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I found an online Bible Study that I started on my own. It starts at the very beginning - which is a little farther "back" than I wanted, but I've enjoyed the two lessons I've done so far and look forward to receiving the next one!

101 Things to do in 1001 days

I finished my list and now I will share with you what it's all about!

I stumbled onto this site and decided to "do it". Here's the meat of it:

Creating your own 1001 Day Project

The Mission:
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 my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. 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 or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.



Here's My List...

In Process
Completed

1. Finish reading the Bible cover to cover.
2. Boost Tithe when completely out of debt.
3. Complete 52 weeks of various Bible Studies - in groups, with one other person, with self, online, etc... (6/52)
   
4. Attend 5 concerts performed by Christian Artists. (1/5)
5. Pray for my dad.
   
6. Sponsor a child through a non-profit organization, such as World Vision - individually or as a family or both!
7. Spend a weekend away - alone with God.
8. Connect with someone to journey with me through "A Wife After God's Own Heart". (by Elizabeth George)
9. Buy a Bible I feel comfortable writing in.
10. Keep a gratitude journal for one month.
    
11. Go on a date with Brian at least once a month.
12. Take a stained glass class with Brain.
13. Without complaining about anything, go to Perris - or Lake Elsinore - to watch Brian sky dive 6 times. (0/6)
14. Complete a master bedroom makeover.
    
15. Say only positive things about Brian's vegetarian menu for one consecutive week. (7/7)
    
16. Take a dance class with Brian.
17. Have dinner once a month after the kids have gone to bed - just the two of us! Complete with candle light.
18. Start a date idea jar - add to it when I think of something fun to do on a date!
19. Double-date with the Johnson's, Alsky's, Witt's and/or Matheny's
20. Take a long weekend trip to Las Vegas.
21. Take motorcycle driving class.
22. Get motorcycle license.
23. Plan an adventure.
24. Try snowboarding. (definitely not skiing again!)
25. Have boudoir photos taken.
26. Create an occasion to wear our formal attire.
    
27. Go to Sea World.
28. Go on a picnic - complete with picnic basket.
29. Go camping in Yosemite.
30. Climb Fresno Dome.
31. Keep an indoor voice - even when I'm angry - for one consecutive week.
32. Get Chicka-Doodle an emergency contact bracelet.
    
33. Spend one evening a week with each kid - just one on one.
34. Play games one evening a week - all together.
    
35. Find a guitar teacher for Goose who will listen and understand his personality.
36. Get swimming lessons for Chicka-Doodle.
37. Spend two consecutive hours watching Chicka-Doodle ski.
38. And another two watching Goose snowboard.
39. Attend 6 Parent's Meetings at Scouts. (2/6)
40. Visit Farmer's Market in Los Angeles.
41. Take family photo at least once a year.
42. Volunteer in one of Goose's class once a week for a whole school year.
43. Attend 6 PTA meetings for Chicka-Doodle's school this year. (0/6)
44. Build a snowman - complete with scarf and jacket.
45. Find a haircut I can deal with - and that my Husband likes.
46. Join the YMCA.
47. Attend water aerobics 2 times per week for 6 months. (0/48)
48. Get a message.
49. Get a pedicure.
50. Take a class.
51. Read all unread Karen Kingsbury books.
52. Attend Women of Faith conference.
53. Get a bike helmet.
54. Forgive TF completely.
55. Eat breakfast every day for a month.
56. Put flowers on Grandpa's grave.
    
57. Purge the clutter in the living-room.
58. Purge the clutter in the master bedroom closet.
59. Purge the clutter in the kids' rooms.
60. Purge the clutter in the laundry room.
    
61. Purge the clutter in the (10'x18') storage.
62. Replace carpet with hardwood floors.
63. Buy a good quality (used?) computer desk.
64. Set up a cleaning routine.
65. Stick to it for a month.
66. Invest in a safe.
    
67. Plant a tree.
68. Have Saturn carpets/upholstery cleaned.
69. Get a window shade for the Saturn.
70. Create a home management binder.
71. Put an emergency kit in the Saturn.
    
72. Call Mrs. Rueda just to say hi when our husbands are snowboarding together.
73. Make pillows to match the blankets I made for the girls (nieces) and mail them all at the same time.
74. Make bookmark for my aunt using the pearl.
    
75. Complete Christmas gift for Mom-in-Love I've been working on for two years.
76. Volunteer in a soup kitchen for Thanksgiving.
77. Donate my hair.
78. Give blood. (They say 3rd time is a charm...)
    
79. Participate in a fund raiser for a good cause.
    
80. Bake Christmas cookies - and actually give them to folks!
81. Buy a Christmas gift for our elderly neighbor - from his dog.
82. Offer collection of Al-Anon books (for long term borrow) to M.T.
    
83. Continue weekly budget meeting.
84. Pay off the Saturn. (We will be 100% debt free!)
85. Continue "Envelope Savings".
    
86. Get a passport.
87. Go to Solvang.
88. Go to Catalina Island.
89. Go whale watching.
90. Go roller skating.
91. Have a "formal" dinner in a fast food restaurant.
92. Swim with dolphins.
93. Go on a Tandem bike ride.
94. Go snorkeling.
95. Soak in natural hot springs.
96. Go to the OC Fair.
97. Take a Christmas light dinner cruise.
98. Find a way to make patio swing out of Mammoth lift chair.
99. Buy a hydrangea plant.
100. Fly a kite in Moro Bay.
     
101. Blog about each accomplishment on this list.

As I complete each item, I will post about it and link it to this page.

List in Progress

So, I stumbled onto this site...and invited a Blogger Friend to join me on this journey. I will continue to build my list and when it's completed, I will post what it's all about. Then, as appropriate, I will post about each list entry.