101 things

Like many people, I am a procrastinator. I put things off and tend to forget about my goals rather easily. That is why I’ve decided to join the 1001 Day Project bandwagon and write up a list of 101 things I want to get done in 1001 days. As I cross items off the list I’ll write up a blog post and include pictures whenever possible (see #100). This is my attempt at bettering myself by setting short term and long term goals. I doubt this will put an end to my procrastination but I can only hope that it helps.

The start date is March 6th, 2008. The deadline? December 2nd, 2010.

Personal Goals

1. Redo blog.vorak.com to accommodate this list
2. Find a topic for my blog (1001?) and write more often
3. See the Northern Lights again
4. Give blood for the first time
5. Get new glasses/contact lenses
6. Get my wisdom teeth pulled
7. Whiten my teeth
8. Go to the chiropractor
9. Sell the Lumina
10. Write a message, put it in a bottle and throw it in the ocean
11. Make a list of friends and families birthdays/anniversaries and send them cards
12. Pay off my line of credit with the bank
    
13. Hang at least 5 pictures/pieces of art on my walls (5/5)
14. Get a wine rack
15. Get a tattoo
16. Save $1000 ($0/$1000)
17. Visit my grandparents graves
18. Keep my car clean at all times
19. Manually wash my car
20. Register and vote for the November 2008 election
21. Install my iPod integration kit into my car

Self Improvement

22. Learn Spanish
23. Go back to school
24. Acquire at least three technology related certifications (0/3)
25. Learn to organize my thoughts to become a better writer
26. Re-learn web programming
27. Do something nice for 10 random people (1/10)
28. Create a virtual rolodex and keep it updated (Google Contacts)
29. Re-organize my Google Reader feeds
30. Get a filing cabinet to organize all my paper
31. Develop a budget to follow
32. Try and learn to sing

Physical Activities

33. Bike to work at least 10 times per summer (0/30)
34. Get rid of my gut
35. Go downhill mountain biking
36. Go snowboarding one more time this season
37. Go skydiving
38. Try SCUBA diving
39. Learn to dance
40. Try horseback riding
41. Exercise every day
42. Run two miles without stopping
43. Run three miles without stopping
44. Run a 9 minute mile
45. Go paintballing on a real course
46. Go sailing at least once per summer (0/3)
47. Go to a corn maze
48. Play Frisbee golf
49. Go to the driving range

Food

50. Try 10 new local restaurants (0/10)
51. Learn one new recipe per month (0/34)
52. Eat out only twice per week for eight weeks total (0/8)

Entertainment (movies, games, etc)

53. Go to a firing range
54. Watch Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2
55. Make it all the way through Blade Runner without falling asleep
56. Get Kathy to try WoW at least once
57. Go to a Packer game
58. Go to a Badge Hockey Game
59. Attend a film festival

Music

60. See Metallica Live
61. See Tool live
62. Practice the bass at least three times per week
63. Write and record 10 original songs all by myself
64. Play (music) in front of at least 500 people
65. Play live at The Warehouse
66. Put my stereo system back into my car (amp/subs)

Travel

67. Get a passport
68. Go to the Boundary Waters
69. Take a biking/backpacking trip
70. Go white water rafting
71. Visit Europe
72. Visit Alaska
73. Camp at 7 Wisconsin State Parks
74. Camp at 3 National Parks
75. Visit NYC again
76. Go on a cruise
77. Fly in a helicopter
78. Fly in a hot air balloon
79. Backpack through the mountains
80. Go to Comic-con

Books

81. Finish the Dark Tower
82. Read at least one non-fiction book every two months (1/17)
83. Read every book I buy (unless it happens to be terrible)
84. Read more comics
85. Finish The Dark Knight Returns

Friends & Family

86. Go to a NASCAR Race (w/ dad)
87. Go to a Formula 1/Indy Car race (w/ dad)
88. Meet an online friend in RL
89. Take Chase (little bro) to the movies often (1)
90. Play Laser Tag with a group of friends
91. Take Kathy to the theater

Hopeful Purchases

92. Snowboard, boots and bindings
93. Bicycle
94. Five-String bass
95. My own canoe
96. Art at an art show
97. Large LEGO set and put it together
98. LCD TV
99. Bluetooth Headset

The List

100. Make use of my digital camera to take pictures of things as they get done
101. Finish a new list before the 1001th day.