My new project!

So, I have decided to take on the task of doing 101 things in 1001 days. This list is new things for me to do. It's much like a bucket list, only gives me a time limit that I know. Sure you have a deadline for the bucket list, but you never know when that time will come. If you want more information on the project, visit the Day Zero Project. I am going to try to blog my way through this list. For accountability on my part, someone out there is going to want to celebrate my small victories of goal accomplishment. Does that even make sense? Yes, this blog will also keep everyone up to date on Jared and me, but a lot of my goals will also include him. I am planning on starting the list June 1st, 2010. When I figured out the time, that will give me until February 25, 2013.

Here is my list (in no particular order):

1. Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet. (11/26)
   
2. Shut off my cell phone for a whole day, at least 5 times. (1/5)
   
3. Try 10 different ice creams at Casey's. (I always get nerd heaven... need to try different ones). (4/10)
   
4. Try 5 new fruits/ vegetables. (1/5)
   
5. Go to Splash Lagoon or Kalahari.
6. Make homemade spaghetti sauce.
7. Get professional pictures taken. (not engagement/wedding)
8. Volunteer to babysit for 4 hours (not getting paid, hence volunteer!)
9. Go on a train ride.
10. Go ice skating at an outdoor rink.
11. Take pictures of the trees I like (there are certain ones) during all 4 seasons.
12. Ride a mechanical bull.
13. Cookout at the beach.
14. Buy essentials for a family in need. Make it an anonymous donation.
    
15. Pay for the next person in lines Starbucks.
16. Start "Massage Monday" with Jared, alternating weeks.
17. See the sunrise and sunset in the same day.
    
18. Learn which meals are best to freeze, and freeze them. Make it a habit!
19. Find an inspirational quote/verse and incorporate it into a piece of artwork or home decor.
20. Make time for date nights, once a week.
21. Try 10 new restaurants. (5/10)
    
22. 365 days of photo project. (trying to start that on my birthday so from my 24th b-day to my 25th b-day)
23. Get pregnant/have a baby.
24. Learn how to make pies from scratch.
25. Ride in a hot air balloon.
26. Taste a beer.
    
27. Read 50 books.
28. Go camping.
29. Learn how to sew a tote bag.
    
30. Start (and finish) Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred.
31. Make a wedding scrapbook (not on Shutterfly).
32. Buy a dSLR camera.
33. Walk at least 3 days a week for a month (hopefully it becomes a habit).
34. Visit a part of Canada that isn't Niagara Falls.
35. Write an inspirational note and leave it in a book for someone to find.
    
36. Find a fair-trade coffee I like, and stick to it!
    
37. Do the Love Dare with Jared.
    
38. Learn to drive stick shift.
    
39. Get a professional massage.
40. Move out of Jean's house.
41. Lose at least 20 pounds.
42. Send at least 10 different people an inspirational/encouraging note.
43. Create a list of 100 things that make me happy
44. Research and start Master level classes. (Masters in social work??)
    
45. Go on a bus trip.
46. Find a Zumba class and go to it for at least 2 months (again trying to form a habit)
47. Complete a 1000 piece puzzle.
48. Update my blog at least once a week for 6 months.
49. Participate in 5 "You're Doing it Right" Wednesdays. (Sean and Mandy on Air One came up with the Weds. part)
50. Make a monthly menu and stick to it!
51. Buy a Coach purse
52. Crochet a scarf.
53. Read through the entire Bible.
54. Watch all seasons of Gilmore Girls.
55. Learn 50 French words.
56. Plant a tree.
57. Learn how to say "I love you" in 5 languages, not including ones I already know.
    
58. Send someone flowers, again an anonymous act.
    
59. Learn how to quilt.
    
60. Go horseback riding.
    
61. Don't complain about anything for a whole week.
62. Cook dinner and deliver it to someone who is sick/ just had surgery/ just because.
    
63. Hike part of the Appalachian Trail.
64. Plant an herb/ vegetable garden.
65. Try 5 foods I've never tried before
    
66. Make a new recipe a week for 3 months.
67. Find 5 "Go Green" tips and implement them.
68. Take a cake decorating class.
69. Pay off our credit card.
70. Pay off Jared's car loan.
71. Begin the process of buying a house (if not buy a house).
72. Take a road trip to Colorado.
73. Go to a Steelers or Buckeyes game.
74. Participate in a walk for a cause I support.
    
75. Build a sand castle at the beach.
76. Invite someone to go out or come over for dinner. (someone I have never asked.)
77. Go to a dinner theater
78. See a Broadway show in NYC.
79. Go to a TSO concert.
80. Go to a professional basketball game with Jared.
81. Go to Chicago.
82. Find 10 Vegetarian meals to try.
83. Use my crock pot at least once a week for 3 months.
84. Make a notebook of all the funny things I hear people say.
    
85. Leave 25 inspirational post-it notes around for people to find.
    
86. Learn how to make strawberry jelly/jam.
87. Visit Cook's Forest- go canoeing.
88. Learn a new word a day for a month. Blog the word for others to learn.
89. Go to D.C. with Jared. Do as much of the 100 free (or nearly free) things as possible.
90. Go to Las Vegas.
91. Make a T-shirt quilt.
92. Go snow-tubing.
93. Complete 20 Creative Writing Prompts (1/20)
    
94. Go to a double feature at the drive-in with Jared.
    
95. Finish all of my paperwork BEFORE Sunday night once a month for at least 3 months.
    
96. Don't buy coffee drink for a week. Only drink what is made at home.
    
97. See the Grand Canyon
98. Leave 20 Sappy notes for Jared to find. (5/20)
    
99. Go to a spa.
100. Buy and complete and entire Sudoku book.
     
101. Go to bed by 10 pm and get up at 7 am every day for a week (including weekends)
     

Okay so I have saved some slots to add to at a later date. I can add it any time, but not knowing what our financial situation or even where we will be living in 2011, 12, and 13 makes it hard for me to think of goals for those times. I am still interested in any ideas anyone may have. Or if you could help in any way (like offering recipes or what not) that would be greatly appreciated.

Well, that's all I have for today. Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Mrs. G

Here goes nothing....

So, I have been thinking about starting a blog for a while now and finally decided to just do it! I figure this is a great way to keep people updated on mine and Jared's life together, if anyone really cares. I don't know exactly what I will write, but I want to write.

I guess I should tell you all how great Jared is! Today was his day off from work, but I think he did more work today than he usually does at work. ha! I am so glad that I found someone who will help out around the house and not complain about it!!

So today I cut Jared's hair... now I have done it before, but usually just one length the whole way around. Our new clippers came with directions on how to do a few simple cuts. So, I tried an easy fade... Let's just say I need more practice! So, needless to say, Jared's hair is all one length and shorter than what I usually cut it.

We have found a new obsession, thanks to facebook. Family Feud! Well, of course FB only allows you to play a certain amount of times. We searched, thank you Google, and found out how to play unlimited times (on a different website).

Well, that is all I have to say for today.


Until next time,

Mrs. G.