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.

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.

Most of these aren't goals that I have completed, but one's on which that I am making some progress, or just informational reminders.

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

Pork adobo 5/14/08

Chocolate Kahlua cheesecake 5/13/08

59. 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.

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.