My brother and I have never been very close. I am 4 years older than him and as my dad says, we are very different people. I couldn't wait to move out growing up and fought for independence at each and every opportunity. Chris is close to my parents and at 30 still lives home. He's the golden child. He can't do anything wrong in my parents eyes. He is my mother's baby. Not that he is a mamma's boy, he's not, but he is her pride and joy (I'm the black sheep).
That's why it was a big deal for me to put on my 101 things list, do 5 things with my brother. We don't hang out. Ever. Other than seeing each other at my parents house or at other family events, last year I went to a Red Sox game with him and then a Patriots game. That's it. Before that, we met up with our own friends and hung out at the Red Sox parade in October of 2007. SO going back that long, Chris and I have hung out 3 times in 18 months.
Why am I saying all of this? Chris just called me. I was worried that something was wrong. Our parents are on vacation in Aruba and Chris NEVER calls me. I thought something happened with our parents (which surprised me because my mom called a couple of hours earlier to tell me they were doing well), or that he had been in some sort of accident. Not the case. He called to tell me he was moving.
Last April Chris went on vacation with friends to Las Vegas. While he was there he met this girl, Jess. Jess is from St. Louis. Jess flew into Boston over the 4th of July last year, then again for Thanksgiving and in February to go skiing. Chris has been out there many times too, as well as over New Years. He's flying out next week to spend 5 days there. Last time she was here, they talked about him moving out there. Now he is.
Chris said he's done up his resume and through Jess's friends it is getting passed around. He has a few contacts and is optimistic about getting a job. He has money saved up and said if he can't find something, he'll get a job in retail to make ends meet. Jess has been living on her own anyway. Chris will help with household bills and his only other bills outside of his own living expenses is his truck.
I asked him when he's moving. He's leaving in about 3 weeks. He'll give his notice at work next Monday, after he comes back from St. Louis, then he'll drive out after finishing up his last 2 weeks at work.
I knew he was going to be moving. I think I said it after Thanksgiving. He's never brought anyone to family dinners and he introduced her as his girlfriend. I knew then that he was going to leave. I just thought it would be after the summer. I didn't think it would be this soon.
My mom is going to have a really difficult time with this. Her baby is leaving her. Not only is her favorite child moving out of state, but now she'll have to deal with the empty nest thing. Funny, he told me that they said if it didn't work, he'd always have a place with them.... when I got laid off 4 years ago and was having a hard time financially, my mom said, "well, you know you CAN'T come back here". Like I said, he's the golden child!
What surprised me was that I was upset. I don't know why. I'm not close with my brother, even though I always wanted to be. It was always hard seeing friends of mine who were actually FRIENDS with their siblings and here is Chris and I barely on speaking terms. We see each other at my parents house and say Hi. That's about it. But I have always wanted a relationship with him. To the point that I even put, do 5 things with Chris on my 101 list. Now he's moving out of state and I won't have that chance to have that relationship with him. I won't have the chance to do those 5 things with him. He won't be anywhere near me. Considering I knew it was coming, that I knew he was going to move there sometime this year (I knew it would be before Christmas) I am VERY surprised at my reaction. I didn't think I would be upset that my little brother was moving away. But for some reason I am upset.
I am happy for him. I know he is happy. He was talking about Jess when he called me. I know he loves her. He even said that he has been in love before, but he has never had a relationship like this before. And he's a smart kid, so for him to quit his job, especially in this economy, and up and move to another city, it really has to be love.
I'm not sure how this is going to effect my relationship or lack there of with him. Who knows, maybe now because we can't hang out, we'd actually "talk" through email or something. He told me that I would have a place to stay if I ever wanted to go out to St. Louis. Who knows, I could always go out for a weekend to see a baseball game... too bad the teams are in different leagues and don't play each other at all the entire season!
I guess I need to make sure that I am around for my mom more often. I think she is going to have a really hard time adjusting to all of this. I'm still very surprised that I was upset. I don't know. Life changes and my little brother is moving to St. Louis.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I started thinking of my New Years Resolution, to do 2 things outside of my comfort zone per month. This month has been HUGE... Way more than 2. Rock climbing, dim sum, went to events with 5 different meet up groups, emailed people from those groups and asked them to get together outside of the group, and today I'm going on a blind date from Chemistry.com. (now that's a story for another day!)
Overall, I think things are going well. I'm trying to get out there and I know I'm doing it. The 3 bags I donated were picked up on Wednesday. That room now has a small dent in it! I have SO much more to do with it. I think my goal on Thursday will be to take ALL of the random trash (old boxes and stupid stuff) still in there out for Friday mornings pick up. That would make HUGE progress in that room... that and taking the Christmas decorations down to the basement.
I need to start knitting a hat all over again. I was 1/2 way through this cute hat, then messed it up. SO I needed to rip the whole thing out. I don't like doing that. Then I started it over and did the new one wrong too! SO frustrating.
I'm doing what I can do now to work on the "losing 25 pounds". I have been trying to be more physically active. Its hard! I don't like exercise!! Thursday night this week I am going a walk at a beach with a meet up group, then Saturday morning I am going the bootcamp that makes me not be able to walk. I think that might be a mistake. I have the MS Walk the NEXT MORNING!! How can I do a bootcamp, then walk 6 miles the next day?? Anyway, the next night (next Monday) I am signed up for a Salsa Dancing event. Should be fun, but again, it is a new group and I'm going on my own. So I'm nervous. But doing events that are physical, I'll get into shape and have fun doing it.
OK, I have to hop in the shower... I've put off getting ready for this date long enough.
Overall, I think things are going well. I'm trying to get out there and I know I'm doing it. The 3 bags I donated were picked up on Wednesday. That room now has a small dent in it! I have SO much more to do with it. I think my goal on Thursday will be to take ALL of the random trash (old boxes and stupid stuff) still in there out for Friday mornings pick up. That would make HUGE progress in that room... that and taking the Christmas decorations down to the basement.
I need to start knitting a hat all over again. I was 1/2 way through this cute hat, then messed it up. SO I needed to rip the whole thing out. I don't like doing that. Then I started it over and did the new one wrong too! SO frustrating.
I'm doing what I can do now to work on the "losing 25 pounds". I have been trying to be more physically active. Its hard! I don't like exercise!! Thursday night this week I am going a walk at a beach with a meet up group, then Saturday morning I am going the bootcamp that makes me not be able to walk. I think that might be a mistake. I have the MS Walk the NEXT MORNING!! How can I do a bootcamp, then walk 6 miles the next day?? Anyway, the next night (next Monday) I am signed up for a Salsa Dancing event. Should be fun, but again, it is a new group and I'm going on my own. So I'm nervous. But doing events that are physical, I'll get into shape and have fun doing it.
OK, I have to hop in the shower... I've put off getting ready for this date long enough.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Rock Climbing + other random thoughts
I signed up for a meetup group for tonight. It was a rock climbing event at REI. I came pretty close to cancelling or just blowing it off. The reason? I tried rock climbing once, at a fair. I made it up no problem, but I was supposed to repel down. I couldn't do it! I'm not kidding, I couldn't do it at all! The guy needed to climb up to get me down! I sat up there for over 10 minutes. I just couldn't do it. That's why I almost cancelled tonight.
But I showed up at REI. There were 3 other women there, plus the guide. I was shaking!!! The guide had us climb up maybe 5 feet then practice how to get down. I think she saw how scared I was. But I got over the fear and climbed up that climbing wall.
Not only did I climb the indoor climbing structure, I did it 4 times!! (Well, more like 3 1/2. I gave up on the 4th one because my hands were starting to sweat and I couldn't get a grip anymore without my hands slipping.)
I'm so proud that I did it! And the 3 other women were so encouraging too! It was really nice to hear "Great job Julie! Keep going!" It was fun and I'm just happy that I did it.
I did bring my camera. Probably would have been better if I checked the battery before today. It turned on for about 10 seconds. I was going to have a picture of me plus the other women there. Granted having a harness around your butt with a camera below you really isn't the most flattering picture!! So maybe it is a really good thing that I had no batteries! :)
I'm still sore from the boot camp class on Saturday. I know tomorrow I'm going to be hurting tomorrow from rock climbing. Listen to me... boot camp, rock climbing, don't I sound like the little adventurer! WOW!!
I have been doing on line dating. I had one date so far, and I don't know if I would even call it a date. Met him at a biker bar (real biker bar.. the sign outside says "no colors allowed"!!) and when the $9 bill came for our 2 beers, he pulled out $6. Nice, huh?
Now I tried Chemistry.com. This is a little different from Match.com and I think I like it a little bit better. There are several steps before you are even "allowed" to email someone, and it must be mutual all along the way. If I say I'm not interested, then the guy can't email me. I think I like this. So far I've made to email status with 2 different people. Something completely different than what I'm used to, but I think I like this. So far, so good, but different just the same.
I've been working really hard to get out and stay out of my comfort zone. This week alone has been crazy! This is nice and exactly what I needed. I even emailed someone today from one of the meetups I did last week and I asked her if she wanted to get together for dinner. I think we are in a couple of weeks, just trying to figure out our schedules. It gets harder to make friends the older you get. Not always fun being a grown up!
But I showed up at REI. There were 3 other women there, plus the guide. I was shaking!!! The guide had us climb up maybe 5 feet then practice how to get down. I think she saw how scared I was. But I got over the fear and climbed up that climbing wall.
Not only did I climb the indoor climbing structure, I did it 4 times!! (Well, more like 3 1/2. I gave up on the 4th one because my hands were starting to sweat and I couldn't get a grip anymore without my hands slipping.)
I'm so proud that I did it! And the 3 other women were so encouraging too! It was really nice to hear "Great job Julie! Keep going!" It was fun and I'm just happy that I did it.
I did bring my camera. Probably would have been better if I checked the battery before today. It turned on for about 10 seconds. I was going to have a picture of me plus the other women there. Granted having a harness around your butt with a camera below you really isn't the most flattering picture!! So maybe it is a really good thing that I had no batteries! :)
I'm still sore from the boot camp class on Saturday. I know tomorrow I'm going to be hurting tomorrow from rock climbing. Listen to me... boot camp, rock climbing, don't I sound like the little adventurer! WOW!!
I have been doing on line dating. I had one date so far, and I don't know if I would even call it a date. Met him at a biker bar (real biker bar.. the sign outside says "no colors allowed"!!) and when the $9 bill came for our 2 beers, he pulled out $6. Nice, huh?
Now I tried Chemistry.com. This is a little different from Match.com and I think I like it a little bit better. There are several steps before you are even "allowed" to email someone, and it must be mutual all along the way. If I say I'm not interested, then the guy can't email me. I think I like this. So far I've made to email status with 2 different people. Something completely different than what I'm used to, but I think I like this. So far, so good, but different just the same.
I've been working really hard to get out and stay out of my comfort zone. This week alone has been crazy! This is nice and exactly what I needed. I even emailed someone today from one of the meetups I did last week and I asked her if she wanted to get together for dinner. I think we are in a couple of weeks, just trying to figure out our schedules. It gets harder to make friends the older you get. Not always fun being a grown up!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
I tend to go overboard with everything in my life, especially with something new. I'll get all excited and involved, then lose interest. Sometimes I think I belong back in kindergarten.
Well, I decided that I want to get healthier. SO I have been trying to exercise. I have done pretty well. Out of 9 days, I didn't do anything last Monday and I'm not going to do anything today. I wanted to do something today. It's a nice day, FINALLY. But I can't, because I went overboard yesterday. I found this free class on line. Beach Body Boot Camp. I should have known, boot camp in the name and all, but hey, it was free and who doesn't like something for free! If its free, sign me up! SO I went.
First off, what was I thinking taking an 8am exercise class on a SATURDAY MORNING! Seriously. 8am? It it was a drive too! About 25 minutes to get to an exercise class! Wow, I sound motivated and healthy!
So, I take this 1 hour class that kills me. Last night when I was out in 3 inch heels, I knew it was trouble. I could barely stand up when I got out of bed this morning. I feel like I am 100! Stairs? YEAH, that's fun! I needed to bring out the trash and it took me 10 minutes to walk up and down the stairs! CRAZY!
I don't know what I was thinking.
But tomorrow I am determined to get back into it. I'm meeting my friend around the corner at 6:30am for our 2 mile walk. I hope I can do this and keep it up.
I'm still trying to work on my list. I did another things! :) Last night I saw Celtic Women. It was great! I had a really good time. I met my friend Mel and her and I had dinner at Legal Seafood, AMAZING meal. The weird guys next to us at the bar weren't too fun, but the bartender was taking care of us. Phil was pretty cool! Basically told them to leave us alone, but in a nice way. When one guy kept hitting on Mel, Phil said, "did you happen to see the rock on her finger?" It helped and they backed away a bit. Still don't get how guys think its ok to talk about their wife and kids, then hit on other women, but its the nature of the beast.
SO... yeah, one more theater thing down. I have been doing really well at getting outside of my comfort zone. Today with a meet up group we had Dim Sum. Never had it before. I think I'm good with having experienced it once. We didn't know what we were doing or eating. The people who worked there, came around with carts, and you picked what you wanted from them. They didn't speak English. It was a little tough. One thing they could say, "Chicken Feet". Literally. Looked like a fried foot of a chicken. We skipped that one. I think I might have a hard time with chicken fingers from now on!
I also emailed someone from a meet up group I joined and asked her if she wanted to get together for dinner one night this week. We met last week and just sort of clicked. It was nice to just have a great conversation with someone. I think the older you get, the harder it is to make new friends. So, we'll see where this goes.
Ok, I'm done rambling for now! Off to take more Advil!
Well, I decided that I want to get healthier. SO I have been trying to exercise. I have done pretty well. Out of 9 days, I didn't do anything last Monday and I'm not going to do anything today. I wanted to do something today. It's a nice day, FINALLY. But I can't, because I went overboard yesterday. I found this free class on line. Beach Body Boot Camp. I should have known, boot camp in the name and all, but hey, it was free and who doesn't like something for free! If its free, sign me up! SO I went.
First off, what was I thinking taking an 8am exercise class on a SATURDAY MORNING! Seriously. 8am? It it was a drive too! About 25 minutes to get to an exercise class! Wow, I sound motivated and healthy!
So, I take this 1 hour class that kills me. Last night when I was out in 3 inch heels, I knew it was trouble. I could barely stand up when I got out of bed this morning. I feel like I am 100! Stairs? YEAH, that's fun! I needed to bring out the trash and it took me 10 minutes to walk up and down the stairs! CRAZY!
I don't know what I was thinking.
But tomorrow I am determined to get back into it. I'm meeting my friend around the corner at 6:30am for our 2 mile walk. I hope I can do this and keep it up.
I'm still trying to work on my list. I did another things! :) Last night I saw Celtic Women. It was great! I had a really good time. I met my friend Mel and her and I had dinner at Legal Seafood, AMAZING meal. The weird guys next to us at the bar weren't too fun, but the bartender was taking care of us. Phil was pretty cool! Basically told them to leave us alone, but in a nice way. When one guy kept hitting on Mel, Phil said, "did you happen to see the rock on her finger?" It helped and they backed away a bit. Still don't get how guys think its ok to talk about their wife and kids, then hit on other women, but its the nature of the beast.
SO... yeah, one more theater thing down. I have been doing really well at getting outside of my comfort zone. Today with a meet up group we had Dim Sum. Never had it before. I think I'm good with having experienced it once. We didn't know what we were doing or eating. The people who worked there, came around with carts, and you picked what you wanted from them. They didn't speak English. It was a little tough. One thing they could say, "Chicken Feet". Literally. Looked like a fried foot of a chicken. We skipped that one. I think I might have a hard time with chicken fingers from now on!
I also emailed someone from a meet up group I joined and asked her if she wanted to get together for dinner one night this week. We met last week and just sort of clicked. It was nice to just have a great conversation with someone. I think the older you get, the harder it is to make new friends. So, we'll see where this goes.
Ok, I'm done rambling for now! Off to take more Advil!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I figured I needed to add in a picture of my roommates. This is Patches and McGraw. Can you guess which one is Patches? :) They are brother and sister, Patches is the girl, and they are 8 1/2. I can't believe they are that old.
Well, I weighed the little buggers about a month ago. I never weigh them. They are indoor cats, never leave my house, and are only around each other. They play and fight like brother and sister, but overall they are pretty lazy. I have a blanket covering my oversized chair. It is now their chair. I don't sit there. Ever. The back cushion is dented in from McGraw laying across it. See!
So, I weighed them. First I got on the scale and weighed me. Then I picked up Patches. She weighs 12 pounds! Little heffer! I knew she was fat. I can see her belly sway from side to side when she runs. But 12 pounds? Ok.
Then I tried to weigh McGraw. Now this was a little more difficult. He loves to cuddle, but on his terms. And he DOES NOT like to be held. Can't pick him up. Never. So I tried. He was squirming all over the place. It took a while for the digital scale to get a reading. I couldn't believe it! I had to do it twice. My cat weighs 20 pounds! 20!! He's HUGE! There are dogs 1/2 his size!!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
I always refused to get a Facebook or Myspace page. I thought it was for HS and college aged people. That and I just didn't care about it. It was about 2 months ago I got an email from my cousin. She said that someone she was "friends" with on Facebook who I had gone to HS with had my prom pictures plus other HS pictures posted on her Facebook page.
SO I finally broke down and joined only because I was so nosey!! As of today I have 49 "friends" most of which are people I wouldn't recognize from HS! I do have to say that it has been nice to connect with some cousins I have lost touch with, but I really don't care about the majority of the HS people. Some of them never left HS in their minds... definitely their Glory Days.
Today I got a "friend request". Yes, this was someone from HS. We'll call him Butter. So, I dated Butter the first month I started HS. He was my boyfriend for about 2 weeks. (I think his best friend was my next boyfriend, also for 2 weeks. That's a story for another day!)
Butter and I stayed friends until I was out of HS, even though he moved to another town. I remember he sent me gave me a "love note" when I was 14 or 15. I don't remember much of the note, but I do remember one very specific line in this oh so romantic love note. He said, "When I look into your eyes, I melt inside like a chunk of butter in a microwave." Nice, huh? Now you see why its Butter??? :)
Back in HS, Butter was all 80's, complete with his mullet spiked on the top. I remember he was into WWF to a whole different level!!! I don't think much has changed.
Maybe 8 or so years ago my mom called me. She said, "I know your phone number is unlisted so I won't give it out, but you got a phone call here. I have a message for you and you are never going to believe who called! Butter called! Do you remember him?" (you have to love mother's! No mom! I don't remember a guy I was friends with for 5 years!) She gave me his phone number. After a phone call, we ended up getting together for dinner one night. It was still 1988, complete with the mullet spiked on top! He told me how he still went to WWF events and even collected championship belts!!!
Butter didn't have any pictures posted on his profile as of yet. I can't wait to see them! I did mention I was nosey, right??? And get this! Under his list of activities, collecting championship belts!! I think I'm right, not much has changed since 1988!
One thing I do like on Facebook is catching up with people I actually do want to talk to. I have reconnected with some old friends and a ton of cousins and it has been fun!! After one cousin asked about our next family reunion, I talked to a different cousin who had planned the last few. That led to her planning the next one for September!! She sent me an email asking me if the date was ok. I don't how I became important in the decision process of this.
Then I started talking to another cousin. Last year at our family reunion was really the first time her and I talked. We had so much in common and she's so sweet. She found me on Facebook. We're meeting for dinner this week! I am really looking forward to it too. She's a great kid and I think it will be SO much fun!!
I'm still trying to figure out if I like Facebook or not. I do like hearing from some old friends. I guess its good too to be reminded why I'm NOT friends with some people. Found out about that with 2 different people today! Very obviously reminded why I am NOT friends with them. Yet, they are both "friends" of mine of Facebook!
Now its time to go watch Melissa dance on Dancing with the Stars! Yes, I'm addicted to Reality TV! :)
SO I finally broke down and joined only because I was so nosey!! As of today I have 49 "friends" most of which are people I wouldn't recognize from HS! I do have to say that it has been nice to connect with some cousins I have lost touch with, but I really don't care about the majority of the HS people. Some of them never left HS in their minds... definitely their Glory Days.
Today I got a "friend request". Yes, this was someone from HS. We'll call him Butter. So, I dated Butter the first month I started HS. He was my boyfriend for about 2 weeks. (I think his best friend was my next boyfriend, also for 2 weeks. That's a story for another day!)
Butter and I stayed friends until I was out of HS, even though he moved to another town. I remember he sent me gave me a "love note" when I was 14 or 15. I don't remember much of the note, but I do remember one very specific line in this oh so romantic love note. He said, "When I look into your eyes, I melt inside like a chunk of butter in a microwave." Nice, huh? Now you see why its Butter??? :)
Back in HS, Butter was all 80's, complete with his mullet spiked on the top. I remember he was into WWF to a whole different level!!! I don't think much has changed.
Maybe 8 or so years ago my mom called me. She said, "I know your phone number is unlisted so I won't give it out, but you got a phone call here. I have a message for you and you are never going to believe who called! Butter called! Do you remember him?" (you have to love mother's! No mom! I don't remember a guy I was friends with for 5 years!) She gave me his phone number. After a phone call, we ended up getting together for dinner one night. It was still 1988, complete with the mullet spiked on top! He told me how he still went to WWF events and even collected championship belts!!!
Butter didn't have any pictures posted on his profile as of yet. I can't wait to see them! I did mention I was nosey, right??? And get this! Under his list of activities, collecting championship belts!! I think I'm right, not much has changed since 1988!
One thing I do like on Facebook is catching up with people I actually do want to talk to. I have reconnected with some old friends and a ton of cousins and it has been fun!! After one cousin asked about our next family reunion, I talked to a different cousin who had planned the last few. That led to her planning the next one for September!! She sent me an email asking me if the date was ok. I don't how I became important in the decision process of this.
Then I started talking to another cousin. Last year at our family reunion was really the first time her and I talked. We had so much in common and she's so sweet. She found me on Facebook. We're meeting for dinner this week! I am really looking forward to it too. She's a great kid and I think it will be SO much fun!!
I'm still trying to figure out if I like Facebook or not. I do like hearing from some old friends. I guess its good too to be reminded why I'm NOT friends with some people. Found out about that with 2 different people today! Very obviously reminded why I am NOT friends with them. Yet, they are both "friends" of mine of Facebook!
Now its time to go watch Melissa dance on Dancing with the Stars! Yes, I'm addicted to Reality TV! :)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Overall, this has been a very nice weekend. I was exhausted by the end of the week, so I stayed in Friday night, watched some TV and I was in bed by 10pm. I slept until almost 9am! (I woke up 12 minutes before my alarm was going to go off! That never happens! Today I woke up 14 minutes before the alarm! SO WEIRD!)
Yesterday I went up to my mom's house to see her. I had to drop off my suitcase for her to borrower for her trip to Aruba. SO jealous, but I guess my parents deserve it. I talked her into walking the pond with me. It was a nice 2 1/2 mile walk. Nice day, and I felt good getting some exercise.
Then I drove up to Valerie's house. She taught me to knit a hat!! (Crossed something else off the 101 list!!) I'm working on it right now. Not sure how wonderful this hat is going to turn out, but hey, I learned out to knit a hat! AND she taught to to purl. I don't like that all that much, but now I know at least.
And we went out for dinner last night, Valerie, her husband and their son. He's SO funny! (the one who thought the Dalia Lama was a Lama). We played hungry hungry hippo. I love that game!!
Today was fun too... woke up, watched some tv and chilled out before getting ready, then I had a meet up group activity. We went out for brunch at this great place on the water. It was fun. I really like this group of women. They plan a ton of events and I really like the people! Great conversation and just a nice group.
After brunch, I stopped home for a bit and changed, then it was off to another meet up activity! Yup, 2 in one day! This was a new group for me. It is an exercise type group. We did the president's fitness challenge, remember the one from school? I did pretty good, but the stupid crunch things were horrible! And I thought I had good abs!!! That's the one thing I do well! And I couldn't do it! Everything else I did ok in... 50% on walking, I did 80% and 85% on flexibility and push ups, but a 25% on the 1/2 sit ups. I DID NOT like those! OH well.. it is done for now, but I'll try it again in another 3 months.
I really liked the organizer of this group. She already sent me an email too. Her and I walked the 1 mile together. She said it was her fastest time. I liked her and I hope that her and I can get together to walk other times too. I just signed up for another 3 or 4 events with this group now that I met some members. It should be fun! :)
I like feeling positive. I feel good that I did 2 days in a row of healthy stuff. Hopefully tomorrow I can keep that up! I'm going out for dinner twice this week, both at Mexican restaurants. Hopefully I can make ok choices for dinner.
Maybe I should do more work on the spare room. OH! I called to have the bags picked on. They are coming on March 25th. I have 3 done, but I'd like to have more bags ready for pick up for them by then too. 3 was too easy!
This is good, having this blog is a nice way for me to keep track of my list. I'm one of those people who gets all excited right in the beginning, but then loses interest after a while... I hope I don't do that with this. I hope I keep doing it and stay on top of it. So far so good. But I've been doing easy ones. Some are harder. We'll see.
Ok, I'm going to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day before starting another work week!!
Ciao!!
Yesterday I went up to my mom's house to see her. I had to drop off my suitcase for her to borrower for her trip to Aruba. SO jealous, but I guess my parents deserve it. I talked her into walking the pond with me. It was a nice 2 1/2 mile walk. Nice day, and I felt good getting some exercise.
Then I drove up to Valerie's house. She taught me to knit a hat!! (Crossed something else off the 101 list!!) I'm working on it right now. Not sure how wonderful this hat is going to turn out, but hey, I learned out to knit a hat! AND she taught to to purl. I don't like that all that much, but now I know at least.
And we went out for dinner last night, Valerie, her husband and their son. He's SO funny! (the one who thought the Dalia Lama was a Lama). We played hungry hungry hippo. I love that game!!
Today was fun too... woke up, watched some tv and chilled out before getting ready, then I had a meet up group activity. We went out for brunch at this great place on the water. It was fun. I really like this group of women. They plan a ton of events and I really like the people! Great conversation and just a nice group.
After brunch, I stopped home for a bit and changed, then it was off to another meet up activity! Yup, 2 in one day! This was a new group for me. It is an exercise type group. We did the president's fitness challenge, remember the one from school? I did pretty good, but the stupid crunch things were horrible! And I thought I had good abs!!! That's the one thing I do well! And I couldn't do it! Everything else I did ok in... 50% on walking, I did 80% and 85% on flexibility and push ups, but a 25% on the 1/2 sit ups. I DID NOT like those! OH well.. it is done for now, but I'll try it again in another 3 months.
I really liked the organizer of this group. She already sent me an email too. Her and I walked the 1 mile together. She said it was her fastest time. I liked her and I hope that her and I can get together to walk other times too. I just signed up for another 3 or 4 events with this group now that I met some members. It should be fun! :)
I like feeling positive. I feel good that I did 2 days in a row of healthy stuff. Hopefully tomorrow I can keep that up! I'm going out for dinner twice this week, both at Mexican restaurants. Hopefully I can make ok choices for dinner.
Maybe I should do more work on the spare room. OH! I called to have the bags picked on. They are coming on March 25th. I have 3 done, but I'd like to have more bags ready for pick up for them by then too. 3 was too easy!
This is good, having this blog is a nice way for me to keep track of my list. I'm one of those people who gets all excited right in the beginning, but then loses interest after a while... I hope I don't do that with this. I hope I keep doing it and stay on top of it. So far so good. But I've been doing easy ones. Some are harder. We'll see.
Ok, I'm going to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day before starting another work week!!
Ciao!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tonight I saw the Peking Acrobats show. WOW is all I can say. This show was amazing. Their site is http://www.myspace.com/pekingacrobats and they really do the act on the video! The chairs are on glass bottles!! INSANE! I bought the tickets last September and took Valarie for her birthday... its on Monday. We met for dinner then went to the show. I am still blown away.
One thing though was slightly disturbing. One young girl in the show. Disturbing. Not even double jointed, SO much more than that. She was on her back with her feet and hands in the air, holding things up. Then while keeping her hands and feet still in the same place balancing things, she rolled over on to her belly, moving just her torso. I can't even explain it! Hips don't move that way so how can I put into words!!! Craziness!
I told Val about this blog tonight. She's the only person I have told. I think she's going to laugh! :) Huh Val, you like it?? I guess I really shouldn't keep it hidden. It isn't like I am ashamed of it. Still it is almost like writing in a journal for the world to read. The idea is a little intimidating.
So I got motivated last night when I got home from work. I went right into the spare room! I have 3 bags full to donate! Yeah, I had 2 twin size bedding sets! 2!!! I don't know why. One set was the FULL set, comforter, bed skirt, pillow sham, sheets, curtains and a toss pillow! Why do I still have this when I haven't had a twin bed since I was still living at my parents house in my early 20's! I had a queen set before I moved out!! I don't know.
But I have 3 bags for donating and SO many bags of trash that I want to take outside this weekend. I really want to get that room in good shape. Now I need to start going through all of the clothes in my bedroom. How one person can accumulate that many clothes is beyond me!!
OH!! Ha ha ha! Valerie is going to love this one! She told her 7 year old son that her and I were going to see the Dalai Lama. He said, "Oh mama can I go" with his face all light up. She said, "you know, the Dalai Lama isn't a Lama, he's a man. Were going to hear him talk." Gotta love how kids minds work! :)
One thing though was slightly disturbing. One young girl in the show. Disturbing. Not even double jointed, SO much more than that. She was on her back with her feet and hands in the air, holding things up. Then while keeping her hands and feet still in the same place balancing things, she rolled over on to her belly, moving just her torso. I can't even explain it! Hips don't move that way so how can I put into words!!! Craziness!
I told Val about this blog tonight. She's the only person I have told. I think she's going to laugh! :) Huh Val, you like it?? I guess I really shouldn't keep it hidden. It isn't like I am ashamed of it. Still it is almost like writing in a journal for the world to read. The idea is a little intimidating.
So I got motivated last night when I got home from work. I went right into the spare room! I have 3 bags full to donate! Yeah, I had 2 twin size bedding sets! 2!!! I don't know why. One set was the FULL set, comforter, bed skirt, pillow sham, sheets, curtains and a toss pillow! Why do I still have this when I haven't had a twin bed since I was still living at my parents house in my early 20's! I had a queen set before I moved out!! I don't know.
But I have 3 bags for donating and SO many bags of trash that I want to take outside this weekend. I really want to get that room in good shape. Now I need to start going through all of the clothes in my bedroom. How one person can accumulate that many clothes is beyond me!!
OH!! Ha ha ha! Valerie is going to love this one! She told her 7 year old son that her and I were going to see the Dalai Lama. He said, "Oh mama can I go" with his face all light up. She said, "you know, the Dalai Lama isn't a Lama, he's a man. Were going to hear him talk." Gotta love how kids minds work! :)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I'm still a little shocked that I started this... my thoughts are out there for anyone to read. First I need to explain my title, Julie World. It was always a joke that I lived in Julie World. I'd have these wonderful daydreams (generally I won the lottery, but anything fabulous was possible!) and my friends would hear all about it. Eventually it was just easier to say, "I went to Julie World today and you were there" and I would share the fun trip or whatever had just happened! (yeah, I'm a little crazy, but to know me is to love me!) :)I think I need to tell some friends that I am doing this.... writing here. I'm not sure what they would say. That's OK I guess, it doesn't really matter, but I think it is easier thinking some random person could read my thoughts and not a specific friend.I started looking back through yesterdays list, my 101 things. Funny, because I realized I have already made progress!!
11. Do 2 things per month outside of my comfort zone
I did 2 things this month already! First, just starting a blog and writing my thoughts (see above!) is scary for me. SO outside of my comfort zone, even though it is something I wanted to do.
Second, I went to a meet up group (Check out http://www.meetup.com/ Great way to meet to people!). Sunday I met a group of women I didn't know for Brunch. Well, I had met one before at my very first meet up meal. Now THAT was scary. But I know Sunday that I had only met one of these 5 women before. And you know what? I had a BLAST. They were so nice, it was great conversation and I have an amazing spinach omelet (with a Mimosa, but we'll let that one go!)
So I can update that for 2 complete for March '09!
12. Write in this blog at least twice a month
OK, here's my 2nd entry! March '09, CHECK!
This is almost too easy. OK, well lose 25 pounds is in there... hopefully that is an obtainable goal, some days are easier than others!!
27. Walk in 3 charity walks
A friend of mine has MS. I work with her. She is a team captain for a group walking the MS Walk. This will be the 2nd year I walked this event. With the economy as tough as it is right now, I'm surprised that TODAY I made my goal! I still have another month to raise more money. I'm hoping to get another $200-300 more towards my total.
32. Learn to knit a hat
Over the summer my friend Valarie taught me out to knit (not purl, just knit) and I made these great scarves to add to my Christmas gifts. Right now I'm making this funky hot pink one for mom! This Saturday I'm going to be hanging out at Valarie's house and she said she'd teach me how to make a hat!! I can't wait. And yes, I feel like a loser that I am excited about knitting, but whatever!
43. Pass my AIC 36 exam to get my AIC designation
This is an insurance thing. A couple of jobs ago, they paid for me to take some tests for training. I took the AIC 30, 33, 34 &35. They bought me the book for 36, but I never took the test. Now, this company said they would pay for it (the test is 25 credits towards my license and I need 60 within the next 2 1/2 years). I have it scheduled for 6 weeks from now. The book is in my desk drawer at work. I haven't gotten past the first chapter. I really need to start studying. It would NOT be good if I didn't pass this $175 test! But once I pass this test, I finished the series, then I have my AIC designation. (Associates in Insurance Claims, not a big deal to the real world, but I'll get to put a fancy AIC after my name on letters now.)
47. Clean out spare room
48. Donate 3 bags of stuff
Ok, my spare room. Ever have one of those junk draws? You know the one. When you don't know where to put something so you shove it in the junk draw? Well, that's become the spare room in my apartment. A whole ROOM! I have old furniture, luggage, ski pants, flip flops (can't wear those with snow on the ground!) old books, jewelry, boxes and boxes, old bedding, wrapping paper, holiday decorations... you get the point. Its A MESS! I really need to clean out that room. So I figure (here's moving to #48) I can take out the old bedding sitting in there and donate that. I don't use it. I really think I have a twin set in there. I haven't had a need for twin bedding in over 10 year! But I still have it! So that could be at least a bag. I got one of those postcards from Vietnam Veterans that they will be in my area for a pick up on March 25th. That's a nice goal to have.... clear out 1-2 BIG trash bags to donate!
51. See something at the theater 3 times
I probably should have made this number higher. Thursday night I have tickets to see the Peking Acrobats, I can't wait!! And then a week from Saturday I'm seeing Celtic Women. I NEVER see anything at the theater and kind of forgot I have these 2 coming up. But I'd really like to do more than just these 2 things. I have tickets to see the Dalai Lama in May. Hearing him speak would be amazing. Not sure if I should count seeing Loretta LaRoche too.... a taping for her PBS special is in April. I have 2 tickets for that. Hmm... I actually sound a little cultured!
Well, I only reviewed the first 1/2 of my list I know there are so many things to tackle in there, but having the list and goals to shoot for is such a positive way to be. Something to strive for!
Either that or just be stubborn.
That's how I quit smoking. Really! Just me being stubborn. Not really a New Years Resolution, more of a promise. I said I was not going to have one cigarette for the entire 2008, not one drag! I couldn't say I quit and then be like some friends who are drunk smokers (you know the ones... sitting outside the bar with a butt in their hand, saying "On no, I don't smoke, only when I drink") I wasn't going to do even that! December 15, 2007 was my last butt. I was drunk smoking at my company Christmas party. Butt in one hand, glass of wine in the other, sitting outside. That was it. And I'm really happy with that. Hopefully I can put that same effort into completely this list.
Now I need to figure out how to update my list in yesterday's post! :)
Ciao
11. Do 2 things per month outside of my comfort zone
I did 2 things this month already! First, just starting a blog and writing my thoughts (see above!) is scary for me. SO outside of my comfort zone, even though it is something I wanted to do.
Second, I went to a meet up group (Check out http://www.meetup.com/ Great way to meet to people!). Sunday I met a group of women I didn't know for Brunch. Well, I had met one before at my very first meet up meal. Now THAT was scary. But I know Sunday that I had only met one of these 5 women before. And you know what? I had a BLAST. They were so nice, it was great conversation and I have an amazing spinach omelet (with a Mimosa, but we'll let that one go!)
So I can update that for 2 complete for March '09!
12. Write in this blog at least twice a month
OK, here's my 2nd entry! March '09, CHECK!
This is almost too easy. OK, well lose 25 pounds is in there... hopefully that is an obtainable goal, some days are easier than others!!
27. Walk in 3 charity walks
A friend of mine has MS. I work with her. She is a team captain for a group walking the MS Walk. This will be the 2nd year I walked this event. With the economy as tough as it is right now, I'm surprised that TODAY I made my goal! I still have another month to raise more money. I'm hoping to get another $200-300 more towards my total.
32. Learn to knit a hat
Over the summer my friend Valarie taught me out to knit (not purl, just knit) and I made these great scarves to add to my Christmas gifts. Right now I'm making this funky hot pink one for mom! This Saturday I'm going to be hanging out at Valarie's house and she said she'd teach me how to make a hat!! I can't wait. And yes, I feel like a loser that I am excited about knitting, but whatever!
43. Pass my AIC 36 exam to get my AIC designation
This is an insurance thing. A couple of jobs ago, they paid for me to take some tests for training. I took the AIC 30, 33, 34 &35. They bought me the book for 36, but I never took the test. Now, this company said they would pay for it (the test is 25 credits towards my license and I need 60 within the next 2 1/2 years). I have it scheduled for 6 weeks from now. The book is in my desk drawer at work. I haven't gotten past the first chapter. I really need to start studying. It would NOT be good if I didn't pass this $175 test! But once I pass this test, I finished the series, then I have my AIC designation. (Associates in Insurance Claims, not a big deal to the real world, but I'll get to put a fancy AIC after my name on letters now.)
47. Clean out spare room
48. Donate 3 bags of stuff
Ok, my spare room. Ever have one of those junk draws? You know the one. When you don't know where to put something so you shove it in the junk draw? Well, that's become the spare room in my apartment. A whole ROOM! I have old furniture, luggage, ski pants, flip flops (can't wear those with snow on the ground!) old books, jewelry, boxes and boxes, old bedding, wrapping paper, holiday decorations... you get the point. Its A MESS! I really need to clean out that room. So I figure (here's moving to #48) I can take out the old bedding sitting in there and donate that. I don't use it. I really think I have a twin set in there. I haven't had a need for twin bedding in over 10 year! But I still have it! So that could be at least a bag. I got one of those postcards from Vietnam Veterans that they will be in my area for a pick up on March 25th. That's a nice goal to have.... clear out 1-2 BIG trash bags to donate!
51. See something at the theater 3 times
I probably should have made this number higher. Thursday night I have tickets to see the Peking Acrobats, I can't wait!! And then a week from Saturday I'm seeing Celtic Women. I NEVER see anything at the theater and kind of forgot I have these 2 coming up. But I'd really like to do more than just these 2 things. I have tickets to see the Dalai Lama in May. Hearing him speak would be amazing. Not sure if I should count seeing Loretta LaRoche too.... a taping for her PBS special is in April. I have 2 tickets for that. Hmm... I actually sound a little cultured!
Well, I only reviewed the first 1/2 of my list I know there are so many things to tackle in there, but having the list and goals to shoot for is such a positive way to be. Something to strive for!
Either that or just be stubborn.
That's how I quit smoking. Really! Just me being stubborn. Not really a New Years Resolution, more of a promise. I said I was not going to have one cigarette for the entire 2008, not one drag! I couldn't say I quit and then be like some friends who are drunk smokers (you know the ones... sitting outside the bar with a butt in their hand, saying "On no, I don't smoke, only when I drink") I wasn't going to do even that! December 15, 2007 was my last butt. I was drunk smoking at my company Christmas party. Butt in one hand, glass of wine in the other, sitting outside. That was it. And I'm really happy with that. Hopefully I can put that same effort into completely this list.
Now I need to figure out how to update my list in yesterday's post! :)
Ciao
Monday, March 9, 2009
I really did this!
I did my 101 things list (http://www.dayzeroproject.com/) a while ago...not even sure where it went. But now that I just got a nice new laptop, I thought, hey why I don't I add my list on to the site. Well, reading this site again I saw that I need a page to attache my list to. I remember some of the things on my original list, but so many things in my life changed, that I really should make a whole new list. One thing I remember, create a blog! SO... here I am! My first entry. Now I need to spend time and focus on what I want to put on my 101 things list. Too bad.. I know I did a lot of things on that list already! Got my Red Sox tattoo on my foot, that was done in September 2008. But at the same time I already failed on many things on the list that were things I said I would every so often. Follow up is hard!!
SO... I think I am going to start with my New Years resolutions, things I REALLY wanted to do this year. Rewriting this list will be a great way to keep me on track and refocus.
So here is the new list. I am starting March 9, 2009 and finish on December 5, 2011.
1. Skydive
2. Bungee Jump
3. Learn to Salsa Dance
*4. Go Kayaking
5. Visit 5 Boston Museum's I have never been to (0/5)
6. See the Pat's play at an away game
7. See the Red Sox play at 2 fields other than Fenway (0/2)
8. Go on a picnic
*9. Go to a wine tasting
10. Join a book club and participate at least 6 times (0/6)
11. Do 2 things per month outside of my comfort zone (20/66)
(updated... for remaining 46, starting January 2010. Do 2 new things each month,1 fitness related (15/46)- Missed fitness new thing April 2010
12. Write in this blog at least twice a month (36/66)
13. Sell something on EBay
14. Send a secret to Post Secret
*15. Ask a guy on a date
16. See the sun rise at the beach
17. Get my boating license
18. Buy a motorcycle
*19. Treat myself to 3 massages (3/3)
*20. Lose 25 pounds (started at 155) 2/12/11 at 125 and do not want to lose more.*21. Run in a 5K 10/4/09, time 36:22. Now the Boston Marathon???? training for 4/18/11!!!
22. See the dentist 4 times (4/4)
23. Have 3 body scans done at the dermatologist (0/3)
24. Only use reusable bag, no more plastic!
*25. Have recycle bin out at every pick up (started doing when I moved!)
26. Switch all light bulbs to energy efficient bulbs
*27.Walk in 3 charity walks (3/3)
28. Volunteer 6 times, not including walks (0/6)
*29. Go to the movies alone
30. Eat at a restaurant alone (at a table not at the bar)
*31. Do 2 Meet Up activities per month (I organize on average 2 a week!)
32. Learn to knit a hat
33. Learn to knit socks
34. Learn to knit mittens
35. Make all 3 of those for mom
36. Take dad out for dinner 10 times (0/10)
37. Take Aunt Mary out to eat 6 times (0/6)
38. Do something with my brother 5 times, not family events (2/5)
(*updated. 1.18.10 He moved so with mom and dad now count. Spent the day at Patriot Place, that was #2)
39. Take mom away for a weekend to an Inn
40. Get my passport
41. Spend a weekend at Kripalu
42. Enroll in a college to finish my bachelor's degree in something
*43. Pass my AIC 36 exam to get my AIC designation
44. Pay off my car loan
45. Pay off my personal loan
46. Have over $1000 in my savings account
*47. Clean out spare room
48. Donate 3 bags of stuff (3/3)
*49. Donate 2 more bags of just clothes
*50. Move to a safer town (out of the ghetto!)*
51. See something at the theater 3 times (2/3)
*52. Learn to Golf
53. Ride a horse
54. Go to a jazz club
55. Go to a blue's club
56. Get SCUBA certified
57. Go to the gym every day for a month- (updated to below)
exercise every day for a month!
58. Spend NO money for a week 5 times! (0/5)
59. Try snowboarding again without breaking my arm
60. Learn to wake board
61. Go sledding
*62. Buy an MP3 Player
63. Write a book
64. Go a week with no TV
65. Buy a new bedroom set
66. Refinish a piece of furniture
67. Get hair cut at least once every 3 months (2/14/09, 8/20/09,3/20/10)
68. Get re-certified in First Aid and CPR
69. Pay for the person behind me at a toll booth
70. Ice Skate on Frog Pond
*71. Eat at a restaurant during Restaurant Week
72. Get on TV
73. Bake and decorate a cake
74. Tell my parents that I love them
75. Walk the freedom trail in Boston
76. Go sailing
77. Sleep overnight on a beach
78. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper
79. Invite a homeless person to dinner with me
80. See Niagara Falls
81. See the Statue of Liberty
82. Read 10 Biographies or Autobiographies (3/10)
83. Make a recipe book
84. Make a pasta sauce from scratch
85. Bake a pie from scratch (with a crust)
86. Have mom and dad over for dinner 5 times (0/5)
87. Spend a night at the Lizzie Borden Inn
88. Go to 5 cities I have never been to (0/5)
89. Go to the circus
*90. Make 5 new friends (5/5)
*91. Go to a craft class
92. Go on a duck tour
93. Take a cooking class
94. Learn to make French Toast like dad's
95. Make Nana Lucy's Pepperoni Bread
96. Have grandpa teach me how to make his pasta
97. Write letters to 3 friends telling them how wonderful they are (2/3)
98. Frame and hang a picture I take (not people)
99. Take a class in something completely different (not towards a degree)
100. Donate to charity $5 for every task I do not complete
101. Create a new 101 list
SO this list took me almost 2 hours to come up with! I need to keep updating my progress here, so we will see!! :)
SO... I think I am going to start with my New Years resolutions, things I REALLY wanted to do this year. Rewriting this list will be a great way to keep me on track and refocus.
So here is the new list. I am starting March 9, 2009 and finish on December 5, 2011.
1. Skydive
2. Bungee Jump
3. Learn to Salsa Dance
*4. Go Kayaking
5. Visit 5 Boston Museum's I have never been to (0/5)
6. See the Pat's play at an away game
7. See the Red Sox play at 2 fields other than Fenway (0/2)
8. Go on a picnic
*9. Go to a wine tasting
10. Join a book club and participate at least 6 times (0/6)
11. Do 2 things per month outside of my comfort zone (20/66)
(updated... for remaining 46, starting January 2010. Do 2 new things each month,1 fitness related (15/46)- Missed fitness new thing April 2010
12. Write in this blog at least twice a month (36/66)
13. Sell something on EBay
14. Send a secret to Post Secret
*15. Ask a guy on a date
16. See the sun rise at the beach
17. Get my boating license
18. Buy a motorcycle
*19. Treat myself to 3 massages (3/3)
*20. Lose 25 pounds (started at 155) 2/12/11 at 125 and do not want to lose more.*21. Run in a 5K 10/4/09, time 36:22. Now the Boston Marathon???? training for 4/18/11!!!
22. See the dentist 4 times (4/4)
23. Have 3 body scans done at the dermatologist (0/3)
24. Only use reusable bag, no more plastic!
*25. Have recycle bin out at every pick up (started doing when I moved!)
26. Switch all light bulbs to energy efficient bulbs
*27.Walk in 3 charity walks (3/3)
28. Volunteer 6 times, not including walks (0/6)
*29. Go to the movies alone
30. Eat at a restaurant alone (at a table not at the bar)
*31. Do 2 Meet Up activities per month (I organize on average 2 a week!)
32. Learn to knit a hat
33. Learn to knit socks
34. Learn to knit mittens
35. Make all 3 of those for mom
36. Take dad out for dinner 10 times (0/10)
37. Take Aunt Mary out to eat 6 times (0/6)
38. Do something with my brother 5 times, not family events (2/5)
(*updated. 1.18.10 He moved so with mom and dad now count. Spent the day at Patriot Place, that was #2)
39. Take mom away for a weekend to an Inn
40. Get my passport
41. Spend a weekend at Kripalu
42. Enroll in a college to finish my bachelor's degree in something
*43. Pass my AIC 36 exam to get my AIC designation
44. Pay off my car loan
45. Pay off my personal loan
46. Have over $1000 in my savings account
*47. Clean out spare room
48. Donate 3 bags of stuff (3/3)
*49. Donate 2 more bags of just clothes
*50. Move to a safer town (out of the ghetto!)*
51. See something at the theater 3 times (2/3)
*52. Learn to Golf
53. Ride a horse
54. Go to a jazz club
55. Go to a blue's club
56. Get SCUBA certified
57. Go to the gym every day for a month- (updated to below)
exercise every day for a month!
58. Spend NO money for a week 5 times! (0/5)
59. Try snowboarding again without breaking my arm
60. Learn to wake board
61. Go sledding
*62. Buy an MP3 Player
63. Write a book
64. Go a week with no TV
65. Buy a new bedroom set
66. Refinish a piece of furniture
67. Get hair cut at least once every 3 months (2/14/09, 8/20/09,3/20/10)
68. Get re-certified in First Aid and CPR
69. Pay for the person behind me at a toll booth
70. Ice Skate on Frog Pond
*71. Eat at a restaurant during Restaurant Week
72. Get on TV
73. Bake and decorate a cake
74. Tell my parents that I love them
75. Walk the freedom trail in Boston
76. Go sailing
77. Sleep overnight on a beach
78. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper
79. Invite a homeless person to dinner with me
80. See Niagara Falls
81. See the Statue of Liberty
82. Read 10 Biographies or Autobiographies (3/10)
83. Make a recipe book
84. Make a pasta sauce from scratch
85. Bake a pie from scratch (with a crust)
86. Have mom and dad over for dinner 5 times (0/5)
87. Spend a night at the Lizzie Borden Inn
88. Go to 5 cities I have never been to (0/5)
89. Go to the circus
*90. Make 5 new friends (5/5)
*91. Go to a craft class
92. Go on a duck tour
93. Take a cooking class
94. Learn to make French Toast like dad's
95. Make Nana Lucy's Pepperoni Bread
96. Have grandpa teach me how to make his pasta
97. Write letters to 3 friends telling them how wonderful they are (2/3)
98. Frame and hang a picture I take (not people)
99. Take a class in something completely different (not towards a degree)
100. Donate to charity $5 for every task I do not complete
101. Create a new 101 list
SO this list took me almost 2 hours to come up with! I need to keep updating my progress here, so we will see!! :)
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