101 Redux

Well, here it is, guys. I've been working for the past few weeks and I think my new 101 list is ready to be revealed. I'm going to start on April 4th. Here's to another 2.75 years!

1. read 101 books off my goodreads to read list
2. watch 101 movies as recommended by friends, and with those friends if possible
3. hike the y when it's lit for graduation or homecoming
4. create and photograph a cookbook
5. go on a scott pilgrimage to toronto
6. learn to moonwalk
7. build a lightbox
8. keep and update a resume of personal skills that do not relate to jobs
9. cook my way through a cookbook
10. learn to screenprint
11. join a bowling league
12. use the mistletoe that's been hanging in our apartment for a year
13. spend a full day at the nickelcade, from open to close
14. shave my head and raise at least $101 dollars for St. Baldrick's
15. go to a shooting range
16. february album writing month
17. nanowrimo by hand
18. read the bible dictionary
19. create music maps and listen to influences of 10 of my top-listened-to bands
20. create 5 new cosplays
21. one full year of 30 day projects
22. play 101 new games (non-video)
23. vlog or blog or something for each task
24. post 101 songs (covers or originals) on my youtube channel
25. film a documentary
26. prepare 2 annual reports with charts and graphs
27. 101 photo projects
28. attend at least 2 of gencon, bronycon, comicon, leakycon, vidcon
29. knit a sweater
30. cut my own hair
31. cross-stitch 5 projects
32. paint a monster into a thrift store painting
33. visit 5 new amusement parks
34. learn about and read a talk from each member of the quorum of the 70, quorum of the 12, and first presidency
35. host 5 big awesome parties
36. for one year, see at least one production per month
37. eat everything on the menu at one restaurant
38. go snowshoeing
39. post 101 online reviews
40. read 5 books in japanese
41. read the standard works with guides and commentary
42. become a member of a museum
43. learn to crochet and make a baby blanket
44. learn to play 5 hymns on the piano
45. vegas food trip
46. keep a consumption journal for 3 months
47. for one year, study sunday lessons beforehand
48. keep notes in my music moleskine
49. paint a pair of shoes
50. play quidditch
51. volunteer at a library, museum, or theater for at least 3 months
52. sew a dress
53. go on a photography hike
54. buy a new musical instrument
55. create my own stationery and personal contact card
56. for one calendar year, send cards or gifts for immediate family birthdays and holidays
57. attend the temple monthly, pay $20 to the temple fund for each month i don't attend
58. pick fresh raspberries and jam them
59. collect 101 stories
60. clean and organize my computer
61. play a giant dot game
62. make a list of projects i have the means to complete and complete 5 of them
63. personal website
64. see a new church pageant
65. create my own listography journal
66. get or make a standing or adjustable desk
67. edit a nano novel and sell it on amazon
68. watch a cirque du soleil show live
69. make a christmas zine
70. compile my personal history
71. guerrilla gardening/street art
72. eat the ikea smorgasbord
73. maintain a 72 hour kit
74. write a letter to sara pennypacker
75. put pocket something
76. live so that i could move at any moment - don't keep things unless they are beautiful or useful
77. cook/make/craft/do 101 things off my pinterest boards
78. make a personal manifesto
79. make a stuff journal
80. watch things in japanese (at least 5 complete series)
81. take voice lessons
82. commission a portrait
83. paint my favorite quotes on canvas and display them
84. go to a festival for a certain thing
85. verify the reality of chicago
86. find a primary care physician
87. go to 5 concerts with the most recent album memorized
88. ride the frontrunner to slc and back
89. try zumba
90. go to a planetarium show
91. successfully bake a loaf of bread
92. host a youtube film festival
93. write at a coffee shop
94. upgrade my point and shoot
95. make something out of duct tape
96. sell something on etsy
97. for 3 months, exercise for 30 minutes 3 times a week
98. make a guess doctor who game
99. attend a ted event
100. throw a random surprise party
101. buy julie a stepstool

The 101 List

Guys. I finished my 101 list. Well, finished in that it is over. I got 68 completed, which I think is a pretty good job, if I do say so myself. Especially since I was only aiming for 50%. Take that, list!
 I am definitely planning on another 101 list, but I'm taking a month or so to recuperate and reassess. So expect greatness!

Following are the pictures I took for each task completed (per #52). Thanks for your support over the years! Man. It really has been years. It feels like yesterday that I started, but here we are. You people are the best people. Please keep being the best.

1. purchase a disco ball

 2. write a song

3. hike timp

4. run a 5k

6. visit a new country

8. pay off my loan

10. keep a dream journal

11. NaNoWriMo

13. make an item of clothing

14. batting cages

17. read my height in books

18. one month of no fast food

19. road trip to somewhere i've never been

22. learn 10 songs on guitar

22. attend a convention in costume

23. see three bands in concert i've been meaning to see

26. ghibli movie marathon

27. MoMA

28. read the ensign monthly for a year

31. get a caricature

32. send a secret to postsecret

34. facebook fast for one week

35. host a fancy dinner party

36. attend a film festival

37. do some volunteer work

39. go to 20 museums

40. take a photo class

41. attend a midnight premiere in costume

42. defeat windwaker

45. get a mani/pedi

46. create a wall-spanningly huge work of art

47. go geocaching

48. go to 20 new restaurants

50. see a play on broadway

51. go barefoot for a day

52. take a picture for each task completed (i didn't take a picture for this one - too meta, still calling it good)

53. grow a plant from a seed

54. cedar point. live it. love it.

55. go to the dentist

56. for one month, pay for everything in cash and save the change

58. pass jlpt 2

59. wreck this journal

61. fold 1000 cranes

63. keytar?!?!

64. buy and eat a rotisserie chicken

66. hourly comics

68. stay up for 24 hours straight for good reason

70. kiss someone at midnight on new year's

72. every week, listen to a new album as recommended by a friend

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76. write real letters to friends

77. create and upload a video to youtube

78. blog tri-weekly for a month

79. journal hourly for one week

80. for one day, make all decisions with a magic 8 ball

83. read the standard works straight through

84. learn how to say garlic in 20 languages

85. watch 50 new movies

87. wear makeup everyday for a week

89. leave a 100% tip

90. pull the prank of a lifetime

91. watch a scary movie with a boy

92. one week of no spending money

95. go to the movies alone

96. buy crazy eyeshadows

97. go to the wizarding world of harry potter

98. cook 50 new recipes

101. spend $50+ on a meal for myself