Long Time No See!

Whew, it’s been a while since I last posted! I guess the holidays and the busy atmosphere at work had finally gotten a hold on me! So, here’s what’s been going on since my last post:

[2]Start & maintain a blog.
I made my fifth post on 12/30/2011, so I’m grooving along on this one! I cannot wait to get my camera so I can spice it up & be more interesting!

[3]Complete Project 365.
I decideed to go with the My365 app on my iPhone. Without a good camera, the other is too hard to keep up with and I’m constantly snapping away with my iPhone anyway!

[17]Send my bestie a card every month for a year.
Sent her birthday card on Monday, so she should be opening it on her birthday tomorrow! Happy Birthday bestie, you are the sister I never had!

[24]Buy three sundresses or everyday dresses.
1/3 down. Bought an adorable yellow sundress for my cruise when mom & I went outlet shopping on 1/3/2012. Cannot wait to wear it!

[51]Read 50 new books, excluding Hunger Games.
Currently making my way through Unearthly by Cynthia Hand & Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia/Margaret Stohl!

[73]Visit 5 local restaurants I’ve never been to.
3/5. Adding Tiffin Inn (1/1/2012) and Camellia Grill (1/8/2012) to this list!

That’s all I’ve got for today. See ya next time!

980 Days & Counting..

[3]Complete Project 365.
In progress! I successfully set up my account at 365project. You can find mine here! I plan on beginning to add photos on January 1, 2012!

[9]Read all of the Hunger Games novels
Complete! I finished Mockingjay, the final book in the series, on Christmas Eve. I highly suggest everyone reads them!

[16]Add 5 new movies to my Disney collection.
In progress! I’m so lucky to have my family, they helped me add three movies to my collection for Christmas! I received Lion King from my husband, and my mother-in-law gave me Bambi II & Tangled!

[24]Buy 3 sundresses or everyday dresses.
In progress! I’ve started to look for dresses to wear on our cruise because I decided chic yet comfy will be the style I’m going with!

[46]Complete a list off 100 things that I love/make me happy.
In progress: 10/100! I added Christmas, sharpies, bears, hearts, & hugs to my list!

[51]Read 50 new books, excluding hunger games.
In progress: 5/50! I most recently read “The Forever Trilogy” by B. Alston & Q. Ramey, which accounts for 3 of my 50 books. If you like vampire romance stories, these are a MUST read.

[66]Make a list of 100 things about me.
In progress: 15/100!
6. I have had multiple pets, including dogs and goldfish.
7. My chihuahua, Jasper, is like my baby.
8. I work for an ENT.
9. Belle is my favorite Disney Princess.
10. Pink is my favorite color.
11. I love to read. I could easily read multiple books in a day, if I had the time to.
12. I love Cherry Pepsi.
13. I prefer wine to hard liquor.
14. I use way too much hand sanitizer.
15. My favorite stores are Bath and Body Works, Macy’s, & Kirkland’s.

[69]For every article of clothing I purchase, get rid of two items.
In progress! I purchased two shirts for my cruise during my after-Christmas shopping spree, so this weekend I’ll be ridding myself of four articles of clothing. I’ll be honest: I’m worried.

[95]Start a collection of some kind.
Complete! My husband gave me a gorgeous charm bracelet for Christmas, definitely worthy of the name “collection”! I cannot wait to add more charms as we live our lives together!

[100]Buy a better camera.
In progress! I’m searching for a new camera before the cruise, & I think I may have found one I love!

Total goals in progress: 24/101
Total goals complete: 3/101

990 Days & Counting

[27]Get a jewelry organizer.
This is marker as “in progress” because I’m currently deciding between three on which organizer I want.

I love this organizer,but I'm concerned about what happens as my collection expands. It's unlikely it will be big enough.

Also love the style of this one, but again there just isn't much space. I could do both, the first one & this one, but I'm trying to keep things OFF of our dresser for now.

This one I love, and my only worry is that when we close a door, or open a door, jewelry will come flying off.

[32]Watch 26 new movies, one beginning with each letter of the alphabet
H- The Help

[41]Complete 5 cross stitch pieces.
Started the wings & outline of the “A” on Aubrey’s “A” Fairy, so I’m getting really close to completing the first piece!

[44]Run 1 mile without stopping.
Really proud of myself because I almost ran an entire quarter mile without a break. I was SO CLOSE. Cannot wait til I can make it!

[46]Complete a list of 100 things I love.
1. Donald
2. Jasper
3. Balloons
4. My family
5. Hallmark

[51]Read 50 new books, excluding Hunger Games.

Currently reading this book, and I'm kind of liking it. Vampires and witches anyone?

[58]Fill a sketchbook with drawings, designs, and idea cuttings
I’m currently looking for cute sketchbooks. I’ll likely buy an old-style journal from Barnes & Noble to use.

[59]Try a food I have never tried before *COMPLETE*
I tried this AMAZING Molten Fudge Cake Supreme from American Pie Diner. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting NOLA!

Doesn't this just look to-die-for?!

[66]Make a list of 100 things about me.
1. I have brown hair.
2. My eyes change from blue to green to gray, but they mostly stay green.
3. I am married.
4. I was born in 1988.
5. I want to be a first grade teacher, but I could settle for second or third.

[73]Visit five local restaurants I have never been to.
1/5 – American Pie Diner

Newly Added:
[75]Watch 50 of IMDB’s Top 250 Movies.
[76]Visit Alabama.
[77]Visit Washington D.C.
[78]Buy an original piece of art to put on my wall.
[79]Reconnect with an old friend.
[80]Participate in a charity run.
[81]Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
[82]Keep my car clean for a whole month.
[83]Tour a brewery.

First Failure, Some Progress, & Additions

[51]Read 50 new books, excluding Hunger Games
I’ve read 3 new books in the past few days. Here they are:

I downloaded this to my iPhone, because the summary made me think of a good old mystery. I was rather disappointed to find out it wasn't just a mystery, but a science-fiction novel involving Native American artifacts.

A rather disturbing account of young girl who is determined to die.. over and over and over. It was rather hard to quit reading, and a pretty good, quick read.

Typical romance, though this is the prostitute falls-for-a-cop version. Not amazing, but not bad either.

[62]Go to the park and run for 7 consecutive days.
Sorry guys, I failed. I skipped 12/13/2011 & 12/15/2011. One the 13th, I was just too tired. On the 15th, I got some Christmas shopping done. Getting back on the horse tonight!

Newly added:
[66]Make a list of 100 things about me.
[67]Go to a wine tasting event.
[68]Go a month without drinking soda.
[69]For every article of clothing I purchase, get rid of two articles I own.
[70]Go to an IMAX movie.
[71]Read all of Jane Austen’s books.
[72]Attend a ballet.
[73]Visit 5 local restaurants I have never been to.
[74]Throw a surprise party for someone.

Progress?

Progress

[9] Read all of the Hunger Games novels.
I finished Catching Fire this weekend. Of course, I was even more enraptured by the second book. Some sections were really overwhelming, and I found myself disliking Gale this time around. I’m planning on reading Mockingjay (the third and final book) this weekend!

[17]Send my bestie a card every month for a year.
I mailed out her Christmas card yesterday! It’s a cute little card, with Santa Claus decorating a Christmas tree!

How cute is he?!

 

 

 

[44]Run one mile, without stopping.
We went running last night, and holy cow do my legs hurt. However, I did run half a mile – with walking breaks every so often. I’m pretty proud of myself.

[51]Read 50 new books, excluding Hunger Games.
I’m currently reading Graveyard Games by Sheri Leigh. More on that, when I get further in.

Added with Progress

[62]Go to the park and run for 7 consecutive days.
I have run on both 12/12 & 12/13. Going back tonight!

Added

[63]Host a board game night.

[64]Go to church.

[65]Participate in Operation Beautiful. http://www.operationbeautiful.com

1000 Days & Counting

I began a new 101 in 1001 Challenge today. You can see my full (which is really incomplete) list here, but thus far here are works-in-progress:

[1]Visit 5 new places.
We are taking a cruise in February, and will be visiting Cozumel, Grand Cayman, & Jamaica.

[2]Start & maintain a blog.

[5]Go on a cruise.
02/19/2012-02/25/2012 is when our cruise is set. So excited!

[9]Read all of the Hunger Games Novels.
1/3 complete. I have read Hunger Games, and am picking up Catching Fire tonight!

[10]Become a Big Sister through BBBS.
I have put in my application, and am waiting to her from the SELABBBS rep!

[29]Donate my hair to Locks of Love once, maybe twice.
I am currently growing my hair out to an acceptable length. This is not an easy task!

[41]Complete five cross-stitch pieces.
I am currently working on piece #1, which is an “A” Fairy for my little cousin, Aubrey. It’s her Christmas gift this year!

[50]Visit 3 historical locations.
When we hit Cozumel on our cruise, we are going to take the Mayan Ruin tour! So excited!