100 Things

In an effort to reduce the amount of “stuff” that I own, and relish in the freedom of not being tied down by things, I’m trying to limit my personal possessions to 100 Things.

This is an idea that I got from my friend, Leo Babauta from ZenHabits.net and mnmlst.com.

I’m just starting out so I’m going to set some ground rules…

  • First, “family” household items will not count.  So, we have 1 television that all 7 of us (me, my wife and our 5 kids) watch very rarely.  We all use the blender.  We all use the oven, microwave oven, etc, etc, etc. None of that stuff counts.
  • Second, socks and underwear don’t count.  I’m reserving the right to own as many boxers (not briefs) and socks as I choose (although I do laundry once per week, so I don’t own too many pairs of either).
  • Third, books don’t count against my 100 Things list. I love to read and have a lot of books. I have been paring down my library as of late, but I still have many books that I refer to.
  • Finally, Kettlebells and fitness equipment don’t count.  Being a “fitness” guy who loves to stay in shape and be healthy, kettlebells have been my method of exercise for the past few years.  I own many kettlebells.  In our faux fireplace (that’s where we keep them), we have a 4kg, 8kg and 12kg KBs that my wife and oldest daughter use.  And then I have a pair each of 16kgs, 20kg, 24kg and 32kg kettlebells that I use.  All in all, that’s 11 kettlebells which would be more than a tenth of 100 things, so sorry, they don’t count.  I also own blast straps, an ab wheel, a 70lb sandbag and some other toys.

Chris Lopez’ 100 Things (as of 21.04.2011)

  1. 2007 Black MacBook
  2. 24″ Dell Monitor
  3. Wireless Keyboard
  4. Wireless Mouse
  5. Logitech speaker system
  6. 1TB My Book Hard Drive
  7. 250GB Time Machine back-up drive
  8. Flip HD Camera
  9. Sony point & click camera got an iPhone – the camera on that will do
  10. Joby Gorilla Pod (tripod)
  11. Blackberry iPhone
  12. iPod nano gave my Blackberry & iPod to my dad
  13. Sony stereo headphones
  14. iPod ear buds
  15. wallet – debit card, business credit card, health card, driver’s licence
  16. GymBoss Timer
  17. Moleskin reporters notepad
  18. Coach’s clipboard/whiteboard (for volleyball)
  19. Coach’s notebook/planner
  20. Batavus dutch bike
  21. bike tool
  22. Leatherman tool
  23. Black Patagonia backpack
  24. black gym bag
  25. sunglasses – aviators
  26. sunglasses – sport
  27. shoes – white chuck taylor hi-tops
  28. shoes – grey new balance running shoes
  29. shoes – brown blucher mocs
  30. shoes – indoor volleyball court shoes
  31. flip flops – black
  32. boots – sorel caribou
  33. boots – brown hiking boots
  34. Jeans – black
  35. Jeans – dark blue
  36. Jeans – 501s
  37. Jeans – worn-in blue
  38. chinos – khaki
  39. chinos – grey
  40. shorts – khaki
  41. shorts – cargo seersucker
  42. shorts -
  43. shorts -
  44. sweater – grey shawl cardigan
  45. sweater – grey v-neck
  46. sweater – navy v-neck
  47. belt – brown
  48. belt – black
  49. t-shirt – white v-neck
  50. t-shirt – white v-neck
  51. t-shirt – white v-neck
  52. t-shirt – grey crewneck
  53. t-shirt – grey crewneck
  54. t-shirt – grey crewneck
  55. t-shirt – navy crewneck
  56. t-shirt – navy crewneck
  57. t-shirt – navy crewneck
  58. t-shirt – black RKC instructor
  59. t-shirt – black RKC kettlebell
  60. t-shirt – red Bulls dynasty
  61. t-shirt – grey volleyball
  62. t-shirt – Spartans Volleyball (for coaching)
  63. longsleeve white thermal
  64. longsleeve white thermal
  65. longsleeve white thermal
  66. henley – white
  67. henley – grey
  68. henley – black
  69. undershirt – white
  70. undershirt – white
  71. shirt – white oxford
  72. shirt – black button down
  73. shirt – black golf shirt
  74. fleece pants – grey
  75. fleece pants – navy
  76. fleece zip hoodie – grey
  77. fleece sweatshirt – grey
  78. athletic pants – black
  79. athletic shorts – black
  80. athletic shorts – black
  81. athletic shorts – black
  82. athletic undershirt – black
  83. athletic undershirt – white
  84. board shorts – navy (for swimming)
  85. wrist bands – black
  86. jacket – Spartans volleyball (for coaching)
  87. jacket – navy peacoat
  88. jacket – grey parka
  89. jacket – black hooded waterproof for riding
  90. vest – down navy
  91. toque – black
  92. toque – grey
  93. gloves – black leather
  94. scarf – grey
  95. baseball hat – NY Yankees
  96. poster – Michael Jordan Wings
  97. razor – Mach3 (for my face)
  98. clippers – to shave my head
  99. watch – Black Timex
  100. watch – silver casual
  101. car – 2007 VW Rabbit (it’s for sale and I can’t wait to take it off this list!) SOLD!!!

Everything else that I own I’ve put into a box and have stored in the shed.  If I need something, then it will take some effort for me to fish it out – especially in the dead of winter here in Toronto.  That means 1) I either have to find a way to live without it or 2) It’s something that I’ll really need so I’ll have to get rid of something else from the 100 Things list.  I’ll be updating the list frequently and will have to find some way to adjust for the drastic change in weather here in Canada where it can go 40 below in the winter and 40 degrees in the summer (I think that’s about 110 Farenheit).