101 in 1001 - Master List

There is this thing going around on the internet. I first saw this at Love To Crochet And Knit and thought WHAT A GREAT IDEA! I love to make lists. But I am not always good at completing them. SO, what better way to complete those things I have been wanting to do then to post it publicly on the blog for accountability?!?! :D

The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (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. Need help figuring out your ending date?

The Reward: Personal satisfaction of a job well done...and lots of things accomplished you really needed or wanted to do!

START DATE: Monday, August 20, 2007
FINISHED DATE: Monday, May 17, 2010

I decided to follow Proverbs 31 in my example. PLEASE understand that I know that I have taken some liberty in defining what Proverbs 31 means to me PERSONALLY.

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
(Developing VIRTUOUS CHARACTER)

1. Complete The Narrow Way (from Pearables) with the children.
2. Memorize Philippians 4:8 and hang a copy in the kitchen and in the TV room.

The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.
(Reverencing my beloved, being friends with him, and being his helpmeet.)

3. At least once a month find something that I can do that would help beloved without him having to ask first.
4. At least once a week ask beloved if there is anything I can do to help him, and then do it.
5. Ask hubby what is something he has always wanted to do, then make plans to do it (or something similar).
6. Tell my husband "I love you" at least once a day for 365 days! :)
7. Massage beloved once a month for the year.
8. Trash the dress.

She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.
(WILLINGLY works with hands)

9. Make at least one craft project from 3 crafts books I have never opened but have had for quite a while.
10. Make a crochet rag rug.
11. Make own soap.
12. Make a plan to finish quilt I want to make (neutral tone one). Find out what fabric I have left to buy, buy it and cut all fabric. If possible, make the quilt.
13. Make a quilt thing for the wall (where I can piece together the quilt on the wall before piecing it together on the machine).

She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.
(Healthy Living, Cooking and Baking)

14. Go to the Farmer's Market every Thursday or Saturday - once a week - for the rest of the season and do most of my shopping there.
15. Try one new recipe/dish a month.
16. Try one new dessert recipe a month.
17. Make a plan for Thanksgiving Dinner.
18. Make a baking plan for Christmas goodies.
19. Make own salsa.
20. Can own salsa.
21. Make own marinera sauce.
22. Make one month of meals for freezer.
23. Go to bed early enough to get up in the morning (at least by 10).
24. Even if I do not feel like it, get up and out of bed in the morning (by 7AM).
25. Make at least 5 meals from scratch a week.

She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.
(Finances)

26. Create a budget.
27. Max out both mine and beloved's ROTH IRA for the year, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
28. Create a savings plan to save for laptop AND vacation (trash dress) for 2008.
29. One week out of the month, eat from the pantry/freezer.
30. Once a month every season try living on bare necessities.

She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.
(Exercise)

31. Exercise at least 3 times a week.
32. Lift weights to strengthen arms at least 3 times a week.

She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. (all of my things here are really not measurable, but goals to attain)

33. When shopping at garage sales and thrift stores, don't just buy it because it is cute or a great bargain. Make sure it is a good quality. After each purchase, come on here and share.
34. When buying materials to make items for store, make sure they are high quality.
35. When buying materials to make items for family, make sure they are high quality.
36. Make sure that I am not too tired that I am able to be there for my family at night. (A big part of this is eating healthier and going to bed and rising on time.)

She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.

37. Learn how to mend clothes and make alterations and then do it on at least one item.
38. Make 3 outfits for JJ.
39. Make 3 outfits for MM.
40. Make 3 outfits for EE.
41. Make 3 outfits for AA.
42. Make apron for self.
43. Learn to embroidery from MeeMaw.
44. Make at least one set of embroidered tea towels (after learning from MeeMaw).
45. Make 5 fabric shopping bags.

She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

46. Work in a soup kitchen.
47. Find out who elderly are in church and visit them at least once every other month.
48. Christmas shoeboxes!

She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

49. Make 3 winter outfits.
50. Go through children's clothes and get rid of cheaply made clothes and replace with high quality, sturdy clothes (this includes ones I make myself).

She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

51. Make self at least one outfit.
52. Go through clothes and get rid of ones that do not look good on me (get beloved's opinion on this).

Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.

53. When beloved has to work late, keep his meal warm for him.
54. When beloved has to work late or on weekend, encourage him - watch my actions to make sure I do not make him feel guilty.
55. Encourage Brian in his male friendships/fellowship at least once a month.
56. Pray for Brian to be recognized in work.

She makes linen garments and sells them,

57. Pick one type of clothing to make and make 5 and put in Etsy store.

And supplies sashes for the merchants.
(Hospitality)

58. Invite the pastor and his family to dinner at our house. (YIKES! This scares me more than you know!)
59. Invite the family across the street to dinner at our house.
60. Host a crafty gathering at our house.
61. Host a cookie swap at our house.
62. When a missionary comes to visit the church or a guest speaker comes, invite them to our house for a meal and a place to sleep (if they don't already have one).
63. Invite neighborhood over once a month for a potluck.
64. Write a letter to Grandparents once a month and include at least one picture.
65. Bring baked goods to each family in the neighborhood.
66. Plan a caroling party for the neighborhood.

Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.
(Living life so that on my death bed, I will be rejoicing in my children and have no regrets in life - either by my actions/speech or by what I have done/not done)

67. Become more rooted in God's word by reading the Bible every day (even if it is just one verse).
68. At least once a month, write out an application of God's word for my life and live it for that month.
69. Get rid of items in the house that do not glorify God.
70. Every time I say a swear word (it is not too often, but the fact I do it at all still bothers me) I put $5 from my allowance into a box.
71. Go to garden of flowers and take pics of the kids.
72. Go to castle with kids.
73. Visit one new place in CO never been before.
74. Go camping.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

75. Once a month, remind the children to help me with talking to them in a kind voice (no yelling).

She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.

76. Make a plan for a food garden (greenhouse?).
77. Make a plan for a flower garden.
78. Create a plan for homeschooling.
79. Make schedule and post it for everyone to see and FOLLOW.
80. Create a chore chart for everyone (including self) and implement it.
81. Buy new windows (Before Oct 2007)
82. Make curtains for girls room.
83. Make curtains for boys room.
84. Paint at least one room in the house.
85. Mop floor on hands and knees just once.
86. Create a line to hang dry clothes outside.
87. Do Shabbat for one month.

Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: (DO things worthy of their praise - whether I get it or not. Leave a legacy.)

88. Every month, let the children pick something fun they want to do and then do it.
89. Take time to draw/paint every weekend.
90. Plan an activity from our activity books - once a month.
91. Read Parenting of Champions.
92. Read What The Bible Says About Child Training.
93. Finish scrapping 2007 vacation photos.
94. Put all pictures in picture books (at bare minimum, organize by date to put in book at a later time).
95. NGI for AA - brush.
96. NGI for beloved - guitar.

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. (Personal Walk with the Lord.)

97. Read at least two books on becoming a more godly woman.
98. Learn a new hymn every month.
99. Read Proverbs a day corresponding with the day of the month for a full year.
100. Memorize one new verse a month.
101. Write down a prayer journal to keep track of answers to prayer.

(Note: NGI is something personal that you will find out about in God's time. :D )

What most people are doing, is as they complete their list, they add a link to the post about it. And they cross out the original item. What a GREAT idea! I now have 101 things to blog about in the next 1001 days! LOL!!! :D