Will be complete: When I have made Margaritas once
Why it is on my list: I love margaritas and I've had a mix for a while that I've never used.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
088. Watch a sunrise
Will be complete: When I have watched a sunrise
Why it is on my list: I never get up early enough to do this and I'd like to try it once.
Why it is on my list: I never get up early enough to do this and I'd like to try it once.
087. Try 10 new kinds of beer
Will be complete: When I have tried and had a glass of 10 different new beers.
Why it is on my list I love beer and love to try new kinds.
Why it is on my list I love beer and love to try new kinds.
086. Go star gazing
Will be complete: When I go outside at night specifically to look at the stars for a while
Why it is on my list: I think it's important to relax and gain perspective on our place in the universe.
Why it is on my list: I think it's important to relax and gain perspective on our place in the universe.
085. Find 5 new musicians/bands I like and buy their album
Will be complete: When I have found 5 musicians that are new to me and I buy their album.
Why it is on my list: I like having new music to listen to
Why it is on my list: I like having new music to listen to
084. Watch 40 of the AFI top 100 movies of all time that I haven’t seen
Will be complete: When I have watched 40 of the AFI top 100 American movies list. If I have seen them already it does not count. I will bold the movies as I watch them
Why it is on my list: I really like movies but there are many classics I haven't seen. The list is here. I've chosen 40 that I'm interested in but I might change my mind:
1. CITIZEN KANE (1941)
2. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)
3. CITY LIGHTS (1931)
4. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
5. SUNSET BLVD. (1950)
6. GRADUATE, THE (1967)
7. ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)
8. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
9. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)
10. HIGH NOON (1952)
11. DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)
12. ANNIE HALL (1977)
13. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE (1957)
14. BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, THE (1946)
15. TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, THE (1948)
16. KING KONG (1933)
17. BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
18. MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)
19. PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE (1940)
20. STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, A (1951)
21. WEST SIDE STORY (1961)
22. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
23. NASHVILLE (1975)
24. DUCK SOUP (1933)
25. AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)
26. AFRICAN QUEEN, THE (1951)
27. WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966)
28. TOOTSIE (1982)
29. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)
30. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)
31. FORREST GUMP (1994)
32. MODERN TIMES (1936)
33. NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A (1935)
34. BRINGING UP BABY (1938)
35. SIXTH SENSE, THE (1999)
36. SWING TIME (1936)
37. LAST PICTURE SHOW, THE (1971)
38. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942)
39. BEN-HUR (1959)
40. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
Why it is on my list: I really like movies but there are many classics I haven't seen. The list is here. I've chosen 40 that I'm interested in but I might change my mind:
1. CITIZEN KANE (1941)
2. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)
3. CITY LIGHTS (1931)
4. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
5. SUNSET BLVD. (1950)
6. GRADUATE, THE (1967)
7. ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)
8. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
9. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)
10. HIGH NOON (1952)
11. DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)
12. ANNIE HALL (1977)
13. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE (1957)
14. BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, THE (1946)
15. TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, THE (1948)
16. KING KONG (1933)
17. BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
18. MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)
19. PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE (1940)
20. STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, A (1951)
21. WEST SIDE STORY (1961)
22. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
23. NASHVILLE (1975)
24. DUCK SOUP (1933)
25. AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)
26. AFRICAN QUEEN, THE (1951)
27. WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966)
28. TOOTSIE (1982)
29. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)
30. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)
31. FORREST GUMP (1994)
32. MODERN TIMES (1936)
33. NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A (1935)
34. BRINGING UP BABY (1938)
35. SIXTH SENSE, THE (1999)
36. SWING TIME (1936)
37. LAST PICTURE SHOW, THE (1971)
38. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942)
39. BEN-HUR (1959)
40. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
083. Go to a concert
Will be complete: When I have attended any concert.
Why it is on my list: Pretty straightforward. It's something fun I want to do that I don't do often.
Why it is on my list: Pretty straightforward. It's something fun I want to do that I don't do often.
082. Write letters to 3 famous people and send them
Will be complete: When I have written and sent letters to 3 different famous people that I like. I am planning on sending letters through snail mail but if I decide email is better that is okay.
Why it is on my list: There are many people I admire and I'd like to write to a few.
Why it is on my list: There are many people I admire and I'd like to write to a few.
081. Go on a roller coaster
Will be complete: When I have gone on any roller coaster.
Why it is on my list: I really don't like roller coasters but my friends and boyfriend do. I am going to give them one more try even though I think I will never like that dropping feeling in my stomach.
Why it is on my list: I really don't like roller coasters but my friends and boyfriend do. I am going to give them one more try even though I think I will never like that dropping feeling in my stomach.
080. Go ice skating
Will be complete: When I have gone ice skating once.
Why it is on my list: I love ice skating! I haven't had anyone to go with me in a few years, but by next winter Justin's knees should be all fixed and he can go.
Why it is on my list: I love ice skating! I haven't had anyone to go with me in a few years, but by next winter Justin's knees should be all fixed and he can go.
079. Go hiking
Will be complete: When I have gone hiking on some kind of trail once.
Why it is on my list: I love hiking and being in woods. It's been a long time since I did this. It doesn't have to be a difficult hike, just a way of being active.
Why it is on my list: I love hiking and being in woods. It's been a long time since I did this. It doesn't have to be a difficult hike, just a way of being active.
078. Go Kayaking
Will be complete: When I have gone Kayaking once
Why it is on my list: My parents own Kayaks but I haven't gone out in a few years and I used to have so much fun.
Why it is on my list: My parents own Kayaks but I haven't gone out in a few years and I used to have so much fun.
077. Get a literary tattoo
Will be complete: When I have a tattoo of a literary quote or other literary reference
Why it is on my list: I have always thought it would be fun to get a tattoo but I didn't know what to get. I think if I find a great quote or cover image I would be willing to get a tattoo of that.
Why it is on my list: I have always thought it would be fun to get a tattoo but I didn't know what to get. I think if I find a great quote or cover image I would be willing to get a tattoo of that.
076. Take a picture every day for a month
Will be complete: When I have taken one picture every day for one month
Why it is on my list: I have a lovely digital camera that I never use and I'd like to make an effort to change that.
Why it is on my list: I have a lovely digital camera that I never use and I'd like to make an effort to change that.
075. Go to a book signing
Will be complete: When I have gone to a book signing and had an author sign a book for me.
Why it is on the list: I love authors and would love to make an effort to meet more of them.
Why it is on the list: I love authors and would love to make an effort to meet more of them.
074. Have a Star Wars Movie Marathon
Will be complete: When I have watched all six Star Wars movies consecutively over a short period of time. I don't know that I can handle it in one day, so a weekend would be acceptable.
Why it is on my list: I love Star Wars (the original trilogy mostly). I know the movies so well that I haven't bothered watching them in a while, and I've never watched them all in order.
Why it is on my list: I love Star Wars (the original trilogy mostly). I know the movies so well that I haven't bothered watching them in a while, and I've never watched them all in order.
073. Go to a drive in movie
Will be complete: When I have gone to one movie at a drive-in theatre
Why it is on my list: I used to go to drive-ins with my parents when I was little. I'd love to have that experience again.
Why it is on my list: I used to go to drive-ins with my parents when I was little. I'd love to have that experience again.
072. Take 5 recreational classes or workshops
Will be complete: When I have taken 5 classes or workshops that are for fun, like crafting classes.
Why it is on my list: I work at a fabric and craft store and have never taken any of their classes. I am sure I could find other interesting classes in the area to expand my horizons.
Why it is on my list: I work at a fabric and craft store and have never taken any of their classes. I am sure I could find other interesting classes in the area to expand my horizons.
071. Wear a costume one Halloween
Will be complete: When I have worn a costume for one of the Halloweens during my 1001 days
Why it is on my list: I don't usually dress up anymore and ignore Halloween for the most part, but it used to be one of my favorite holidays. I think it would fun to get creative one year. It would also lead me to try and find something to do on Halloween.
Why it is on my list: I don't usually dress up anymore and ignore Halloween for the most part, but it used to be one of my favorite holidays. I think it would fun to get creative one year. It would also lead me to try and find something to do on Halloween.
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