Things.

7. Watch all movies on AFI's top 100 (18/100) - in progress

I got The Graduate from the library this week and watched it, and I actually really enjoyed it. The sexual tension in the movie was so entirely awkward that I giggled my way through it. The ending was unexpected though. All in all, probably deserved to be on the list. The music was good in it too - Simon & Garfunkel.

8. Read 50 books (15/50) - in progress

Finished "The Appeal" this week, which reminded me a lot of Erin Brokovich but was kind of a mediocre read. It kept me turning pages, but I was disappointed in the end. I also read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night," which I thought was really good. It painted a really detailed picture of someone with autism and how it affects the family.

25. Learn how to cook 52 new recipes and organize them in one place (8/52) - in progress

I made gazpacho and did a mini barbecue this week. The gazpacho was good -- MUCH better after it had been in the fridge for a day. And the barbecue was so much fun. I had two friends over and they worked the grill - honey chicken skewers and corn salad - and it was delicious and the perfect amount of food and beautiful weather. Overall, a success.

30. Use my library card to take out 25 books (7/25) - in progress

Took out the Curious Incident & another Picoult book, Salem Falls.

38. Go to the White Elephant or similar flea market at least twice a summer (1/6) - in progress

The flea market opens to the general public for an admission of $2 at 7 a.m. every Sunday, and it's about half an hour away. Which means it's entirely tempting to stay in bed when my alarm goes off at 6:18 a.m. But I did it this week, and I am glad I did because I love the flea market. I was really into chairs this time, and I secretly wished my apartment were unfurnished so I could decorate it to my heart's desire. But instead I got a bracelet and some corn.

56. Exercise 2-3 times a week (8/143) - in progress

Finally accomplished this for the first week in six I think. I originally said a 90% accomplishment would be really good, but at this point I'm thinking if I exercise more weeks than I don't I'll be proud of myself.

62. Keep a food diary for one week, six times (1/6) - in progress

This week was a good one for a food diary, because my mom was away and I was entirely responsible for my meals. I realized this: I eat a LOT of carbohydrates, especially considering beer counts, and not very much meat. I was thinking I'd be lacking in fruits or vegetables or even dairy, but it's really meat.

90. Use cards that have compiled in my home desk - in progress

Sent three cards this week! This is such an easy one I can't believe I haven't started it before now. I can think of tons of people to send cards to. I need to count the number in my desk so I can know my progress more definitively.

-Till next time.