So, I decided to try this 101 in 1001 thing. The idea is to set 101 goals that you can accomplish in 1001 days. I’m being totally realistic about this. I know that I might not accomplish all 101 things and that I might drop out completely half way through but making the list itself was a good exercise. I’m officially starting May 1st and will have until Friday, January 27, 2012 to finish. The end date will be my 27th birthday.  Most of the things are pretty basic because some of my larger goals are a bit too personal to share on the internet. Here are the hobby related goals. The entire list can be seen here.

1.        Knit a full-size afghan.

2.        Knit Conor a sweater.

3.        Knit an intricate lace shawl in actual lace weight yarn.

4.        Complete at least one knitting project a month. (0/33)

5.        Design my own knitting pattern.

6.        Knit a cowichan style sweater aka “the dude” sweater.

7.        Organize my yarn storage…again.

8.        Knit for at least 15 minutes a day. (0/1001)

9.        Buy a spinning wheel.

10.     Once I purchase a spinning wheel, spin for at least 20 minutes a day.

11.     Spin enough yarn for a sweater

12.     Purchase Photoshop and Lightroom.

13.     Learn how to use Photoshop and Lightroom.

14.     Take one photo a day that I like enough to show people. Will put on flickr or my blog. (0/1001)

15.     Sew a vintage style dress that I love enough to wear.

16.     Sew a quilt.

17.     Sew curtains for my bedroom.

18.     Make one skirt that fits me perfectly.

19.     Then make it in multiple colors.

20.     Take a class at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven.

21.     Paint my bedroom green.

22.     Have apartment fully decorated by the end of summer.

23.     Adopt a puppy.

24.     Learn to crochet.

25.     Go record shopping once a month. (0/33)

26.     Listen to a new music once a month. (0/33)

27.     Buy an accordion.

28.     Learn the lyrics to Paul Revere.

29.     Take a cooking class.

30.     Work on my pie crust.

31.     Bake Devon an apple pie.

32.     Make Crème Brule with a blow torch.

33.     Make another roast chicken.

34.     Stop fearing chicken in general.

35.     Put my favorite recipes into one format and complete my first recipe binder.

36.     Buy a nice bottle of tequila.

37.     Host a beer tasting.

Read complete list here.