101 Tasks in 1001 Days

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

The Criteria: Tasks must be specific with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work and growth on my part)

Why 1001 Days?
We often create lists of goals such as New Year's resolutions which we don’t achieve. One reason is that we procrastinate. 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.

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 Focused. 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.

Start Date: July 25, 2006

End Date: April 20, 2009

Items in bold are completed.

Family

1. Have a regular date night with DH
2. Call or email my father, Lin & Wilfred once /week In Progress
3. Take Erica to the Art Museum
4. Teach Eric how to cook
5. Teach Eric how to do laundry
6. Remember to send out cards every month ( b’days, anniversaries, etc)

Health

7. Develop habit of aerobic exercise 3 days/week
8. Develop habit of weight training 2 days/week
9. Practice yoga or relaxation techniques daily
10. Lose weight: target 1=150; target 2 =130
11. Take care of my teeth; go to the dentist
12. Schedule annual mammogram, gyn, & physical exams

Home

13. Redo our walk-in closet
14. Redo Erica’s closet
15. Power wash & stain deck
16. Install a new dishwasher
17. Seal basement walls
18. Clean out & organize basement
19. Refinish Erica’s Dresser
20. Build file cabinet
21. Organize files in lateral file drawers and new file drawers
22. Replace kitchen countertops
23. Have mulberry tree cut down and landscape yard
24. Have roof replaced
25. Make or buy drapes for family room
26. Buy dining room furniture - We decided to use the dining room for the pool table
27. Buy table & chairs for eat in kitchen area
28. Decorate downstairs rooms (Library & Family Room) In Progress
29. Decorate upstairs bedrooms In Progress
30. Redo Kid’s Bathroom
31. Install tile floors on first floor
32. Redo powder room
33. Replace front outdoor light fixtures

Needlework

34. Cross stitch at least 5 days per week -In Progress
35. Finish Dragon Virtues Afghan WIP
36. Finish Story Teller WIP
37. Finish Dragon Ride WIP
38. Finish Stretch WIP
39. Finish Autumn Sampler WIP
40. Finish Celestial Scissor Fob WIP
41. Finish Christmas Tree Mandala WIP
42. Finish Renaissance Bookmark (TWRR) WIP
43. Finish Deco Spirit-Fire (Mira- RR) WIP
44. Finish Michael Powell’s Venice Street Scene WIP
45. Finish Michael Powell’s Spanish Cottage
46. Finish Mini Mandala Garden I #2 WIP
47. Finish Needlepoint Leaves WIP
48. Finish Mini Mandala Garden I #3
49. Stitch Ministrel
50. Finish LKRR & Hang
51. Finish all Christmas ornaments
52. Go to one needlework event /year - 2006 = CSNF; 2007 = none
53. Finish quilt for Eric
54. Sew three polar fleece throws
55. Learn to knit and crochet
56. Go to American Sewing Guild Meeting and decide whether to join
57. Go to Thursday night Stitch Along at GTN at least once/month
58. Organize a RAK 1X/year 2006 done; 2007 done;

Teaching

59. Develop collaborative/blended curriculum for 351 In Progress
60. Develop collaborative/blended curriculum for 515 In Progress
61. Revise layout & content of 515 lab manual
62. Revise layout & content of 342 lab manual
63. Develop Freshman Seminar Curriculum & Speaker Series -2006 Done

Department/College/Institute

64. Develop three articulation agreements for our Networking degree - 2 are done
65. Develop workshop for High School Counselors
66. Develop workshop for Community Colleges
67. Rewrite ANSA Student Handbook
68. Write handbook for prospective students
69. Write Handbook for Security BS
70. Revamp 340-341-342 sequence to two courses and implement
71. Develop networking minor & get it approved
72. Work with gaming faculty to develop networking content their BS
73. Develop & document support agreements with SE, CS, & IT
74. Develop and execute curricular changes that distinguish our degrees
75. Develop presentation to admissions on ANSA
76. Develop presentation to admissions on IS&F

Scholarship

77. Write three papers on collaborative learning, experiential learning or blended learning
78. Join ACM SIGITE & join curriculum committee
79. Read three books on curriculum or pedagogy:

Learning

80. Learn Java Programming
81. Learn C++
82. Learn how to use all features of myCourses
83. Learn how to use Breeze In Progress
84. Learn Cyber Self Defense Curriculum & teach it
85. Participate in Faculty Learning Community
86. Learn how to customize my blog
87. Take a research methods course
88. Take and pass the CCNA certification exam
89. Learn how to operate/pgm a PDA

Other

90. Develop the habit refection using a written journal or my blog daily
91. Engage in activities to develop my spirituality
92. Support my church by serving on committees, teaching Sunday school - In progress
93. Clean out & organize my office
94. Research graduate programs in curriculum development
95. Sell surplus Stash on ebay
96. Volunteer at LPGA each year- 2006 Done ;2007 done; 2008 done; 2009 done
97. Take golf lessons
98. Participate in a women’s golf league at once
99. Try Netflix & evaluate
100. Evaluate Time Warner All – in – One and change ISPs
101. Organize & document bill paying