Here we are, two months into my new place. I love it. It's peaceful, beautiful and away. It's away from work, so I can't just stop by on my days off. It's away from stores that I like to shop at, so I save money. This past weekend, I was finally able to get out and walk some of the trails. I should have moved closer to nature sooner.

10 years

05.26.98

• The oh-so-original slogan we shouted to show our pride: 98!98!9-9-9-9-98!


• I was much more intense about everything.


• My friends were from various groups.


• I had not yet tasted alcohol.


• I worked at Walgreen's.


• I went to State in Debate, Forensics, Solo and Ensemble.


• I was 17.


• I drove an '82 Ford Granada that received a dent in the hood from my tochus when I decorated it for graduation.

Spring has sprung

It's spring! It's finally spring!

Eye opening 30 minutes explaining the housing bubble burst.

Exercise?

Try a Jedi Gym!

Email me if you want my home number. My cell doesn't work at home anymore :*(

A lot

I have moved. There are horses and a dog and some kitties. It's pretty much a return to my childhood and is quite refreshing. I'm unpacked, and learning the trash schedule. And I know my new phone number. Overall, I'm happier here and it's a good fit for now.

I hope to get back to making my list soon. And post regularly.

Top 100, Part deux

26. See a concert at Carnegie Hall

27. Be a regional level LPM.

28. Own a place that has a music room and a study.

29. Go on a cruise

30. Learn to play an instrument other than piano.

31. Love someone more than I love myself.

32. Puddle jump in another country

33. Drink wine in Napa.

34. Drink wine in France.

35. Buy shoes in France.

36. Buy a couture dress.

37. Have beautiful shoes custom made for my feet.

38. See the pyramids

39. Run a mile.

40. Sing in a choir again.

41. Walk the Susan Komen race for the cure.

42. Host a benefit.

43. Act in a minor local production.

44. Climb a small mountain.

45. Ride in a hot air balloon.

46. Go on a cruise.

47. Go white water rafting.

48. Own a foreign beautiful car.

49. Ride a motorcycle.

50. Spend a week at the Musee D'Orsee

Top 100 Things To Do

I regularly read www.mightygirl.net, and a while back she posted a series of blogs that I thought "neat, not for me" about. Now that I'm knee deep in bubble wrap and living a minimalist existence for the next three days, I'm remembering some goals I set for myself as a twelve-ish year-old. I was going to be a research MD that owned a horse farm in Texas with lots of cowboys. So, that's not exactly how things are going down now, but let's make a new list:
1. Get a dog.
2. Travel abroad alone
3. Live for at least one year in Northern France.
4. Learn to shoot a gun.
5. Try a roller coaster again as an adult.
6. Teach someone to read.
7. Get rid of all of my credit cards
8. Get my master's degree
9. Write a novel
10. Learn to ride a horse without a guide person
11. Get the $25K case
12. Always live somewhere that I have freedom to paint
13. Own a classic car
14. Attend a benefit gala
15. Tend my own herb garden
16. Learn to care for house plants
17. Learn to ballroom dance (more than the waltz)
18. Own a hang on the wall tv (I'm superficial too)
19. Keep my cholesterol in check
20. Fill up my iPod
21. Take pictures that someone calls amazing.
22. Learn to ride a bike
23. Participate in a "Take back the night" march.
24. See the stars again
25. Watch an Aurora Borealis

So, I'll go in 4 parts as well, because this is pretty difficult!

April Fool's

Only one person played a joke on me. And I really didn't fall for it.

I move Saturday.

Rehabilitation that works

At least, that's what I got out of this story.

Movie review

Paris je t'aime!

A collection of short films centering on love in Paris. With 20 defferent directors, you wouldn't think that this collection would weave together so well. I cannot be called upon to choose a favorite film. But my favorite quote is ("By acting like a man in love, he became a man in love again.")

I totally posted the French version of the quote and blogger edited it. Arg.

It's not funny

The snow needs to stop. The vernal equinox has passed. Spring is officially here. A foot of snow is incongrous and unnecessary.

Have a beer with me until this passes.

I will also need a phone, a vacuum cleaner, and handsoap. There's more, I'm sure.

Libiamo's was tasty

Howdy

Kari and I crossed Bella's Fat Cat off the list. Wait..... It wasn't on the list. Kari and I thought outside the box and ate at one of our favorite places despite it not being on the list last night. Bella's now has cheese for cheese fries. I have asked for cheese for cheese fries every time I eat there for the past 8 years or so. Go me!

This past Tuesday sucked. I took care of the change of address and stopping service of phone, internet and electricity. Then I got the "I think we need to talk" notice. And it was my last day off before working 7 in a row. Which means my next day off is still two days away. This Tuesday, I'll be painting and moving more stuff. I also have a doctor's appointment that I have moved around several times for work. Work tried to get me to work Tuesday. I threw down. I'm tired of moving my doctor's appointment.

On a fun note, I was a star in a training video for work Thursday and Friday!

Took care of Nessun Dorma today. Go us!

Check!

Sobelman's
Kari and I crossed this off of our list today. It was not my first time there, but it was hers. Our waitress was amazing, which is rare for me to say. And the burgers are truly awesome. Check it out for yourself!

bwahahahaha

This week

I've worked 6 days
I cleaned the kitchen in my new apartment
I got 2 cavities filled
I was called for jury duty
I got my first, and probably last, credit app
I participated in our district's first DA case of the year
I bought a grown up mirror
I got rid of A LOT of clothes

And I'm not done yet :)