101 in 1001 -- Task # 2

# 2 – Donate to a charity of choice a month

My hubby and I are believers in helping others whether it is volunteering, donations or through monetary donations. In the last month or so, we have discussed the idea of donating to a charity a month. So this was a no brainer to include on my list to accomplish. I think the hardest thing about this is to come up with 24 charities since my task is to donate to a charity of my choice a month for 2 years.

This task is already in progress and I have a few charities in mind. This is where you come in. I would love if you would post a comment listing a charity of your choice and a brief description of it and I will take it into consideration in coming up with the 24 charities to donate to. All entries will be reviewed.

I have listed the charities of my choice so far and put a strikethrough for those that I have already donated to. 

• Dishing for Dana
• Japan: Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami
• The Coco Foundation
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Angel 34
• St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
• Gift of Life Donor Program
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - Florida Atlantic University
• Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company
• Bethlehem Public Library

Help me complete this task and help others while doing so! THANKS!

101 in 1001 -- Task # 13

#13 – Have 10 Friends Suggest a Book and Read Them All

THANK YOU to all my friends who offered their book suggestions! Unfortunately, I had to only select 10 BUT rest assured, I will be reading the other books that were not selected once I complete this task.

Here are the 10 books I will be reading (in no particular order):

• Marley and Me by John Grogan
• My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
• Oogy by Larry Levin
• When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
• The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
• The Red Thread by Ann Hood
• 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper
• Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
• Dismantled by Jennifer McMahon
• A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

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"101 in 1001" - The Day Zero Project

A while back during my hiatus I found the “101 in 1001” blog entry on one of my favorite blogs that I follow, HowJoyful.com. I read it and knew that I wanted to learn more about it and eventually create my own list. Well, I finally got the chance to see what it was about.

It really is similar to a bucket list except that there is a known time “limit”. You get to evaluate your personal goals and dreams and document what you would like to do in that time frame. Seriously, how many times have you said, “I want to do this someday,” or “OoOO, let’s do this,” but never get around to doing it? Well there is no day like today, so why not do it now?

The “rules” of this little experiment is for you to pick goals that are realistic and attainable but maybe a bit reaching to get you out of your comfort zone. Of course, you can pick ones that are basic but make sure to change it up a bit.

To review my list, click on the 101 in 1001 menu option at the top of my blog or just click HERE.

I really encourage you to take part in this. Who knows, maybe it will be fun!

Learn more about the project or create your own list at: Day Zero Project

My Inspiration came from Joy of HowJoyful.com