I've decided to do it. Here is my list of 101 things to do in 1001 days. I'll blog my progress along the way.

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.

Here is my list, in no particular order except the order I thought of them in. Some of my goals are short term and easily achieved; others will take longer. Some are free and easy to enjoy; others will cost a fair bit. A few are already part of my regular routine that I would like to continue (1. Read at least one book per month); others are new things I want to try.

1. Read at least one book per month
   
2. Complete two cross-stitch embroideries
   
3. Complete 6 knitted hats
   
4. Visit a new place whether local or far away
   
5. Blog at least three times per week
6. Send flowers to someone
7. Lose 40 lbs
   
8. Plant a garden on time rather than two months late
   
9. Trim the grapes back
   
10. Learn to make tiramisu
11. Get new Buzz band going
12. Take a boat trip
13. Feed duckies
14. Fly a kite
15. Take time to dance
    
16. Go berry picking
17. Take walks at least once a week
    
18. Play mini golf
19. Play a board game with friends
20. Get a passport
    
21. Relax in hot mineral pools
22. Read a classic novel
23. Sew a snuggly pair of pajamas for me
    
24. Jump in a puddle
25. Blow bubbles on a sunny day
26. Watch the sun rise
27. Watch the sun set
    
28. Swing on park swings
29. Go to the zoo
30. Fix/sew up my clothes that need minor mending
31. Have a massage
32. Have a bubble bath
33. Sort out/purge my teaching resources
34. Sort out my continuing ed courses
    
35. Organise recipes
36. Put slides onto a CD to enjoy
    
37. Find something to be happy and thankful for each day
38. Visit Saturday Market in Eugene
    
39. Ride in a hot air balloon
40. Go to Lane County Fair
    
41. Watch It’s A Wonderful Life at Christmas time
42. Walk in the water with sand between my toes
43. Walk/dance in the rain
44. Bake cupcakes
    
45. Paint my fingernails
46. Lie on the grass and watch the clouds go by
47. Buy a Lotto ticket
48. Have my hand hennaed
49. Have a bath by candlelight
50. Taste French champagne
51. Take ballroom dancing lessons
52. Donate to charity
53. Enjoy coffee in a coffee shop
    
54. Buy a dress
55. Spend an hour people watching
56. Read more children's books
    
57. Send a postcard in the mail
58. Take meaningful photos of my local area
59. Host a pizza night
    
60. Do a jigsaw puzzle
61. Donate to a food bank
62. Take a train ride
63. Lie in a hammock
64. Cook dinner for someone
    
65. Knit carves
66. Visit an art museum
    
67. Take a photo of a butterfly
68. Bake something to give away
69. Decorate a room with fairy lights
70. Go to Seattle
    
71. Make home-made pasta
72. Have a computer-free weekend (all of Sat/Sun)
73. Take a photo of apple/cherry blossom in spring
74. Go to a concert
75. Sit on the edge of a wharf/jetty
76. Try 10 new recipes
    
77. Give old clothes to charity
78. Eat waffles for breakfast/brunch
79. Release a book into the wild via bookcrossing.com
80. Learn how to play bridge
    
81. Buy daffodils/freesias just because it’s spring
82. Ride a bike
83. Make chocolate/Easter eggs
84. Use reusable shopping bags at the supermarket
85. Keep Journals
86. Buy a new Jazz CD
87. Buy a BIG BAND CD
88. Put aside $10 for each goal achieved
89. Continue to add to a savings account
90. Spend time with Friends
91. Spend time with Family
92. take more pictures
93. Go on a picnic
94. Go camping
95. Paint the spare room
96. Paint the kitchen
97. Recover the Dining room chairs
98. Eat more from the Pyramid less from the candy aisle
    
99. Organize my craft projects
100. Organize my books
101. Visit a tea house