101 Things in 1001 Days

Start: January 10, 2009
End: October 8, 2011

I love lists! They give me a sense of purpose and direction. I love getting creative with writing them and checking things off. I make lists daily - at home and at work. You can imagine how excited I was when I came across this idea of making a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days. Finding 101 things was pretty tricky and I looked at a number of lists to get some ideas. I wanted my list to include a combination of fun and challenging items. I had some great accomplishments in this last year that was on my list to achieve by the time I turned 40. This included moving some pretty big mountains like finalizing my divorce in a way that was helpful not hurtful and without lawyers - check! Paying off all of my old debt and being solvent - check! Taking a photography class and art classes - check, check! The timing to make a new list was perfect. I've already started working on these items and will post blog entries in the 1001 days to come.

1. Take a creative vacation to Belgium. Oh I can't wait to play with Inge and Dorien!
2. Learn how to make a cut paper animation and create my first one.
3. Design my creative space to be a sanctuary for my muse
4. Light a candle each day. Let the gentle light, lighten my heart.
5. Pick a month and take a photograph each day.
6. Make a crown for me.
7. Host a tea party and wear my crown.
8. Participate in an online book club.
9. Write 100 gratitude notes.
10. Move my body for 30 minutes, 3 times a week. No more excuses!
11. Make a self portrait once a month during these 1001 days.
12. Offer a giveaway on my blog. (This will be a first)
13. Ask for help.
14. Look in the mirror each day and say, "Kathryn you are lovely." Believe it.
15. Take a calligraphy class.
16. Practice calligraphy with my son.
17. Learn the 12 Pieces of Brocade and practice it daily.
18. Visit the dentist.
19. Pack a "to go" art journaling kit and have it ready at all times.
20. Use the "to go" art journaling kit on 6 visits to unique places.
21. Picnic in the woods.
22. Go on a date.
23. Create 6 soldered charms and give them as surprise gifts.
24. Blog weekly. Post a Soul Journal prompt weekly.
25. Buy an orchid.
26. Make momos.
27. Assemble something.
28. Participate in 12 SoulCollage activities.
29. Write a bucket list.
30. Visit 6 very different cemeteries and photograph them.
31. Photograph 6 lighthouses.
32. Photograph 6 covered bridges.
33. Pick a month and don't eat out for the entire month. (Thanks Suzie Orman)
34. Stay at a charming New England bed and breakfast.
35. Take myself on my own art retreat.
36. Go on a boat ride.
37. Donate a piece of art or design work.
38. Get published. This may be an article for a magazine, contributing to a book, writing my own book or all of the above.
39. Host an art party.
40. Go mining for mica. Take my son to Ruggles Mine.
41. Get my ears pierced.
42. Write a love letter to me!
43. Change jobs.
44. Build a light box.
45. Take my mom on three mystery rides.
46. Get a full length mirror, dance in front of it, and recognize that I am beautiful, just as I am.
47. Leave a "quote of the day" for my co-worker to find at her desk each day.
48. Create a SARK inspired poster of my own and post it in my creative room.
49. Begin each year with a defining word and power image ~ blog about it.
50. Make a vision board (or journal pages).
51. Make a full deck of SoulCollage cards.
52. Get lost.
53. Create an adventure itinerary and go on the adventure. (Thanks SARK)
54. Blow bubbles in an unlikely place for bubble blowing.
55. Send a surprise package to a friend that will knock her socks off.
56. Join an Artist Association. Network with local artists and creatives.
57. Teach a workshop.
58. Create a wish jar and fill it up with wishes.
59. Read a Jane Austen book.
60. Have a midnight picnic.
61. Begin and finish my first gratitude journal.
62. Make an altar complete with a cool fountain.
63. Find my signature scent.
64. Be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. Blog about six examples.
65. Go on a "creative replenishment picnic" three times. (Thanks Goddess Leone)
66. Sew something.
67. Get a pair of magical, silly shoes or slippers to wear when the "diva" is in the house.
68. Get a new article of clothing in a color I thought I would never wear and wear it! (I bet it will be pink -- let's see.)
69. Count someone's freckles.
70. Mail Collage Diva art to someone in each continent.
71. For one week do not use any credit cards. (Thanks Suzie Orman)
72. For ten days do not spend any money. These are not consecutive days. (Thanks Suzie Orman)
73. Start an IRA. (Thanks Suzie Orman)
74. Save $12,000 for an emergency fund (Thanks Suzie Orman)
75. Design a fountain.
76. Create a space of meditation, yoga, Tai Chi Chu'an in my home. Make daily practice accessible and a priority.
77. Name my muse and write a creative manifesto.
78. Write three morning pages five times a week. (Thanks Julie Cameron)
79. Help my son to transform his bedroom into his own personal sanctuary.
80. Freshen up and decorate the "nook" my breezeway each month so it is always a welcoming entrance for me and my guests.
81. Cut sugar and white flour from my food plan for one month.
82. Review my goals every three months.
83. Make a will.
84. Write a letter to my 9-year old self and give her advice.
85. Organize my paper stash to end the clutter and to make it more efficient.
86. Visit America's Stonehenge.
87. Try out a new recipe or ingredient each week.
88. Send a unique piece of mail art like a 2 liter bottle.
89. Track the monarch butterfly migration in the fall and photograph it.
90. Buy a piece of jewelry from a League of NH Craftsman.
91. Attend the Keene Pumpkin Festival.
92. Ride the Conway Scenic Railway.
93. Visit a vineyard.
94. Walk the marginal way.
95. Visit a sugar house and enjoy a pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup.
96. Attend a hot air balloon festival.
97. Plan 6 dog friendly outings. Treat my dog to some magical days.
98. Invite a gnome to live in the tree house.
99. Visit an art museum once a month.
100. Plan a Chinese New Year celebration.
101. For every incomplete task donate $10 to charity.

Related Links:
Day Zero - Home of the 101 Things in 1001 Days Challenge

Comments

[melissa]

what a wonderful post!
i love lists too. :)
your 101 items are wonderful! great job!
:) melissa

[carmen]

i enjoyed reading this list, for some i love them! i love reading this type of lists, and now that i am thinking i need to update mine, te-hee!
well, good luck and Congratulations!

[3rdEyeMuse]

what an incredibly inspiring list you've made for yourself! I think I know someone that can help with the light box ... ask Kate (Shibori Girl) - I'm pretty sure she posted about making her own & if I remember correctly, it was a fairly straightforward project completed in a sinle afternoon.

Best of luck ... I KNOW you can do it! :)

[~Barb~]

WOW! You have given me such inspiration with your wonderful list! My mortality is hitting me lately and I've realized there are so many things I still want to do...you've given me a huge bundle of inspiration to tackle them by making a list of them first, then checking the items as I accomplish each one.
Thank you so much!
Peace & Love,
~Barb~

[Shell]

Your list rocked. Maybe when I'm feeling better I'll do my own list. It is inspiring. I know you'll get them all done!!!

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