Alexa’s 101

101 in 1001

Decadent Brownies January 25, 2009

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I made some brownies the other day and the turned out delicious! They were cake-like and moist. Most other vegan brownies I’ve made fell apart from the egg substitute. Well, this recipe didn’t require an egg substitute at all, and it held together nicely. Oh and did I mention that they were tasty?! I would definitely use this recipe again. :)

  • Decadent Brownie recipe from The Garden of Vegan by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer
 

*Day 18* – Update January 19, 2009

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So far I have completed three tasks, and have twenty-seven tasks in progress. Woot!

I recently discovered Pandora Radio, and it’s helping me discover new music. There’s a few artists I’ve found that I quite like.

  • Kate Nash
  • Regina Specktor
  • A Particularly Vicious Rumor
  • Hurts To Purr
  • Matson Jones
  • Pony Up

Also, I’ve updated the pictures, movies and books pages recently. ;)

Cool beans.

 

#67 – Complete January 9, 2009

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#67. Consolidate my wardrobe.

#67. Consolidate my wardrobe.

I feel as though I still have way to much clothes, but I did get rid of a lot. Such a pack rat! And I organized/cleaned my closet while I was at it!

98 more tasks to go!

 

#13 – Complete January 7, 2009

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#13. Open an online shop for my art and knit/crochet goods.

#13. Open an online shop for my art and knit/crochet goods.

I won’t be selling anything in the shop just yet. I want to make a certain amount of items before I do that. Besides, selling in the shop in goal #14 :)

99 more tasks to go!

 

#99 – complete January 3, 2009

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#99. Create a blog for 101 in 1001

#99. Create a blog for 101 in 1001

100 more tasks to go!

 

*Day 2* January 3, 2009

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I created a page for completed tasks, 1001 pictures, 101 movies, and 101 books! Check it out!

 

101 in 1001 January 2, 2009

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This is my 101 in 1001 blog!  I’m starting today, January 2, 2009 and will be ending September 30, 2011.

The Mission:
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 my part).

Purple strikes are completed tasks

Yellow italics are in progress

Plain text are not started yet


Health/Beauty

1.    Run at least once a week. (4/143)
2.    Practice yoga at least once a week. (4/143)
3.    Run a 5K. (0/1)
4.    Stay vegan.
5.    Take vitamins.
6.    Watch what I eat.
7.    Develop makeup skills
8.    Develop hair skills.
9.    Loose ten pounds and keep it off. (3/10)

Art/Fiber Arts

10.    Enter artwork in exhibitions.
11.    Have artwork in an exhibition.
12.    Knit or crochet something everyday (even if it’s just a row/round). (31/1001)
13.    Open an online shop for my art and knit/crochet goods.
14.    Start selling my wares.
15.    Use up yarn stash before buying new yarn.
16.    Develop my sewing skills.
17.    Buy or make a loom.
18.    Learn how to spin yarn.
19.    Update Ravelry at least once a week. (4/143)
20.    Take a picture every day. (31/1001)
21.    Start a jogging/photo group or do that by myself.
22.    Make 999 Creepy Darlings. (17/999)
23.    Make something out of those plastic bags I saved up.
24.    Sew a dress. (0/1)

Entertainment

25.    Read everyday (even if it’s just a page). (31/1001)
26.    Watch 101 movies I haven’t seen before. (4/101)
27.    Read 101 books. (2/101)
28.    Organize my library.
29.    Organize my cds.
30.    Organize my movies.
31.    Go to at least 5 museums. (0/5)
32.    Find new music too listen to.
33.    Make 13 playlists for my iPod. (0/13)
34.    Stay updated on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (watch new episodes).
35.    Ride all of the rides in Disneyland.
36.    See at least one Broadway musical in New York. (0/1)
37.    See 5 Broadway musicals. (0/5)

Food

38.    Cook 101 new vegan meals. (0/101)
39.    Bake 101 new vegan treats. (2/101)
40.    Make homemade vegan ice cream.

Writing

41.    Work on writing a book at least once a week. (4/143)
42.    Write a book.
43.    Participate in NaNoWriMo.

Spirituality…and Spirits

44.    Meditate at least once a week. (4/143)
45.    Practice divination at least once a week. (4/143)

46.    Become more spiritual.
47.    Become more in tune with nature.
48.    Go ghost hunting.

Education and Learning

49.    Graduate with BFA in Fiber Arts.
50.    Start/work on a degree in forensic science.
51.    Start graduate school.
52.    Learn Sign Language.
53.    Learn Gaelic.
54.    Relearn French.
55.    Relearn the guitar.
56.    Learn karate.

Life

57.    Move out.
58.    Get married.
59.    Save for/buy a house/farm.
60.    Save for/buy a new computer.
61.    Save for/buy an Eco-friendly car.
62.    Try to be more organized.
63.    Clean at least once a week. (4/143)
64.    Do laundry once a week. (4/143)
65.    Use my planner everyday (31/1001)
66.    Fill those blank books I keep buying.
67.    Consolidate my wardrobe.
68.    Buy new socks/underwear when I need them, and throw old ones away.
69.    Blog at least once a week on LJ or WordPress. (4/143)
70.    Learn how to and budget money.
71.    Save money.
72.    Get a tattoo.
73.    Get something pierced.
74.    Put gauges in my ears.
75.    Go on a picnic.
76.    Keep a quotes journal.

Travel

77.    Stay the night in a haunted place.
78.    Go to Disneyland/Disney World at least once. (0/1)
79.    Go to Salem, Massachusetts.
80.    Go to Canada.
81.    Go to Australia.
82.    Go to Peru.
83.    Travel Europe.
84.    Visit family in Illinois.
85.    Go to Chicago.
86.    Go to New York.
87.    See the Grand Canyon.
88.    Go camping at least once. (0/1)
89.    Go snow boarding again.
90.    Go hiking in Sedona at least once. (0/1)

Do-goodery
91.    Plant at least one tree. (0/1)
92.    Ride my bike or walk when I can.
93.    Use a reusable bag or don’t use a bag at least 101 times. (23/100)
94.    Knit and crochet hats and donate them to Chemo patients.
95.    Participate in at least one friendly protest or walk for a cause  (0/1)
96.    Volunteer in a soup kitchen.
97.    Donate $5 to charity for each uncompleted item.

101 in 1001

98.    Blog about 101 in 1001 monthly. (1/33)
99.    Create a blog for 101 in 1001.
100.    Photograph each completed task, or something that represents it and post it in the blog. (3/101)
101.    Finish my list by September 30, 2011.