{101 in 1001}

After checking out some photography blogs, I ran across Erica May Photography. I noticed in the corner this "101 in 1001" so I decided to check it out. It's this list of 101 reasonably accomplishable goals that you are encouraged to achieve in 1001 days. After reading her list, I was completely inspired to do one of my own, and I may have even stole a couple of hers! (I hope you didn't mind.) Anyways, here's my list, (it took me about 7 hours to complete!) and I really encourage you do to one of your own! I'll keep you posted on how I'm coming along with all of this in future posts...

Michelle’s 101 in 1001
September 24, 2009 - June 21, 2012

Personal
1. Get a massage.
2. Finish my scrapbooks.
3. Go 48 hours without my cell phone and facebook.
4. Design Ducks Unlimited women’s apparel.
5. Host a formal cocktail party.
6. Fly a kite.
7. Read 3 books off the ‘1001 books you must read before you die’ list. [0/3]
8. Watch 26 movies that I’ve never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet. [0/26]
9. Shoot a gun or go hunting.
10. Write a song.
11. Learn how to drive a stick shift.
12. Two-step.
13. Visit an art museum.
14. Send a Postsecret.
15. Write a letter to each: Mom, Dad, Heather & Kevin. [0/4]
16. Bake a homemade cake or pie.
17. Dance in the rain.
18. Have a black & white party.
19. Ride a motorcycle.
20. Plant a tree.
21. Take photos of everyone in my immediate family. [0/5]
22. See a public speaker.
23. Make homemade pancakes, some with chocolate chips, some with blueberries.
24. Buy a mac.
25. Visit Gramp’s memorial site & leave flowers.
26. Visit Rolyn’s grave & leave tootsie rolls.
27. Ride a ferris wheel.
28. Order customized m&m’s.
29. Try sushi.
30. Skip fast food for one week.
31. Watch the sunset.
32. Visit a winery.
33. Refurnish a piece of furniture.
34. Karaoke.
35. Complete the 5,000 question survey. [0/5000]
36. Write a letter to myself that can’t be opened til June 21, 2012.
37. Sleep under the stars.
38. Participate in the Postcard Crossing Project.
39. Buy a lottery ticket.
40. Make & decorate my mom’s Christmas cookies for no reason.
41. Make homemade sangria wine.
42. Go to dinner by myself.
43. Try 10 new recipes. [0/10]
44. Make goodies for my neighbors during finals week.
45. Make a stepping stone.
46. Wear red lipstick.
47. Fold 1,000 paper cranes using recycled materials. [0/1000]
48. Sell a piece of my original artwork or photography.
49. Get a tattoo.
50. Make a customized deck of playing cards.

Physical Stuff
51. Run a 5K in 30 minutes.
52. Wakeboard.
53. Take a boxing class.
54. Go fishing.
55. Learn yoga & pilates.
56. Go sledding.
57. Go bowling at the Union.
58. Play golf (or at least visit the drive).

For Others
59. Buy a strangers coffee in line behind me at Starbucks.
60. Take Travis to an aquarium.
61. Spend an entire day with Kevin.
62. Inspire someone to make a list.
63. Brighten someone’s day with flowers.
64. Go to a gay bar/drag show with Ryan.
65. Write or call a sorority sister I haven’t seen in a year.
66. Cook an entire 3-course dinner for friends & family.
67. Write a thank you letter to someone I’ve never met.
68. Send a card to my grandparents.
69. Visit Katie & Hope in Wichita.
70. Go somewhere unique with my mom & sister.
71. Attend a George Strait concert with my dad.
72. Tip 100% to an awesome waiter or waitress.

Entertainment & Sports
73. Attend 10 concerts. [0/10]
74. Go to a First Fridays at the KC Crossroads.
75. Go to a Chiefs Game.
76. Go to a KSU football away game.
77. Attend the Nutcracker at Christmastime.
78. Attend a KSU baseball game.
79. Buy tickets to Tom Petty’s SuperHighway Tour.

School & Arts
80. Meet with a professor outside of class.
81. Apply for an internship.
82. Join a club on campus.
83. Get an A.
84. Apply for CARS.
85. Walk at my college graduation.
86. Make a large scale work of art.
87. Buy a professional camera.
88. Enter a photography contest.
89. Contact Mrs. Rydquist.
90. Learn web design.

Travel
91. Get a passport.
92. Take a roadtrip.
93. Go back to Las Vegas.
94. Visit the “Top of the World” in Manhattan.
95. Go to a big city.

Church & Charity
96. Volunteer at a Special Olympics Event.
97. Send an Any Soldier, Inc. package.
98. Donate blood.
99. Pray the rosary.
100. Read the Psalms.
101. Donate $3 for everything not completed to a Church or charity.