There is a new movement to do 101 things in 1001 days. I have decided to join in the fun and create my own list of things that I would like to accomplish in the next nearly three years. So here goes.

Personal

Surprise Scott. (11/08/08)
Stay in a bed and breakfast.
Frame my sunflower painting. (November 2008)
Get a facial. (June 2008)
Find home for hope chest.
Attend 15 year High School reunion.
Get my palm read.
Attend a country music concert.
Put together collage in Ikea frame. (10/26/08)
Frame sunflower poster. (November 2008)
Hang picture frames around house. (October 2008)
Get a new Passport with married name.
Establish a store on parlee.us for mom’s afghans.
Frame my three degrees.

Post a daily pic for 30 days.

Take 365 dailymug shots.

Reading and Writing

Blog about something at least 1x a week for 3 months. ( /12)
Write in my journal at least 1x a week for 3 months. ( /12)
Read six nonfiction books. (1 /6)
Write a short story.
Read a book in Spanish.

Family
Have a baby.
Get married. (7/15/08)
Get a Cocker Spaniel puppy.
Adopt another kitten.  (6/2009)
Have a reception party in Phoenix. (8/09/08)

Hiking

Hike in Saguaro NP.
Hike the Grand Canyon.
Hike in Four Peaks.

Traveling

Travel to Alaska.
Visit New England in the fall.
Visit Fort Bowie.
Camp and hike in Chaco Culture.
Visit Carlsbad NP. (1/2/09)
Take a road trip with a girlfriend.
Take a trip with my sister.
Go on a trip with my parents.
Visit 30 new NPS sites. (30 /30)
Visit my friend Connie in Indiana.
Go to Rocky Point.
Take a road trip along a historic trail.
Camp in the White Mountains.
Visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Finances and Purchases

Buy my own home.
Buy a vehicle.
Buy a MacBook. (01/28/09)
Totally pay off 5 of my credit card bills. ( /5)
Start a private practice with colleagues.
Get an on-call job.
Develop budget.
Drop off change to BofA. (10/23/08)
Bring foreign money to BofA to exchange. (November 2008)

Arts and Crafts

Complete Scott’s scrapbook. (2/08/09)
Complete mom’s scrapbook. (12/09/08)
Complete a scrapbook of our 10 year anniversary trip.
Take a craft class.
Make Christmas gifts by hand for a family member.
Take a creative writing class.

Health and Fitness
Lose 80 pounds. ( 20 /80)
Participate in Pat’s Run.
Get an ab lounger. (5/29/09)

Cut out all soda.

Go for walks 3x a week. ( 10 /429)

Do monthly breast self-exams.

Complete the beginners Tai Chi class.

Organization and Decluttering

Implement the rule: “one item in, one item out.”
Digitize 50% of my lateral file. (10/10/08)
Reduce paper clutter to my lateral file. (10/10/08)
Purge closet every 6 months. ( 1 /6)
Organize my computer files.
Organize books.
Donate books I don’t need or want.
Organize our NPS Passport books and stamps.
Update my calendar with important dates (birthdays/anniversaries) (Jan 31st 2009)
Scan and recycle final bin of college papers.
Donate old sun glasses to an eyeglass retail store. (Jan 24th 2009)
Donate items to Big Brothers/Big Sisters. (6/15/09)
Clean out pantry. (October 2008)

Gardening and the Environment
Totally eliminate plastic bags from my house.
Take 5 more steps to combat global warming. ( /5)

Sports

Attend three ASU football away games (not including bowl games). ( /3)
Submit an ASU Fan Story.
Develop a Game Day tailgating tradition.
Buy a new ASU t-shirt.
Attend a Patriots game in New England.
Visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Attend a Diamondbacks game.
Attend a Red Sox game in Fenway Park.

Skills and Habits

Go to bed before midnight for 30 days straight. ( /30)
Learn proper massage techniques.
Get up by 730am during the work week for 30 days straight. ( /30)
Eat breakfast at home for a month. ( /30)
Play the clarinet again.
Learn to cook three new meals. ( 1 /3)
Learn 5 key photography tips. ( /5)
Brush my teeth twice a day instead of once.
Take a relaxing bath once a week for 3 months. ( /12)