One hundred and one
29 Jul 2010
So I decided to write one of those 101 in 1001 lists. When I first wrote it, it was more as something to do out of boredom than an actual challenge, but the more of the tasks I start, the more I am desperate to complete it. I realised whilst I was writing it, that some of the things I added were just there so that I could have some easy tasks, ones I know I will complete.
For example “visit the USA” is on the list, but so is “Go to a country outside of Europe”. I know this is kinda cheating, having two that can be completed in one go, (plus the fact I’m going to New York in December) but I was finding it so hard to actually complete the list. I never realised that writing the list in itself would be such a challenge.
As I was writing the list, however, I began to realise how much I have, how much is done for me, that I take for granted and probably don’t appreciate nearly as much as I should. Little things I was adding to the list, things like “Cook dinner for my family every day for a week” are a part of a challenge for me, but for a lot of people this is a part of their daily routine. I realised that I am no where near as grateful for things like this, things my parents do for me, as I should be.
Maybe that’s the reason people do challenges like this; not because they are bored or as something to do to pass the time, but on a more personal level. Maybe by doing this challenge, it will make me become a more selfless person and not take things for granted. To appreciate things I get that I don’t always deserve.
- Are you currently doing a 101 in 1001 challenge?
- Do you ever take things for granted, or realise that you don’t appreciate what you have?
