101 in 1001

Jumping on the bandwagon. Day Zero popularized this meme and, being a lover of lists, I'm going to give it a go.

I've tried to make everything as concrete and doable as possible with it still being a stretch. If some things become impossible due to unforeseen circumstances (like moving cross country) I'll revise the list.

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 organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Start date: April 26, 2008
End date: January 22, 2011

Kazen's 101 in 1001

Craft

1. Complete 40 pairs of socks (0/40)
2. Design a sock
3. Give a pair of socks to someone other than my mom
4. Start and complete Irtfa'a shawl
5. Knit or crochet 20 dishcloths or tawashi (0/20)
6. Complete a lace scarf
7. Try spinning

Work

8. Get gainful employment in radio or Japanese
9. Take a 4-5 day "omg I need a break" vacation twice a year (0/5)

Media

10. Read the New Yorker the week I get it for 8 weeks straight (0/8)
11. Watch 20 documentaries (0/20)
12. Get through my entire podcast folder once
13. Back up important files to external hard drive
14. Review 10 pieces on PRX (0/10)
15. Do one narrator-less piece
16. Do one "sound art" piece

Food

17. Try 20 new recipes (0/20)
18. Make 10 new cookies/treats (0/10)
19. Get the oven working
20. Make and freeze meals ahead of time (0/20)
21. Try 10 new teas (0/10)
22. Find 3 wines I like (0/3)

Health

23. Go ice skating 3 times (0/3)
24. Get my annual exam (0/2)
25. Do the fasting blood test
26. Take vitamins every day for a month (0/30)
27. Take an intro to ballet class
28. Stretch nightly for one month (0/30)
29. Get an eye exam and new glasses
30. Go veggie for one week
31. Get a simple manicure

Finance

32. Check credit score once a year (0/3)
33. Donate to Glide
34. Become a member of KQED
35. Grow savings account to "x"
36. Get out of SIP plan
37. Move checking account to a better bank
38. Update info at work
39. Join the ACLU
40. Donate to a political campaign

Japanese

41. Complete second grade kanji (160 characters)
42. Complete third grade kanji (200 characters)
43. Complete fourth grade kanji (200 characters)
44. Complete fifth grade kanji (185 characters)
45. Complete sixth grade kanji (181 characters)
46. Take level 2 JLPT
47. Pass level 2 JLPT
48. Finish 社会 textbook
49. Interpret for someone (ただでもいい)
50. Take another class at Soko Gakuen
51. Write 10 bilingual blog posts (0/10)
52. Get a Japanese magazine subscription
53. Write a letter to Ken's grandmother

Shopping

54. Buy a laptop
55. Buy a rice cooker
56. Find another pendant I love
57. Buy a nice nightgown
58. Procure a fitting black necklace cord
59. Get fitted for a bra
60. Buy 2 threadless t-shirts (0/2)
61. Buy a furniture upgrade that I love
62. Buy a DS game in Japanese
63. Go to Rainbow Grocery

Entertainment

64. Go to 7 different museums (0/7)
65. See 3 plays (0/3)
66. Entertain as best my dinky apartment will allow (0/5)
67. Organize get togethers with my friends (0/5)
68. Get out to see a movie (0/5)
69. See a sit down concert
70. Visit a planetarium
71. Try 20 new restaurants (0/20)
72. Enjoy a "me" lunch (0/15)
73. Go to 5 "only in SF" events (0/5)
74. Attend a rock concert
75. Have a full on Movie Night with Ken
76. Have a sleepover with "Girl's Night"
77. Celebrate a summer solstice
78. Play a board game with friends
79. Go to a hands-on science museum

Betterment

80. Volunteer for 3 different organizations (0/3)
81. Send mom a b-day "care package"
82. Move
83. Get rid of 101 material things (0/101)
84. Memorize a poem
85. Learn 5 constellations (0/5)
86. Vote (0/3)

Travel

87. Return to Japan
88. Visit a foreign country other than Japan or Canada
89. Visit a state I've never been to
90. Visit an aquarium
91. Visit a beach for more than a day
92. Travel somewhere with Ken
93. Go to a service at Glide
94. Go to an amusement park
95. Visit WEBS again
96. Go on an Alcatraz night tour
97. Go to a drive-in
98. Go to an SF beach
99. Go on an SF walking tour
100. Go to Western Canada
101. Go to NYC