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.