My 101 in 1001

Finally!  I have seen many bloggers create a "101 in 1001" list which is sponsored by The Day Zero Project.  The general idea is that you create a list of 101 things you would like to accomplish in 1001 days.  I have been working on this list for two weeks now.  It's very difficult to determine 101 things you want to do that you actually think you can accomplish within 2.75 years. 

And you know me...I'm a tad on the anal retentive side so I had to separate my lists into categories - to make sure that my goals were evenly spaced amongst practical and just for fun.

My start day official begins tomorrow - September 4th, 2010.  My final day to complete my goals will be May 31st, 2012.

So without further ado....here is my list and here's hoping I am able to mark off each and every item on my list over the next 2.75 years!

Physical/Health
1) Complete a half marathon in 2 hours and 10 minutes
2) Complete 15 push-ups in a row
3) Complete 5 pull-ups (unassisted) in a row
4) Complete a CrossFit workout at challenge weight
5) Reach my goal weight
6) Finish USMC mud run
7) Run a 9 minute mile
8) Wear the “skinny” jeans in the top of my closet
9) Climb the rope unassisted
10) Stick to “Zone” for an entire month with only 1 cheat day per week
11) Complete the Cooper River Bridge Run – Charleston

Financial
1) Max out ROTH IRA contributions
2) Create an emergency fund
3) Stick to the “monthly budget” exactly for two months consecutively
4) Adjust tax with holdings perfectly so we neither owe or receive a refund at year end
5) Start a “baby fund”
6) Shop our insurance to find the best deal
     Completed 9/7/10 - Staying with State Farm
7) Increase contributions to church and other charitable organizations by $150 per month
8) Sponsor a child in a third world country

Domestic/Home Projects
1) Become pregnant
2) Take a cake baking class
3) Use my fine china
4) Make a homemade blueberry pie from fresh picked berries
5) Host a holiday at my house
6) Complete finishing touches on hardwood floor installation
7) Make curtains for the kitchen
8) Make curtains for the master bathroom
9) Finish a DIY craft project for the home
10) Make a “from scratch” desert
      Completed 9/11 - Red velvet cupcakes w/ cream cheese frosting
11) Purchase remaining fine china pieces
12) Keep my car clean for a month straight
13) Remodel guest bathroom
14) Host a dinner party for my girlfriends
15) Attempt to make French crepes
16) Create a cross motif for wall décor
      Completed 10/1/10

Professional
1) Take the GRE
2) Apply for a scholarship to MBA program
3) Enroll in a MBA program
4) Complete month end reconciliation with ZERO corrections
5) Receive outstanding marks during my “employee review”
6) Take an intermediate Excel course
7) Take a CPA prep course
8) Complete month end reconciliation by the 15th
9) Finish decorating my office

Travel
1) Travel to NYC
2) Visit Khristi in Ohio
3) Sight see in Washington, DC
4) Visit Steven’s family in Mississippi
5) Visit my family in Alabama
6) Visit my brother, Paxston – wherever he may be
7) Go to Dallas & eat a Pappasitos again
8) Return to a Couples Resort (Jamaica)
9) Visit Jess in Charleston


For The Fun Of It
1) Become open water scuba certified
2) Own a pair of designer jeans
3) Dance in the rain
4) Go camping – for real – no electricity or luxuries
5) Read the Bible cover-to-cover
6) Donate blood
7) Bungee jump
8) Attend an Alabama game
9) Purchase a CrossFit t-shirt
10) Surprise Steven with something great
11) Read one new book a month
12) Show kindness to a stranger
13) Go berry picking
14) Show grace when it is undeserved
15) See a musical on Broadway
16) See a whale in person
17) Boudoir photo shoot
18) Rock the “boots over the jeans” look
19) Try a drastic new hairstyle
20) Purchase lunch/coffee for a soldier
21) Take family pictures with the puppies
22) Find a red wine I like to drink
23) Spend a weekend doing absolutely nothing but watching movies and reading books
24) Start a collection
25) Raise money for a charitable organization
26) Watch Ethan play a football game
27) Get a second tattoo
28) Stay up all night and watch the sunrise
29) “Play the piano” in a scandalous place
30) Laugh until I cry
31) Own a monogrammed market tote
       Completed 9/15/10 via Southern Belle Boutique
32) Make a new friend
33) Purchase a new digital camera
34) Master the “smoky eye” look
35) Learn to identify all 50 states on a US map
36) Finish “Lost” series
37) Go to a concert
38) Celebrate turning 26 gracefully
39) Watch “Gone With The Wind”
40) Go to Carowinds (theme park)
41) Participate in a service project with my church
42) Surprise my parents
43) Watch the Braves play at Turner Field
44) Visit my Nana’s grave
45) Go to the mountains & hand pick my first live Christmas tree
46) Watch “Driving Miss Daisy”
47) Attend a Nicholas Sparks book signing
48) Write a blog entry for each item crossed off my list

Check back often - as you can see I intend to write blog entry each time I accomplish one of my goals.  I'm also working on creating a button so I can hyperlink my list on my sidebar.  But I'm incredibly tech challenged so this may take me a few days!

Do any of you have a 101 in 1001 list?  Has any completed the challenge?  Considering taking the challenge?  Let me know - I would love to read your goals and track your progress as well!

Here's hoping you have a great, safe Labor Day weekend!!!