. decorate our house - started with the lanai (06/12)
70. paint the guest bed room
71. go to the opera
72. ride a roller coaster
73. swim with dolphins
74. drive a segway
75. mail a postsecret to www.postsecret.com
76. send snail mail to at least 10 people, both postcards and letters count
77. built a sand castle
78. leave 10 operation beautiful post-its, take pictures and submit them at www.operationbeautiful.com (1/10) - 05/16/12
79. make a list of 101 things I am grateful for
80. make a list of 101 places I want to visit during my life time
81. make a list of 101 things I love
82. buy nothing for a week (except groceries, gas and utilities)
83. become a bone marrow donor
84. watch a cirque de soleil show
85. watch 50 movies I haven’t seen until now (0/50)
86. watch 26 movies I have never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (these count towards the 50 movies) (0/26)
87. read 101 books (4/101)
88. choose 10 countries and read a book by an author from that country (these count towards the 101 books) (1/10)
89. ask 10 people to suggest a book and read it (these count towards the 101 books) (1/10)
90. answer 50 questions that will free your mind from http://www.marcandangel.com/2009/07/13/50-questions-that-will-free-your-mind/ (50/50) - done on 03/05/2012
91. answer the 5000 question survery at http://5000questionsur.livejournal.com (0/5000)
92. sort through my wardrobe and donate clothes I don’t use anymore - 03/20/2012
93. convert my tapes to mp3s
94. calculate my real age at www.realage.com - 5/7/2012, my real age is 29.8
95. go zorbing
96. spent a day at the beach
97. redo my office desk so I actually like to use it
98. get new glasses - April 2012
99. bake a homemade bread
100. sent at least 5 postcards via www.postcrossing.com (these postcards do not count toward the send snail mail) (0/5)
101. make a new list of 101 things in 1001 days at the end of my 1001 days