I love setting goals and the 101 in 1001 (via the Day Zero Project) gives me the chance to accomplish some of the things I’ve wanted to do, with a timeline. So here goes in 2.75 years.
Reading/Writing/Learning Goals
Write a letter to myself to be opened when the 1001 days is over (Completed Oct. 2, 2013)
Take a university level course towards a master’s degree
Take the MCAT
Get Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 6
Read 100 books (Under way as of Oct. 1, 2013)
Read all the books currently on my shelf
Make a list of 100 interesting English words and add to my active vocabulary
Become semi-fluent in French
Learn basic Arabic
Make a list of the top 5 people who have positively influenced me and write them letters
Make a list of the simple things that make me happy (Completed. Feb. 2015)
Write a letter to my favorite author
Learn to DJ
Adventurous Goals – Local
Visit a greenhouse conservatory in middle of winter (Completed Jan. 4, 2014)
A night at the horse races
Go to a hockey game
Attend the full season of the symphony
Walk the trails at the local park
Attend at least one meet-up event per season
Answer yes to invites from friends
Try five new restaurants in the city
Have a brunch date with friends
Adventurous Goals – Travel
Visit five new cities (Marrakech, Nov. 2013, Portland, May 2014, Melbourne, July 2014, St. Johns, Aug. 2014, Las Vegas, Feb. 2015)
Take a road trip
Take a first class flight (Completed, Feb. 7, 2014)
Ride a camel in the desert (Completed, Nov. 20, 2013)
Visit my best friend in her new home
Go to (or be well prepared for) a trip to India
Travel to Africa
Go backpacking/hiking
Attend a TED event
Be a better person
Complete a random act of kindness for a stranger
Complete a random act of kindness for a friend (Completed. April 15, 2014)
Donate old clothes to charity
Donate blood (Completed. Jan. 8, 2014)
Leave an inspirational note inside a book for someone to find
Post 25 Operation Beautiful notes in public places
Give someone a handmade gift
Have one winter holiday season where 50% of gifts are handmade
Send my mom flowers
Mail someone a surprise package
Raise money for a charity
Set up a monthly donation to MSF (Completed. April 2014)
Try being a host volunteer for the local Open Door Society
Healthy Goals – Body
Lose 25 pounds
Take a dance class
Start attending yoga regularly
Run a half marathon
Run a Disney run
Swimming: 1.5 km in 45 minutes
Try cross-country skiing (Completed. Jan. 11, 2014)
Try rock climbing
Try a triathlon
Try the bar or other unique fitness class at the nearby “fun” gym (Completed. Jan. 2014)
Learn to do a chin up
Learn to golf
Learn Jigging or powwow dancing
Take better care of my skin
Healthy Goals – Mind
Spend 10 minutes every evening reflecting on what went well
Try a basic meditation technique
Find a church and give it a decent try
Stop to appreciate something small
Have more patience with people who don’t get things instantly – one example
Find a personally inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art or home decor
Create an inspiration board
Find a mentor
Do a Myers-Briggs personality test (Completed. Spring/Summer, 2014)
Answer the “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind” (Completed Dec. 8, 2013)
Spend an afternoon taking photos once a month for a year
Say no to 5 things I want to say no to, but would usually say yes to keep people happy
Watch all Star Wars movies in one day
Watch Restrepo (Completed. April 11, 2015)
Home and Organization
Colour co-ordinate my closet
Update my closet with classic pieces – preferably through thrift shops
Assemble photo albums from past trips
Write a will
Subscribe to Running Magazine for a year
Buy new glasses
Make a space my own
Try a DIY craft from Pintrest that can be used for a decoration
In the Kitchen
Host a dinner party
Build a gingerbread house (Completed Dec. 12, 2013)
Make a pie with homemade pastry
Bake cookies for someone
Bake something at least once a month for a year (Started. Jan. 2015)
Successfully poach an egg (Completed. Mar. 23, 2014)
Create a recipe
Go vegan for a week
Eat clean for a week (Completed. May 2014)
Figure out my signature drink
Try a week-long detox (Completed. May 2014)
Stop eating food after 9 p.m. for 1 month
Give up chocolate for a month (Completed. April 20, 2014)
Looking ahead to the future
Create a photo essay or exhibit
Connect with a photography agency
Write a book – either fiction or non-fiction
Write in professional blog at least weekly
Write articles again
Create a social media strategy plan
Pitch an idea to Grand Challenges (or at least come up with one)
Save money each month towards my future
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