Greetings blog readers!! Have you missed me? I regret that I've been a bit procrastinatey lately and have been putting off all the great things I've been doing. So, tonight I am now blogging about the eight items I have managed to check off my list. Regrettably, I have no pictures at this time to add. Well, let me rephrase that: I have pictures I just have no idea how to get them off my camera and on to this blog on the computer I am currently using. Any of you who follow me on Facebook will be able to see some corresponding pictures on there. I was going to try to do these in chronological order, but I'm a bit tired and that would require, you know, brain power. So instead I am doing these in numerical order. Here goes.....!
21. Bake a Martha Stewart cupcake recipe.
As my nephew Brodie's third birthday crept closer I decided it was the perfect time to try out one of the recipes out of my Martha Stewart cupcake book. May I just say, holy crap the woman uses a lot of unsalted butter sticks!!! Between the cupcake and the frosting I'm pretty sure even Paula Dean would've shed a tear of pride. I chose the Yellow Buttermilk Cupcakes with Fluffy Vanilla Frosting. They were delicious. I was used to baking out of a box so it threw me for a loop at how long the whole process was. But when I served them and watched everyone enjoying them it was a much bigger sense of pride than something out of a box. I think I'm going to try a new recipe for my birthday in August.
35. Read 10 Books...etc
I chose The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens for my second book off the list. I admit I chose this because I was/am a huge fan of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and there is a chapter in her book where the sisters have their own Pickwick club. I was always intrigued by this so I thought this was as good a time as any to read the book. I don't think I will ever read it again. It was extremely long and a little on the boring side. But it's done. That's about all I can say.
54. Plan a Vacation (and Hopefully Take It)
It was a bit last minute, but when I had a month with an extra pay week in it I decided to take advantage and plan a trip. Booking the train was easy, booking the hotel was not. But finally I was able to find the Courtyard Marriot that had reasonable rates and was able to crash with a couple friends my first night there. I went to Alexandria, VA to see my friends that I had there from when I lived there for a year. It was so great to see them all again!! I went in to DC with my old roommate, went out to a bar on a Friday night (shocker I know), went to the movies, ate out by myself, slept in... Sigh. Perfect. Some day I will take a trip to a different place, but it is nice to go some place you are comfortable with.
55. Get Winchester Fixed
While this was something I had been meaning to do since December, there were two big reasons that pushed me to do it sooner rather than later. Our living situation changed and there was a bit of a peeing to mark his territory. And if you've ever been around unfixed male cat pee, you know it is not a pleasant smell. Second was when he discovered the one cat in the house was a girl and he decided he wanted to make her his girlfriend whether she wanted it or not. Now he is fixed and seems quite happy without his male pieces. Snip snip:)
77. Visit an Aquarium
One of the things I wanted to do when I went to Alexandria was go in to DC and see the aquarium. Considering Rochester doesn't have one and it was something I wanted to do, it seemed like a good opportunity. While it is not the biggest or best aquarium, it was still pretty cool. I got to see a lot of cool fish and even some sharks!!! I do hope some day to get to a bigger aquarium, but in the mean time I can cross it off the list. PS to all you Bones fans: the aquarium they used on the show is quite obviously not even close to the real aquarium. FYI.
89. Take Marni and Liam Out to Dinner to Celebrate Their Wedding
Marni and I have known each other since the summer before our freshman year of college when we called each other and bonded over General Hospital. (If you're keeping track that's been 15 years) We were roommates for two years in college and when I lived in Virginia she was my roommate. So when she got married this past fall I was upset that I couldn't afford the trip down to be there for her. I told her then that the next time I saw her and her husband I would take them out to dinner as a congratulations/apology. So when I went on vacation we went out to Ted's Montana Grill. So yummy. Well, we tried to go to a Mexican restaurant but it was Cinco de Mayo. Enough said. It was a lot of fun and it was really great to see the two of them again. Mazel Tov!!!
93. Buy a White Sundress
As I've said, this is something that I want to do every summer but I always miss my opportunity. Then one Sunday I got the Target ad and saw we had dresses on sale that week, including a white one. I bought it and it sat in my closet for oh, about three months before it got warm enough. Then all I needed was the perfect opportunity to wear it. That happened about two weeks ago when my sister had her wedding shower.
96. Buy and Wear a Pair of Wedge Sandals
I bought these a few months ago as well, and decided not only was the shower a good chance to wear the dress but also a good chance to wear the shoes as well. Very cute pewter small wedge sandals. They were comfortable and I'm hoping to get a chance to wear them again.
So there's my update. A lot has happened in the last month and it's been a good feeling to knock a few more items off the list. I'll try in a couple weeks to do an update on some of my ongoing items but I'm just a bit too tired right now. Good night:)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
60 Day Check-In
Yesterday marks 60 days since I started this adventure called "MY 101," which is how I refer to it. I actually feel quite proud of myself because I was able to get several things done during this month. (If you're not sure what I did, please refer to my previous blogs)
But then I had to take a look at my "ongoing" items, things that I need to do (or not do) on a routine basis, and I was not very happy with myself. Frustrated is the exact term. While I have been going to Starbucks every week, a lot of my daily items I have been leaving on the side of the road. Why is that? Am I just lazy? Unmotivated? I'm not sure, but it is making me take a look at myself. For example, eating breakfast every day. It seems so simple, especially when I keep toaster streudels in the house. Hey, it counts. It's better than nothing. But I find myself on Facebook right up until I have to run around to get ready for work or I get so caught up in other things I seem to forget that I didn't eat breakfast. Taking my vitamins is another one. I look at them and say "Oh, I'll take those with lunch later." Instead, I'm going to bed that night saying "Damnit I forgot to take my vitamins!" I know it's supposed to take something like 21 days to start a habit. And I know that with anything you try to do consistently, there will be setbacks. Maybe I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I need to do it every day, and do it right, or it can't count for anything. I will say I was using the bout of pertussis I suffered in March as a great excuse for why I slacked off on things. But it's now the end of April. Enough. I want to get to the point where I can eat breakfast every day and if I skip a day for whatever reason I don't feel guilty about it. But right now I can't. If I skip I feel guilty and get mad at myself and it gets easier and easier to skip on the next days because I figure if the system is already thrown off it doesn't matter. But I will try to get better. I've taken my vitamins for two days now and eaten breakfast for two days and I started writing in my journal again last night. So I hope at my next check-in I can feel much better about myself.
But on a GREAT note, I have gone almost 60 days without pop!!!!! I may have become a bit of that annoying person. You know the one, the one who doesn't eat or drink something and gets a bit snooty about it? In trying to plan my sister's wedding shower I may have told her I didn't want pop at it because I don't drink and I would rather not have it kicking around the house afterwards. She was cool with it, but even as the words were coming out of my mouth a part of me was standing back and saying, "Really Summer? Oh dear God get over yourself!" But I still feel very proud of myself. I may not have been a regular pop consumer (I drink coffee WAY more) but it was something I was determined to cut out of my life and I did.
Looking toward the future, I have planned a vacation and will be going on it next week. While there I plan on going to an aquarium, so be looking for those blogs. Also, I have bought a pair of wedge sandals and will hopefully get a chance to wear them soon, if the weather ever cooperates. And I get my e-mails from The Cinema every week so maybe I'll be lucky enough to go to a double feature this summer and get that done as well. Thank you for reading my blog and being excited about my 101. I love the support!!! Until next time, or as Jason and Grant would say, "On to the next..."
But then I had to take a look at my "ongoing" items, things that I need to do (or not do) on a routine basis, and I was not very happy with myself. Frustrated is the exact term. While I have been going to Starbucks every week, a lot of my daily items I have been leaving on the side of the road. Why is that? Am I just lazy? Unmotivated? I'm not sure, but it is making me take a look at myself. For example, eating breakfast every day. It seems so simple, especially when I keep toaster streudels in the house. Hey, it counts. It's better than nothing. But I find myself on Facebook right up until I have to run around to get ready for work or I get so caught up in other things I seem to forget that I didn't eat breakfast. Taking my vitamins is another one. I look at them and say "Oh, I'll take those with lunch later." Instead, I'm going to bed that night saying "Damnit I forgot to take my vitamins!" I know it's supposed to take something like 21 days to start a habit. And I know that with anything you try to do consistently, there will be setbacks. Maybe I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I need to do it every day, and do it right, or it can't count for anything. I will say I was using the bout of pertussis I suffered in March as a great excuse for why I slacked off on things. But it's now the end of April. Enough. I want to get to the point where I can eat breakfast every day and if I skip a day for whatever reason I don't feel guilty about it. But right now I can't. If I skip I feel guilty and get mad at myself and it gets easier and easier to skip on the next days because I figure if the system is already thrown off it doesn't matter. But I will try to get better. I've taken my vitamins for two days now and eaten breakfast for two days and I started writing in my journal again last night. So I hope at my next check-in I can feel much better about myself.
But on a GREAT note, I have gone almost 60 days without pop!!!!! I may have become a bit of that annoying person. You know the one, the one who doesn't eat or drink something and gets a bit snooty about it? In trying to plan my sister's wedding shower I may have told her I didn't want pop at it because I don't drink and I would rather not have it kicking around the house afterwards. She was cool with it, but even as the words were coming out of my mouth a part of me was standing back and saying, "Really Summer? Oh dear God get over yourself!" But I still feel very proud of myself. I may not have been a regular pop consumer (I drink coffee WAY more) but it was something I was determined to cut out of my life and I did.
Looking toward the future, I have planned a vacation and will be going on it next week. While there I plan on going to an aquarium, so be looking for those blogs. Also, I have bought a pair of wedge sandals and will hopefully get a chance to wear them soon, if the weather ever cooperates. And I get my e-mails from The Cinema every week so maybe I'll be lucky enough to go to a double feature this summer and get that done as well. Thank you for reading my blog and being excited about my 101. I love the support!!! Until next time, or as Jason and Grant would say, "On to the next..."
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Number 79
Drink a Guinness
Over the weekend I went to The Cinema with my mom and her fiance to go see The King's Speech (which is an excellent movie and confirmed for me that Colin Firth is one of the dreamiest men ever). When the movie was over we decided to go get something to eat and to keep on our British theme of the evening, Mom and Mike decided to go to The Old Toad since it was a place they had always wanted to go but had never been to. See, I guess this list is inspiring other people around me!!
We picked a good time to go because there was hardly anyone there. We were perusing the beer list and my mom pointed out that they had Guinness available and I would be able to check another thing off my list. I deliberated in my head and then decided what the heck, just go for it. So I ordered a Guinness. There it sat before me, looking nice and dark with that layer of foam on top. Now, I had sipped a Guinness a couple years ago so I wasn't a complete stranger to the taste. But I took a much bigger sip this time, and I found it quite tasty. A nice mix of dark bitterness and a hint of sweetness. I did finish the whole thing and I think this is a beer I will be ordering in the future.
Over the weekend I went to The Cinema with my mom and her fiance to go see The King's Speech (which is an excellent movie and confirmed for me that Colin Firth is one of the dreamiest men ever). When the movie was over we decided to go get something to eat and to keep on our British theme of the evening, Mom and Mike decided to go to The Old Toad since it was a place they had always wanted to go but had never been to. See, I guess this list is inspiring other people around me!!
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| Me drinking my first Guinness at The Old Toad. |
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Number 16
Take a shot of whiskey
I first came to put this on my list because it seemed like half the country songs out there talk about whiskey. I felt left out since I had never tried whiskey before. Then when I told my little sister I was adding this to my list I swear her eyes lit up and she got as excited as her kids on Christmas. She is a whiskey drinker and the first thing she told me was that she had to be the one to take me out. So I stuck to my word and when we were both working until 5 I thought it was the perfect time for us to go out and take my shot.
She took me to this "dive"bar in Pittsford called Thirsty's. She took me there because she knew they had a 12 Year Jameson that she thought I would like. Seeing as how she's the expert I just went along for the ride. She set it down and grinned. "This is really more like a couple shots. Whatever you don't finish I will!" I kind of sniffed it a few times, took a breath, and drank most of it down. After the burning and coughing subsided I realized it actually wasn't that bad. I finished it and enjoyed the nice oaky aftertaste.
While I'm not likely to run out and start doing shots of Jameson on a nightly, or even weekly, basis. But the next time I'm out and in the mood for a shot, I think I might ask for a Jameson.
I first came to put this on my list because it seemed like half the country songs out there talk about whiskey. I felt left out since I had never tried whiskey before. Then when I told my little sister I was adding this to my list I swear her eyes lit up and she got as excited as her kids on Christmas. She is a whiskey drinker and the first thing she told me was that she had to be the one to take me out. So I stuck to my word and when we were both working until 5 I thought it was the perfect time for us to go out and take my shot.
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| It's a little dark, but there's my fancy shot glass! |
While I'm not likely to run out and start doing shots of Jameson on a nightly, or even weekly, basis. But the next time I'm out and in the mood for a shot, I think I might ask for a Jameson.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Number 64
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| Last Amerks game of the season |
The game was, to be honest, pretty boring for most of it. The team is not that great this year and despite a strong start and ending the first period with a 1-1 tie, the Lake Erie Monsters managed to pull ahead and for almost the entire rest of the game they were winning. Then the Amerks rallied to tie it 4-4 and go in to overtime. One overtime period and seven shooters from each team later, Erie won. But I had fun, it was nice spending time with my mom, and I got to check another item off my list. I'm on a roll!!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Number 56
Go out at least one month either by myself or with friends
As I've probably mentioned, if I don't make myself go out of the house at least once a month I would probably never leave except to go to work or church or events related to those places. Since I'm off this weekend I decided to take advantage of the free time and the decent weather and treat the boys to bagels at Bruegger's. I got us all dressed and put them in the stroller and we took a nice walk up to Bruegger's. It was a bit nippy, but the sun was shining so it didn't matter too much. It was such a nice morning! The boys were well behaved and it was nice to eat breakfast somewhere besides home.
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| Me and my handsome dates for breakfast. |
As I've probably mentioned, if I don't make myself go out of the house at least once a month I would probably never leave except to go to work or church or events related to those places. Since I'm off this weekend I decided to take advantage of the free time and the decent weather and treat the boys to bagels at Bruegger's. I got us all dressed and put them in the stroller and we took a nice walk up to Bruegger's. It was a bit nippy, but the sun was shining so it didn't matter too much. It was such a nice morning! The boys were well behaved and it was nice to eat breakfast somewhere besides home.
The boys had chocolate milk, plain bagels and plain cream cheese while I had a plain bagel with onion & chive cream cheese. I admit I brought my coffee from home which is not a statement against Bruegger's coffee just a statement that I made a pot of coffee at home and did not want to waste it. I'm hoping that the next time I have a Saturday off I can treat them to breakfast again. And, it got me out of the house for April!!
Number 49 Part 1
Participate in at least 3 volunteer events with Target
Yesterday I went with four of my fellow Target employees to a nearby school to spend a few hours with them. We went to School 36 in Irondequoit and visited four different classrooms. We read a couple stories to them, played a Memory game with Easter pictures, and left them with a picture and crayons to color and a gift bag. This is something Target does every month and it's something I've thought about signing up for. I tried to do it last month but my sister's car died and when I found out at 11:30 at night it was too late for me to try to figure out transportation for the next day.
It was a lot of fun. The kids were rambunctious but amusing and I even got a couple hugs. As a bonus, we got free ice cream!!! It was also funny that any time any kids, whether it was the ones we visited or other students in the school, walked by us we heard a chorus of "Hi Target!" I already can't wait to go back. I've included a picture of me in my red and khaki, which for those of you that know, I don't wear to work. That was another fun thing because it kept throwing people off who are used to seeing me in black or white and khaki. Target does other volunteer events beside the school visit and I look forward to participating in more.
Yesterday I went with four of my fellow Target employees to a nearby school to spend a few hours with them. We went to School 36 in Irondequoit and visited four different classrooms. We read a couple stories to them, played a Memory game with Easter pictures, and left them with a picture and crayons to color and a gift bag. This is something Target does every month and it's something I've thought about signing up for. I tried to do it last month but my sister's car died and when I found out at 11:30 at night it was too late for me to try to figure out transportation for the next day.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
One Of 10 Books Read
Pick 10 Books Off The List of 100 Books To Read Before You Die
Last week while I was at my weekly trip to Starbucks, I pulled out my Kindle and decided it was time to get started on my list of books to read. I had a few downloaded to my Kindle and decided to randomly pick one. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde won.
I found the book to be a quick read, helped by the fact that it was much shorter than I anticipated. Of course I know the basic story, although some of the details were gleaned from the musical Jekyll & Hyde that came out while I was in college. No, sadly, no musical numbers in Stevenson's book. But I continued on. The story really kicked in for me towards the end when a letter from Dr. Jekyll detailing his transformation, how it started, etc. was included. I thought it was really interesting to think about how we are all Dr. Jekyll in a way in our every day lives. Maybe not quite as "good" as the character in the book, but we trudge on every day, doing the best we can, squelching our more basic id-like urges. We don't let our inner Mr. Hyde's out to play, despite those instances when we really really want to. At first Hyde is just a way for Jekyll to be someone he's not, someone who can do all the things Jekyll suppresses. But we're told that the more and more we let Hyde out the more he will take over until we can't find ourselves anymore and we will eventually be lost.
While I don't give the book raving reviews, it was an enjoyable read. I won't be deleting it any time soon we'll just say. If you're looking for a quick break from what you usually read this might be a good book to pick up.
One down, 9 to go.
Last week while I was at my weekly trip to Starbucks, I pulled out my Kindle and decided it was time to get started on my list of books to read. I had a few downloaded to my Kindle and decided to randomly pick one. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde won.
I found the book to be a quick read, helped by the fact that it was much shorter than I anticipated. Of course I know the basic story, although some of the details were gleaned from the musical Jekyll & Hyde that came out while I was in college. No, sadly, no musical numbers in Stevenson's book. But I continued on. The story really kicked in for me towards the end when a letter from Dr. Jekyll detailing his transformation, how it started, etc. was included. I thought it was really interesting to think about how we are all Dr. Jekyll in a way in our every day lives. Maybe not quite as "good" as the character in the book, but we trudge on every day, doing the best we can, squelching our more basic id-like urges. We don't let our inner Mr. Hyde's out to play, despite those instances when we really really want to. At first Hyde is just a way for Jekyll to be someone he's not, someone who can do all the things Jekyll suppresses. But we're told that the more and more we let Hyde out the more he will take over until we can't find ourselves anymore and we will eventually be lost.
While I don't give the book raving reviews, it was an enjoyable read. I won't be deleting it any time soon we'll just say. If you're looking for a quick break from what you usually read this might be a good book to pick up.
One down, 9 to go.
Number 93
Buy a White Sundress
For the past several years every time summer comes around I get it in my head that I want to buy a white sundress. It just seems so....summery. (Pun only slightly intended). So every year as the summer clothes start appearing in the stores I take a look around and can usually find one white sundress that catches my eye. But since summer clothes start popping up in oh, say, JANUARY, I put it off. How depressing to buy a sundress just to have it hang in your closet for another 5 or 6 months before it gets warm enough to wear it! So then by May when the weather seems to be cooperating and consistently warm enough to justify wearing my spring and summer clothes, I run in to a problem: I can't find a white sundress. Either the style I've already picked out is gone or the style I like no longer has my size.
So this year I decided to do it differently. It was pointed out to me that Old Navy had dresses but without a car it's hard to get to one. So as I was mulling over the idea of trying to find someone who wanted to go on a shopping trip with me, I was looking through my Sunday circulars and pulled out the Target ad as I always do. I flipped through and there it was! Dresses on sale, including.....wait for it.... A WHITE SUNDRESS!!!!! So I got to work a little early on Sunday and headed over to the women's clothing section. There were two styles to pick from, but I think you'll like the one I chose. I know it's not the best picture but hopefully you'll get the idea. And I do promise that when I wear it I will get a picture and post an update. Another one complete!
For the past several years every time summer comes around I get it in my head that I want to buy a white sundress. It just seems so....summery. (Pun only slightly intended). So every year as the summer clothes start appearing in the stores I take a look around and can usually find one white sundress that catches my eye. But since summer clothes start popping up in oh, say, JANUARY, I put it off. How depressing to buy a sundress just to have it hang in your closet for another 5 or 6 months before it gets warm enough to wear it! So then by May when the weather seems to be cooperating and consistently warm enough to justify wearing my spring and summer clothes, I run in to a problem: I can't find a white sundress. Either the style I've already picked out is gone or the style I like no longer has my size.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Number 75
Earlier this week I decided to ask my Facebook friends a question. Since I was off today (Friday) I wanted to check something off of my list. I was looking for suggestions, but unfortunately everyone seemed to want me to do something involving alcohol and since I had to watch the boys while my sister was working, I figured alcohol would not be the best way to go. Instead I decided to go with a little thing that was actually a big thing for me: Buy an eyeshadow that was not brown.
I know, I know, right about now you're shaking your head and rolling eyes and wishing I wasn't quite so dramatic. But here's the thing: I keep my makeup very low key. Most days I don't even wear eyeshadow and when I "dress up" or try to make more of an effort, I go with the one eyeshadow trio I own which is browns. Yes, it is supposed to bring out my blue eyes. But it gets a little bit boring after a while. So with about ten minutes to kill on my lunch yesterday I decided it was time. I braved the Target makeup section and dived right in. I knew being somewhat limited on time would be good for me because otherwise I would wander up and down the aisles, picking eyeshadows up and putting them down, standing there for 15 minutes with two different shades debating the merits of both and where and when I would wear it, etc. There, on the bottom shelf, a trio of blue and gray caught my eye. It was a brand I hadn't heard of but the shades were pretty and not too far out there. I mean, I'm not really the type of woman to start wearing bright pinks or anything like that. The palette is called "Seattle" and even as I type this I want you to know I am wearing one of the colors. Who knows, I may go crazy and wear one tomorrow to work!!! So number 75 is checked off, and maybe this will even make me brave enough to branch out and buy even more colors. Watch out!!
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| I'm wearing the middle shade, a pretty blue-silver. |
Continuing One, Starting Another
I have been keeping up with my goal to spend time at Starbucks as a customer, not an employee, and it has been delightful. Especially since the store I work in is licensed and the one near where I live is corporate, or freestanding. Much more inviting!!! I was even able to try one of the new petite pastries that we don't carry at my store. Despite the chill in the air and the light drizzle, I walked up to Starbucks, ordered my drink and pastry, and sat in the window with my new Kindle.
Speaking of Kindle, I decided to take a break from the book I was in the middle of (Naked Heat by Richard Castle for all you "Castle" fans) and start on one of my books to complete my goal of reading 10 books off the 100 books to read before you die list. I decided on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. I was surprised to find it was a quick read and after only about an hour I am about 80% done with it. So fairly soon you should be seeing a blog detailing a finished book!
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| My Kindle, Strange Case..., my tiramisu cake pop, and my double tall caramel macchiato. |
Monday, March 28, 2011
30 Days...Time to Check Progress!
Since so many of the items on my list are "ongoing," meaning that I need to maintain them for a length of time before I consider them done, I decided to check my progress when I reached the 30 day mark. And folks, today is that day!
To help me figure out what I've been doing (and what I may have been slacking on) I have been using my handy dandy True Blood calendar (Hello Eric, you've made March a bit more bearable) to track down what I've been doing.
First, I'll start out with my vitamins. I don't eat the most balanced diet so I decided that taking a multi-vitamin every day was a good way to help give me what I may be lacking. I started keeping track on February 28th and was doing really well for 2 weeks. Then my sickness kicked in and I went a week only taking them twice. But I'm back on track and have been taking them, along with vitamin C and calcium chews, every day for the past week. So this, to me, is not really close to being done. But I press on.....
Eating breakfast every day. It IS the most important meal of the day, and sadly, one I tended to skip. "I don't have time!" I'd whine or "I forgot." I know, how can you forget to eat, but it would happen. "Oh, I'll grab a bowl of cereal once I'm done checking my Facebook. Oh crap, I have to leave in 10 minutes!" I had a bit of a rough start, but got going strong. Then I got sick and found that the thought of eating was not appealing. But I am again back on track for the past week, even though some mornings I've had to force myself to eat, and am hoping to keep the trend going. Again, not going to consider it close to being done.
Writing in my journal every night. I'm one of those sporadic journal keepers. I'll write in it for a couple nights then not touch it for 4 months. I do enjoy writing in my journal, even if it's just a couple lines. It's a good place for me to get out what's on my mind, especially when it's things I'm not necessarily comfortable sharing with people. I tend to be a bit private until I'm entirely comfortable around someone, which I'm sure many of you can relate to. Plus it's nice to have a place to be as whiny or bitchy or melodramatic as I like without someone wanting to kill me. I wish I could say I was divinely inspired by my muse and have written every night. Not so much. Most nights from the day I started keeping track it was a no go. The most recent night of not journaling was just this past Saturday. But I'm hoping April will be a new page for me (aha...aha...get it?) and I can keep up with it no matter how tired I am.
There are a few of the ongoing things I have started that I want to keep tracking before I let you know about them. They're very sporadic and spurty right now so I don't know as I want to acknowledge them at the moment. But if you check out my blog next month at the 60 day mark, you may notice some new things marked off the list.
I will say one of my biggest successes is NO POP!!!!! As of the day I declared I was having my last pop I have not touched it since. Recently there's been a couple days when I started to want one, but there's no craving and honestly no desire. The thought of drinking a pop is, most of the time, not appealing to me. I'm very proud of this fact and hope that at my next check-in point I will consider it crossed off the list.
So I was able to accomplish a few things in my first 30 days. I'm kinda jazzed, not gonna lie:). Here's hoping the next 30 days bring me more success as well!
To help me figure out what I've been doing (and what I may have been slacking on) I have been using my handy dandy True Blood calendar (Hello Eric, you've made March a bit more bearable) to track down what I've been doing.
First, I'll start out with my vitamins. I don't eat the most balanced diet so I decided that taking a multi-vitamin every day was a good way to help give me what I may be lacking. I started keeping track on February 28th and was doing really well for 2 weeks. Then my sickness kicked in and I went a week only taking them twice. But I'm back on track and have been taking them, along with vitamin C and calcium chews, every day for the past week. So this, to me, is not really close to being done. But I press on.....
Eating breakfast every day. It IS the most important meal of the day, and sadly, one I tended to skip. "I don't have time!" I'd whine or "I forgot." I know, how can you forget to eat, but it would happen. "Oh, I'll grab a bowl of cereal once I'm done checking my Facebook. Oh crap, I have to leave in 10 minutes!" I had a bit of a rough start, but got going strong. Then I got sick and found that the thought of eating was not appealing. But I am again back on track for the past week, even though some mornings I've had to force myself to eat, and am hoping to keep the trend going. Again, not going to consider it close to being done.
Writing in my journal every night. I'm one of those sporadic journal keepers. I'll write in it for a couple nights then not touch it for 4 months. I do enjoy writing in my journal, even if it's just a couple lines. It's a good place for me to get out what's on my mind, especially when it's things I'm not necessarily comfortable sharing with people. I tend to be a bit private until I'm entirely comfortable around someone, which I'm sure many of you can relate to. Plus it's nice to have a place to be as whiny or bitchy or melodramatic as I like without someone wanting to kill me. I wish I could say I was divinely inspired by my muse and have written every night. Not so much. Most nights from the day I started keeping track it was a no go. The most recent night of not journaling was just this past Saturday. But I'm hoping April will be a new page for me (aha...aha...get it?) and I can keep up with it no matter how tired I am.
There are a few of the ongoing things I have started that I want to keep tracking before I let you know about them. They're very sporadic and spurty right now so I don't know as I want to acknowledge them at the moment. But if you check out my blog next month at the 60 day mark, you may notice some new things marked off the list.
I will say one of my biggest successes is NO POP!!!!! As of the day I declared I was having my last pop I have not touched it since. Recently there's been a couple days when I started to want one, but there's no craving and honestly no desire. The thought of drinking a pop is, most of the time, not appealing to me. I'm very proud of this fact and hope that at my next check-in point I will consider it crossed off the list.
So I was able to accomplish a few things in my first 30 days. I'm kinda jazzed, not gonna lie:). Here's hoping the next 30 days bring me more success as well!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Number 10: Buy A Kindle
It's finally happened. I am the proud owner of a Kindle!!!!!
Isn't it pretty? I love how light and small it is and how easily it fits in my purse. I'm one of those people who always has a book in their purse. I like to read on my lunch break and there's been many a time where I've pulled the book out while waiting at a gas station or waiting for a ride to pick me up. I've ordered a case for it and I already have about 7 books uploaded to it. Or is it downloaded? Whichever, there be books on there! I even went and picked out the 10 books I want to read off the list and downloaded a few of them. Now I have no excuse to get started on that.
I was waiting to have the extra money, and since my taxes were taken by the government to help pay off student loans (like I didn't pay enough last year) I thought it would be an extremely long wait. But this last paycheck a little extra money popped up and I decided since I've been sick for almost three weeks I figured it was a good time to treat myself. I love it. I do still love holding an actual book in my hand, the smell of the paper, the feel of it. But I have to tell you it's also nice knowing I have multiple books at my fingertips whenever and wherever I want them. Yay for modern technology!!!!
Isn't it pretty? I love how light and small it is and how easily it fits in my purse. I'm one of those people who always has a book in their purse. I like to read on my lunch break and there's been many a time where I've pulled the book out while waiting at a gas station or waiting for a ride to pick me up. I've ordered a case for it and I already have about 7 books uploaded to it. Or is it downloaded? Whichever, there be books on there! I even went and picked out the 10 books I want to read off the list and downloaded a few of them. Now I have no excuse to get started on that.
I was waiting to have the extra money, and since my taxes were taken by the government to help pay off student loans (like I didn't pay enough last year) I thought it would be an extremely long wait. But this last paycheck a little extra money popped up and I decided since I've been sick for almost three weeks I figured it was a good time to treat myself. I love it. I do still love holding an actual book in my hand, the smell of the paper, the feel of it. But I have to tell you it's also nice knowing I have multiple books at my fingertips whenever and wherever I want them. Yay for modern technology!!!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Number 13 Is Done!
Are you sitting down? Are you sure? I WENT ON A DATE!! After having to postpone last week due to the cold from hell (I think being able to breathe and talk help to make a good impression) I met him at Starbucks today for a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino. While it was not "I Could Have Danced All Night" spinning around my room fantastic, it was not I want to throw myself in front of the next bus that drives by awful. It was nice. Not uncomfortable. The jury is still out on where or if this will go somewhere, but I am willing to go out with him again to find out. And, this also helps to get started on what I believe is number 52 which is Spend an hour a week at a Starbucks as a customer not a barista.
I did not get a picture of my date, although I was asked to. I didn't want to come across as a creeper. It feels really good to get one finished, especially since so many of what's on my list is ongoing items. And since I haven't been on a date in about a year.
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| My Starbucks Gold Card |
I have been writing down on my calendar every day what I do with the ongoing (like not drinking pop). This way when I hit milestones, such as the upcoming 30 day mark, I can give accurate updates. I'm doing pretty good on some, not so good on others, but it's all a work-in-progress. Magic can't happen overnight and all that.
With that being said, the list is finished!!!! Hmm.... maybe I should have started with that? It took a while but I now bring to you numbers 93-101:
93. Buy a white sundress: I've wanted to get one every summer for about 3 years but I either wait too long and can't find one or can't find my size or don't like the styles. Really, I just wait too long and am hindered by what's out there. No more!
94. Buy a matching bra/panty set: I totally stole this from Kellie, but I like it. I don't have a matching set and it would be nice to feel pretty and matched once in a while.
95. Cut my hair after the wedding(s): I know many of you out there who love my hair long are crying right now, but every time I see Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland I really want her hair. It will stay long through at least Malinda's wedding and I haven't decided yet about my mom's wedding. It's just hair. It will grow.
96. Buy and wear a pair of wedge sandals: I pretty much live in flip-flops all summer and didn't used to do that. That should change.
97. Floss regularly. Please don't think I am a dirty person or have gross nasty teeth. Well, maybe I do since I haven't been to a dentist, but I should try to be better at this.
98. Own a pair of knee high boots: Even with my chicken leg calves I want a pair.
99. Go to the opera: I forget how much culture we have in Rochester.
100. Go to the St. Patrick's Day Parade: Being downtown and seeing all the green I think I should go at least once. Not with my sister. I would like to remember it.
101. Buy windchimes: I felt the last item should've been a big one, but I just couldn't. So it's a small item, but again something I've wanted to do for years.
So there you have it. My completed list. One down, 100 more to go!!!!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
New Items
I've actually thought of a few more items so I'm going to take advantage of my sick day and add them to the list.
88. Own at least two lipcolors: I own one lip gloss and I feel like I should branch out. Play a little bit more with make-up and being a girl.
89. Take Marni and Liam out to dinner for their wedding: I wasn't able to get down to Virginia for their wedding so I owe them.
90. Go to the ballet: I always forget we have a ballet company in Rochester.
91. Use cash more so I can save the change: Every little bit helps, right?
92. Go on a wine tour: I went on one once a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. I've wanted to go again ever since.
I actually started/finished one item last night. As part of my goal to get out of the house once a month, I went to a friend's house last night for a Mardi Gras party. It was nice to have a Saturday night not sitting at home watching my DVR. I will knock out a few more times before it's considered "completed."
The list is almost done and I'm getting very excited about that. It will be even more exciting when I start seeing items being crossed off. Don't you agree?
88. Own at least two lipcolors: I own one lip gloss and I feel like I should branch out. Play a little bit more with make-up and being a girl.
89. Take Marni and Liam out to dinner for their wedding: I wasn't able to get down to Virginia for their wedding so I owe them.
90. Go to the ballet: I always forget we have a ballet company in Rochester.
91. Use cash more so I can save the change: Every little bit helps, right?
92. Go on a wine tour: I went on one once a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. I've wanted to go again ever since.
I actually started/finished one item last night. As part of my goal to get out of the house once a month, I went to a friend's house last night for a Mardi Gras party. It was nice to have a Saturday night not sitting at home watching my DVR. I will knock out a few more times before it's considered "completed."
The list is almost done and I'm getting very excited about that. It will be even more exciting when I start seeing items being crossed off. Don't you agree?
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Starting working on the list
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| My last pop....ever? |
I've only added one more item to the list, but I will keep the gears turning in the head I promise. I don't want to drag the list out too long. I need to get cracking!!!
In the meantime, here's the next stages of explanations, numbers 61-87, which is as far as my list goes:
61. See the miniseries Pride & Preudice: I'm told this is the best version out there and that nobody makes a better Darcy than Colin Firth.
62. Make a new recipe every month: I love to cook and hardly ever do that. I have a ton of recipes and almost never make them.
63. Go to a Red Wings game: While baseball on TV bores the crap out of me, I do enjoy going to live games.
64. Go to an Amerks game: Again, I don't usually sit down and watch hockey on TV but I like it live.
65. Go to one other local sports game: Something I keep meaning to do but never get around to.
66. Eat breakfast every day: I tend to forget and that's not good. I will consider it "done" when I eat breakfast every morning for a minimum of a month.
67. Take my vitamins every day: Something else I tend to forget that isn't good. If I can do this for a minimum of 2 weeks it will be done.
68. Buy Winchester a bed: And if I can get him a canopy bed, even better. Maybe then he'll stop making his own with my curtain.
69. Do cross stitch for Mom and Mike: For their wedding. Maybe before their anniversary?
70. Go to the art museum: If I've ever been it was so long ago I don't remember it.
71. Go to the Eastman House: It's been a long time since I've been.
72. Make tiramisu: A very yummy dessert that I would like to make.
73. Organize my "important papers" box and keep it that way: It needs to be done.
74. Buy a bottle of champagne (and drink it): Spumante doesn't count. I mean the real thing.
75. Own an eye shadow besides brown: I need to break out of my comfort zone.
76. Go to Highland Park when it's not the Lilac Festival: It's such a pretty place and I never get there.
77. Visit an aquarium: I did want to be a marine biologist once upon a time.
78. Donate blood: I haven't weighed enough but I think I'm getting there and this is something I really want to do.
79. Drink a Guiness: I took a sip once and liked it, so why not go for the whole thing?
80. Go to a Renaissance Fair: I've always wanted to go and have never been.
81. Go to the drive-thru: I've been twice and each time I say how much I love it.
82. See a movie outside: At the beach or a park. It's fun.
83. See Tes do gymnastics: I've seen Luch play hockey a ton of times but haven't seen Tes do anything yet.
84. Spend a whole day in my jammies watching movies: On a really cruddy day I'm always at work saying how much I want to do this. I should.
85. Make one new friend: Not easy for me to do.
86. Get a promotion at work.
87. Eat wings at Jeremiah's: They always win awards and I can walk there.
And that's all I have for now. I will keep you posted on the ongoing items and as soon as I complete my list I'll add those items.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Moving Slowly...
I was really hoping that I could just get heavenly inspiration or a dose of pixie dust last night and whip out the last 27. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I only came up with 2 more, so I will continue my list explanations.
41. Watch the news at least twice a week: I don't watch the news at all, except for an occasional episode of The Daily Show. I need to be more informed.
42. See a concert/show of an unknown artist: Who says good music has to be world famous?
43. Get my hair done: I got my hair highlighted almost a year ago. Enough said.
44. Go to The Roost for line dancing: I think if I go for one of their lessons I could wing it. It could be fun.
45. Go out for ice cream on a hot summer day/night: Every summer when it gets really hot I always find myself saying "This is an ice cream day" but I never go get ice cream.
46. Buy and frame posters for my room: It's time to look a bit more adult.
47. Print pictures from my camera: I have so many good ones that need to be framed or given to people.
48. Own more Pixar movies: I currently own Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and The Incredibles. There are so many other good ones I need! Toy Story, Wall-E, Up....
49. Participate in at least 3 volunteer events with Target: Instead of looking at the lists I need to sign up. We do good work.
50. See the RPO: I don't think I've ever been.
51. Jump on the Lost bandwagon: I caught part of the second season but then got too confused or got busy watching something else. I love JJ Abrams and have said since the show ended that I need to add the series to my queue and watch it.
52. Treat myself to an hour a week at Starbucks as a customer, not a barista: I live about 2 minutes from a Starbucks but never go. You can't relax when you're in a Starbucks you work at.
53. Mail Christmas cards: I used to do this every year but stopped.
54. Plan a vacation (and hopefully take it): At this point I don't even care if it's only for a long weekend. As long as it's not Rochester.
55. Get Winchester fixed: Do I really need to explain?
56. Go out once a month either by myself or with friends: I tend to either be found at home, work, or church. So I need to get out more.
57. Build my Buffy Omnibus collection: I own Omnibus Volume 1 but there is so much more to get. I won't even get started on Buffy Season 8.
58. Have friends over for a board game night: I love board games but never get the chance to play. Scene-It anyone?
59. See Lady Antebellum in concert: One of my favorites that I haven't seen live yet.
60. Finish The West Wing (if I can remember where I left off): A good series that I got in to on DVD and never finished.
That's it for tonight. I'll add numbers 85 and 86 to the list and be back tomorrow to explain 61-80. Send me good thoughts that I can finish my list soon!
41. Watch the news at least twice a week: I don't watch the news at all, except for an occasional episode of The Daily Show. I need to be more informed.
42. See a concert/show of an unknown artist: Who says good music has to be world famous?
43. Get my hair done: I got my hair highlighted almost a year ago. Enough said.
44. Go to The Roost for line dancing: I think if I go for one of their lessons I could wing it. It could be fun.
45. Go out for ice cream on a hot summer day/night: Every summer when it gets really hot I always find myself saying "This is an ice cream day" but I never go get ice cream.
46. Buy and frame posters for my room: It's time to look a bit more adult.
47. Print pictures from my camera: I have so many good ones that need to be framed or given to people.
48. Own more Pixar movies: I currently own Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and The Incredibles. There are so many other good ones I need! Toy Story, Wall-E, Up....
49. Participate in at least 3 volunteer events with Target: Instead of looking at the lists I need to sign up. We do good work.
50. See the RPO: I don't think I've ever been.
51. Jump on the Lost bandwagon: I caught part of the second season but then got too confused or got busy watching something else. I love JJ Abrams and have said since the show ended that I need to add the series to my queue and watch it.
52. Treat myself to an hour a week at Starbucks as a customer, not a barista: I live about 2 minutes from a Starbucks but never go. You can't relax when you're in a Starbucks you work at.
53. Mail Christmas cards: I used to do this every year but stopped.
54. Plan a vacation (and hopefully take it): At this point I don't even care if it's only for a long weekend. As long as it's not Rochester.
55. Get Winchester fixed: Do I really need to explain?
56. Go out once a month either by myself or with friends: I tend to either be found at home, work, or church. So I need to get out more.
57. Build my Buffy Omnibus collection: I own Omnibus Volume 1 but there is so much more to get. I won't even get started on Buffy Season 8.
58. Have friends over for a board game night: I love board games but never get the chance to play. Scene-It anyone?
59. See Lady Antebellum in concert: One of my favorites that I haven't seen live yet.
60. Finish The West Wing (if I can remember where I left off): A good series that I got in to on DVD and never finished.
That's it for tonight. I'll add numbers 85 and 86 to the list and be back tomorrow to explain 61-80. Send me good thoughts that I can finish my list soon!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
I'm up to 84!!!
Good morning:)
Last night while I was watching The Biggest Loser I sat myself down to try to finish the list. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! I now have 84 things on my list. 101 is just around the corner, I can feel it. I have actually started a few of my items but I'm waiting for consistent results before I count them as being done. But I am keeping track of them so when I feel I've reached the minimum for them to count I will let you know. I am getting excited for me to finish my first item because then I can feel like I'm accomplishing something. I had a moment of doubt last night thinking about how many "financial" things were on the list and freaking out wondering if I would be able to accomplish, well, anything. But I took a deep breath, sent up a quick prayer, and told myself that I have 1001 days to do this and I'm only 3 days in.
To continue my list explanations, I now present to you 21-40.
21. Take swing dance lessons again: I took lessons about 3 years ago and loved it!!! A friend recently started taking classes again and told me I should do it again so we could go dancing when I went back to New Orleans. I would really like to do this.
22. Have a Halloween party so I can dress up: I love Halloween and dressing up in costumes but usually have no reason to dress up. So instead of waiting for someone to give me a reason I should give myself a reason.
23. Write in my journal every day: I can't tell you how many times I've started this only to stop after about 2 days. Even if it's only to get down a couple sentences on what happened during the day it's nice to have a non-judgemental place to turn with what's going on in my head. I did start writing last night, but I will consider this accomplished when I've been doing it for about a month.
24. Grow flowers: A little hard in an apartment, but something I want to do.
25. Bake a Martha Stewart cupcake recipe: I bought her cupcake book last year and while I've picked out several recipes to try I haven't actually made any. I now have a mixer so no excuses!!
26. Go to New York City for the PBR: Every January the PBR bucks in Madison Square Garden. The train lets you off right at MSG. Enough said.
27. Go to The Cinema and see both movies of the double feature: I can walk to The Cinema and the movies are something crazy like $5.
28. Go to NOLA again: I fell in love with the city and the work I did down there. I need to go back!
29. See the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars: It seems like every year I never get to see what are considered the best pictures of the year. Not. Good.
30. Get a tattoo: I've known for ages that I wanted a fourth one, but now 2 of my sisters recently got one so the urge is strong. I just need to figure out what and where.
31. Go to the eye doctor: I've been saying for months I need my eyes checked. I have the coverage.
32. Go to the dentist: I haven't been since high school. I don't think this is a good thing.
33. Watch all 3 Lord of the Rings movies in one sitting: I attempted this many years ago but the friend I was watching with wanted to watch a football game so we had to do it over 2 days. Of course, since my copies of the movies went missing while I was in Virginia I may need to buy the movies again to make it happen.
34. Have all the kids over for a sleepover: This is one I almost regret while typing it, but I would love for all 4 of my nephews and my niece to come and hang out.
35. Pick 10 books on "Penguin's 100 Classic Books You Must Read Before You Die" list and read them: I found this list on shelfari.com. I feel like I read too many trashy romances and need to touch base with the classics.
36. Read all of Shakespeare's plays: While I've read many, I know I haven't read them all. And I own Shakespeare's Complete Works.
37. Watch 10 movies from AFI's 100 Best Movies List: I admit I stole this from Kellie, but it's such a great idea! (afi.com) And yes, it will be 10 I haven't seen yet.
38. Play a game of poker: Maybe one of those free online ones. I need to relearn how to play. And I'm not very good. But it seems like fun.
39. Stop drinking pop:While I'm good about not drinking pop at home, I slip a lot at work. If I can go 2 weeks straight without drinking pop I think I'll be good.
40. See a movie at The Little: I've only been once and they show some good stuff.
So there you have it. Thanks for reading and keeping up with me. Wish me luck and I'll be back tomorrow, hopefully with a completed list and with explanations for 41-60.
Last night while I was watching The Biggest Loser I sat myself down to try to finish the list. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! I now have 84 things on my list. 101 is just around the corner, I can feel it. I have actually started a few of my items but I'm waiting for consistent results before I count them as being done. But I am keeping track of them so when I feel I've reached the minimum for them to count I will let you know. I am getting excited for me to finish my first item because then I can feel like I'm accomplishing something. I had a moment of doubt last night thinking about how many "financial" things were on the list and freaking out wondering if I would be able to accomplish, well, anything. But I took a deep breath, sent up a quick prayer, and told myself that I have 1001 days to do this and I'm only 3 days in.
To continue my list explanations, I now present to you 21-40.
21. Take swing dance lessons again: I took lessons about 3 years ago and loved it!!! A friend recently started taking classes again and told me I should do it again so we could go dancing when I went back to New Orleans. I would really like to do this.
22. Have a Halloween party so I can dress up: I love Halloween and dressing up in costumes but usually have no reason to dress up. So instead of waiting for someone to give me a reason I should give myself a reason.
23. Write in my journal every day: I can't tell you how many times I've started this only to stop after about 2 days. Even if it's only to get down a couple sentences on what happened during the day it's nice to have a non-judgemental place to turn with what's going on in my head. I did start writing last night, but I will consider this accomplished when I've been doing it for about a month.
24. Grow flowers: A little hard in an apartment, but something I want to do.
25. Bake a Martha Stewart cupcake recipe: I bought her cupcake book last year and while I've picked out several recipes to try I haven't actually made any. I now have a mixer so no excuses!!
26. Go to New York City for the PBR: Every January the PBR bucks in Madison Square Garden. The train lets you off right at MSG. Enough said.
27. Go to The Cinema and see both movies of the double feature: I can walk to The Cinema and the movies are something crazy like $5.
28. Go to NOLA again: I fell in love with the city and the work I did down there. I need to go back!
29. See the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars: It seems like every year I never get to see what are considered the best pictures of the year. Not. Good.
30. Get a tattoo: I've known for ages that I wanted a fourth one, but now 2 of my sisters recently got one so the urge is strong. I just need to figure out what and where.
31. Go to the eye doctor: I've been saying for months I need my eyes checked. I have the coverage.
32. Go to the dentist: I haven't been since high school. I don't think this is a good thing.
33. Watch all 3 Lord of the Rings movies in one sitting: I attempted this many years ago but the friend I was watching with wanted to watch a football game so we had to do it over 2 days. Of course, since my copies of the movies went missing while I was in Virginia I may need to buy the movies again to make it happen.
34. Have all the kids over for a sleepover: This is one I almost regret while typing it, but I would love for all 4 of my nephews and my niece to come and hang out.
35. Pick 10 books on "Penguin's 100 Classic Books You Must Read Before You Die" list and read them: I found this list on shelfari.com. I feel like I read too many trashy romances and need to touch base with the classics.
36. Read all of Shakespeare's plays: While I've read many, I know I haven't read them all. And I own Shakespeare's Complete Works.
37. Watch 10 movies from AFI's 100 Best Movies List: I admit I stole this from Kellie, but it's such a great idea! (afi.com) And yes, it will be 10 I haven't seen yet.
38. Play a game of poker: Maybe one of those free online ones. I need to relearn how to play. And I'm not very good. But it seems like fun.
39. Stop drinking pop:While I'm good about not drinking pop at home, I slip a lot at work. If I can go 2 weeks straight without drinking pop I think I'll be good.
40. See a movie at The Little: I've only been once and they show some good stuff.
So there you have it. Thanks for reading and keeping up with me. Wish me luck and I'll be back tomorrow, hopefully with a completed list and with explanations for 41-60.
Monday, February 28, 2011
More 101 Added!
While I was watching the Oscars last night I realized that there weren't going to be very many surprises (except for James Franco in a dress) so I decided to work on my list. It's getting really difficult to reach 101!!! I am finally up to 65 and still racking my brain to come up with the rest. I have decided that even though my list is not complete, I am going to start my countdown as of yesterday. Day 1, therefore, is February 27, 2011.
Over the next few days I am going to explain why I added what I added. I'm sure as you're reading the list some of the items on there are making you say, "Why the heck is she putting THAT on there?" Some of them are probably pretty obvious. But let me break down the first 20 for you:
1. Go to Hawaii: My little sister and I watch Hawaii Five-O every week and Off the Map. Both shows are filmed in Hawaii and every week we say "I want to go there!" So I thought, what the heck, why not? Maybe if I start saving I can put it towards a trip. I have 1001 days....
2. Take a train ride with a sleeper car: Ever since I saw the sleeper cars at the Amtrak station in Alexandria and I realized they look like the cars in Harry Potter I thought it would be interesting to travel far enough that I would need a sleeper car.
3. Go on an audition: I haven't done any acting really since I moved back to Rochester. I'm hoping to at least go on an audition and see if I've lost any skills.
4. Make out with a cast member from Glee;): This is the one that in all likeliness will not happen. But if I do everything else I'm pretty good, right? Besides, I figure you never know what can happen in 1001 days....
5. Finish Brodie's stocking cross stitch: I started this shortly after I moved in with my sister and have barely worked on it. It was supposed to be done by this past Christmas.
6. Start and finish Jax's stocking cross stitch: See above
7. Go to Cafe du Monde for a beignet and cafe au lait: This was one thing I really wanted to do last November when I went to NOLA and never got to do.
8. Move out of Siobhan's: Not that I don't love her, but I need my own place.
9. Start and keep up with an exercise routine: I start with good intentions and never finish. I want to keep my body toned and healthy. I'm not getting any younger....
10. Buy a Kindle: Ever since Kellie talked it up I've wanted one.
11. Find a reason to dress up other than a wedding: I have to wear a uniform of sorts to work and in my down time I dress really casual. I dress nicer for church, but I want an excuse to wear a pretty dress and pair of heels.
12. Own a pair of designer shoes: Christian Loubotin's. Blahnik's. Jimmy Choo's. Sigh.......
13. Get my license: It's way past time I learned to drive.
14. Go on a date: I don't date often. Or at all.
15. Perform at karaoke: I love karaoke but get too scared to go up and sing. I need to just say "Screw it, if I suck I suck" and go for it!
16. See a show at Geva: One of the things I say every year I want to do and never get around to doing it.
17. See a show at the Auditorium Center: See above.
18. See a Broadway show: Despite my love of theatre and my theatre training I have never seen a show on Broadway. That's a shame.
19. Go on a haunted hayride: I tried this a few years ago and we got as far as the line.
20. Take a shot of whiskey: I listen to country music. Shots of whiskey are mentioned all over the place and I've never had one. I should.
I think some of these are out of order, but you get the idea. Wish me luck and keep tuned in for the remainder of my list and more explanations!
Over the next few days I am going to explain why I added what I added. I'm sure as you're reading the list some of the items on there are making you say, "Why the heck is she putting THAT on there?" Some of them are probably pretty obvious. But let me break down the first 20 for you:
1. Go to Hawaii: My little sister and I watch Hawaii Five-O every week and Off the Map. Both shows are filmed in Hawaii and every week we say "I want to go there!" So I thought, what the heck, why not? Maybe if I start saving I can put it towards a trip. I have 1001 days....
2. Take a train ride with a sleeper car: Ever since I saw the sleeper cars at the Amtrak station in Alexandria and I realized they look like the cars in Harry Potter I thought it would be interesting to travel far enough that I would need a sleeper car.
3. Go on an audition: I haven't done any acting really since I moved back to Rochester. I'm hoping to at least go on an audition and see if I've lost any skills.
4. Make out with a cast member from Glee;): This is the one that in all likeliness will not happen. But if I do everything else I'm pretty good, right? Besides, I figure you never know what can happen in 1001 days....
5. Finish Brodie's stocking cross stitch: I started this shortly after I moved in with my sister and have barely worked on it. It was supposed to be done by this past Christmas.
6. Start and finish Jax's stocking cross stitch: See above
7. Go to Cafe du Monde for a beignet and cafe au lait: This was one thing I really wanted to do last November when I went to NOLA and never got to do.
8. Move out of Siobhan's: Not that I don't love her, but I need my own place.
9. Start and keep up with an exercise routine: I start with good intentions and never finish. I want to keep my body toned and healthy. I'm not getting any younger....
10. Buy a Kindle: Ever since Kellie talked it up I've wanted one.
11. Find a reason to dress up other than a wedding: I have to wear a uniform of sorts to work and in my down time I dress really casual. I dress nicer for church, but I want an excuse to wear a pretty dress and pair of heels.
12. Own a pair of designer shoes: Christian Loubotin's. Blahnik's. Jimmy Choo's. Sigh.......
13. Get my license: It's way past time I learned to drive.
14. Go on a date: I don't date often. Or at all.
15. Perform at karaoke: I love karaoke but get too scared to go up and sing. I need to just say "Screw it, if I suck I suck" and go for it!
16. See a show at Geva: One of the things I say every year I want to do and never get around to doing it.
17. See a show at the Auditorium Center: See above.
18. See a Broadway show: Despite my love of theatre and my theatre training I have never seen a show on Broadway. That's a shame.
19. Go on a haunted hayride: I tried this a few years ago and we got as far as the line.
20. Take a shot of whiskey: I listen to country music. Shots of whiskey are mentioned all over the place and I've never had one. I should.
I think some of these are out of order, but you get the idea. Wish me luck and keep tuned in for the remainder of my list and more explanations!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
And So It Begins....
I was hanging out with my friends Katie and Kellie tonight and they started talking about their "101." I gave them a funny look and asked them what the hell they were talking about. They went on to explain that they each have a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days. As they continued rattling off items that they had on their lists, stuff they had already done and the stuff they wanted to do, I almost tuned them out because something clicked in my brain. I had been feeling kind of listless, like I was drifting through my life. I couldn't seem to come up with any goals, any dreams like when I was younger. Now all of a sudden I could come up with a list of goals. Some would be easily attainable. Some would not. But now I would have stuff to do!!!
According to K Squared I should make most of the items realistic. But I hope to put a few bigger goals on there so I have something to aim for.
I came home, already mentally writing the list, and checked Katie's Blog to get inspiration. This is a lot harder than I first thought. I started writing my list and am only about a quarter of the way through. Unfortunately I keep coming up with wildly out there and/or expensive items so I'm trying to tone down a bit. I'm afraid if I have too many BIG things I'll get disappointed and give up before 10 days.
I'm open to ideas, whether from myself, my friends, or the universe. I am also open to anyone who wants to help me fulfill any of these. I hope this will be fun. I will let you know.
I'm going to work on my list and once I have at least 50 items I will post it. Stay tuned!!!!!
According to K Squared I should make most of the items realistic. But I hope to put a few bigger goals on there so I have something to aim for.
I came home, already mentally writing the list, and checked Katie's Blog to get inspiration. This is a lot harder than I first thought. I started writing my list and am only about a quarter of the way through. Unfortunately I keep coming up with wildly out there and/or expensive items so I'm trying to tone down a bit. I'm afraid if I have too many BIG things I'll get disappointed and give up before 10 days.
I'm open to ideas, whether from myself, my friends, or the universe. I am also open to anyone who wants to help me fulfill any of these. I hope this will be fun. I will let you know.
I'm going to work on my list and once I have at least 50 items I will post it. Stay tuned!!!!!
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