I picked up a book on a whim at Target the other day, thinking I would read it when I had some free time - which, by the way, I did not think would be until I turned 43 and stopped being so busy. It's called "Sarah's Key," by Tatiana De Rosnay, and it's a novel about a 10-year-old girl whose family was taken by French police in 1942 during the roundups of Jewish families, and how sixty years later, an American living in France happens upon her story. And it is devastating. I sat down to read the beginning of it late Saturday night, thinking I'd stop after an hour or so and go to bed, and I stayed up until 1:30 a.m. because I could not put the book down. I would easily recommend it to anyone.
13. Complete a soundtrack to '09 & '10 & '11 - in progress
I was visiting my sister in Columbia this weekend, and I have some good songs that I think will probably remind me of the weekend. I've done a soundtrack to '06, '07 and '08, and it's easier to do them as the year progresses rather than trying to remember in December what happened in February or March.
42. Try 15 new restaurants (5/15) - in progress
While in Columbia, we ate at the Liberty Tap Room & Grill for dinner on evening, and a sandwich shop called Which Wich for lunch one afternoon. Liberty was a little salty for my taste, but we ordered crab dip as an appetizer and I wished that was my entire dinner. It was delicious - and for being not so close to the water, good seafood. Which Wich was a fun, low-key place comparable to Firehouse Subs, if you've heard of that. Much better than Subway, anyhow. I think the next restaurant I try, however, should be in H'burg. The reason I put this on here was so that I would quit going to the same restaurant (Applebees, because I am addicted) when my parents visited.
56. Exercise 2-3 times a week (1/143) - in progress
I took a step class on Monday, which is my staple of exercise. And then I got lazy... so I am counting my Friday night at a country western bar in Columbia called Skyline as exercise. My sister's friends would not let me sit down, so I learned a handful of line dances, the two-step and the shag. And because I sweated, I will count it as exercise. I would also count it as one of the best nights I've had. Maybe ever.
93. Acquire the basic spices for my kitchen - in progress
Bought cinnamon, basil, nutmeg and garlic this weekend at Target. I don't exactly know when this will be "accomplished," but I think I am probably still missing a few. Apparently, a list of basic spices includes paprika, onion, red pepper and cumin also. We'll see.
Till next time-
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