Hi

Once, a few months ago, while searching the net I happen to come across an interesting site about 101 things to do in 1001 days project.

Now, at the beginning of 2009, I finally decided to take this challenge myself. I wrote the list of things I want to do, to see, to experience, to learn and to try in the next 1001 days. I created this blog for the purpose of following the progress of this challenge (or a mission, or whatever you call it). As the time goes on I'll put some photos of what I have already achieved and will share with you, my unknown guest, what my progress is.

I'm very excited about this idea as I created a list of things that I wanted to do for a long time, of things I know I should do or of something that will help other people. In any case, I know that making this 101 things happen will make the next 2.7 years very interesting, fulfilling and unforgetable.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. Yana

Yana's 101 things in 1001 days project

Start date: 5 Jenuary 2009 End date: 3 October 2011

My goal is to complete the following 101 tasks in 1001 days.
Not yet completed Working on it Done!

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.

And here is my list:

Education/ Self-development

1. Learn to use Photoshop (go through self-teaching book)
2. Get a driving licence
3. Pass ECDL
4. Take self defence course
5. Learn the basics about art, artistic movements, famous artists and famous works
6. Pass the exams for the next year in college
7. Get my 4 year degree
8. Learn basic CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver
9. Learn about different religions
10. Complete the course of speed-typing

For Myself
12. Do a weekly breast exam (2/143)
13. Find out my blood type and write it down in at least 5 places
14. Drink 3 glasses of water every day for 3 weeks (0/21)
15. Buy myself fresh flowers for no reason at least every 3 month (0/11)
16. Do not turn on my computer at least 1 day per month (1/33)
17. Buy a few skirts and wear a skirt at least once a month (0/33)
18. Buy a little black dress
19. Have a spa day
20. Get a professional massage
21. Make 5 new friends (1/5)

For Other People
22. Send 100 cards with the postcrossing (10/100)
23. Donate 101000 grains of rice with the freerice (15280/101000)
24. Call my mom at least every 3 weeks (1/47)
25. Donate clothes and purses I do not use any more.
26. Make cookies for someone just because
27. Buy and give 5 just because gifts (0/5)
28. Buy flowers for my mom.

Books and Movies
29. Watch 10 movies from the AFI's Top 100 Movies of all time list (0/10)
30. Watch 10 movies in the cinema (0/10)
31. Read 20 books from my 100 Books to Read list (0/20)
32. Read 100 poems I've never read before (0/100)
33. Memorize 10 poems (0/10)
34. Read 5 autobiographies (0/5)
35. Read all the books that I already own and let it travel through bookcrossing.

Interesting challanges
36. Make 1 photograph every day for a month (0/31)
37. Buy some beautiful letter-paper and handwrite 10 letters (0/10)
38. Go to bed at 11 pm every consecutive night for two weeks (0/14)
39. Try 10 new hairstyles (0/10)
40. Photograph my outfit every day for a month (0/31)
41. Watch a sunrise 10 times (0/10)
42. Make 10 different ethnic dishes (0/10)
43. Have a one sentence journal everyday for the duration of the challenge (33/1001)
44. Write 100 comments on people's blogs (0/100)
45. List 100 things that make me happy (26/100)
46. Eat at 25 different restaurants (1/25)

Finances
47. Save 10% of every wage (no exceptions)
48. Save 10 euro for every task accomplished (0/1000)
49. Save enough money by summer'09 to visit my brother
50. Buy nothing more expencive than 20 euro for a month
51. Sell something on eBay

My Body
52. Do the splits
53. Make myself able to do 10 push-ups
54. Make myself able to run 30 mins
55. Get a heart test and a blood test
56. Have an eye exam

Out and About
57. Go to the Dublin Zoo
58. Take a bus I never used, go to the last stop and walk around exploring.
59. Visit the main tourist attractions of Dublin
60. Go away to another city for a weekend
61. Go to London
62. Go to Taipei
63. Go to Venise (but stay in Jesolo)
64. Visit California, US
65. Write my impressions of the places I visited in the Traveller's notebook. Be honest.

My long lasting desire to visit all the theatre's of Dublin. Now is the time to make it happen:)
66. Go to the Abbey Theatre
67. Go to see a play at the Ambassador theatre
68. Go to see a play at the Bewley's Cafe theatre
69. Go to the Dance Theatre
70. Go to the a play at the Gaiety Theatre
71. Go to the Laughter Lounge
72. Go to the Millbank Theatre
73. Go to see a play at the O'Reilly Theatre
74. Go to see a play at the Players Theatre
75. Go to the Civil Theatre
76. Go to the Gate Theatre
77. Go to the Helix (probably to see ballet)
78. Go to the Mill Theatre
79. Go to the Olympia Theatre
80. Go to the Pavilion Theatre
81. Go to the Point
82. Go to the Sugar Club
83. Go to the Tivoli

This can be fun
84. Back up my computer once every 3 months (0/11)
85. Watch a play at the West End
86. Write a letter to my future child (I saw this on someone else's list and I thought it is very sweet. I never thought about my future children and it will not be easy to decide what I have/want to tell them)
87. Write a letter for myself on where I think I'll be in 10 years and seal it.
88. Skydive or do the hot air ballooing
89. Volunteer
90.Try a yoga class and see if I like it
91. Take part in the Earth Hour (0/2)
92. Do hourse-riding!
93. Take a dance class
94. Go to a book signing
95. Have a lunch with a friend (1/30)
96. Try 10 cocktails (0/10)

Create/ Do
97. Finish my embroidery project
98. Create a family tree (find all the info that I'm missing at the moment)
99. Finish my crocheting project

The Project
100. Take a photo of the completed task if it is an object or a place and put it here.
101. Celebrate the end of this project. Have a very big celebrating if/when I have all 101 things completed.