12. Keep Flickr updated - in progress
Just added new photos today. The link again, is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chainse.
14. Do a creative writing prompt once a week, 52 times (10/52) - in progress
I decided that writing exercises I do in class can count for this, since the point is to compile a notebook or folder of writing ideas and pieces that I can develop or call upon later. I've written one for my screenplay class about an emotional scene, and three for my nonfiction class: one on character, one on setting, and one on a recurring thought.
27. Follow Virgina Tech & Steelers for a full football season - in progress
Okay. In the past three weeks: Tech lost to Alabama, terrible game. Won against Marshall, boring game. Won against Nebraska, good game that I missed the second half of because I was trying to get into the stadium for the JMU game, where I was denied access because the student section was full. Won against Miami today, which was a good win for them, but a less than thrilling game because they won by so much. Steelers -- incredible game v. Titans a few Thursdays ago, terrible loss last Sunday. But I get excited for football on the weekends now.
56. Exercise 2-3 times a week (13/143) - in progress
Missed one week in the past three, but I'm liking the clubhouse and having the option of walking to exercise. And as usual, I love UREC.
83. Visit the Mosaic Garden in Philadelphia - accomplished
I went to Philly yesterday for research on my thesis, and the Mosaic Garden was only a few blocks from the historial society. It was incredible -- that's what the new pictures on Flickr are. I wanted to go there daily and study, or read, or essentially live. Very cool.
--Till next time
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
What a week.
25. Learn to cook 52 new recipes and organize them in one place (10/52) - in progress
I made Zucchini Linguine on Wednesday, which was OK. It was made with whole milk, and so I think I expected it to have more of a creamy sauce, which it didn't. Maybe I'd make it again. It would need much more zucchini. Anyways, last night I made Black Bean Veggie Burgers (and sweet potato fries!) which were pretty good. For a veggie burger. The texture was definitely not the same as a normal burger -- definitely could tell I was eating a bean patty. But it was fun to make.
27. Follow VT & Steelers for a season - in progress
Hokies v. 'Bama tonight in the Georgia Dome!
42. Try 15 new restaurants (14/15) - in progress
I ate at Dona Rosa on Thursday, which is an "authentic" mexican restaurant. The food was insane -- very delicious & for an appetizer, a lot of food and reasonably priced -- and fishbowl margaritas (36 ounces!) were $10. I split one with a friend. Overall, a very good experience. I'd definitely go there over El Charro.
44. Bookmark heyitsfree.net and check it regularly - in progress
Been getting some good things from heyitsfree recently -- got a free song from Amazon.com, which was awesome because I had been having trouble finding it anywhere, even on iTunes. And I signed up for swagbucks.com, which gives you free "bucks" when you use their search engine and you can redeem them for prizes. They have a lot of good gift certificates - Target, Amazon, Starbucks, etc. Thing is, their search is powered by Google & Ask.com, so if it wins me free things in the end, OK.
56. Exercise 2-3 times a week (11/143) - in progress
Walked home three times this week, I think... and took two UREC classes.
64. Learn to make a decent cup of coffee - accomplished
I'm just going to go ahead and say this is done. I make coffee every morning now and I think it's pretty sufficient. And, I lost the scoop I'm supposed to use, so I've been using a teaspoon and even with that I think it's pretty OK coffee.
92. Acquire a credit card - accomplished
Done! Applied for it in August and received in the mail & activated it this week. I used it at Wal-Mart yesterday and felt funny not pushing my pin after I swiped. But this way I can build my credit history and get on my way to becoming an adult... :)
--Till next time.
I made Zucchini Linguine on Wednesday, which was OK. It was made with whole milk, and so I think I expected it to have more of a creamy sauce, which it didn't. Maybe I'd make it again. It would need much more zucchini. Anyways, last night I made Black Bean Veggie Burgers (and sweet potato fries!) which were pretty good. For a veggie burger. The texture was definitely not the same as a normal burger -- definitely could tell I was eating a bean patty. But it was fun to make.
27. Follow VT & Steelers for a season - in progress
Hokies v. 'Bama tonight in the Georgia Dome!
42. Try 15 new restaurants (14/15) - in progress
I ate at Dona Rosa on Thursday, which is an "authentic" mexican restaurant. The food was insane -- very delicious & for an appetizer, a lot of food and reasonably priced -- and fishbowl margaritas (36 ounces!) were $10. I split one with a friend. Overall, a very good experience. I'd definitely go there over El Charro.
44. Bookmark heyitsfree.net and check it regularly - in progress
Been getting some good things from heyitsfree recently -- got a free song from Amazon.com, which was awesome because I had been having trouble finding it anywhere, even on iTunes. And I signed up for swagbucks.com, which gives you free "bucks" when you use their search engine and you can redeem them for prizes. They have a lot of good gift certificates - Target, Amazon, Starbucks, etc. Thing is, their search is powered by Google & Ask.com, so if it wins me free things in the end, OK.
56. Exercise 2-3 times a week (11/143) - in progress
Walked home three times this week, I think... and took two UREC classes.
64. Learn to make a decent cup of coffee - accomplished
I'm just going to go ahead and say this is done. I make coffee every morning now and I think it's pretty sufficient. And, I lost the scoop I'm supposed to use, so I've been using a teaspoon and even with that I think it's pretty OK coffee.
92. Acquire a credit card - accomplished
Done! Applied for it in August and received in the mail & activated it this week. I used it at Wal-Mart yesterday and felt funny not pushing my pin after I swiped. But this way I can build my credit history and get on my way to becoming an adult... :)
--Till next time.
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