100 things #2

So, last year, in 2011, I decided to do 100 things. I didn’t do all of them, but I did do some of them, and it felt good at the end of the year to go back and cross off the things I achieved. The biggest one for me was paying off all of the credit card debt I accrued in my early 20s. This year was a little tight financially because I decided to pay off my debts, but I know the end result is worth it.

At the end of this year, I achieved 28 of my 100 goals. That isn’t very impressive, but some of the things ended up being unimportant to me. Let’s fact it, I’m not the kind of lady who is going to start making my own pillowcases and knit scarves… However, I could be the kind of lady who excercises 3x a week. Also, as a nearly 30 year old, I really need to get over the skinny jeans.

Last year, I started my list in March. Hopefully starting it earlier will help me to achieve some of these goals with more ease. Also, I promise to write more. Writing is something that makes me feel good and I need to do it. Oh yeah, I’m also marrying the love of my life, HOLLER! Additionally, 2012 is the year in which I will turn 30. Let’s get down to business, shall we?

1. Update blog weekly.
2. Exercise 3x a week.
3. Send mail 2x a month.
4. Organize drawers in credenza.
5. Start a wine cellar.
6. Make hard cider.
7. Make ketchup.
8. Listen to new music. Not necessarily NEW, but new to me. thanks spotify!
9. Go to more concerts.
10. Save at certain amount of $ a month.
11. Buy a cheap lovely oriental rug.
12. Buy a jute rug for dining room.
13. Paint & organize office.
14. Paint & organize bathroom.
15. Buy roman shades for bedroom & guest room.
16. Buy some nice blouses.
17. Buy some nice pants.
18. Get some black boots.
19. Eat more vegetables.
20. Make homemade breakfast bar worth eating.
21. Find a camera I like and use it.
22. Go to LA.
23. Go to NYC.
24. Go to Thailand/ other amazing place for honeymoon.
25. Get GB dope wedding gift.
26. Play tennis.
27. Talk with my brother more often.
28. Buy new running shoes.
29. Run a 5k.
30. Refinish dining chairs.
31. Speakers in the kitchen.
32. Stop being scared of driving.
33. Flattering sunglasses.
34.Community service.
35. Go to top of Sears (Willis) Tower.
36. Go to Red Lobster.
37. Make bitters again.
38. Visit Farnsworth House.
39. Go to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
40. Go to the Shedd Aquarium, it’s been awhile.
41. Read at least 1 good book a month.
42. Make donuts.
43. Go camping.
44. Go canoeing.
45. Start a retirement account.
46. Subscribe to Sunday NY Times. ( So much easier compared to trying to find it before it sells out) I usually work Sundays, so if I have the time, it’s nice to pick up. If I don’t have the time, it’s too much work to read.
47. Have a facial.
48. Go to King Spa.
49. Keep up with the Chicago Bulls. Basketball is the only sport I really understand, thanks Indiana childhood.
50. Drink enough water. How much is enough?
51. Write a short story.
52. Replace phone.
53. Visit Don in Mission, Texas.
54. Take a dance class.
54. Go see a play.
55. Go see a movie at the Music Box.
Saw A Separation with Whitney on 2/1/12
56. Get a dog (this is a long shot, but just want to make it plausible by writing it down)
57. Make a quilt.
58. Host a pickling class.
59. Remember my loved ones’ birthdays in thoughtful ways. Dad is turning 60 this year.
60. Figure out cute hairstyle for wedding.
61. Make lovely bridesmaid’s gifts.
62. Pickled corn… sounds good, I’d like to try making it this summer.
63. Vote.
64. Mad Men, season 5. Downton Abbey, season 2.
65. Try to buy my new things at independent retailers as much as plausible and fiscally responsible. Chicago is chock full of indie businesses and I need to support these businesses more.
66. My career, seriously.
67. Find more things to celebrate. (positivity is a habit)
68. Give up meat for one month.
69. Give up booze for one month. LENT is February 22- April 8. Here we go!
70. Give up TV for one month. (probably not all the same month, geeze)
71. Tour a distillery.
72. Wear a bikini again. Vain, I know, but it’s allowed.
73. Learn how to tune up & put new tires on my bicycle.
74. Girls weekend with my mom.
75. Go to the dentist.
76. New business cards.
77. See a drag show.
78. High Tea at The Drake.
79. Plant a vegetable garden this summer.
80. Hot Air balloon ride.
81. Take GB horseback riding.
82. Play a game at a casino.
83. Have a real Christmas tree.
84. Plant more houseplants, specifically a palm.
85. Shuck oysters. Completed 1/1/12. We had oysters at our NYE party at Whitney & Thomas’ they were delicious!
86. Visit Grandma & Grandpa in Florida.
87. Go ice skating.
87. Plan weekly menu, stick to it.
88. Only go out to eat when planned at worthwhile places.
89. Fold laundry when it is finished.
90. Set up weekly cleaning schedule and stick to it.
91. Frame the scarf Whitney gave me for my 28th bday.
92. Limit time on the internet.
93. See Beetlejuice.
94. Master a few new songs on the piano.
95. Visit Montana.
96. Find a good wedding photographer. Looking Good! We decided on The Nichols.
97. Make gluten free pasta from scratch.
98. Keep nails nice.
99. Fried chicken dinner.
100. Keep at this list. Some are things I already do, some are things I want to do. Try to do more than 28 in 2012.