This, That, and whatever else comes to mind.

Well, I see its been a while since I have last blogged. In fact, it was before my vacation in September. We had a wonderful and relaxing time in Florida. I really think it was one of the first vacations I have ever been on that I can say I didn't need a vacation after vacation!

Here is an updated copy of my 101 list. I feel as though I haven't been working on it as much as I should be, but that's how life goes I guess. I don't have much time to actually look at my list and see what I can cross off or do. I am scheduled 48 1/2 hours a week, but never actually work all of the hours. Which is okay, but I am still very busy with work. When I am not working I am hoping my schedule and Jared's lines up for us to have some time together, which is rare since he is now going to school full time and working.

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)

Project 365: Well, that goal was a failure, but I am glad I started it early enough that I still have time to restart and hopefully finish it. I think that I will try again starting January 1st. Hopefully, I will be able to succeed this time around!

THANKSGIVING- I made my first ever turkey this year! I must admit it came out really well too! Sadly, I didn't take any pictures of the process or the final project. Which, my dad told me is REALLY odd. He probably has a collection of pictures on his phone that I have sent him of new and interesting recipes I have tried. So, I am a little bummed that I didn't even get to get a picture of the table spread, but oh well I guess. We all know how it looked and turned out. =)

Can you believe Christmas is almost here?? I can't. I have been thinking of things to get Jared for Christmas (sorry just needed some green too) but can't think of anything. I have a hard time getting out of him things he wants. It seems like whenever I ask him he says, and I quote, "I don't know, what do you want?" UGH!! I have a list written out and often mention things I want, why can't he just tell me what he wants! I do at least have over half of my Christmas presents bought. Also, the people we still need to buy for I at least know what I want to get them. It is just a matter of finding it or going out and buying it.