Over the past few days I’ve had a lot to think about. On a couple of my posts and a few I’ve left on others, I stated that I had set a target to begin this project by January 1, 2009. That I had larger projects that I wanted to complete before I could discover the hidden treasures buried in my garage and other de-cluttering and organizing projects

I woke up this morning more self-determined. A little more self-confident and ready to face the next 50 years of my life. One day at a time. Making the most of what I can each and every day.

The other day one comment left on another blog led me to a couple of others that profoundly affected me. It’s taken me a couple of days to fully grasp how deeply important this author’s words were to me, and just how profoundly it continues to influence some of my thoughts and actions.

The topic deals with hope, and hope implies a happy future. What I have come to understand is that in my happy future, I do have a clean house, an organized garage and I am living life instead of waiting for life to happen.

So, I’ve decided to simply start, today. I’m going to put those huge projects on my list as part of my 101 thing. The actual completion of the 101 Thing List itself will be one item on the list.

Why? Because I’m tired of being afflicted with procrastination. Because, putting things off is exactly why I’ve stagnated for so long. It’s always easier to do it later – or not at all. Or continue waiting for others to help, who are never going to.

Today my intention is to add to the list and complete the things I want to do in 1001 days. Some of the things I need to do really are things I want to do. Not because I like or enjoy doing them, but because I know that I will enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes when the job’s done. It will bring the sense of order I want in my life. And I will feel good about myself. That if it is only me that pat’s me on the back for a job well done – I’ll be happy with that.

August 19, 2011 will be the the day I cross off the one final thing on my list. That – of course – will be having actually competed the 101 Things to Do in 1001 Days project. I am looking forward to that.

So, today truly is the first day of the rest of my life – and my 101 in 1001 project.