My Journey: Hitting 47.5 out of 56 in 100
Alright, let me tell you about this little challenge I set for myself recently. I decided I needed something to focus on, you know? Just a personal goal. I figured, why not try to do 56 specific things within 100 days. Seemed like a round number, sort of. For me, it was about practicing sketching different objects I listed out.
Getting Started
So, first thing, I actually sat down and made that list. 56 objects. Some simple, some a bit more tricky. Stuff around the house, things I saw outside. Then I grabbed my old sketchbook and some pencils. Nothing fancy. The goal wasn’t to become a master artist overnight, just to be consistent. The ‘100 days’ part felt like enough time to make real progress but also put a bit of pressure on.
The Daily Grind (Well, Mostly)
I tried to make it a daily thing. Find 20-30 minutes, sit down, pick an object from the list, and just sketch it.
- Day 1-10: Felt pretty good, full of motivation. Knocked out the easy ones first – an apple, a coffee mug, my keys. Felt like I was flying.
- Day 11-30: Things started getting a bit tougher. Some days I just didn’t feel like it, or I got home late from work. I had to push myself. Sometimes I’d miss a day, then do two sketches the next day to catch up. Keeping track was key. I just put a checkmark next to the item on my list and noted the date.
- Day 31-70: This was the real slog. The objects got more complex – a bicycle wheel, my old boots, a crumpled piece of paper (harder than it sounds!). Progress felt slower. Some sketches looked awful, honestly. But I kept reminding myself it was about the process, just doing it.
- Day 71-100: Coming down the home stretch. I could see the end of the list. I picked up the pace a bit. Some days were super productive, others I still struggled. Life happens, right?
Hitting the Wall (Almost)
Around day 90-something, I was looking at my list. I’d done 47 sketches completely. Number 48 was a tough one, I think it was a glass vase with water and reflections. I started it, spent my usual time, but just couldn’t get it right. It looked wonky. I put it down, thinking I’d finish it the next day. But then the 100 days were up. So, that one stayed half-done. That’s where the “.5” comes from. It’s my reminder that perfection isn’t always the point.
Looking Back
So, yeah. 47.5 out of 56 sketches in 100 days. Did I hit the target exactly? Nope. Am I bothered? Not really. What I gained was the habit, the practice. I definitely got better at observing things and getting them down on paper. More importantly, I proved to myself I could stick with something, even when it wasn’t easy. It felt good to just… do the work. That’s the real takeaway for me. It wasn’t about the final score, but the journey getting there. Pretty happy with that.
