My 101 in 1001

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon some blog posts entitled 101 in 1001.  I read a few random lists on some linked blogs and realized that this was a different spin on the tried and true New Year's Resolutions.  By allowing for 2.75 years, some more complex, more detailed goals could be added to the list.  In the extended time frame, these goals could actually be accomplished.  The difference... instead of me just saying someday I'd like to do such and such, I am actually able to begin holding myself accountable in order to make that someday a reality. 

The idea of 101 in 1001 isn't inherently a Christian idea, so I'm not endorsing all that you may find if you actually Google the concept.  However, after a couple weeks of compiling a list, it is definitely something I want to give a try.  On my list, I have goals that are currently in progress, some that will be easy to complete, and others that will take a large amount of time.  I have spiritual, missional, relational, organizational, educational, and just plain fun items on my list.  I'm excited to begin this journey.  To assist me in tracking my progress, I will be using The Day Zero Project website as well as this blog.  According to The Day Zero calculations, I'm starting my 101 in 1001 on September 8, 2010 and am slated to complete it on June 6, 2013. 

Check out my original list below. I will be placing this list as its own page on my blog. Click on the My 101 in 1001 tab anytime you want to check my progress.

1. Read the entire Bible in 90 days
2. Memorize 100 Bible verses
3. Complete a Beth Moore Bible Study
4. Keep a prayers prayed/answered list for 3 months
5. Complete a Precept Bible Study
6. Speak, Lead Workshops, and/or Sing @ 5 events
7. Join a small group Bible study or life group
8. Attend a Deeper Still event
9. Hear my brother preach
10. Attend NACC
11. Read all of Karen Kingsbury's fiction books
12. Read all of Tom Davis' books
13. Complete Jeremiah & Rachel re-adoption
14. Research and Develop my "IDEAL" adoption/orphan care ministry plan
15. Start an adoption/orphan care non-profit organization, initiative, or church based ministry
16. Hold a Pajama/Book Drive for the Pajama Program KY Chapter
17. Speak at/or Attend 10 Adoption/Orphan Care events (outside of SCC Support Group & AWAA KY Board Meetings)
18. Become a mentor
19. Financially support 12 adopting families through their fundraisers or by donation
20. Attend AWAA Africa Reunion
21. Choose an organization to support through our Gotcha Day Celebration
22. Complete 4DLD book
23. Attend Weekend to Remember, Festival of Marriage, or other marriage event with my hubby
24. Date night with Jon at least once a month for 6 months
25. Join a MOMS group
26. Read 101 books in 1001 days (Books read to the kids don't count!)
27. Subscribe to 5 magazines
28. Watch the entire LOST TV Series 
29. Watch the entire Waltons TV Series
30. Play piano for at least 15 minutes 5 days a week for 1 month.
31. Enjoy a Girls Weekend Getaway
32. Treat myself to a Bubble Bath twice a month for 6 months
33. Get a pedicure
34. Get a massage
35. Get a facial
36. Get rid of dry cracked heels
37. Wisdom teeth removed
38. Take vitamins daily for 1 month
39. Take calcium supplement daily for 1 month
40. Complete 30 day soda fast
41. Bike/Eliptical for at least 20 minutes 4 times a week for 3 months
42. Run a 5k
43. Learn to play tennis
44. Wear size 8 jeans again
45. Reduce Christmas gift expenses by 10%
46. Go 2 weeks without drive thru or restaurant food
47. Try 10 new recipes
48. Bake & Decorate a cake
49. Make a monthly meal plan & stick to it
50. Regularly recycle for 3 months
51. Cut & Organize Coupons weekly for 3 months
52. Mail expired coupons to military overseas
53. Create a Master Packing list to use for family trips
54. Update Addresses/Phone Numbers in my Contact List
55. Compile list of Family/Friends Birthdays & Anniversaries
56. Organize Store Discount Cards in Business Card Holder
57. Purchase & Mount Family Bulletin Board
58. Develop a filing system for important papers
59. Clean/Organize Master Bedroom Closet
60. Clean/Organize Dining Room Closet
61. Clean/Organize Kids' Closets
62. Organize & Store Kids Clothes by gender/size
63. Have a yardsale
64. Get a Kitchen Island
65. New Flooring in the Kitchen
66. New Bathroom fixtures
67. Bathroom painted
68. Convert Dining Room into School/Craft Room
69. Organizer for Keys/Mail/etc.
70. Choose paint to have bedroom painted
71. Take carpet up in bedroom
72. Clean windows (interior/exterior)
73. Perform 25 Random Acts of Kindness
74. Donate to the food pantry monthly for 6 months
75. Send 12 encouragement cards to soldiers
76. Send 12 encouragement cards to missionaries
77. Complete Caleb's Baby Scrapbook
78. Complete Ethiopia Trip Scrapbook
79. Complete a December 2010 Scrapbook
80. Complete G-day Scrapbook #1
81. Complete G-day Scrapbook #2
82. Catch Scrapbooks up to current year
83. Create an Advent Calendar to use with my family
84. Attend Homeschool Conference
85. Attend 10 Homeschool events/field trips/meetings/functions (outside of FIAR Co-op & HYPE
86. Create Homeschool Calendar/Morning Circle Time Visual
87. Make 20 File Folder Games
88. Adapt a Homeschool Workbox system for each of the kids
89. Develop a working Family Chores System
90. Have 50 blog followers
91. Twitter
92. Complete 10 product reviews on blog
93. Organize My Favorites Bookmarks on Computer
94. Write/Submit 20 articles
95. Have an article published 
96. Write 52 devotionals
97. Take the Downtown Frankfort Walking Tour
98. Go Kayaking
99. Go to IKEA
100. Secret #1 To be revealed @ a later date
101. Secret #2 To be revealed @ a later date