Back in 2020, when the world was shut down I had come across a website called the Day Zero Project. It was a ray of hope, reminding me that I have a future, and can work towards doing things that inspire me. If you haven’t heard of this challenge, you come up with 101 goals that you want to complete in 1001 days. These goals should be things that inspire you to push harder, be the better version of yourself, and really live! If you search up the “Day Zero Project” you will see that many lifestyle bloggers participate in this challenge and post their experience and list, just as I am about to do. Take these lists as suggestions for what you could look forward to in the 2.75 years. You can also go to www.dayzeroproject.com to see more options, make a list and track your progress. They have amazing ideas there!
Well my first (and second) 1001 days are over. It came as a real shock to me when my first Day Zero project came to an end in December of 2022. I remembered writing my first one on my bed and gawking at the idea that I’d be 20 and in college by that point. Here I am, 22 years old, creating my third set of challenges! Hopefully I will do better than just 33/101 goals, and 43/101 goals this time! Then again, of those goals, I graduated, got my black belt in TaeKwonDo, spoke in front of a crowd of over 100 people, traveled to Orlando, and saw the Northern Lights for the first time.
This list is focused heavily on small activities I can participate in to live life to its fullest. After I had moved out, and focused my attention on attending college and making a life for myself, I was rudely awakened to the fact that I maybe participated in 5 events total last year. Unacceptable! I know life is busy but not taking time to experience life has left me in a state of disarray. So let these ideas inspire you to both enjoy the little events in life, and know that you don’t need big, outlandish goals to live life to the fullest!
My 2025-2027 List
Start Date: March 1, 2025
End Date: November 27, 2027
Number Completed: 9/101
Percentage Completed: —
Local Experiences
1. Go to a Pumpkin Patch
2. Go to the Sunflower Maze
3. Go to a Jazz Bar
4. Complete the YYC Café Passport
5. Complete the Edmonton Cafe Passport
6. Complete 5 Hikes
7. Go to Callaway Park
8. Go to the Zoo (04/16/2025)
Went to the zoo on a Wednesday so attendance was low. However in the off season there were a bunch of renovations blocking off areas. I had a ton of fun with my friends who came with me, and my now fiancé. Things of note… 1. A bird pooped on my head, 2. I got engaged :p
9. Go Airs-ofting with my friends
10. Complete an Escape Room
11. Have a Picnic
12. Go to a Waterpark
13. Attend a Concert (06/01/2025)
Got to see Fish in a Birdcage on tour in Canada. I got one of his records and enjoyed both Dusty’s music and his opener!
14. Visit the Devonian Gardens
15. Float Down the Bow River
16. Spend a Day at Calgary Stampede
17. Go Indoor Skydiving
18. Go to Flying Squirrel
19. Go Axe Throwing
20. Go to an Archery Range
21. Check out Activate Gaming
22. Go Bowling
23. Go Skating
24. Glow in the Dark Kayaking
25. Play Basketball
26. Play Mini Golf (04/31/2025)
I got to play mini golf at Fort Edmonton. It was a historical mini golf that has some really interesting and difficult but I won by 2 shots! Even got a hole in one!!
27. Go to Comic Con (04/24/2025)
Originally I had planned on going with a full cosplay but I didn’t have time to complete the costume as I had an exam literally the next day. I went as Mario and found some incredible art, including an awesome fathers day gift. (I’m on the ball this time!)
28. Visit 10 Small Bookshops
29. Go to an arcade
30. See the Zoo Lights
Extended Activities
31. Overnight Trip to Banff
32. Go to a Hot Spring
33. Fly to New Zealand
34. Try a New Water Sport
35 Go Cliff Jumping
36. See the Ocean
37. Take a Road Trip
38. Release a Paper Lantern
Health and Food
39. Get My Lifeguard Certificate
40. Get a Membership at the local Rec Center
41. Drink 2.4L of water every day for 1 week
42. Complete the local Bike Trail (20km)
43. Walk every weekday for 1 month
44. Regain Strength in my Shoulder
45. Create Monthly Vision Boards for 1 Year
46. Go 24 hours w/o Social Media
47. Host a Dinner Party
48. Make Homemade Apple Cider
49. Make the Summer Slushy Pale (05/10/2025)
Seriously my favorite summer drink. It is already gone as my two roommates agree, so I will be doing so again soon.
50. Visit 5 New to Me Restaurants (3/5)
Went to the VIP lounge of the Movie theatre May 15, 25
Went to a Shawarma place in Brooks May 23, 25
Went to Amici’s in Calgary July,
51. Bake Muffins
52. Make 10 Recipes from a Cookbook
53. Stick to a Meal Plan for 1 month
54. Make Cherry Pie over fire
55. Meal Prep the Week for 1 month
Home Improvement
56. Get Ikea Storage for my Room (03/28/2025)
My current room is more like a loft with a roof that is angled like a tent so the capabilities of decorating are limited. I finally found a storage unit, not from Ikea but from Walmart. It’s perfect, allows space for me to display my Lego, sprayed edged books, and record player!
57. Revamp My Closet (Get rid of 20 pieces and fill with 10 new)
58. Do a Yard Sale
59. Upgrade my Computer (05/16/2025)
More than an upgrade, my fiance’s dad allowed me to build my own new computer with all items that my new family has. They work in I.T.! I am very thankful for all the upgrades and the new knowledge of how to build a computer. I wouldn’t be able to do it again without guidance, but if the items weren’t expensive I probably could get most of it!
60. Donate 101 Things (40/101)
61. Sell my Car
62. Sell the Van
63. Plant herbs and flowers in the yard
64. Renovate Kitchen
65. Get an Outdoor Fence
66. Decorate the House for Christmas
67. Get a Hot Tub
68. Rewire the Breaker System
Hobbies
69. Fill my Junk Journal
70. Finish the Alphabet Reading Challenge
71. Do a 24 hour Reading Challenge
72. Read 100 Books
73. Crochet a Stuffy
74. Do a Disney Draw Night
75. Complete NaNoWriMo
76. Crochet a Christmas Stocking
77. Host a D&D Campaign that lasts over 1 Year
Dream Job Goals
78. Write a Novel
79. Write 6 D&D Campaigns
80. Make it to City 8/15 on my LetsPlay (YT)
81. Get a Stable Remote Job
82. Write 3 Short Stories for my Blog
83. Write 25 Blog Posts in a Row
84. Get to 1000 YT Subscribers
85. Promote my work on SM (min once per month for a year)
86. Be on a Podcast
87. Make $5000 with Writing
88. Get Invited to an Event because of writing, gaming, or SM
Milestones
89. Get Engaged (04/16/2025)
What a fun, amazing day. My fiancé proposed at the Botanical Gardens at the Zoo. Our friends came to film it – and they did a wonderful job. Altogether it was so amazing and the Zoo will forever be a special place now. I am so excited to be starting this new chapter of my life, and cannot wait to marry him!
90. Get Married
91. Get My Diploma of Arts
92. Get My Masters in Psychology
Other
93. Get Holiday Themed Nails
94. Have a Professional Photoshoot (05/15/2025)
One of my best friends is an amazing photographer! We went around Calgary and used her studio to get some amazing photos that helped me feel much better in my body again.
95. Watch the Sunrise/Sunset from my Roof
96. Complete 10 things from the Activity Journal
97. Get a Tattoo
98. Meet deaf people at an event
99. Create an Amazing Race event for Friends
100. Use BeReal every day for 1 year
101. Spend an entire day using only ASL (American Sign Language)
There you have it! My whole list for 1001 days! As I complete tasks, this post will be updated. I will hopefully get into the habit of writing out what I had done to complete each goal and the memories involved! In the future I will create posts commemorating my old challenges and provide ideas to fill your 101 goals if you choose to participate. For the sake of looking forward to the future and intentionally taking time to vision your next chapter in life, I highly recommend you participate! Write them down in a journal, use the website provided in the beginning of this post, or post it to social media!
