Ten Months Down . . .Two To Go!

I'm really delinquent in posting my March update.  I didn't make huge progress in March, but I did manage to check a big one off.  I'm excited for April.  Planning to make BIG progress!

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books. 
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  Still doing well!  
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.  I have a big pile of stuff ready to go--just need to get it out the door.
5. Finish my state streets project.  More good progress.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health. I'm going to knock one off in each of the next two months.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  10/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater. 
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  Falling down on this one some.  I need to work harder to get a system in place.
13. Run three half marathons. Yay!  Ran the Rock 'n' Roll Dallas at the end of March.  This is a BIG one for me!
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  9/12 complete.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.  Planned.  Stay tuned for more details . . .
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures. Doing well!
23. Pay off my car.  Looking good!  I'm excited to have this one off my plate!

24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  Doing well again!
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them. 
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.  If only I weren't so busy knitting (kidding!). 
29. Have a party.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History. 
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  This should be easier as spring comes around!
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).  I'm making some inquiries on this one, but it seems that finding the right shade of pink is harder than I thought.

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  Same as #32

March Already?

Where did February go?  Here's my latest update.  I'm not as far along as I'd hoped, but I'm still generally happy with my progress. 

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  Finished while I was in Mexico.  See my previous post for the report.
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  Making good--if modest--progress.  
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.  I have a big pile of stuff ready to go--just need to get it out the door.
5. Finish my state streets project.  More good progress.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  9/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  Saw in February: "The Black Swan"
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  Falling down on this one some.  I need to work harder to get a system in place.
13. Run three half marathons. 2/3 complete. Ran Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras in February; I think I'm going to run Dallas later this month (what am I thinking???)
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  9/12 complete.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures. Doing well!
23. Pay off my car.  Looking good!  I'm excited to have this one off my plate!

24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  Doing well again!
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.  I didn't send any from Mexico, but I thought about it.  Does that count for or against me??
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History. 
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  This should be easier as spring comes around!
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  Same as #32

Two-Thirds Down!

It's a new month, so it's time for another progress update.  Hard to believe the year is two-thirds over.  It's time to kick things into high gear!

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  8/12 complete.  Hope to knock this one off the list while I'm in Mexico later this month!
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  Still on track. 
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.  I have a big pile of stuff ready to go--just need to get it out the door.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  8/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  11/12 complete.  Saw in January: "The Company Men"
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  Falling down on this one some.  I need to work harder to get a system in place.
13. Run three half marathons. 1/3 complete. Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras is just around the corner!
14. Try yoga again.  I'm started a Sunday yoga class.  So far I'm really liking it!
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  9/12 complete. Tried in January: Galileo III
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures. Doing well!
23. Pay off my car.  Looking good!  I'm excited to have this one off my plate!

24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  Still on track.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History. 
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm working on this one, but it's getting harder as the weather gets cooler.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  

More Progress

Happy New Year!  Here's my latest progress on the 35 Before 36 front.  I crossed a couple off the list in December. 

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  8/12 complete.  
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  Still on track. 
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  7/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  10/12 complete.  Saw in December: "How Do You Know" and "The Fighter"
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  Falling down on this one some.  I need to work harder to get a system in place.
13. Run three half marathons. 1/3 complete. 
14. Try yoga again.  I'm planning to take a yoga class beginning in January. 
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  8/12 complete.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures.I think I'm finally starting to do a better job on this one.  Poor Bullet is paying the price!

23. Pay off my car.
24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  Still on track.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.  The First Ladies exhibit is still one of my favorite!
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm working on this one, but it's getting harder as the weather gets cooler.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  I haven't done a great job on this one especially since it's gotten colder, but I have been running a lot, so I'm going to give myself something of a pass.

Halfway Mark

It's hard to believe I'm halfway through year 35 (Happy Half Birthday to me!).  I think I'm making good progress!  Thanks for sticking with me!

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  8/12 complete.  Finished in November: "That Old Cape Magic" by Richard Russo
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.  Had a great trip in November!
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  Still on track. 
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  6/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  8/12 complete.  Saw in November: "Morning Glory," "The Next Three Days," and "Love & Other Drugs"
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  Falling down on this one some.  I need to work harder to get a system in place.
13. Run three half marathons. 1/3 complete. 
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  8/12 complete. Tried in November: Zest Bistro, The Heights, and Oya
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures.I think I'm finally starting to do a better job on this one.  Poor Bullet is paying the price!

23. Pay off my car.
24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  Still on track.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party. 

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm working on this one, but it's getting harder as the weather gets cooler.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  I haven't done a great job on this one especially since it's gotten colder, but I have been running a lot, so I'm going to give myself something of a pass.

Monthly Check-in

I made some good progress in October toward my goals, but I'm also falling down on a few.  Here's the status report. 

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  6/12 complete.  
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.  All set for this weekend!  We're going to see: "Rock of Ages" (finally!), "Time Stands Still," and "Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson.  I'm super excited!
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  On track.  I've started putting the Yellow House Knits proceeds into that account as well, which seems appropriate.
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health. I made my annual donation to the Humane Society in honor of my anniversary with Bullet (I make a similar donation on his birthday each year).  I think it's a great way to celebrate the occasion! (He gets a nice treat too!)
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  5/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  5/12 complete.  Saw in October: "The Social Network"
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  Falling down on this one some.  I need to work harder to get a system in place.
13. Run three half marathons. 1/3 complete.  Ran Detroit in October!  I'm thinking about New Orleans in February--stay tuned.
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  5/12 complete. Tried in October: Acqua Al 2.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures.

23. Pay off my car.
24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  On track.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party.  Alissa's shower was a huge success.  Pictures to come. 

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm working on this one, but it's getting harder as the weather gets cooler.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  I haven't done a great job on this one because I've been working long hours.  I need to try to do better in November.

Status Update

I'm a little delinquent in posting my monthly update, but that's how my September was unfortunately--even with vacation, I felt like I was late for everything, always rushing.  Here's to a calmer October!

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  6/12 complete.  Read in September: "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo" and "The Girl Who Played with Fire" by Stieg Larsson and "Stash" by David Klein. 
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.  Reservations made for November!  Trying to decide what shows to see. 
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  On track.
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  4/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  4/12 complete.  Saw in September: "The Town" and "Going the Distance"
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  On track.
13. Run three half marathons. Detroit is coming up!
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  4/12 complete. Tried in September: 701 and Brasserie Beck.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures.

23. Pay off my car.
24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  On track.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party.  Planning for Alissa's shower is well underway.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm still trying to pick some up whenever I got to the farmer's market.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  So far so good.

One Quarter Down Already?

Well, we're officially one-quarter of the way through my 35th year.  I'm not making the kind of progress I'd hoped for on my 35 Before 36 list, but I think I'm headed in the right direction.  Thanks for cheering me on!

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  3/12 complete.  Finished in August: "The Girls from Ames" by Jeffrey Zaslow.
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.  It's on the calendar for November; I'm hoping it sticks. 
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  On track.
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  3/12 complete.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.  2/12 complete.  Saw in August: "The Switch."
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  On track.
13. Run three half marathons. Registered for Detroit in October.
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.  2/12 complete. Tried in August: Ted's Bulletin and Blue Duck Tavern.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.  I bought my Nikon D3000 earlier this month and love it!
22. Take more pictures.

23. Pay off my car.
24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  On track.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.
29. Have a party.  I think Alissa's shower in October counts for this?

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.
31. Go to the beach.  Only 11 days til Hilton Head!!
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm still trying to pick some up whenever I got to the farmer's market.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  So far so good.

July 35 Before 36 Progress

Here's my July check-in on my 35 Before 36 list.  I feel like I'm making some good progress.  I love being accountable to all of you followers as I cross things off the list.
 

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  2/12 complete.  Finished in July: "Commencement" by J. Courtney Sullivan. 

2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.

3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  On track.

4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.

5. Finish my state streets project.

6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.

8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  2/12 complete.

9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.

10. See 12 movies in the theater.  1/12 complete.  Saw in July: "The Kids Are All Right.

11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).  Had a fantastic trip in July!

12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  On track.

13. Run three half marathons.

14. Try yoga again.

15. Start to research the history of my house.

16. Reorganize my pantry.

17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).

18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.

19. Improve my bread-baking skills.

20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.

21. Get a new camera.  I've picked out the camera and am saving up.

22. Take more pictures.

23. Pay off my car.

24. Master real push-ups.

25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  On track.

26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.

27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.

28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.  Canvas is purchased--need to start needlepointing.

29. Have a party.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.

31. Go to the beach.  Made reservations for Hilton Head in September.

32. Buy fresh flowers more often.  I'm trying to pick some up whenever I got to the farmer's market.

33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  So far so good.

One Month Down: 35 Before 36 Update

I've been in California for work for the past few days, so I'm a little late in posting the June update to my 35 Before 36 list.  I'd say I'm off to a decent start, though I haven't crossed anything off yet.

35 Before 36 Update

1. Read 12 books.  1/12 complete.  Read in June: "Moon Shell Beach" by Nancy Thayer. 

2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.

3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.  On track; savings account set up and first deposit made.  

4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.

5. Finish my state streets project.

6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health

7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.

8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.  1/12 complete.

9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.

10. See 12 movies in the theater.

11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).  Reservation made for July!

12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.  On track.

13. Run three half marathons.

14. Try yoga again.

15. Start to research the history of my house.

16. Reorganize my pantry.

17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).

18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.

19. Improve my bread-baking skills.

20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.

21. Get a new camera. 

22. Take more pictures.

23. Pay off my car.

24. Master real push-ups.

25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.  On track.

26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.

27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.

28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.

29. Have a party.

30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.

31. Go to the beach.

32. Buy fresh flowers more often.

33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).

34. Take a crafting class.

35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.  So far so good.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Exactly 35 years ago (at 11:06 am), I entered the world!  Wow, I'm officially in my mid-30s!  My mother told me yesterday that, now that I'm 35, no one cares about my birthday.  (Thanks Mom!)

I've been hard at work on my 35 Before 36 List, which I present below.  I will post status updates once a month, so stay tuned for my progress. 

35 Before 36

1. Read 12 books.
2. Go to New York City for a Broadway weekend.
3. Start saving regularly—even if modestly—for the addition to my house.
4. Clean out my closet and give a lot to Goodwill.
5. Finish my state streets project.
6. Donate to: Washington Humane Society, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and my various alma maters: Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan Law School, the University of Michigan School of Public Health
7. Go to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
8. Get a massage and/or a facial each month.
9. Purge and replenish my underwear drawer.
10. See 12 movies in the theater.
11. Spend a weekend the Omni Bedford Springs (my favorite).
12. Keep an inventory of food in the freezer.
13. Run three half marathons.
14. Try yoga again.
15. Start to research the history of my house.
16. Reorganize my pantry.
17. Buy a nice piece of jewelry (pearls?).
18. Try 12 new (to me), local restaurants.
19. Improve my bread-baking skills.
20. Take Bullet on a weekend trip.
21. Get a new camera.
22. Take more pictures.
23. Pay off my car.
24. Master real push-ups.
25. Make at least two meals per month to freeze for later.
26. Organize my knitting and needlepoint supplies.
27. Send more postcards when I travel with notes telling people I’m thinking of them.
28. Make a star tree-topper for my Christmas tree.
29. Have a party.
30. Go to the renovated National Museum of American History.
31. Go to the beach.
32. Buy fresh flowers more often.
33. Paint my old patio furniture (or have it painted).
34. Take a crafting class.
35. Walk home from work at least once a week, weather permitting.