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Loupie has been doing her 101 things in 1001 days for a while now. I can’t quite remember how far through she is.

After subscribing to the Project52 idea; I wondered what else I could do. and the DayZero Project Sounds interesting;

The Challenge:
Complete 101 pre-set 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 your part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New Year’s resolutions or a ‘Bucket List’. 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, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

So while I am thinking about my list of 101 things I will list the ones I come up with below, with a view to start the challenge on the 1st February 2010 which puts my end date 1029 days. (you can see my day zero profile here).

1. Take a picture to celebrate each goals completion (and perhaps a blog post )
2. Get a Job
3. Move away from Swindon
4. Give up alcohol for a month
5. Give up Tea and Coffee for a month
6. Organize my photos
7. Finish reading the books I own
8. Learn how to edit videos
9. Climb at least 10 Munros
10. Complete the P52 Challenge
11. Develop all of the Photos I have on Film
12. Attend a LAN party
13. Sell off all unnecessary things on Ebay
14. get rid of clothes not worn in 2 years
15. Host a wine and cheese evening
16. Buy a new CD each month for a year
17. Give £2 to charity for each task I don’t complete
18. Go swimming at least once a week for 3 months
19. Complete the “The Most Ancient and Venerable Order of the Skylark and Hawthorne” challenge [ref]
20. Drink only water for 1 month
21. Watch 25 of 100 “Best Movies” [This list]
22. Host a board game night
23. Have dinner by candlelight
24. Put £25 for every goal completed into a Savings account
25. Not log into facebook for a whole week
26. Keep my bedroom spotless for a month
27. Go for a walk every day for a month
28. Spend a whole weekend (Sat-Sun) without TV/Computer/Etc.
29. Get a new camera
30. Get a new Phone
31. Learn how to scuba dive
32. Skinny dip
33. Update my Curriculum Vitae
34. plant a tree
35. Go to at least 10 concerts
36. Stop biting my nails
37. See the Rocky Horror Picture Show in drag
38. Complete the C25K
39. Complete the One Hundred Press-up Challenge
40. Complete the Two Hundred Sit up challenge
41. Complete the 7lb in 7 Day supper juice diet

I will have to have a think about this and work some more on it.

Things that have been removed from my list:

• Give up chocolate for a month [1]
• Give up fizzy drinks for a month [1]
• Inspire someone else to make a Day Zero list [2]
• Complete the “5,000 Question Survey” [this] [3]

1. Loupie Correctly pointed out that these would not be a challenge for me, as I so rarely do the activity I would be giving up
2. After reading this blog bma and Natalie started their own lists but before I had started my DayZero project.
3. This Task has no real aim, and or point; and as such has been removed.