See a performance a the Kennedy Center for Perfoming Arts.
Cross this off my list...
Palm Sunday April 5th 2009. Went with my best friend Kim to see an afternoon performance of Verdi's Requeim. The whole experience was unbelievable- Luckily the weather was absolutely gorgeous so we had the opportunity to take a stroll on the rooftop terrace and grab a glass of champagne before showtime. We were right in the midst of the action with front row seats by the cello section of the orchestra. The Washington Symphony Orchesta and Chorus gave a stirring rendition of the opera and the soloists were top notch. Hopefully I will be able to find more time to attend such events in the future. A+++ experience.
And of course since I went with my "double trouble twin", we had a giggle fit before the performance started but soon acted like the high society ladies that surrounded us. By far the funniest thing of the afternoon was when we were waiting in the grand foyer for the performance to begin and started standing SUPER close to men in tuxedos and taking pictures like we were with them (without their knowledge of course). Hoping that the pics turn out- so I can giggle all over again...
#97.
Cross #97 off my list. Take a class in something I have never tried before (basically learn something new).
A few weeks ago I attended an open house at the DC Glassworks factory with my girls and learned the basic techniques involved in glasswork. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present my very own paperweight.
I had a fun time at the seminar but I don't see an occupation in glassblowing in my future.
#35.
Earlier this week I gave my first "just because" gift to my very dear friend Melissa, with the very simple quote "You never cease to inspire".
The List...
So here it is.....my list of 101 things.
Let the Games begin.........
- Finish CPA Accreditation
- Read Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (unabridged)
- Read Margaret George's historical fictions of: Mary, called Magdalene ; Henry VIII ; Mary Queen of Scotland
- Eliminate credit card debt
- Couch to 5K running programme
- Run a 5K Race
- Run a 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles)
- One month no Coca-Cola
- Watch Roots
- Complete NaNoWriMo
- Read Ayn Rand; Atlas Shrugged
- Daily 365 photo project
- Devote one hour a day to quiet time (reading, knitting, meditating)
- Decrease current yarn stash by 1/3
- Don't buy new yarn until remaining stash is decreased by 1/2
- Find a Signature dinner recipe from The Silver Spoon and learn how to make it from memory
- Learn to Fry Chicken
- Simplify makeup/face care routine
- Switch all household cleaners/detergents to all natural based products (i.e Mrs.Myers)
- Join a volunteer service organization and become an active member
- Take a Yoga class for one month (four consecutive weeks)
- Knit socks for Mom
- Knit socks for Aunt Doreen
- Knit socks for Aunt Dolores
- Bring breakfast and lunch to work for one month (put money normally used for buying meals in savings)
- One night a week without TV for three months
- Set a budget for a week of expenses and pay using cash only
- Learn how to make a South Indian Chicken Curry
- Purge unused articles of clothing and donate to Goodwill or consignment
- put 3 months income into savings
- Attempt one full week of crossword puzzles from the NY Times
- Increase water consumption to 2 Litres a day
- Decrease post consumer waste and use reuseable beverage containers (for Starbucks and Water bottles.)
- Knit a lace shawl (Muir)
- Give 10 "just because" gifts (under$10) to friends or family members (1/10)
- Attend a Wine Tasting at Grape+Bean
- Take Tennis Lessons
- Make a Meringue Dessert Pie
- Learn to make the Perfect Extra Dirty Martini (shaken not stirred)
- Learn to make the Perfect Frozen Margarita
- Watch all the James Bond DVDs
- Throw four darts at a map of Europe. Visit the location where one of the darts lands
- See a performance at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
- Scuba Diving Certification
- Buy something from an antique store and refurbish it
- Pay to get my car detailed
- Upgrade to a "pro" account on Flickr
- Go tubing
- Learn how to properly calculate gauge from a yarn swatch
- Get professional teeth whitening
- Go on a picnic
- Hike through the Shenandoah/Luray Caverns
- Take an Introduction to Pottery class
- Have "High Tea" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown
- do a Smithsonian "museum crawl"
- Attend an After-Hours event at the Hirshhorn Museum
- Attend a performance at Wolf Trap Amphitheater
- Participate in a walk for charity
- Make fudge (possible recipe)
- Learn double knitting technique
- Get proper athletic shoes from a specialty running store
- Design a felted messenger bag
- Knit messenger bag (of my own design)
- Master how to use a corkscrew without breaking the cork in the wine bottle
- Make an authentic Chicken Pot Pie (from Joy Of Cooking)
- Make an authentic Beef Pie (From Joy of Cooking)
- Scuba Dive in Thailand
- Attend an event at Busboys and Poets (i.e poetry reading, author book signing etc)
- Eat a candle-lit dinner at home
- Host a dinner party
- Buy an original piece of art from a gallery
- Create various play lists on my iTunes (rather then just have them all listed under Music)
- Listen to every song on my iPod
- Host a Scrabble competition
- Have a professional henna application on my feet
- Donate an entire cart of groceries to the food bank
- Go paddle boating during Cherry Blossom season
- Put all the souvenir postcards from my international travels in a framed collage
- Take an IQ quiz
- Buy a Dyson vacumn cleaner
- Go to bed before 10pm for one month
- Visit the National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Purge (donate/freecycle) 101 personal things (not including clothes or housewares)
- Only purchase one item of clothing a month for six months (consecutively)
- Read 5 books from The Modern Library's list of greatest novels of all time
- Learn how to PhotoShop
- Go through my makeup drawer and throw out unused products. Don't buy new products until all old products have been used
- go skinnydipping
- Adopt a Hippo
- Put an entry into the County Fair
- Learn how to make three different varieties of salsa
- Go to a Murder Mystery Dinner show
- Take a tour of Virginia wineries
- Support handmade crafts (buy birthday/holiday gifts from etsy or local market vendors)
- Read all my old W magazines cover to cover and recycle/freecycle when finished
- Learn the Rosary
- Take a class in something I have never tried before
- Learn to snowboard
- Order personalized stationary/notecards
- Play Paintball
- Buy a Diane Von Furstenburg dress suitable for fall/winter
The Mission...
Creating your own 1001 Day Project
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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
In the Beginning...
Welcome to Day Zero, the home of the 1001 Day Project. A unique meme that challenges and inspires you to set and complete realistic goals in life.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life:
A recent article over at Zen Habits made me think a lot about the motivation for creating a 101 Things list. The 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life can be seen as a great starting point to coming up with ideas for self improvement on your list:
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
4. What am I doing to help others?
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life:
A recent article over at Zen Habits made me think a lot about the motivation for creating a 101 Things list. The 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life can be seen as a great starting point to coming up with ideas for self improvement on your list:
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
4. What am I doing to help others?
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
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