Well it's been an entire year since I've last looked at this. I didn't accomplish everything, but I sure did a lot of interesting things I might not have done otherwise! Here's an update on some things I've done since January of last year.
2. Run in the derby marathon or mini
On November 7th I ran the Indianapolis Monumental Half-Marathon! Definitely one big accomplishment for 2009. I signed up, and just did it, after running once or twice a week over the summer and fall with Erin. It was an amazing experience. My time was 2:22:22. It turned out to be easier than I thought it would be. And I learned that I Can Do It! The course was beautiful. I stayed at Arianne's dorm at UIndy. Thomas accompanied me. He did most of the driving. He was also a great help getting me to registration, and taking my stuff at the starting line. After the race we explored Indianapolis and generally had a wonderful weekend trip together.
5. Climb a real-life, high altitude mountain
Well, I didn't, but my roommate Laura did. In Ecuador. Just goes to show it can be done!
15. Go camping
I've been twice! Both at Red River Gorge. The first time was just Thomas and I, after a day hike with Chris and Neil. I wore a back pack for the first time, it was pouring rain and cold, but we had a fantastic time. I never experienced such silence, such darkness. We cooked yummy hot food over a fire, and had also quite the time in the tent. ;)
The second time was on Halloween. Chris, Laura, Thomas, and I went for a night hike, camped, and then hiked some more in the morning. A little bit of rock climbing ensued, as well as some incredible sights. And a delicious hot breakfast in the morning. :)
20. Learn to juggle
Currently learning. Chris lent me his juggling balls. They are sitting on my night stand, and I am to return them when I have mastered the three. Yay!
40. Do my taxes in January
Well, this year I did them as soon as I could. I've completed everything I could immediately upon receiving my two W-2's, and am now waiting on the arrival of my 1098. Other than that, I am ready to file. Come on, refund!
41. Develop an emergency fund with which I could support myself for three months
I have exactly this amount in a savings account labeled "Emergency Fund." Go me!
42. Be without debt
Zero balance on my one credit card, Student loans paid off. Yes.
57. Learn and be able to prepare 5 Filipino dishes from memory, and make 5 amazing desserts (7/10)
Well I don't know about the "from memory" part, but my cooking skills have definitely improved. And I can make garlic fried rice without a recipe, and a decent stir fry. I've also made some pretty decadent pasta dishes. Oh, winter and the comfort food that comes with it. And the desserts? Blown out of the water. I've recently gotten into baking. Browned butter rice krispie treats, chocolate stout cake (declared by Thomas "maybe the best cake I have ever eaten"), Aztec brownies, and tomorrow, Tres Leches cake. I am so not afraid of baking, and quite enjoy the process, and the results. :)
67. Be in a long term relationship – at least 6 months
Thomas and I are going at just over a year and a half now. It's love. :)
80. Visit Chicago
Over 4th of July weekend, I went on an amazing trip with Sara K., Elizabeth Grace, and Natalie. We packed so much fun and food into those three days! The Bean, Sears tower, sushi, Chicago deep dish pizza, Taste of Chicago, the train, Avec, Michigan Ave, the Art Institute, Navy Pier (fireworks + the Maze), walking around at all hours, not to mention the drive up and back! And that's just off the top of my head.
89. Wardrobe makeover
My winter wardrobe, at least, is much more stylish. I have several gorgeous colorful scarves, a black pea coat (finally), a lovely pair of flat boots, and several other additions such as skinny jeans, awesome socks, stylish long sleeved tops, etc. Also, Tita Nene gave me some great hand me downs, including a black pencil skirt, a down vest, and two amazing pairs of knee-high boots (brown and black leather). Wardrobe makeover, indeed.
Feb 7, 2010
Jan 16, 2009
Nov 10, 2008
7,8,9 - Since it's getting cold, I don't really want to be outside as much. Great time to pick up yoga and swimming and other indoorsy sports (rock slimbing, plz.)
41, 42 Progress being made in both my savings and paying off debt.
56 Done
58 I helped Thomas change the oil in his car, maybe he'll help me do mine? I'm overdue for a change.
60 Got together with Ellen before she left for Thailand/Korea (don't remember which one). It was wonderful, we picked right back up as if it hadn't been four years since we'd seen each other. And fumbled through cooking chicken. :)
62 One <3.
88 Well, my parents bought me a fantastic pair of running shoes at a tent sale! I've been using them, they're very comfortable.
90 Done
96 I voted, and won!
98 I've been volunteering weekly with every1reads for almost a month now. I'm tutoring a second grader named LeiAisa with her reading. She's wonderful. It's challenging, but I'm really glad I'm doing it. I'll consider this goal complete when we make it to christmas break. I can see myself continuing this for a while.
Jul 29, 2008
Wow, it has been a while since I updated this. Here's some progress since my last post:
I ran another 5k, Champions4her, almost exactly the same time. www.champions4her.com And placed thirteenth in my age group!
Books are selling on half.com, and I have clothes set aside so that I can take their pictures.
My savings is slowly growing, and my debt is steadily being paid off.
I've been picking up the guitar every now and then. Maybe if I move it to the living room I will play it more.
There's a poem in me, somewhere.
I made a blackberry cobbler with berries from the farmers' market! It was delicious, though I didn't follow the recipe exactly. Good cold, I prefer is warm with vanilla ice cream.
One Wednesday sometime ago, Thomas and I watched the sunset from the Belvedere downtown. "It was amazing" does not even begin to describe that evening.
The following Saturday morning after work, we biked to waterfront park and watched the sunrise. With twizzlers, goldfish, and cookiew, haha. And saw kayakers and swimmers training in the Ohio river, swimming upstream! I love it, I love it all.
I recently went to Fleet Feet on Bardstown Rd. to get fitted for running shoes. Depending on the shoe, my size may be a six and a half. And my feet bend in slightly when I run. I have the model written down of the shoe I liked best, though I don't know if I can yet justify spending $90 on a pair of shoes. Perhaps when it gets cooler and I actually am running again.
May 31, 2008
1. Run a 5k
I did it! Today! I cannot believe I can cross this number one off my list. I did "Run for the L of it" at Fourth Street Live. It was pouring down rain at about five this morning, I was afraid (but also kind of looking forward) that we'd have to run in the rain. But the weather turned out perfectly - clear, cool, and sunny.
I was honestly just hoping to make it through without stopping to walk, and maybe make it in under 30 minutes. But I did much better than I thought I would - with a time of 26:35 (26 minutes and 35 seconds). Which makes me believe that an eight minute mile is within reach, and makes running the Derby mini-marathon seem that much more feasible.
Thanks for letting me know about this, Thomas, and great job to you as well! You're amazing, you should be proud!
I saw quite a few people there who I know: Marian, Thad, Andre, Joe, Kate, Lance... Great job everyone!
15. Go camping
Both Erin and Carrie have said that they would be up for going to Red River Gorge some weekend this summer? Is anyone else interested? Hmmm. I know nothing about camping... but I'm determined to go.
May 15, 2008
1. Run a 5k
Run for the L of it
41. Develop an emergency fund with which I could support myself for three months
Opened the account today with about 1/6 of the goal amount
57. Learn and be able to prepare 5 Filipino dishes from memory, and make 5 amazing desserts (7/10)
Tomato beef stew 5/5/08
Chocolate Kahlua cheesecake 5/13/0859. Renew first aid certification
register
60. Get together with my high school group – Ellen, Evie, Christina, Megan, and Laura (2/5)
Ellen will be in Cincinnati this summer... make a date!
72. Go to the zoo.
It's summer baby!
85. Floss every day for a week
I went to the dentist today for a cleaning... lets get going on this one.
Apr 25, 2008
39. Learn how to do my taxes
I did them all by myself this year. Yay!
41. Develop an emergency fund with which I could support myself for three months
As soon as I recieve my tax refund, that is going into a savings account created for this purpose.
61. Develop a deep and mutual friendship with 10 people I admire. With whom I am not already close. (1/10)
Dustin and I talk about pretty much everything. Who would have thought that I would find a friend at UPS?
97. Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
I did is last Thursday with Lauren. So much fun, and a great feeling afterwards.
Mar 21, 2008
58. Learn the basics of car maintenance – how to change oil, jump a battery, change a tire (1/3)
Yesterday I helped Ariel change her tire. It was not that difficult at all!
90. Watch 25 “must-see” movies (22/25)
Enchanted 3/8/08
Across the Universe 3/16/08
Diarios de Motocicleta (The Motorcycle Diaries) 3/20/08
Feb 15, 2008
25. CLEP out AMAP
Working my way right now through the MIT OCW Intro Chemistry Course. Lecture 10 today!
39. Learn how to do my taxes
40. Do my taxes in January
57. Learn and be able to prepare 5 Filipino dishes from memory, and make 5 amazing desserts (4/10)
Garlic fried rice! It's really easy. I've made it four times in the past two weeks, once at home for Matthew. It has become one of my comfort foods.77. Attend the Vagina Monologues 2/8/08
I actually went to see "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer," a play by the the same writer as the Vagina Monologues. It was the tenth anniversary of the VM, and called V^10. I went with Ariel, bought the t-shirt, and got free condoms, lol. I'm glad I went, definitely worth it.
90. Watch 25 “must-see” movies (19/25)
I Am Legend 12/30/07
Remember the Titans 2/13/0895. Register to vote 2/8/08
Sent it in.
Jan 21, 2008
39. Learn how to do my taxes
Opportunity is arriving. I might use Turbotax.com.
40. Do my taxes in January
As soon as I receive my W-2s from Radioshack and UPS... I'm on it!
55. Learn how to drive a stick shift
Done! Last Sunday Laura taught Ariel and I how in a parking lot in Radcliff. It wasn't too difficult to learn, and soon I went on the road and drove for about fifteen minutes. I only stalled out once at a light, haha. It was fun. I'm so glad she finally taught me, I've been wanting to learn this skill for months. I'm sure if I travel a lot it will come in handy. Laura said that she'll let us practice with her car sometime.
71. Find or renew my passport
83. Spend a month in a Spanish-speaking country
SO so tempting to just go...
84. Have my upper lip, eyebrows, and legs waxed, and my teeth whitened.
Two weeks ago I went with Lauren to Scissorhands on Bardstown. I got my upper lip and eyebrows waxed. It wasn't too painful, and not very expensive either.
95. Register to vote
I picked up a form from the library. Next, fill it out and mail it.
97. Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
All I have to do is contact Susan. I can do this soon, I have plenty of free time. Anyone interested in doing this with me?
Dec 16, 2007
9. Do 50 consecutive push-ups
Arm strength has definitely been increasing since winterguard began. These are on a list of things I can work on at home. I'll be able to do this easily before the season is over.
12. Buy either a 3-month or year membership to Rocksport
So I went to Rocksport with Thomas, Amanda, and Kyle mid-November. It was a blast and reminded me how much I enjoy the sport.
14. Climb a tree
Yeah so it was a fallen one at Berhneim, but still! It was big.
19. Take a ballet class for one semester
WG definitely counts as a dance class. Not as formal, but I'm learning all sorts of ballet terminology and technique. EIW runs through April, but I'm crossing this goal off.
24. Be a TOSer
Currently working on the application.
25. CLEP out AMAP
I took the PreCalculus test on Nov. 19th, passed and got the credit. Phew! One down, two/three more to go.
36. Get a second job
I'm working two jobs currently, Radioshack and UPS.
37. Set up a savings/retirement account
Done, set up a 401k account with UPS. It's only taking 5% out of each check, but it's a starting point.
44. Take a photo a day for 365 days (0/365)
How about I start this on January 1st.
57. Learn and be able to prepare 5 Filipino dishes from memory, and make 5 amazing desserts (3/10)
So I made a pumpkin log Friday night for the EIW get-together on Saturday night. 
74. Spend a day each at 7 of Louisville’s parks and nature preserves – Bernheim, Cherokee, Iroquois, Central... (7/7)
Thomas and I hiked the Millenium trail on Wednesday.
90. Watch 25 “must-see” movies (17/25)
This one is in the bag. Here are some I've seen lately:
11/11/07 Paris Je T'Aime
11/25/07 The Fountain
11/27/07 The Kite Runner
12/6/07 What Dreams May Come
Nov 7, 2007
12. Buy either a 3-month or year membership to Rocksport
I have the money now... I'm going to wait until December or January to start. Hopefully I'll get my shoes and harness by then.
25. CLEP out AMAP
November 19, 2007 - PreCal
December 3, 2007 - Chemistry
December 17, 2007 - Calculus/Spanish
I registered for PreCal on Monday.
27. Become conversational/fluent in Spanish
Voy a hablar solo en español en la casa. Ambas compañeras de cuarto hablan español, y Laura tiene dominio. Su madre es de Venezuela.49. Create and maintain a clean, productive, efficient, aesthetic, relaxing, organized, positive, personal, appealing, and inspiring environment. For 40 days. Upon moving into the new house. (40/40)
Done. It's not my dream room, but it's been kept neat and functional for a while now.
57. Learn and be able to prepare 5 Filipino dishes from memory, and make 5 amazing desserts (2/10)
The roof's on fire, baby. =P65. Go salsa dancing with friends
Sheryll is going to Coconuts soon as part of her birthday celebration, I might go.
90. Watch 25 “must-see” movies (13/25)
8/18/07 Stardust with Mike Revel
8/22/07 Knocked Up with Ariel and Laura
8/29/07 RENT with Ariel (Finally!)
9/16/07 Second Generation
11/4/07 3:10 to Yuma with Thomas
I borrowed What Dreams May Come from Carrie, up next.
Oct 8, 2007
6. Get up at 5am every day for 30 days (11/30)
This will have to be switched out for another goal, since I'm getting home past 5am on most nights, and will be for the next two years.
7. Practice yoga for half an hour every day for 30 days (0/30)
Perfect, I can do this avery morning when I get home from work.
25. CLEP out AMAP
Working on it.35. Keep a money log for 30 days
Done. Very helpful in keeping me aware of where my money is going. I'm continuing to do this, it's a good habit for me to keep for now.
36. Get a second job
In progress. I've been at UPS for maybe three weeks now.
49. Create and maintain a clean, productive, efficient, aesthetic, relaxing, organized, positive, personal, appealing, and inspiring environment. For 40 days. Upon moving into the new house.
Working on it.74. Spend a day each at 7 of Louisville’s parks and nature preserves – Bernheim, Cherokee, Iroquois, Central... (7/7)
Done. Mike Revel and I ended our date in August?September? by spending at hour or so at the park across the street from the library. We were on the swings for a little bit, but most of the time was spent on the monkey bars. He showed me how to go horizontal on a vertical pole! That sounds so wrong. 75. Make a day of the St. James Art Festival
Done! Jane and I spent nearly four hours in wandering around. An hour in Central Park to decompress. It was lovely. We discovered that the alley that runs between third and fourth street is a nice walk, and perfect for a photoshoot. XD
Of course this will be repeated every year I am in Louisville. I'd love to fill my blank white wall with St. James.
76. Go to the Ohio Renaissance Festival
Hmm. It's still going on. This still may happen this year.
85. Floss every day for a week
In progress.94. Get my digital camera fixed, or get a new one.
Done! I sent in my Fuji, several weeks later it came back to me fully functioning at no charge. Score!
Aug 13, 2007
Last Sunday I met up with Evie and we went to the Levee to watch Ratatouille. We also exchanged birthday gifts. It was positively wonderful.
And, that adds progress to these two goals:
60. Get together with my high school group – Ellen, Evie, Christina, Megan, and Laura (2/5)
90. Watch 25 “must-see” movies (7/25)
Recently - Ratatouille, The Simpsons Movie, and Hairspray!
Aug 8, 2007
Jul 12, 2007
87. Get fitted and buy a great bra
Didn't need to, I'm still a 32A. Random family outing to Walmart - cute bras that fit well on the cheap. Yeah!
82. Visit Auntie Kay in Georgia
She has a boarder named Derek who goes to GA Tech. Hi Derek! Ti Kay is the best.
17. Learn to kayak (7/11/07)
Sea kayaking, actually!
"I have blisters on my hands, my arms ache, and my shoulders might be a bit burnt - the results of a GREAT day." I may have written more about the actual outing in my notebook... we went to Little Tybee. It was AWESOME.
Jul 3, 2007
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Oh, and my bike. An old Fuji Sport. A wee bit bit big. I can go really fast. Skinny tires are FUN. Looove it.
90. Watch 25 really good movies (4/25)
Possibilities:
Amelie
Vanity fair
Thank you for smoking
Crouching tiger, hidden dragon
Seven samurai
Rocky horror
Lost in translation
Amadeus
City of God
The pursuit of happyness
Hotel rwanda
Ratatouille
Harold and kumar go to white castle
Borat
Garden state
Donnie darko
Amores perros
A day without a mexican
Brick
Marie Antionette
84. Have my upper lip, eyebrows, and legs waxed, and my teeth whitened (2/4)
Bought a new toothpaste, that should be good enough.
82. Visit Auntie Kay in Georgia
We leave on the 8th!
74. Spend a day each at 7 of Louisville’s parks and nature preserves (4/7)
(x) Waterfont
(x) Central
(x) Cherokee - cycling road races - senior games
(x) Seneca - cycling time trials - senior games
(x) Iroqouis - 5k run - senior games
( ) ______
( ) ______
70. Replace my driver’s license
Done!
55. Learn how to drive a stick shift
People I know who know how - Carrie, Christian, Thomas, Laura...
22. Pick a major
Biology. Came in to college decidedly NOT pre-med, but look where I end up. Can't get away from it!
21. Learn how to ride a horse
Lauren said I could go riding with her... awesome.
6. Get up at 5am every day for 30 days (11/30)
I've been getting up early since the senior games began. might as well continue the streak when we go on vacation in Georgia. =)
Updated the list
(5/101) Eh, progress?
Jun 11, 2007
Jun 3, 2007
94. Get my digital camera fixed, or get a new one.
Now to send it in.
91. Read 500 books
Already i've forgotten which books i've read...
90. Watch 25 “must-see” movies (4?/25)
Requiem for a Dream
Ocean's 11
Boondock Saints
Waiting
what else...
89. Wardrobe makeover
Yay for shopping in NYC! SoHo + flea markets + Street stands...
This goal isn't very definitive. Hmm. It's a whole project in and of itself.
84. Have my upper lip, eyebrows, and legs waxed, and my teeth whitened (1/4)
Threaded, actually, at a place called Praba in NYC. Only $6!
70. Replace my driver’s license
Tomorrow, I can do this! My new SS card came in. Hopefully, it matches my birth certificate this time.
58. Learn the basics of car maintenance – how to change oil, jump a battery, change a tire (0/3)
Lauren said she'd teach me.
55. Learn how to drive a stick shift
Uncle Ray drives a manual. He has a new truck! Toyota something, way to stick. =) He said he'd teach me if they ever came to KY.
44. Take a photo a day for 365 days (0/365)
As soon as my camera is fixed and returned to me.
43. Learn and perform 5 songs on the guitar (0/5)
As soon as I'm moved into a place, and can bring my guitar from home. =)
38. Sell everything I can on eBay, and donate the rest
Woo! Waiting on the camera.
22. Pick a major
Bloody... my dad still wants me to go into nursing. I actually think it would be easier, and less time-consuming, to just finish with a degree in Biology.
12. Buy either a 3-month or year membership to Rocksport
As soon as I get back to the 'Ville! Hmm, I want my own pair of climbing shoes.
11. Cycle – get a bike.
Here now! Tomorrow, or Tuesday, I see.