101 things to do in 1001 days

#45 - Convince someone else to do their 101 things

2009-11-17T02:09:00.000-08:00

Yay! have managed to convince the lovely Steph to do this.

A link to her blog is below

http://www.fannylangers.blogspot.com/

#49 - Go without alcohol for 30 consequtive days

2009-11-15T02:33:00.000-08:00

i guess you will have to take my word for this one. But i intend to start this tomorrow. Mainly due to the fact that my weightloss isnt happening and i think it could be the fact i am drinking far too much wine!

So, that takes me up to 15th December.

Wish me Luck!!!

#25 - Photograph an animal at least once a month

2009-11-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

The Cat.... This lovely cat appeared at our door at work one day. Very friendly and loveable. The horses were from a parade at Buckingham Palace we happened to see while we wree there. I forgot to update for October, but the cat was taken then!. i promise........

#93 - Recieve 50 postcards through Postcrossing

2009-11-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

Have recieved another 2 postcards. This time from China and Taiwan. Feels odd to get cards from so far away, and also from people who can write english, when their own language is so different.

#74 - take photos of funny placenames/roadsigns

2009-11-09T11:56:00.000-08:00

For those of you without a dirty mind, neither of these may make you laugh. I,however, tittered for about 4 hours after practically shouting out 'Jeffries Passage' in the middle of Guildford High Stree! Blue Ball Yard isnt quite as funny, but it was cold that day!

#36- -Visit an Art Gallery

2009-11-09T11:52:00.001-08:00

Again, while in London, we went to the Tate Modern. You cant take photos inside, so here is the only proof i went! Was a little disappointed, as i honestly believe my dog could have done better art than some of what we saw!!!

#29 - Make the effort to meet an internet weirdie friend

2009-11-09T11:47:00.001-08:00

Finally met Steph! Have been emailing each other for about 2 years, have loads of common, mainly our love of food and alcohol, but got on great. Thanks to her and her husband Paul for putting up with me for the weekend, and having to look at me in my cow print Pyjamas!!!

#13 - Go on the London Eye

2009-11-09T11:38:00.001-08:00

During my weekend darn saarf i went on the London Eye. For someone who is scared of heights, i was remarkably brave! Jumping on and off wasnt ther best fun though!!!

#73 - go out with a friend for lunch at least once a month

2009-11-09T11:24:00.000-08:00

Went out to TGIs with Steph for lunch in Guildford. Remembered why that pl;ace annoyed me so mcuh, after we were asked for the 9th time if we were enjoying our food!!!

#20- Eat in 6 restaurants i have never eaten in before

2009-11-09T11:19:00.000-08:00

Had fantastic Tapas in Los Hermanos in Weybridge. Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent service.

We had Garlic Mushrooms, Cured meats, Battered King Prawns, Chorizo in Red wine and Lamb and Chicken Skewers

http://www.loshermanos.co.uk/

#73 - go out for lunch with a friend at least once per month

2009-10-30T12:00:00.001-07:00

I forgot to update this for September, but i met Kerry for lunch. We used to work together but she left to go elsewhere. She is a fab friend and love keeping in touch with her.

For October, i met an old school friend called Caroline, who i bumped inot at a work 'do'. Havent seen her for 12 years, and had a great time catching up over lunch.

#93 - Recieve 50 postcards through Postcrossing

2009-10-30T11:42:00.000-07:00

I have recieved my first 3 postcards via Postcrossing!! From Iceland, Germany and The Netherlands.

#92- postcrossing

2009-10-08T13:29:00.000-07:00

next postcard sent via postcrossing. this time to Lithuania. This girl, Lidija has said she would like a penpal, so have said i am interested.

#92 - send 50 postcards through Postcrossing

2009-10-03T05:07:00.000-07:00

Well, i have sent my first cards, to Germany and Finland! Photos here of the cards sent, getting excited about receiving some back now.!

#22, Visit a City Farm

2009-09-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

This also goes towards #25, Take a photo of an animal once a month and upload to flickr.

Been to Heeley City Farm, but also Graves Park Farm, and the Alpaca Farm!! I have uploaded photos. Was a bit disappointed with Heeley City Farm, there werent as many animals as i expected.. Glad i went though and hope you like the photos.

Note to self, dont wear high-heeled boots when i go anywhere with Vanessa, she had me walking miles!!

#39 - Go swimming at least twice a week.

2009-09-20T01:08:00.000-07:00

Well have been twice and am going again today. i really enjoy it at Greens, especially sitting in the jacuzzi afterwards!!

#3 - Pass Diploma in Financial Services.

2009-09-18T01:25:00.000-07:00

Really happy. Just found out i have passed an exam towards this Diploma, only 2 to pass now and will have it! yay!

Next exam is 21st October.

#4 - Lose 3 stones in weight and keep it off.

2009-09-14T04:34:00.000-07:00

I think is the one i dread failing at the most. 'Eat Less and Move More' or ELMM as it will be called from now on, starts in earnest today. Will get weighed every Monday morning and post my losses on here to keep me motivated. What i actually weigh, will be known only by me!!!

#15 - Think of 6 British Cities i want to visit.

2009-09-14T02:52:00.000-07:00

1- Oxford
2- Bath
3- Stratford upon Avon
4- Chester
5- Brighton
6- Alnwick

I realise some of these are towns not cities, but they are staying!!!

#7 - Think of 6 World cities i want to visit

2009-09-13T13:19:00.000-07:00

1- New York
2 - Las Vegas
3 - Copenhagen
4- Talinn
5- Dubrovnijk
6- Tokyo

I feel pretty crap that i have reached 30 years of age and still havent been to NY or LV!!!

It all starts today!

2009-09-13T13:04:00.000-07:00

Well, its taken me 4 days to think of my list, but now i have i am happy and it all starts from today. So, good luck me.

The List

2009-09-09T01:59:00.000-07:00

1- Touch a wild animal
2- Read 5 classic novels
3- Pass Diploma in Financial Services
4- Lose 3 stones in weight
5- Document the weightloss with monthly photos
6- Once down to goal weight, have professional photoshoot done
7- Think of 6 world cities i want to visit.
8- Visit 3 of these cities.
9- Write a Trip Adviser report on the 3 cities and hotels stayed in.
10- Watch a foreign football team play at their home ground.
11- Upload at least 101 photos to flickr/hpad.
12- Watch a West End show
13- Go on the London Eye
14- Eat at the Cinnamon Club
15- Think 0f 6 British cities I want to visit.
16- Visit 3 of these cities
17- Visit 2 Yorkshire Tourist attractions.
18- Go for a picnic
19- Grow 2 types of vegetables successfully.
20- Eat in 6 restaurants i havent eaten in before.
21- Watch a film i wouldnt normally want to watch.
22- Visit a City Farm.
23- Bake 4 cakes and decorate them, for family birthdays
24- Eat Fish and Chips by the sea
25- Photograph an animal at least one a month and upload to hpad/flickr
26- Watch and photograph a sunrise
27- Watch and photograph a sunset
28- Read 20 books from the http://www.listology.com/list/1001-books-you-must-read-you-die
29- Make the effort to meet one internet weirdie friend.
30- Have a trash the dress shoot
31- Give blood
32- Go to a Farmers Market
33- Go to a music festival
34- Watch Rotherham Utd play
35- Make my own decorative candles.
36- Visit an Art Gallery.
37- Send 5 'thinking of you' cards just for the hell of it
38- Jump in a muddy puddle with wellies on
39- Go swimming at least twice a week.
40- Go to a firework display
41- Paddle in the sea in the UK.
42- Get my photo taken with a famous person.
43- Donate 1 million grains of rice on www.freerice.com
44- Go on a wine tasting course
45- Convince someone else to do their 101 things in 1001 days
46- Read an autobiography.
47- Write a letter to someone in authority about something i feel passionate about.
48- Make a Will.
49- Go without alcohol for 30 days in a row
50- Keep a diary about positive things that have happened/ i have seen, and write in it everyday for 30 days
51- Go on a cruise
52- Get the house professionally cleaned once
53- Take my parents away for a weekend.
54- Redesign and do the back garden.
55- Walk the 5 weirs walk
56- Blow out an egg and decorate it for Easter
57- Go to a ceramic painting lesson
58- Watch a foreign film with english subtitles.
59- Find a penpal and write a letter to them at least every month.
60- Sell things on Ebay to a total of £100 and give to money to charity.
61- Take a packed lunch to work for 30 days.
62- Redecorate our bedroom.
63- Have a day in a spa being pampered
64- Walk to work 6 times.
65- Put £2 in a jar for everyone of these tasks i complete and give money to charity.
66- Think of 5 things I like about myself and honour them
67- Think of 5 things I hate about myself and change them
68- Give myself a facial once a month
69- Buy blank canvas and paint a picture for my house
70- See a comedian live (Must be someone famous)
71- Intensively condition my hair at least once per month.
72- Eat 5 food items i am convinced i dont like.
73- Go out for lunch with one friend at least once a month.
74- Take 5 photos of place signs/road signs etc that have a rude or funny meaning.
75- Go 30 days without eating a takeaway (this will be one of the hardest to achieve!)
76- Go rollerskating.
77- Volunteer to do something i wouldnt normally do.
78- Watch 20 of the IMDB top 250 films ( must watch 20 i havent seen before)
79- Visit a safari park that you have to drive through.
80- Visit a Museum
81- Have my photo taken in 5 locations where a film/tv programme has been made.
82- Go to a sculpture exhibition
83- Go into a bookies and place a bet
84- Update the blog at least once per month
85- Have a 'Come Dine with me' competition with my parents.
86- Do something for charity.
87- Go to the Zoo
88- Make my own Box of Chocolates and give as a gift
89- Try 10 different cocktails and take photos of them.
90- Run the Jane Tomlinson 10K
91- Successfully cook 5 recipes in my Slow Cooker (for me, this is harder than it sounds!)
92- Send 50 postcards through postcrossing
93- Recieve 50 postcards through postcrossing
94- Learn Kick-boxing
95- Visit an English Vineyard
96- Make my own soap
97- Visit Machu Picchu
98- Wear a dress 10 times and have photographic evidence to prove it!
99- Clean the car myself, inside and out, at least 10 times.
100- Learn to do kick ups with a football and do 20 in a row.
101- Open a bottle of champagne to celebrate reaching 101!

The MIssion

2009-09-09T01:57:00.000-07:00

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.