In the lively spirit of the 101 things in 1001 days, I decided that this year I would attempt to create a similar concept or project.

My concept is open to the public, but was created more for myself as a “Self Improvement New Years Resolution”.

The whole theory stemmed from realizing that I was truly enjoying the original 101/1001 concept, but that many of my items took a long time to complete. (I like more immediate results) Plus, I liked the idea of adding things I didn’t already have on there, and being able to set the goal to complete them in a year. I am trying to make this year my best year yet.

So, this is how it works.

100 challenges in 365 days

The Mission: Complete 100 challenges in a period of 1 year or 365 days.

The Criteria:
The things you wish to accomplish or attain must be specific. (trust me, if they aren’t - they will be harder to attain). You will need to post these to your blog or website. Including a link back to my page is not required, though would be appreciated, plus I enjoy checking them all out.

Why only 365 Days?
One, because its a form of a New Years resolution list for me. Two, because 1001 days is too long for me and I made many of my goals long term on that list. I wanted something that at the end of one year I’d feel I had done something interesting, important, fun or cool. Three, I have made some incredibly wonderful friends through blogs and such, and I thought this would be a fun way to see each other grow and help get to know each other better. Seeing someone else’s goals are often inspirational.

Learn more: 100 Things in 365 Days

WEB
1. Blog About my completed 101 things in 1001 days. Aim for one per week. (3/52) - ha! I’ve already failed this one.
2. Get a Listography Page. (DONE!)
3. Sell 12 Items on Ebay. (0/12)
4. Reorganize my Scrapbooking Blog. (DONE!)
5. Post at least twice a week (other than Meme’s) for an entire year on blog. (7/52)
6. Find 10 new blogs to enjoy. (9/10)
7. Help other bloggers earn a few cents here and there each week. (7/52)
8. Follow a well-known author’s blog for an entire year. (IN PROGRESS)
9. Post at LEAST once project a week on my scrapbooking blog. (7/52)
10. Post at LEAST once a week on my other blog. (7/52)

FOR FUN
11. Collect a complete set of the State Quarters. (0/50)
12. Read 24 New Books. (13/24)
13. Watch 52 New Movies. (13/52)
14. Watch 20 more AFI Top 100 Most Inspiring Movies. (0/20) I really need to look on the list and see if I’ve watched any.
15. Watch Entertainment Weekly’s 20 Scariest Movies of All Time. (0/20) Again, I need to look at this list.
16. Read 5 Banned Books (0/5)
17. Go on a relaxed (non-lesson) horseback ride.
18. Learn three new games. (1/3)
19. Take two day trips somewhere we’ve never been. (0/2)
20. Have another water fight, perhaps this time outdoors.

MEMORIES
21. Get one family picture (with everyone) each month for the whole year. (1/12)
22. Get involved in the 365DaysProject. And modify it to fit my needs. (DONE!) Except I haven’t exactly kept up with it totally.
23. Get all 2007 photographs printed by month. (0/12)
24. Get remaining 2006 photographs printed by month. (11/12)
25. Complete 2006 Scrapbook Album. (IN PROGRESS)
26. Photograph Meals completed in #83 to create a scrapbook cookbook.
27. Write a poem about my life or something in my life every month. (1/12)
28. Create a scrapbook page about what happened in that month, each month. (0/12) (January in PROGRESS)
29. Get at least half of 2007 Scrapbook album completed. (0/6 months worth)
30. Create a memory item of our first two years together for each child. (0/5)

MATERIAL
31. Get Max a playmate.
32. Purchase 12 Christmas Gifts before December 10, 2008. (1/month) (4/12)
33. Get a new cell phone.
34. Save $1 each time I complete something and buy myself a Christmas present at the end. (IN PROGRESS)
35. Get a new camera. I love the one I have, but I really want the Canon Digital Rebel.
36. Get our two TV’s repaired. (0/2)
37. Own at least an entire weeks worth of outfits I feel beautiful in. (3/7)
38. Get a good keyboard (the musical kind).
39. Get an Ipod this year.
40. Get Max’s new playmate the four accessories I’ve been eying. New Collar, Bed, Bag and Accessories (0/4)

PERSONAL/SELF-HOME IMPROVEMENT
41. Learn to use the sewing machine. (IN PROGRESS)
42. Lose 10lbs. (6/10)
43. Finish packing and cleaning the basement. (IN PROGRESS)
44. Take a walk once a week. (7/52)
45. Eliminate pork and most dairy from my diet. (DONE!)
46. Write weekly in my journal. (7/52)
47. Update Usernames/Passwords book. (DONE!)
48. Organize storage unit. (waiting for warmer weather)
49. Ride my bike more often. At least 25 times between now and Fall. (0/25)
50. Read three new self-help style books.(2/3)

FAMILY/FRIENDS
51. Host two dinner parties. (0/2)
52. Host two holiday parties. (0/2)
53. Have two Slumber Parties. (0/2)
54. Write and Send 10 Snail Mail Letters (1/10)
55. Make one gift for each family member Christmas 2008. (0/6)
56. Sew on 12 scrapbook pages after I’ve perfected the sewing machine. (0/12)
57. Tell Mike I love him everyday. (46/365) - I do this anyway. (updated 2-15-08)
58. Tell each child I love them everyday. (46/365) (updated 2-15-08)
59. Send 1 care package each month just because. (1/12)
60. Make a detailed 10 things I love about you or admire about you list for each family member. (0/6)

BUSINESS/WRITING
61. Participate in and win NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) ‘08.
62. Write 20 articles per month for families.com (no matter what). (40/240)
63. Write 10 additional articles per month for other resources. (20/120)
64. Find a print publication to submit to. (DONE)
65. Get published in a scrap mag but not for a layout - for my writing.
66. End my relationship with Richmont. (DONE)
67. Begin a new relationship with a new company. (Done!)
68. Earn at least $100 extra per month from any source. (2/12)
69. Take two writing classes. (0/2)
70. Order business cards with my business information.

LOCAL
71. Visit the Hill, teach the kids about the history and eat at a restaurant.
72. Visit Grants Farm.
73. Take the family to Ekerdts.
74. Visit Alton. Learn the history. Take the haunted tour if possible.
75. Visit 5 State Parks in Missouri and take a photograph of kids at each one. (0/5)
76. Take the family to the Magic House since Mike’s girls really haven’t experienced it yet.
77. Visit the entire Zoo in one day.
78. Try three of the top restaurants listed in our area. (0/3)
79. Find a place that will allow us to trail ride and take the family horseback riding.
80. Visit the dog park with Max at least three times and once with the new puppy. (0/3)(0/1)

FOOD
81. Try 5 new restaurants. (2/5)
82. Order a new item at 5 places we love to eat. (4/5)
83. Prepare and record recipes for 10 dishes we eat often. (3/10)
84. Learn to cook three new meals/items. (3/3) (DONE)
85. Organize cookbooks and eliminate those we won’t use.
86. Prepare one new item from each cookbook I keep.
87. Organize the Pantry. (DONE!)
88. Try two new foods. (1/2)
89. Eat at home every meal for a week, 12 different times. (5/12)
90. Get Deceptively Delicious (the coveted book on my wish list) and prepare 10 different things. (0/1)(0/10) - I borrowed it from the library. I now NEED to get it!

ENTERTAINMENT
91. Go Bowling at least twice. (0/2)
92. Go Camping at least twice. (0/2)
93. Take the family roller skating.
94. Take the family biking on the Katy Trail.
95. Take a date night once a month with Mike. (0/12) (well, I’ve already failed month one. I am thinking this one won’t happen!)
96. Attend a concert.
97. Teach the kids one song on #38. (0/5)
98. See three new movies at the movie theater. (0/3)
99. Visit the City Museum with the kids that have never been. (0/3)
100. Take each child on a date night with both parents to do something fun. (0/5)

Now, you make your own list and join in the fun. Once you have your own list, be sure to link it on this page. I will be checking the links and will remove any links that do not link to your 100 challenges list.