Here it is! My fourth 101 in 1001 list, which I’ve been working hard on for the last month. I’m pretty excited with how it has turned out, and I’m excited to get started.
If you’ve never heard of the 101 Things in 1001 Days challenge before, here’s a little bit of background about the project, which originated on the Day Zero website:
The Challenge:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New Year’s resolutions or a ‘Bucket List’. 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, study semesters, or outdoor activities.
I’m changing things up a little bit this time around. I’ve decided to stay away from more mundane “things” on this list, and instead have replaced “things” with “adventures”.
And by adventures I don’t necessarily big, complicated travels that span the globe – I’ve tried to choose a mix of things, including a lot of “everyday adventures” that I can do with my family. I’ve really tried to focus on the experiences we will enjoy together and remember for a long time to come.
It’s so easy sometimes to get caught up in the chaos of life, all the commitments and craziness, and the things you feel like you have to get done, and you can forget about the simple things or put them on the back burner. My goal with this list is not to forget about those simple things and to really carve out the time to spend with my family doing and adventuring and enjoying life.
You can see my initial blog post for this 101 list here.
So here’s the list: 101 Adventures in 1001 Days
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Completed: 28/101
Start Date: December 29, 2017
End Date: September 25, 2020
Not Yet Started
[x] Completed
In Progress
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101 Adventures in 1001 Days – The List
Family Adventures
[ ] 1. Have a day out with K
[ ] 2. Have a day out with J
[ ] 3. Have a weekend away with Dave
[X] 4. Take the kids to a water park
[X] 5. Take a family day trip spending less than $75
[ ] 6. Have an at home camp out
[X] 7. Teach Kobi to swim
[ ] 8. Visit my childhood home
Winter Adventures
[ ] 9. Try a new winter sport or activity
[X] 10. Go for a walk in the snow
[ ] 11. Go tobogganing
[X] 12. Go skating outdoors
[X] 13. Go for a walk on the beach in the winter
[ ] 14. Play in the snow
[X] 15. Cut our own Christmas tree
[ ] 16. See a Christmas light display
[X] 17. Have a Christmas baking extravaganza
Summer Adventures
[X] 18. Go paddleboarding
[ ] 19. Go kayaking
[X] 20. Spend a day at the beach
[X] 21. Paddle a canoe
[X] 22. Go swimming
[ ] 23. Try a new summer sport or activity
[ ] 24. Wade in a river
[ ] 25. Jump off a cliff
[X] 26. Swim in a lake or ocean
[ ] 27. Swim in a waterfall
[ ] 28. Watch a movie outside
[ ] 29. Ride a roller coaster
[ ] 30. Go whale watching
Biking Adventures
[X] 31. Ride a fat bike
[ ] 32. Ride 3 new bike trails
[ ] 33. Bike in 3 different provinces or states
[ ] 34. Ride along the waterfront
[X] 35. Ride 500km in a year
[ ] 36. Bike from Niagara Falls to Niagara on the Lake
[X] 37. Participate in the Dairy Capital Stampede
[X] 38. Do a trail ride with K & J
[ ] 39. Take a bike trip
[ ] 40. Learn to jump my bike
[X] 41. Do a group ride
Camping Adventures
[X] 42. Camp at a park we’ve never been to before
[ ] 43. Try off season camping in a yurt
[ ] 44. Go backcountry camping
[ ] 45. Hike all the trails in a provincial park
[X] 46. Have a campfire
[ ] 47. Camp on the beach
Everyday Adventures
[ ] 48. Visit a new playground
[X] 49. Visit the library
[X] 50. Go minigolfing
[ ] 51. Go to the movies
[ ] 52. Walk under the stars
[ ] 53. Have a picnic
[ ] 54. Take sewing lessons
Active Adventures
[ ] 55. Explore a cave
[X] 56. Visit 5 waterfalls
[X] 57. Go on a hike
[ ] 58. Go horseback riding
[ ] 59. Go rock climbing
[ ] 60. Go ziplining
[ ] 61. Go rafting
[ ] 62. Go on a hike that’s longer that 2-3 hours
[ ] 63. Climb a waterfall
[ ] 64. Walk on a suspension bridge
[ ] 65. Ride in a hot air balloon
[X] 66. Jump on a trampoline
Traveling Adventures
[ ] 67. Visit Pelee Island
[ ] 68. Visit PEI
[ ] 69. Visit Wolfe Island, Kingston
[ ] 70. Visit Montreal
[ ] 71. Visit 5 cities I’ve never been to before
[ ] 72. Visit Manitoulin Island
[ ] 73. Explore 5 small towns
[ ] 74. Explore Toronto
[ ] 75. Take a road trip
[ ] 76. Visit 3 lighthouses
[ ] 77. Visit a national park
[ ] 78. Visit 5 landmarks/historic sites
[ ] 79. Ride a train
[ ] 80. See the ocean
[ ] 81. Visit 6 different provincial parks
[ ] 82. See the Northern Lights
Urban Adventures
[ ] 83. Visit a museum
[ ] 84. Participate in a craft show
[ ] 85. Take a class or attend a workshop
[ ] 86. See a professional ballet
[X] 87. See a professional musical/theatre show
[X] 88. Go to a professional sports game
[ ] 89. Attend a festival
[ ] 90. Spend a day at a flea market/craft show
[X] 91. Go bowling
Simple Adventures
[ ] 92. Watch fireworks
[ ] 93. Have a day out with no plan in mind
[ ] 94. Be outside for the sunrise
[ ] 95. Be outside for the sunset
[ ] 96. Take a waterfront drive
Unexpected Adventures
[X] 97. Go for a family bike ride
[ ] 98.
[ ] 99.
[ ] 100.
[ ] 101.
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See my previous lists here:
101 in 1001 – Take 1
101 in 1001 – Take 2
101 in 1001 – Take 3
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