NOTE: I know this is dated January 1, 2020 but being posted in mid June. After the Covid-19 insanity hit, this list seemed out of place--and, quite frankly, a downer since I couldn't leave the house. Now that things are easing up and life will eventually get back to some sort of normalcy, I'm ready to tackle this head on.
I've previously done these 101 in 1001 challenges (see #1 here, #2 here) to mediocre results. Don't get me wrong, I've had some great adventures doing these, but I came away from the end of the time limit disappointed because of what wasn't done. I decided to try something a little different this time.
I turn 50 in 2022.
50...
Let that sink in...
No, I'm not old, thank you!
If you've read my blog for any length of time (OK, well, not since quarantine, but you get my point), you know that life has been a struggle for an extremely long time. These fun lists are an impetus for finding little pockets of joy and delight that hopefully spill over into the lives of others. The thing that has made these lists hard to complete is trying to complete them alone or trying to let them happen organically. So, if this list isn't successful, I most likely won't do another one. BUT I think it will succeed!
Start date: January 1, 2020
End date: May 30, 2022 (my 50th birthday)
Note: Items subject to change without notice.
- Give myself $5 in fun bucks for each item completed on this list. ($100 so far)
- Complete a secret spiritual goal.
- Successfully paint a larger than normal (larger than 18x24) canvas.
- Get to my goal weight of 150 lbs.
- Read 100 books. (Completed 11/15/21). One bonus dollar for each additional book read. (9 so far)
- Pay off at least one major debt. (Paid off Discover Card 07/07/20)
- Finish my Theology degree (Conferred 05/08/21).
- Finish the Bible correspondence course.
- Continue to "Dink it and Sink it" - Eat at 5 places I've never eaten before (Completed 04/20/21) #1 - Del Taco - The good? Fries with a taco combo. The bad? Too pricey for what it was. Will I eat there again? Only if I have coupons. #2 - Rosie's Diner - Great place in Aurora. The breakfast food was tasty and the service was great. I'll definitely eat there again. #3 - Jus Diner - A little out of the way place in Aurora. Great food but not much of a waiting area. That's going to be a problem when winter sets in. #4 - Buffalo Wild Wings - Good wings. Not as good as Coop De 'Ville in Jacksonville, Alabama, but still good wings. #5 - Wing Stop - Even better than Buffalo Wild Wings and as good as, if not better than. Coop De 'Ville. One bonus dollar for every extra new place ($5 so far). Black Bear Diner in Aurora, CO. Dickey's BBQ in Lakewood, CO. Mad Greens in Lakewood, CO, Kickin' Chicken in Lakewood, CO, The Redbird Coffee in Jacksonville, AL (I ate a pastry there, so it counts).
- Have 5 painting parties. (Completed 02/19/21). One bonus dollar for every extra painting or "make it" party ($6 so far)
- Run at least one 5k.
- Work out with someone I admire.
- Create an inspiration notebook, vision board, or both.
- Visit home at least once. (Completed 11/15/21).
- Release at least eight episodes of my podcast.
- Publish something...even if I have to self publish it.
- Take a Bob Ross painting class.
- Have company over at least 10 times (Completed 09/09/21).
- Buy my dream purse. (Completed 03/23/21)
- Buy my dream craft case. (Completed 10/01/20)
- Try 5 artistic techniques I've never done before. (3 so far) - #1 & #2 - Decoupage and paper flower making. #3 Using a compass to draw circles.
- Try 5 new art/craft products I've never used before. (2 so far) - #1 - Chalk paint, Zip-tie mounts,
- Try 5 foods or drinks I've never had before. (4 so far) #1 - Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream (the brand I tried was pretty good). #2 - Takis (all heat no flavor, won't be eating them again). #3 - Sour gummy worms (liked them at first, but with these, less is more). #4 - Peach Dump Cake (I didn't like it. It was too sweet and the texture wasn't what I expected).
- Get a good digital camera and accessories.
- Pick up cross stitch again and finish at least one project. (Completed 07/01/21)
- Pick up plastic canvas again and finish at least one project (Completed 05/09/21).
- Pick up knitting again and finish at least one project. (Completed 12/15/21).
- Pick up watercolors again and finish at least one project. (Completed 12/29/21).
- Practice bass guitar at least 25 times (9 times so far).
- Make 200 pairs of baby booties for Colorado Family Life Center. (Completed 02/28/21).
- Make 12 baby blankets for Colorado Family Life Center. (Completed 11/15/20)
- Finish decorating my apartment.
- Have 12 Christmas crafting days. (11 so far)
- Meet my secret giving goal. (Completed 12/20/20, Completed again 12/31/21)
- Do at least five Dollar Tree craft challenges (Completed 11/21/20). #1 - Canister Set, #2 - Clothespin American Flag, #3 - Mesh Wreath, #4 - Harvest Sign, #5 - Rustic Pumpkins. One bonus dollar for extra projects ($1 so far) 3 tiered tray,
- Get all my dental work done.
- Buy 5 pieces of merchandise in support of a small and/or online business. (Completed 03/03/21) #1 - "Common Sense is a Super Power" mug from the Rick and Bubba Show - a radio show from back home #2 - National Championship shirt from Wakefield's, a department store from back home that now has an online store. #3 - A jewelry set from Paparazzi Jewelry - Amber from This Southern Girl Can is a consultant, so buying from her supports a small business. #4 - "Whaat?!" t-shirt from Moriah Elizabeth. #5 - JSU Football banner from San's Creations 4U - My niece's small craft business.
- Finish reading through The Message translation of the Bible. (Completed 10/30/20)
- Sell at least 5 pieces of my art. (Completed 8/26/21) One bonus dollar for each extra piece sold (2 so far)
- Learn 5 new recipes. (Completed 06/17/21) 06/15/20 - Homemade Granola, 09/07/20 - Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs, 10/10/20 - Ro-Tel dip, April 2021 - Roasted Asparagus, 06/17/21 - Miss Rosie's Homemade Lemonade. One bonus dollar for each extra recipe:
- Get a massage.
- Get a manicure and pedicure.
- Paint at a "paint and sip" at least once. (Completed 07/11/21)
- Make at least 5 successful quilted or sown projects. (3 so far). #1 - Tablecloth for dining table. #2 - Houndstooth "Auntie's Workshop" apron, #3 - Decorative sofa pillows
- Use a grocery pickup service at least once. (Completed 10/07/20).
- Learn to cook beans from dry that don't have the consistency of B. B. pellets. (Completed 07/06/20. Did it again 7/25/20 to make sure it wasn't a fluke)
- Get a promotion at work.
- Find a lucrative side hustle. (Completed 09/23/21 - Taught my first class as an adjunct)
- Make at least one small scrapbook, whether manual or digital.
- Have a birthday party for my 50th. I don't know if I can list this one since throwing your own party is considered tacky and desperate, but it's on here!
Honorable mentions; Any additional adventures or cool stuff that happens, or complete any uncompleted items on my two previous 101 in 1001 lists.
From my first 101 in 1001 list:
- #60 - Go to the zoo. (Completed 05/29/21)
- #74 - Learn to make Rosie Johnson's homemade lemonade. (Completed 06/17/21)
From my second 101 in 1001 list:
- #39 - Get an external hard drive. (Completed 06/22/21)
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