A JOURNEY THROUGH 101 ITEMS IN 1001 DAYS
Let the adventure begin!
I'm excited to welcome you to my little corner of the internet! This site will be a labor of love following my journey to complete 101 things in 1001 days (see my list below!). I aim to share insights, tips, and stories along the way and hopefully get a few of you to join me and make your own lists.
Why? Because life is too short for dull moments! Whether you’re looking for fantastic inspiration, practical advice, or just a fun read to brighten your day, you’ve come to the right place.
Together, we’re going to explore exciting topics, share adventures, and hopefully cultivate a community of like-minded individuals. So grab a cup of joe or two or five, get comfy, and let’s dive into this journey together! I can't wait to share all the amazing things ahead with you. Here’s to making every moment count!
Stay tuned!
Finance Things
1. Update spending log with all bills.
2. Make a living will for med. emergencies.
3. Take a money management class.
4. Pay off my cc.
5. Know what I have for retirement.
6. Learn to understand the stock
market.
Home Things
7. Clear out/declutter garage
8. Get a loveseat and recliner
9. Find a simple method to keep the house clean and use it.
10. Buy a piece of original art.
11. Declutter the garage.
12. Find a cleaning routine I'll do.
Work Things
13. Update portfolio online.
14. Sell 2 pieces of original art.
15. Have a year with a six digit income (before taxes and expenses).
16. Finish 15 paintings in a series.
17. Create a calendar with my work.
18. Have a successful side business.
19. Win a design contest.
20. Join AIGA or ACCD Alum group and attend an event.
Travel & Exploring Things
21. Go paddle boating 2x.
22. Try stand-up paddling to see if I like it.
23. Take a photography expedition.
24. Visit 1 art exhibition opening.
25. Do a road trip through ?.
26. Take a solo trip somewhere.
27. Do something Christmasy with the fam like a Christmas market/show.
28. Try 5 new-to-me restaurants.
29. Go to NYC during Christmas time.
30. Go on a sunset cruise.
31. Spend a weekend in Idyllwild.
Self Care
32. Buy myself flowers.
33. Get a mani-pedi.
34. Get a massage.
35. Floss 5x/wk.
Fun & Random Things
36. Read 25 books.
37. See something at the Pantages.
38. Learn to shuffle.
39. Learn to double Dutch.
40. Do 2 LOA challenges.
41. Go to a tea.
42. Redo porch area.
43. Go skinny dipping.
44. Learn a song on ukulele.
45. Stay at the WigWam Hotel.
46. Have a signature dish I make well.
47. Learn chess.
48. Learn the Thriller dance.
49. Take a Hip Hop class.
49. See Pageant of the Masters.
50. See all Hitchcock's movies.
51. Get a literary-themed cookbook and try recipes from it.
52. Take the train to Santa Barbara.
53. Reach 10 gallons of blood donations.
54. Take a day off just for fun.
Blog Things
55. Start to blog.
56. Update 5 old blog posts.
Craft & Make Things
57. Sign up for an art class in person.
58. Update the earthquake kit.
59. Learn printmaking.
60. Try 10 new recipes.
61. Learn to make good bread.
62. Participate in the 100 Day Project.
63. Make something from one of my Pinterest boards.
Relationship Things
64. Visit my mom more.
65. Have a sisters date.
66. Take Doodle to the beach.
67. Make nice breakfasts when kids are home.
68. Go ice skating with my kids.
69. Send a surprise gift to a friend.
70. Reconnect with an old friend.
Personal/Misc. Things
71. Pick a word and live it for a year.
72. Do a fashion challenge.
73. Move into a better place.
74. Learn a language and achieve a 200 day Duolingo streak at least once.
75. Learn to identify 10 local plants/trees.
76. Read 30 books.
77. Never go to bed with a dirty sink.
78. Redo my bedroom.
79. Establish an evening routine I can stick with.
80. Get a more practical car.
81. Keep a copy of insurance, license, registration in car.
82. Have a binder for all important papers.
Secret Things
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84. XXXXXXX
Health Things
85. Do 3 runs with a running group.
86. Be able to copy the Straight Leg Wheel yoga pose.
87. Eat fruits and veggies daily.
88. Drink more water.
89. Create a morning routine I love.
Mental Health Things
90. Watch the clouds for 5 min., 12 times.
91. Complete 2 Daily OM classes.
91. Do a Social Media free day ea. month.
93. Maintain a meditation practice.
Kind Things
94. Donate to a charity 3 times.
95. Help someone even though it’s not convenient.
96. Write a thank you note to a
coworker.
97. Send 10 holiday cards yearly to lonely elderly people.
98. Visit 3 fiends businesses.
99. Send flowers/gift to someone for no reason.
100. Make cookies for friends.
101. Write a new list!
