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.