Holy cow! I technically only have 24 days left of this project. Luckily, I'll be crossing several things off by the end of the month :) Unfortunately, there will be more than a few that I know I won't accomplish, but that's just life.
(004) See the Neuschwanstein "Cinderella"castle (changed from: See The Ellen Show live)
DONE! Saw this on July 1 and here's the picture to prove it...a blog post will come sooner or later.
(009) Give my new nephew a kiss (changed from: Replicate "The Kiss" in Times Square)
DONE! I gave this little man so much love!!
(011) Sit in first class on an airplane
I feel like I can't really say I accomplished this. I did upgrade my seat, but it wasn't to first class. I don't think I'll ever sit in first class :(
(014) Read a book a month (29/34)
30. The Happiness Project (read most of it)
31. Year of Wonders: A Novel About the Plague (it was surprisingly good!)
32: A Hidden Affair: Pam Jenoff (in progress)
(050) talk to a nutritionist on base (changed from: Run a 5k)
DONE! She's technically not a nutritionist, because you have to have a referral, but I am speaking with someone regarding nutrition.
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (25/26)
DONE!
Q. Quantum of Solace
(073) Go to the orchestra
DONE! Kind of. This is another one that I'll have to fudge. My point was to get some culture in my life. Instead of going to the orchestra I went to an opera—Romeo and Juliet in Verona! Same(ish) difference? I'm counting it!
(076) Create a cookbook of our favorite recipes
DONE! I put this together before my husband left. I still need to print out a few recipes from The Tale of Two Kitchens' site, but the cookbook has been created!
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (10/12)
10. Sent oatmeal raisin cookies to the desert for a friend as a thank you for helping us before they deployed
(093) come up with a fun, summer care package (changed from: Build a snowman)
DONE! Made and sent! I need to blog about it ASAP
End of May Update
Crossing a couple more things off the list!
(005) Go to three food festival 3/3 (DONE!)
3. Pro Loco del FVG (May 19, 2012)
(010) Visit five countries
4. Croatia
(we drove through Slovenia, but I'm not counting it quite yet. We at least have to eat there or something!)
(014) Read a book a month (29/34) (I still wish I did reviews on all of these as I read them. Shame on me.
27. Semi-Sweet: a novel of love and cupcakes by Roisin Meaney
28. This is Where we Live by Janelle Brown
29. Almost Home by Pam Jenoff
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (25/26) I need a movie that starts with "Q"!
26. Zookeeper
I only have four months left of this challenge, so I'm re-evaluating and making some changes to a few of the original tasks.
CHANGES:
Going Places
(004) See The Ellen Show live changing to: See the Neuschwanstein "Cinderella"castle
(007) Visit family in New York changing to: Spend a weekend in Tuscany by myself.
(009) Replicate "The Kiss" in Times Square changing to: Give my new nephew a kiss
Getting My Learn On
(020) Learn to drive a stick shift changing to: take an Italian cooking class
Get Healthy
(050) Run a 5k changing to: talk to a nutritionist on base
(051) Run 13.1 miles changing to: get a massage
(052) Use an exercise ball as a chair for a week straight changing to: hire a personal trainer
(053) Run a mile under 10 minutes changing to: walk up to the castle 10 times (0/10)
(054) Participate in a triathlon changing to: cut carbs for one week
Seasonal Stuff
(093) Build a snowman changing to: come up with a fun, summer care package
(094) Make snow ice cream changing to: Make ice cream without an ice cream machine!
Leftovers
(099) Ride a motorcycle by myself changing to: ride a vespa...or at least sit on one!
(005) Go to three food festival 3/3 (DONE!)
3. Pro Loco del FVG (May 19, 2012)
(010) Visit five countries
4. Croatia
(we drove through Slovenia, but I'm not counting it quite yet. We at least have to eat there or something!)
(014) Read a book a month (29/34) (I still wish I did reviews on all of these as I read them. Shame on me.
27. Semi-Sweet: a novel of love and cupcakes by Roisin Meaney
28. This is Where we Live by Janelle Brown
29. Almost Home by Pam Jenoff
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (25/26) I need a movie that starts with "Q"!
26. Zookeeper
I only have four months left of this challenge, so I'm re-evaluating and making some changes to a few of the original tasks.
CHANGES:
Going Places
(004) See The Ellen Show live changing to: See the Neuschwanstein "Cinderella"castle
(007) Visit family in New York changing to: Spend a weekend in Tuscany by myself.
(009) Replicate "The Kiss" in Times Square changing to: Give my new nephew a kiss
Getting My Learn On
(020) Learn to drive a stick shift changing to: take an Italian cooking class
Get Healthy
(050) Run a 5k changing to: talk to a nutritionist on base
(051) Run 13.1 miles changing to: get a massage
(052) Use an exercise ball as a chair for a week straight changing to: hire a personal trainer
(053) Run a mile under 10 minutes changing to: walk up to the castle 10 times (0/10)
(054) Participate in a triathlon changing to: cut carbs for one week
Seasonal Stuff
(093) Build a snowman changing to: come up with a fun, summer care package
(094) Make snow ice cream changing to: Make ice cream without an ice cream machine!
Leftovers
(099) Ride a motorcycle by myself changing to: ride a vespa...or at least sit on one!
May Update
(014) Read a book a month (26/34)
23. Dolci in Love by Sarah Kate Lynch
24. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
25. Leaving Unknown by Kerry Reichs
26. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday
(032) Send 10 random “thinking of you” cards to friends/family (4/10)
2. Sent my friend Jenna a thinking-of-you postcard via Postagram
3. Sent my brother and SIL a postcard via Postagram
4. Sent my grandma a postcard via Postagram
(044) Get published in five different national magazines (0/5)
(I need to amend this one to "just get published anywhere" based on the job situation here)
1. The Compass (Aviano, Italy)
(063) Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. (4/12)
4. England, May 2012 (I did have my phone and used it occasionally, but 98% of the time I didn't use it)
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (6/10)
6. Made Guinness and Bailey's cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day.
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (18/34)
18. April, 2012
23. Dolci in Love by Sarah Kate Lynch
24. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
25. Leaving Unknown by Kerry Reichs
26. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday
(032) Send 10 random “thinking of you” cards to friends/family (4/10)
2. Sent my friend Jenna a thinking-of-you postcard via Postagram
3. Sent my brother and SIL a postcard via Postagram
4. Sent my grandma a postcard via Postagram
(044) Get published in five different national magazines (0/5)
(I need to amend this one to "just get published anywhere" based on the job situation here)
1. The Compass (Aviano, Italy)
(063) Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. (4/12)
4. England, May 2012 (I did have my phone and used it occasionally, but 98% of the time I didn't use it)
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (6/10)
6. Made Guinness and Bailey's cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day.
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (18/34)
18. April, 2012
Six Months Left!
I need to start working at this a little more since I only have six months left! I've accomplished 40 things so far and have 30 "in progress." There are several things that just aren't possible anymore (see The Ellen Show, replicate "The Kiss" in Times Square, etc.), but there are a lot I can still work on. Looks like I have my work cut out for me!
This is just a updated version of the list with what I still need to do. If I ever do this again I'd like to be more organized—it sort of drives me crazy how scattered everything is.
Complete date: Saturday, September 28, 2012
Items crossed out are completed (40/101)
Items in italics are miracles in progress (30/101)
Items with an asterisk (*) are additions to the list
Going Places
(002) Visit a wonder of the world
(003) See an Olympic game in person
(004) See The Ellen Show live
(005) Go to one food festival (2/3)
(007) Visit family in New York
(009) Replicate "The Kiss" in Times Square
(011) Sit in first class on an airplane
(012) Go on a cruise (happening in September)
Getting My Learn On
(014) Read a book a month (17 more to read—best start reading more!)
(015) Spend an afternoon reading at a park(017) Learn Photoshop
(018) Learn to take great food photos
(019) Finish a New York Times crossword puzzle with no help
(020) Learn to drive a stick shift
(021) Re-read Vasari: Lives of the Artists
(022) Re-read Little Women
(023) Re-read Anthem
(024) Take another Italian renaissance class
(025) Read the Twilight series (or at least the first one)
Being Creative
(026) Send a postcard to PostSecret
(028) Knit my own scarf
(029) Find a home for my postcards
(032) Send 9 random “thinking of you” cards to friends/family (1/10)
(033) Hand write a blog entry, then scan and upload it online
(034) Make project 101 in 1001 or Project 365 into a book
(035) Find my "voice"
Wedding Bliss
(041) Make an “S” out of our wedding cards
Business and Money
(044) Get published in five different national magazines (0/5)
(047) Pay off my car
(049) Clip coupons and use them for one month
Get Healthy
(050) Run a 5k
(051) Run 13.1 miles
(052) Use an exercise ball as a chair for a week straight
(053) Run a mile under 10 minutes
(054) Participate in a triathlon
(055) Find 15 geocaches (0/15)
(060) Take a CPR class
(061) Complete the 30-Day Shred
(063) Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. NINE more times!
(064) Shower every day for a month
Entertainment
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (25/26) I need a "Z" movie
(066) Host 8 more game nights (2/10)
(067) Watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy in a day
(068) Watch all six Star Wars (5/6) ONE more to go
(069) Be with Kenny when he sees his first concert
(071) Listen to a book on tape
(073) Go to the orchestra
Domestic Goddess
(076) Create a cookbook of our favorite recipes
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (9/12) THREE more to go
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (5/10) FIVE more to go
Good Will
(083) Volunteer for an organization
(084) Pay for a stranger’s meal/coffee once a year (1/3)TWO more to go
(086) Give things to Goodwill or the Airmans’ Attic three times (2/3) ONCE more
Seasonal Stuff
(089) Mail Christmas cards by December 15 (1/3) (need to update)
(090) Send out Valentine cards each year (2/3)(need to update)
(093) Build a snowman
(094) Make snow ice cream
Leftovers
(099) Ride a motorcycle by myself
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (17/34) 17 more times. HA!
(101) Donate $1 to a charity for every goal not completed
January 2012 update
I'm horrible. I meant to post this more than TWO months ago. Shame on me!
(010) See a Braves game Visit five countries
1. Germany
2. France
3 Austria
(014) Read a book a month
Friendship Bread
Hunger Games
Mocking Jay
Catching Fire
Last Chance Saloon
(038) Create a Blurb book of our wedding photos
DONE!!
(076) Create a cookbook of our favorite recipes
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods
8. Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap
9. Gingersnaps for my dad
(095) Go on a picnic
We went to Lake Barcis in November!
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (17/34)
18. Orlando, Florida, 2011(july)
19. December, 2011 (just because)
1. Germany
2. France
3 Austria
(014) Read a book a month
Friendship Bread
Hunger Games
Mocking Jay
Catching Fire
Last Chance Saloon
(038) Create a Blurb book of our wedding photos
DONE!!
(076) Create a cookbook of our favorite recipes
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods
8. Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap
9. Gingersnaps for my dad
(095) Go on a picnic
We went to Lake Barcis in November!
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (17/34)
18. Orlando, Florida, 2011(july)
19. December, 2011 (just because)
October Update
(005) Go to three food festivals
Pumpkin Festival in Venzone, Italy!
(010) See a Braves game (NOT POSSIBLE ANYMORE)
changing this one to "Visit five different countries" (we only have a year left for this list, but I hope to visit many more countries in our three years here)
(031) Make a recipe book
Put together a family recipe book here
(056) Complete 5 real pushups
(057) Complete 10 real pushups all at one time
(058) Complete 20 real pushups all at one time
P90X!
(062) Laugh so hard I pee my pants
...happened October 8, 2011, thanks to my husband tickling me when I REALLY had to pee!
65. Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
(080) For one week, make meals that can only be made with ingredients already in our pantry
(086) Give things to Goodwill or the Airmans’ Attic three times
Right before we left September 11
(087) Purge my closet once a year
in August, 2011
Pumpkin Festival in Venzone, Italy!
(010) See a Braves game (NOT POSSIBLE ANYMORE)
changing this one to "Visit five different countries" (we only have a year left for this list, but I hope to visit many more countries in our three years here)
(031) Make a recipe book
Put together a family recipe book here
(056) Complete 5 real pushups
(057) Complete 10 real pushups all at one time
(058) Complete 20 real pushups all at one time
P90X!
(062) Laugh so hard I pee my pants
...happened October 8, 2011, thanks to my husband tickling me when I REALLY had to pee!
65. Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
(080) For one week, make meals that can only be made with ingredients already in our pantry
(086) Give things to Goodwill or the Airmans’ Attic three times
Right before we left September 11
(087) Purge my closet once a year
in August, 2011
Summer Update
....so...I thought I published this already, back in July, actually. But here we are in October and it appears this has been sitting in my "Drafts" folder since then. Whoops! Better late than never, though, right? (I've added notes for the things I can remember)
(006) Visit family in Texas
Went once in May and again in September
(014) Read a book a month
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
The Secret of Everything by Barbara O'Neal
(016) Take a photography class
I took one online and for free via CreativeLive. It was fantastic and I can't wait to take more.
(048) Pay off my student loan
Getting the letter in the mail that said I don't have that loan anymore was a really fantastic day!
(063) Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. (2/12)
(I honestly don't remember when this was, but I know I did it!)
(070) Go to a drive-in movie with Kenny
We saw Thor while we were in Arizona. Drive-in movies ROCK!
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (6/12)
Sopaipilla Cheesecake Bars
(078) Learn to make biscochitos
SO good!I think I gave these away?
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (3/10)
Spaghetti and meatball cupcakes
(088) Tip 100% of a restaurant bill
We had fantastic service at a little restaurant in Perry. The server was beyond attentive and seemed to do it with grace, not because he wanted a good tip. I had a picture of this, but now I have no idea where it is. Grrr.
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (12/34)
I've taken at least one bubble bath every month...
(006) Visit family in Texas
Went once in May and again in September
(014) Read a book a month
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
The Secret of Everything by Barbara O'Neal
(016) Take a photography class
I took one online and for free via CreativeLive. It was fantastic and I can't wait to take more.
(048) Pay off my student loan
Getting the letter in the mail that said I don't have that loan anymore was a really fantastic day!
(063) Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. (2/12)
(I honestly don't remember when this was, but I know I did it!)
(070) Go to a drive-in movie with Kenny
We saw Thor while we were in Arizona. Drive-in movies ROCK!
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (6/12)
Sopaipilla Cheesecake Bars
(078) Learn to make biscochitos
SO good!I think I gave these away?
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (3/10)
Spaghetti and meatball cupcakes
(088) Tip 100% of a restaurant bill
We had fantastic service at a little restaurant in Perry. The server was beyond attentive and seemed to do it with grace, not because he wanted a good tip. I had a picture of this, but now I have no idea where it is. Grrr.
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (12/34)
I've taken at least one bubble bath every month...
May Update
I'm just trucking along with this list! I'm starting to see the areas I really need to start working on *cough* "Getting Healthy" *cough*. I think I set those goals when I was at a different place in my life. I need step up my game. I'm really happy about what I've accomplished below, though!
(001) Get a new passport (by January 2011)
Got it!! Check!
(006) Visit family in Texas
visiting them in a couple weeks!
(008) Take a trip without using a GPS or MapQuest
Took a trip around Arizona with only a real, old-school map!
(014) Read a book a month (12/34)
13. Georgia's Kitchen by Jenny Nelson
14. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
15. Vino in Vo by Chrisy Krueger
(045) Design my own business cards
Done! I need to blog about them!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (23/26) (M, Q, Z)
G. Going The Distance
K. The King's Speech
Y. You Again
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (5/12)
6. Puppy Chow for a bake sale giveaway
(086) Give things to Goodwill or the Airmans’ Attic three times (0/3)
1. Gave away three car-loads full of stuff to the Airmans' Attic 3.11
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (10/34)
11. April, 2011
12. May, 2011
(001) Get a new passport (by January 2011)
Got it!! Check!
(006) Visit family in Texas
visiting them in a couple weeks!
(008) Take a trip without using a GPS or MapQuest
Took a trip around Arizona with only a real, old-school map!
(014) Read a book a month (12/34)
13. Georgia's Kitchen by Jenny Nelson
14. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
15. Vino in Vo by Chrisy Krueger
(045) Design my own business cards
Done! I need to blog about them!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (23/26) (M, Q, Z)
G. Going The Distance
K. The King's Speech
Y. You Again
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (5/12)
6. Puppy Chow for a bake sale giveaway
(086) Give things to Goodwill or the Airmans’ Attic three times (0/3)
1. Gave away three car-loads full of stuff to the Airmans' Attic 3.11
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (10/34)
11. April, 2011
12. May, 2011
Playing Catch Up!
There's been a BIG change in our life, which means I need to actually change my list and update a few things. By the end of this year, my husband and I will be living in Italy! I feel like I'm doing fairly well at completing my list. I need to start reading more books and doing a few more things, but besides that...I like how it looks!
(001) Get a new passport (by January 2011)
Okay, so I didn't do this by January '11, but it is in the hands of the government right now, and should hopefully be here sometime soon!
(014) Read a book a month (9/34)
10. How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal
11. Baby Proof by Emily Giffin
12. Love the one Your With by Emily Giffin
(040)
Done! I love our map. One thing I may need to change is to get it laminated. The humidity here is making it wrinkle against the foam core board.
(066) Host 10 game nights (1/10)
2. Held one with our friends. We started out playing Taboo and then it turned into a big chat fest.
(076) Create a cookbook of our favorite recipes
It's totally in process! We have the notebook and it's full of recipes, I just want to get a few more in there before I cross this one off.
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (3/12)
4. Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies for #OperationLaya
5. Cookies for iambaker.net
(080) For one week, make meals that can only be made with ingredients already in our pantry
We had pantry week at the beginning of March, and it's still going on!
(087) Purge my closet once a year (1/3)
We purged before our yard sale and got rid of so much stuff!
(089) Mail Christmas cards by December 15 (0/3)
Again, since this is my list, I can change stuff if necessary. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Christmas cards didn't go out until....Valentine's Day. But it worked for us and I think it's going to stick!
(090) Send out Valentine cards each year (1/3)
See number 89 :)
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (5/34)
6. migraines in February
7. migraine in March
find it:
book,
domestic goddess,
education,
entertainment,
food,
go places,
good will,
leftovers,
seasonal stuff,
wedding bliss
End of the Year Update
I know it's been awhile, but slow and steady wins the race...or in this case, completes the list. I started this a year ago today and I'm really happy I haven't ditched it over the past 365 days. Last year was full with challenges and blessings, and I'm excited to see what 2011 will bring. We will be moving this year, and because of where I think we're going, I may be revamping several of my items. But since it's been more than two months since I updated this list, here are the things I've worked on:
(014) Read a book a month (8/34)
I wish I had more to put down, but I've only read one book in the past two months: Something Blue by Emily Giffin. I need to step up if I want to cross off this category!
(018) Learn to take great food photos
Definitely a work in progress. I need to change this to "Learn to take great photos" just in general. I started a photography blog to help my progress and I'm considering taking a photo every day in 2011 to help. The new blog: Shutterbug Jess.
(027) Buy an SLR camera
I bought a Nikon d3100 on Black Friday, 2010. I'm over the moon with this purchase and love practicing with it!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (19/26)
R. The Rock. Watched this with my husband...it was okay, I suppose.
(075) Try one new recipe a month (35/34)
It turns out that I really like to cook and bake, so this category is now CROSSED OUT!! P.S. Have you checked out my new cooking blog with my sister-in-law? The Tale of Two Kitchens :)
29. Sweet and Spicy Tilapia
30. Coconut Macaroons
31. Taco Soup
32. Puppy Chow
33. Tahini Cookie Bars
34. Eggs Florentine Casserole
35. Black-Eyed Pea Salad
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (2/12)
3. Baked three dozen for my husband for Christmas/New Years.
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (3/10)
4. I made Creepy, Crawly, Dirt(y) Cupcakes!
(082) Get my grandma’s recipes
CHECK! Now I just need to put them into a recipe book!
(088) Tip 100% of a restaurant bill
CHECK! I did this at a restaurant called O'Charleys, but I'd like to leave a 100% tip again sometime. I went to a very large group lunch (about 20 women PLUS kids) and the waitress we had was amazingly patient and got all of the orders right. She handled the group like a pro and did it all herself, which is a feat all on its own. My bill was only around $15, but she deserved every penny.
(091) Make a gingerbread house
CHECK! I went to a gingerbread house party and had an absolute blast! It was my first experience with making a gingerbread house and definitely won't be my last!
(092) Go on a ghost tour
CHECK! I have photos, i just...um...haven't posted them. I went on a ghost tour in Savannah the week before Thanksgiving, 2010. Unfortunately (I think), it wasn't scary at all. The acting was actually pretty horrible—that may have been the scariest part.
** Go through a corn maize
This was an extra goodie, but my husband and I went through a corn maze in Georgia. I loved wandering through the labyrinth and can't wait to go through another one!
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (5/34)
6. November, migraine
7. December, migraine
8. December, flu
(014) Read a book a month (8/34)
I wish I had more to put down, but I've only read one book in the past two months: Something Blue by Emily Giffin. I need to step up if I want to cross off this category!
(018) Learn to take great food photos
Definitely a work in progress. I need to change this to "Learn to take great photos" just in general. I started a photography blog to help my progress and I'm considering taking a photo every day in 2011 to help. The new blog: Shutterbug Jess.
(027) Buy an SLR camera
I bought a Nikon d3100 on Black Friday, 2010. I'm over the moon with this purchase and love practicing with it!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet (19/26)
R. The Rock. Watched this with my husband...it was okay, I suppose.
(075) Try one new recipe a month (35/34)
It turns out that I really like to cook and bake, so this category is now CROSSED OUT!! P.S. Have you checked out my new cooking blog with my sister-in-law? The Tale of Two Kitchens :)
29. Sweet and Spicy Tilapia
30. Coconut Macaroons
31. Taco Soup
32. Puppy Chow
33. Tahini Cookie Bars
34. Eggs Florentine Casserole
35. Black-Eyed Pea Salad
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods (2/12)
3. Baked three dozen for my husband for Christmas/New Years.
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (3/10)
4. I made Creepy, Crawly, Dirt(y) Cupcakes!
(082) Get my grandma’s recipes
CHECK! Now I just need to put them into a recipe book!
(088) Tip 100% of a restaurant bill
CHECK! I did this at a restaurant called O'Charleys, but I'd like to leave a 100% tip again sometime. I went to a very large group lunch (about 20 women PLUS kids) and the waitress we had was amazingly patient and got all of the orders right. She handled the group like a pro and did it all herself, which is a feat all on its own. My bill was only around $15, but she deserved every penny.
(091) Make a gingerbread house
CHECK! I went to a gingerbread house party and had an absolute blast! It was my first experience with making a gingerbread house and definitely won't be my last!
(092) Go on a ghost tour
CHECK! I have photos, i just...um...haven't posted them. I went on a ghost tour in Savannah the week before Thanksgiving, 2010. Unfortunately (I think), it wasn't scary at all. The acting was actually pretty horrible—that may have been the scariest part.
** Go through a corn maize
This was an extra goodie, but my husband and I went through a corn maze in Georgia. I loved wandering through the labyrinth and can't wait to go through another one!
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month (5/34)
6. November, migraine
7. December, migraine
8. December, flu
Apple Pie Cupcakes
I made Apple Pie Cupcakes last weekend and consequently, it works for three different categories! (I'd post a picture, but apparently I've gone over my picture quota for Blogger. Sad times.)
(075) Try one new recipe a month
CHECK!
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods
I gave a dozen of these to my friend Brooke and spread the other dozen between friends.
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (2/10)
Bam! This is definitely a "different" cupcake. And from scratch, too!
(075) Try one new recipe a month
CHECK!
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods
I gave a dozen of these to my friend Brooke and spread the other dozen between friends.
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes (2/10)
Bam! This is definitely a "different" cupcake. And from scratch, too!
It's Been Awhile...
I know, it seems like it's been forever since I last updated, and maybe it has been, but I've been keeping track of what I've been doing! Oh! And I officially have less than two years to finish this, crazy, huh.
(017) Learn Photoshop
My husband bought Elements for me, so I'm learning!
(032) Send 10 random “thinking of you” cards to friends/family
1. Sent a card to my friend in Idaho
(046) Pay off my credit card
Paid that sucker off on September 20, 2010. SO happy!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
A. Air Force One
O. Only You
(066) Host 10 game nights
1. Had a game night with our friends Kurtis and Michelle
(074) Take a cake decorating class
Complete!
(075) Try one new recipe a month
20. tequila lime chicken SO delicious, and is now a staple on our menu.
21. hearty lasagna This was also delicious and easy to make.
22. Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs Personally, I didn't like these.
23. Raspberry Cucpakes
24. Oven Fried Okra These turned out really well and we'll probably make them again when okra's in season.
25. Garlic Potato Fries LOVE, love, LOVE these! Make them now! Delicious!
26. Zuppa Tuscana Oh, this was good and I"ll definitely make it again.
27. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes
2. Sour Cream Raspberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month
4. Took a bath august (headache)
5. Took a bath in October (with epsom salt)
(017) Learn Photoshop
My husband bought Elements for me, so I'm learning!
(032) Send 10 random “thinking of you” cards to friends/family
1. Sent a card to my friend in Idaho
(046) Pay off my credit card
Paid that sucker off on September 20, 2010. SO happy!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
A. Air Force One
O. Only You
(066) Host 10 game nights
1. Had a game night with our friends Kurtis and Michelle
(074) Take a cake decorating class
Complete!
(075) Try one new recipe a month
20. tequila lime chicken SO delicious, and is now a staple on our menu.
21. hearty lasagna This was also delicious and easy to make.
22. Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs Personally, I didn't like these.
23. Raspberry Cucpakes
24. Oven Fried Okra These turned out really well and we'll probably make them again when okra's in season.
25. Garlic Potato Fries LOVE, love, LOVE these! Make them now! Delicious!
26. Zuppa Tuscana Oh, this was good and I"ll definitely make it again.
27. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcakes
2. Sour Cream Raspberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month
4. Took a bath august (headache)
5. Took a bath in October (with epsom salt)
Marking More Off!
(014) Read a book a month
English American: Again, this book was perfect for me since I love England and I'm an American. It's about a girl who was born in America, but adopted to a British family. It was very interesting, entertaining, and a great read.
I'm taking the Wilton Decorating Basics class right now and I love it!
(075) Try one new recipe a month
Pesto. Our garden was overflowing with basil so I made several cups of pesto! I froze some in ice trays, so hopefully they'll be good this winter.
Salsa. See below.
(079) Make salsa from scratch
Done and done. It's a family recipe, but once I find it (it's in my kitchen and I'm in my living room!) I'll post it.
(100) Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month
I took one last month and read part of my book while relaxing in the tub!
**Changed 009 (Go to an Oktoberfest to Replicate "The Kiss" in Times Square
Summer Cleaning
I've been working on this list for a little over six months and I have a few things I want to change around. My goal is to get an updated list up by the end of the week. Stay tuned!
Are you keeping up with your 101 in 1001 Days challenge?
Are you keeping up with your 101 in 1001 Days challenge?
Movies, books, food, and links!
Getting My Learn On
(014) Read a book a month
4. Savannah Comes Undone
This was the second book in the trio and it was a very quick read. Nothing spectacular about it.
5. The Best Day of Someone Else's Life
This book took a little getting into before it got good, but I really enjoyed it. A great chick-lit read and especially entertaining if you just got married, you're about to tie the knot, or you're a repeat bridesmaid!
*I need to step up my book reading; I should have seven complete by now...
Entertainment
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
B. Bounty Hunter
*Saw this at the $1 theater and thought it was entertaining. I'm happy I didn't pay full price to see it, though.
F. Fake Identity
*I have a confession to make: I LOVE Val Kilmer. Well, I loved him in The Saint. This movie, on the other hand, was terrible. Like awful, real bad, don't even think about watching it.
I. It's Complicated
*Cute movie. I thought I'd be grossed out by the adults being all in love, but it was cute.
N. North by Northwest
My husband put this onand made me for us to watch last night and I really liked it! I have another confession to make: I thought all Alfred Hitchcock movies were scary based on the few I've seen. This was a classic suspense movie, though, and not scary at all! I liked it :)
T. Time Traveler's Wife
*I read the book last September and sobbed like a baby through the last half. I really enjoyed the book and contemplated not watching the movie, because I didn't want them to ruin how much I liked the book. The movie, I thought, was created very nicely and followed the book enough to satisfy my imagination.
W. When in Rome
*As far as chick flicks go, this one was awful. I wish I could say what I didn't like about it, but honestly, the whole movie was pretty lame in my opinion...
Domestic Goddess
(075) Try one new recipe a month
14. Pasta with Tomato and Blue Cheese Sauce (Pioneer Woman)
*LOVED this dish and can't wait to make it again!
15. Twice Baked Potatoes (Pioneer Woman)
* Oh. My. Word. These were beyond delicious and unbelievably easy to make. I can't wait to have these again sometime. I also lightened it up by using fat free sour cream, Brummel and Brown butter, and not as many bacon bits. Delicious.
16. Margarita by Alton Brown
*Okay, I technically didn't make this, but I sure drank every last sip of it. My husband made this and it was hands down one, one of—if not the—best margarita I've ever tasted. Yes, it's time consuming and a sticky process, but the outcome is lip-smacking deliciousness.
17. Blueberry Pie
*See above, because I didn't make this one either. It was also extremely tasty and surprisingly not as bad for you as most pies are. He substituted Splenda for part of the sugar, too. Mmmmm...so yummy.
(082) Get my grandma’s recipes
*I got her recipes, but now I want to make a recipe book with them, so I'm not marking this complete, yet.
Good Will
(084) Pay for a stranger’s meal/coffee once a year
1. While I was home I got coffee at Satellite Cafe and left a $10 after I paid for my coffee and asked the drive-through attendant to pay for the next couple cars' orders after I left.
Leftovers
(098) Get three people to make lists of their own (0/3)
1. JoJo's Life in the 505
2. Kristin's 101 in 1001 Days
3. Amanda (my sister in law)! *Amanda, let me know when you get yours up and running so I can add a link here :)
(014) Read a book a month
4. Savannah Comes Undone
This was the second book in the trio and it was a very quick read. Nothing spectacular about it.
5. The Best Day of Someone Else's Life
This book took a little getting into before it got good, but I really enjoyed it. A great chick-lit read and especially entertaining if you just got married, you're about to tie the knot, or you're a repeat bridesmaid!
*I need to step up my book reading; I should have seven complete by now...
Entertainment
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
B. Bounty Hunter
*Saw this at the $1 theater and thought it was entertaining. I'm happy I didn't pay full price to see it, though.
F. Fake Identity
*I have a confession to make: I LOVE Val Kilmer. Well, I loved him in The Saint. This movie, on the other hand, was terrible. Like awful, real bad, don't even think about watching it.
I. It's Complicated
*Cute movie. I thought I'd be grossed out by the adults being all in love, but it was cute.
N. North by Northwest
My husband put this on
T. Time Traveler's Wife
*I read the book last September and sobbed like a baby through the last half. I really enjoyed the book and contemplated not watching the movie, because I didn't want them to ruin how much I liked the book. The movie, I thought, was created very nicely and followed the book enough to satisfy my imagination.
W. When in Rome
*As far as chick flicks go, this one was awful. I wish I could say what I didn't like about it, but honestly, the whole movie was pretty lame in my opinion...
Domestic Goddess
(075) Try one new recipe a month
14. Pasta with Tomato and Blue Cheese Sauce (Pioneer Woman)
*LOVED this dish and can't wait to make it again!
15. Twice Baked Potatoes (Pioneer Woman)
* Oh. My. Word. These were beyond delicious and unbelievably easy to make. I can't wait to have these again sometime. I also lightened it up by using fat free sour cream, Brummel and Brown butter, and not as many bacon bits. Delicious.
16. Margarita by Alton Brown
*Okay, I technically didn't make this, but I sure drank every last sip of it. My husband made this and it was hands down one, one of—if not the—best margarita I've ever tasted. Yes, it's time consuming and a sticky process, but the outcome is lip-smacking deliciousness.
17. Blueberry Pie
*See above, because I didn't make this one either. It was also extremely tasty and surprisingly not as bad for you as most pies are. He substituted Splenda for part of the sugar, too. Mmmmm...so yummy.
(082) Get my grandma’s recipes
*I got her recipes, but now I want to make a recipe book with them, so I'm not marking this complete, yet.
Good Will
(084) Pay for a stranger’s meal/coffee once a year
1. While I was home I got coffee at Satellite Cafe and left a $10 after I paid for my coffee and asked the drive-through attendant to pay for the next couple cars' orders after I left.
Leftovers
(098) Get three people to make lists of their own (0/3)
1. JoJo's Life in the 505
2. Kristin's 101 in 1001 Days
3. Amanda (my sister in law)! *Amanda, let me know when you get yours up and running so I can add a link here :)
Help, please!
If you're clicking over from Jesstagirl and Her Officer, hello!
When I first began this list, a couple people said it inspired them to begin their own 101 in 1001 list, so I was wondering how many of you actually started it because of me. You see, number 98 on my list is to "Get three people to make lists of their own."
So how 'bout it, have any of you started a list because of me?
When I first began this list, a couple people said it inspired them to begin their own 101 in 1001 list, so I was wondering how many of you actually started it because of me. You see, number 98 on my list is to "Get three people to make lists of their own."
So how 'bout it, have any of you started a list because of me?
Check!
(005) Go to three food festivals
Vidalia Onion Festival in Vidalia, Georgia. So first of all, it's pronounced "Veh-dawl-ee-ah," and their "festival" was quite lame, if I do say so myself. The highlight of the day was getting a bloomin' onion and hanging out with friends:
(014) Read a book a month
Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner. I really like Weiner's other books, but this one didn't entice me as much as the others. It was okay, but nothing spectacular.
Size 12 is Not Fat by Meg Cabot. Okay, so several years ago—heck, even maybe last year—this book would've been right up my alley. It's chick lit at it's best...or at least mediocre chick lit, but either I'm growing out of this style of writing or the plot and book in general just didn't do it for me. It was good, but I guess not my cup of tea. I think I'm in a book funk, because the last two books I've read haven't captivated me the way novels used to...
(039) Send thank you notes by May 1, 2010
Woohoo! I sent these out on time :) I have pictures of me sending them...somewhere...
(059) Try a new haircut
(075) Try one new recipe a month
12. Banana Blueberry Muffins. I used this recipe from Tasty Kitchen and they were delicious! I'll take pictures the next time I make them...
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods
I made cookies and sent them to Kenny in a care package.
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcake
(085) Have a yard sale
The first week Kenny was gone my friends and I had a yard sale at my house!
(087) Purge my closet once a year (1/3)
I had a lot purge for the yard sale :)
Vidalia Onion Festival in Vidalia, Georgia. So first of all, it's pronounced "Veh-dawl-ee-ah," and their "festival" was quite lame, if I do say so myself. The highlight of the day was getting a bloomin' onion and hanging out with friends:
(014) Read a book a month
Size 12 is Not Fat by Meg Cabot. Okay, so several years ago—heck, even maybe last year—this book would've been right up my alley. It's chick lit at it's best...or at least mediocre chick lit, but either I'm growing out of this style of writing or the plot and book in general just didn't do it for me. It was good, but I guess not my cup of tea. I think I'm in a book funk, because the last two books I've read haven't captivated me the way novels used to...
(039) Send thank you notes by May 1, 2010
Woohoo! I sent these out on time :) I have pictures of me sending them...somewhere...
(059) Try a new haircut
Yup! Done and done. I cut off around 7 inches of hair :)
(075) Try one new recipe a month
12. Banana Blueberry Muffins. I used this recipe from Tasty Kitchen and they were delicious! I'll take pictures the next time I make them...
13. Chewy Coconut M&M Cookies. (used the recipe found here)
(077) Bake and give away a dozen different baked goods
I made cookies and sent them to Kenny in a care package.
(081) Bake at least 10 different cupcake
I made Nutella Banana Cupcakes!
(085) Have a yard sale
(087) Purge my closet once a year (1/3)
I had a lot purge for the yard sale :)
Movies Galore!
It's been called to my attention that I've abandoned my 101 blog. Ha! NEVER! In fact, I've just been doing so much off my list I haven't had time to write about all of them. But I'm here now. I'll try catching up over the next few days.
Today I'll start with movies!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
E. Extraordinary Measures. This was your typical feel-good movie filled with happy tears. I probably wouldn't see it again but I liked it at the time.
S. Sex and the City 2. This movie, from what i've heard, is either a love it or hate it movie. Well, I saw it and I loved it. I laughed, I cried, and I felt like I was there sending money in a far off country with four women I've grown up with. I also thought it was shorter than the first movie, but that goes back to the love/hate relationship to the movie.
U. Up in the Air. LOVED this movie. I think it's because the plot was somewhat original and the acting was great. I'm considering buying this if I see it on sale somewhere.
V. Valentine's Day. This movie is right up my alley. It's cheesy, it's funny, and I wanted to stab "McDreamy" in his cold, cold heart. Seriously though, loved it. I was worried about watching it, because of the reviews I heard about it, but I can't wait to go out and buy this and then watch it again!
X. XII. Lame. This movie was kinda...lame. It turns out that this was a made-for-tv movie that aired a few years ago, but I thought it looked really great. In reality, it was just kinda...blah.
Today I'll start with movies!
(065) Watch 26 Movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet
U. Up in the Air. LOVED this movie. I think it's because the plot was somewhat original and the acting was great. I'm considering buying this if I see it on sale somewhere.
Making Progress
I really like having this list, because it makes me feel like I'm accomplishing things. It may take a long time, but it's exciting.
#13 Stay at a Bed and Breakfast
Kenny and I went to Savannah for a weekend and stayed at the 1895 Inn. The B&B was delightful and within walking distance to everything. Not to mention, it was one of the best-priced B&Bs in the Historical Center. Ed and Bob (the owners) cooked an outstanding breakfast each morning and were chalk full of information about Savannah. It was a really great weekend!
#39 Send thank you notes by May 1, 2010
This one is in progress, but I'm happy to report that I'll reach this goal. Actually, the plan is to get them out by the end of this week...hopefully!
#40 Make a newlywed map
More on this one when it's finished, but when we were in Savannah we picked up an awesome world map at a place called The Paris Markets - by far one of the coolest stores I've been to. Kenny and I could've stayed there for hours. It's like an Anthropologie, but only their "home" section and with prices that are unbelievably affordable. It's too good to be true, really.
#63 Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. (1/12)
YES! We walked around Savannah so much that I didn't even have time to get online. And after a hard work week, not being connected was just what I needed.
#68 Watch all six Star Wars (0/6)
We watched 4, 5, and 6 this weekend. It was my first time seeing them.
#75 Try one new recipe a month
7. Coconut Macaroons - Got this ridiculously easy recipe from my friend Kelly. It's so simple:
10. Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Pannini. I made this up on my own for lunch.
12. Buffalo Chicken Wings - Used Alton Brown's recipe and it—yet again—ceased to fail us. Next time we'll up the heat a bit, but these were deeeeelicious.
#96 Plant flowers
We actually planted flowers a few weeks ago and they're finally starting to sprout! It's very exciting to see something come from nothing!
#97 Plant Vegetables
Kenny and I have spent the past week working on our garden. Kenny's worked on it more, but I definitely got my hands, knees, feet, and clothes dirty, too. The only problem is that our puppy likes to hop the fence and dig, so we're not sure what's actually going to produce produce.
#100 Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month
My lovely husband drew a bath for me a couple weeks ago to help me get rid of a headache. It was delightful
#13 Stay at a Bed and Breakfast
#39 Send thank you notes by May 1, 2010
This one is in progress, but I'm happy to report that I'll reach this goal. Actually, the plan is to get them out by the end of this week...hopefully!
#40 Make a newlywed map
#63 Spend an entire day "unplugged" once every three months a year. (1/12)
YES! We walked around Savannah so much that I didn't even have time to get online. And after a hard work week, not being connected was just what I needed.
#68 Watch all six Star Wars (0/6)
We watched 4, 5, and 6 this weekend. It was my first time seeing them.
#75 Try one new recipe a month
7. Coconut Macaroons - Got this ridiculously easy recipe from my friend Kelly. It's so simple:
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut shavings
2 large egg whites
2 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all by hand and form into small balls. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper; cook for 30 minutes flipping/turning macaroons half way through.
8. Pizza Week This week was beyond awesome and if you haven't read about our pizzas then you should do so. But I warn you: check it out after you've already eaten, because it's been known to make you want pizza!
9. Baked Lemon Pasta with Cedar Plank Salmon and Roasted Mushrooms. This was more like a three-in-one for new recipes, but it turned out great! The salmons was flavorful and was fantastic with the zesty pasta. Next time I make this I'll tone down the lemony flavor a bit.
10. Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Pannini. I made this up on my own for lunch.
12. Buffalo Chicken Wings - Used Alton Brown's recipe and it—yet again—ceased to fail us. Next time we'll up the heat a bit, but these were deeeeelicious.
#96 Plant flowers
We actually planted flowers a few weeks ago and they're finally starting to sprout! It's very exciting to see something come from nothing!
#97 Plant Vegetables
Kenny and I have spent the past week working on our garden. Kenny's worked on it more, but I definitely got my hands, knees, feet, and clothes dirty, too. The only problem is that our puppy likes to hop the fence and dig, so we're not sure what's actually going to produce produce.
#100 Take a bubble bath with candles at least once a month
My lovely husband drew a bath for me a couple weeks ago to help me get rid of a headache. It was delightful
Movies and Creativity
Apparently the only thing I can do for my 101 list is watch movies. I'll be less lame, soon. I'm going to try accomplishing a lot of these when my husband deploys.
#65
C. Couples Retreat. Watched it last night and thought it was better than most of the reviews I heard/saw/read. My husband wasn't a fan, though; he thought it would be more like The Hangover.
H. The Hurt Locker. I really didn't see the appeal with this movie and definitely don't know how it won so many awards. It was very "blah" in my opinion.
#30
I was at TJ Max and saw an All-occasion card box! It's an accordian-style box and it came with 15 different cards. I added several other cards to it, so now I have cards ready to go. Now all I need to do is actually send them out!
#65
C. Couples Retreat. Watched it last night and thought it was better than most of the reviews I heard/saw/read. My husband wasn't a fan, though; he thought it would be more like The Hangover.
H. The Hurt Locker. I really didn't see the appeal with this movie and definitely don't know how it won so many awards. It was very "blah" in my opinion.
#30
I was at TJ Max and saw an All-occasion card box! It's an accordian-style box and it came with 15 different cards. I added several other cards to it, so now I have cards ready to go. Now all I need to do is actually send them out!
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