Two more books added to my measly non-school list.
If only I could count the school books - I've read 4 in the last week. Oy, my eyes!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday, December 26, 2008
Update
#45 and #46 - Cook/Bake something new every month - I've been trying new things at random, not necessarily once a month. I've made a few different versions of chilli that has all been yummy. I made a pork tenderloin roast and diced yukon potatoes one night. I have photos - if I can find them on the computer, I'll post them someday. I made peanut butter fudge for the holidays and also some german chocolate butterscotch chip cookies. I also made some crinkle cookie type things. I got a standup mixer for Christmas, so I should be able to bake up a storm now!
#62 - Paint Brinkley a Treat Jar - In addition to painting Brent a plate and Christmas ornament, I also painted Brinkley's treat jar. It's not completely finished. I need one more trip to the pottery place and then it needs fired before it will be finished. Once it's done, I'll post a picture!
#89 - Replace my car windshield - I have the money set aside to do this in spring!! I'm excited - the crack has gotten longer and longer! My car rolled over 50,000 miles a few weeks ago. I celebrated by giving it new tires! Woohoo!
#3 Learn Pilates - I have a DVD that I've been doing a few times a week. It's only one 15 minute segment that I keep repeating. I have 10 different options on the DVD though so I think I should branch out a bit now that I'm getting the hang of it! I'm not sure if I'll consider this goal complete or not. I think I'll wait until I've tried all of the segments and have been doing it more than the one segment consistently for a few months. In progress should count for something though!
#39 - Read 101 non-school related books - This has been the one that is haunting me. I have so much studying to do that I can seem to crack a book that doesn't have anything to do with comps in spring. I started reading Pork Chop Hill last week but have yet to finish the introduction. Blech. I miss leisure reading.
#62 - Paint Brinkley a Treat Jar - In addition to painting Brent a plate and Christmas ornament, I also painted Brinkley's treat jar. It's not completely finished. I need one more trip to the pottery place and then it needs fired before it will be finished. Once it's done, I'll post a picture!
#89 - Replace my car windshield - I have the money set aside to do this in spring!! I'm excited - the crack has gotten longer and longer! My car rolled over 50,000 miles a few weeks ago. I celebrated by giving it new tires! Woohoo!
#3 Learn Pilates - I have a DVD that I've been doing a few times a week. It's only one 15 minute segment that I keep repeating. I have 10 different options on the DVD though so I think I should branch out a bit now that I'm getting the hang of it! I'm not sure if I'll consider this goal complete or not. I think I'll wait until I've tried all of the segments and have been doing it more than the one segment consistently for a few months. In progress should count for something though!
#39 - Read 101 non-school related books - This has been the one that is haunting me. I have so much studying to do that I can seem to crack a book that doesn't have anything to do with comps in spring. I started reading Pork Chop Hill last week but have yet to finish the introduction. Blech. I miss leisure reading.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Yes, I know it's been a while...
I've been slowly checking things off the list, even if I haven't blogged about them. Brinkley and I now make a pretty good pair running together so I've considered that goal complete. We also took a camping trip back in July, maybe someday I'll get around to posting pictures. Bryn and I went to see My Fair Lady at the Buelle and are headed back this weekend to see Avenue Q!
My reading of non-school related books has been hindered by school. I did read a few over the summer about women marines so I've included those on the 101 list. My family history and super genius business idea still float in and out of daily work but nothing substantial has been completed. The writing in the little black journal also has been sporadic lately. Mush! Yes, I know. I haven't started Brinkley's scrapbook yet, but I did finish one for Brent and I for our first year, which I consider an accomplishment. 50 some pages - so Brinkley's is next in line!
I haven't gotten rid of anything yet, so with my new cramped like closet space these days thanks to the addition of a roommate, I think I'll try focusing on that next.
Not a great update, but checking off some goals is better than nothing!
My reading of non-school related books has been hindered by school. I did read a few over the summer about women marines so I've included those on the 101 list. My family history and super genius business idea still float in and out of daily work but nothing substantial has been completed. The writing in the little black journal also has been sporadic lately. Mush! Yes, I know. I haven't started Brinkley's scrapbook yet, but I did finish one for Brent and I for our first year, which I consider an accomplishment. 50 some pages - so Brinkley's is next in line!
I haven't gotten rid of anything yet, so with my new cramped like closet space these days thanks to the addition of a roommate, I think I'll try focusing on that next.
Not a great update, but checking off some goals is better than nothing!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Check, check, check
Ok, so I've been busy and have along the way done a few things on the list.
40. Visit a different museum each month. This one has shifted a little bit but it's still the same. I've been visiting a different archive every month, which is really what I'll be working in so I have been learning a tremendous amount. For instance, the Greeley Museum is beautiful and has a great building, BUT the archive/reading room is a dungeon. It's crappy and the people are not very friendly. It's at the bottom of the list of places that I'd apply to. The nerd in me though was still excited so I took a picture.
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59. See My Fair Lady at the Buelle - The tickets are purchased and Bryn and I are going next Saturday night. I'm super excited!
36. Start and Finish writing my family history & 72. Continue working on my genius business idea... I've started both of these. I've been in contact with people and have received paperwork concerning my grandfather's time in the Korean War. I've scanned a ton of old pictures too. And built this Family History Website.
66. Train Brink to run with me. At this point, we've been on a handful of runs together and I think the best part is that he hasn't killed me. We still have work to do but we're getting there. Better weather will definitely help with consistency on my part!
75. Write a resume! This one I'm really excited about! We had the opportunity to do them for a class and have peer/prof review so I took it! And I did a great job too! So now I'm really relieved to have a good one written up and ready to go. Now I'll just have to stay consistent on updated the current parts to reflect all of the skills that I keep learning! Go me!
40. Visit a different museum each month. This one has shifted a little bit but it's still the same. I've been visiting a different archive every month, which is really what I'll be working in so I have been learning a tremendous amount. For instance, the Greeley Museum is beautiful and has a great building, BUT the archive/reading room is a dungeon. It's crappy and the people are not very friendly. It's at the bottom of the list of places that I'd apply to. The nerd in me though was still excited so I took a picture.
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36. Start and Finish writing my family history & 72. Continue working on my genius business idea... I've started both of these. I've been in contact with people and have received paperwork concerning my grandfather's time in the Korean War. I've scanned a ton of old pictures too. And built this Family History Website.
66. Train Brink to run with me. At this point, we've been on a handful of runs together and I think the best part is that he hasn't killed me. We still have work to do but we're getting there. Better weather will definitely help with consistency on my part!
75. Write a resume! This one I'm really excited about! We had the opportunity to do them for a class and have peer/prof review so I took it! And I did a great job too! So now I'm really relieved to have a good one written up and ready to go. Now I'll just have to stay consistent on updated the current parts to reflect all of the skills that I keep learning! Go me!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
45. Bake something new every month
Chocolate Chip cake bars anyone? No, seriously. Who is going to eat them? That's the downside to baking, I live alone and someone has to eat them. I probably didn't think this whole baking goal through. This goal will only make goals at the beginning of this list much more difficult. But they are good! I'm proud of myself!Oh, and I got in just under the wire on this one. Thanks to a leap day, these were baked in February! HA!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
46. Cook something new every month
Mmmm, chilli! My first attempt at cooking something new! Turkey chilli from a recipe on the back of a bean can. A mixed it up a bit and changed a few things in it. It turned out really good!!! I was proud of myself. Nothing like a little Southwestern style chilli to warm up a snowy night.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
39. Read 101 non-school related books
1 down, 100 to go. My first book read is Cesar's Way by Cesar Millan. It's not The Great Gatsby or anything but it sure has some insights on how to live with dogs. Me and my dog have a struggle for power in the house, but no more! I shall be the pack leader!! Calm assertive - that's me! LOL - ok, so it's like a style of brainwashing but so far Brinkley seems to be catching on. Our walks are becoming more and more enjoyable.
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