#78 ok not really but close

I didn't adopt an animal through the World Wildlife Foundation, but I did donate a flock of chicks through Heifer International. I donated them in a relative's name for Christmas. We have this silly gift exchange and she said she needed nothing and to donate to a good cause in her name, so I did. Feels good to give something back :)

#52 Book #1 The Undomestic Goddess

I thought this would be a very easy goal, in the last year I have read over 30 books. Since I started my goals I have not read a single solitary book. sad. I recently picked up the Undomestic Goddess at Target, it was on an end-cap and caught my eye. The book is a very good, fun read. I have heard that her Shopaholic series is also great. Perhaps I will have to read those next. It feels good to have finally read a book!

# 47 Find a Christmas tree Topper we both love

This has been a task since we started dating over five and a half years ago. He likes one type and I like another. I thought this would be a nearly impossible task to complete. Sure enough though I put it on this list and we found one this holiday season. The picture isn't the greatest, but it isn't going on the tree this year since our puny fake tree can't hack it. We got it at Crate and Barrel, if you want one they are now only available in store because of demand.

#74 Print Digital Pics

I have started the process of printing pictures. I am almost caught up. While this will be an ongoing task at least I have started it.

#14 two more new restaurants

The first new restaurant is Hut's Hamburgers. It has been voted the best hamburger in Austin for the last 21 years by the readers of the Austin Chronicle. I had the Hut's Favorite with
mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and American cheese. The hubby had the Ritchie Valens Burger
with guacamole, grated cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, mayo and mustard. I must say that both of the burgers were heavenly! I would rank them up there with the best burgers I have ever had, and that is saying a lot because I am very particular when it comes to burgers.

We also got a half order of their onion rings. These onion rings were huge! I am talking like the size of my face. We only managed to eat one apiece since they were so huge. They are worth trying if for nothing else than the experience.

I really liked the eclectic atmosphere and the beautiful view from our window-side booth. We were able to overlook the river which was nice to observe inside since it was so blooming awful outside. All in all we will for sure be going back and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty burger!



The second new restaurant is far less exciting, but we had never been before so it counts as new. We went to Jason's deli. I got a BLT sandwich. I was much larger than I was expecting. I only ate about half of it since I had to save room for the free soft serve ice cream. It was a good sandwich and they have nice outdoor seating at Southpark Meadows, but I like so many other sandwich shops more. We will probably go back again to try their soups, but overall it gets an ehh.

Officially hate blogger

I tried to change my template and it deleted ALL of my side bar stuff!! Oh it makes me angry...off to fix it.

#58 go kayaking

So I have been kayaking before, but I felt that if I didn't put it on this list we may not get around to it again for awhile. This weekend we headed over to the rowing dock in Zilker Park and rented kayaks. The weather was beautiful, although a little windy at times. We paddled around for about 2 hours and made it all the way down to Congress and back. It was a lot of fun and I am glad we were able to do it with Stephanie since the weather was so crappy when she was in last in July.

#63 Get a pedicure with Stephanie

Saturday after a long night of walking around the river walk in San Antonio my BFF Stephanie and I went to milk and honey for lux pedis. It was so incredibly nice! It was exactly what we needed. I didn't think I would get this one knocked off my list for awhile since it required Stephanie to come and see me. I highly recommend going there for any treatment!

# 14 new restaurant - Zen

This weekend we tried Zen. They just opened a new location in our area and we thought we would give the Japanese fast food a chance. We tried several of their sushi rolls. I would have to say the best one we tried was the spicey tuna roll. Overall the food was pretty good, but they didn't have a lot of variety to choose from. We will probably go back to try their stir fry bowls, but overall not a favorite.

# 56 Hang picture above fireplace

We did it! The photo I took and blew up is finally framed, matted and hung above the fireplace. I absolutely love the way it turned out. Now if we could just do something with the coffee table, I would love our living room. Well maybe a new TV too, ours is in its final death throws. :)


A close up of the current photo and another photo I blew up to rotate in later.

#41 Go to the Austin Celtic Festival

On Saturday we went to the Celtic Festival. Since both of us are very much of Celtic descent we decided to go. It was a lot of fun! There was a lot of really great music and dancers. We had fish and chips and flapjacks (some strange granola like thing that was yum). It was a nice relaxing day in the park. I would go again if the weather was as nice as it was yesterday.

My favorite booth has to be the Austin Jam Co. . This lady makes jams that are sweet and spicy. I bought a jar of the raspberry and it is already half gone :( I will definitely have to seek her out and get more.

#51 Cute Black Dress

I found a very cute black dress at Dillard's just in time for my birthday! I absolutely love this dress. It has all the elements I wanted in a black dress, it makes me feel pretty, it is classy, and versatile. Best of all it goes with my new zebra print stilettos the hubby bought me.

I have been on a mission to find this dress for years, I make my list and *poof* it appears.

# 14 New restaurant #1

We went to the Melting Pot for my birthday. We got the big night out four course meal and we dined in a private booth. The experience was amazing to say the least. All of the food was sooo delicious! From the cheese to the chocolate it was all tasty. I also tried their blackberry margarita, let's just say YUM! We also had champagne with dessert. It was nice to have a romantic evening out with the hubby. I would highly recommend going (little pricey for four courses though). If you sign up for their email list you get a free chocolate fondue for two and the champagne was free since it was a special occasion (fyi).

# 1

I have officially finished my list and printed it out!

One down only one hundred more to go :)

The rest of the list!

74. Print digital pictures (and keep up on it)
75. Burn photos to cds
76. Make an apple pie
77. Visit my sister
78. Adopt an animal through the WWF
79. Donate to American Cancer Society
80. Volunteer at an animal shelter
81. Learn to play chess
82. Visit a new waterfall
83. Host a dinner party
84. Decorate bedroom
85. Roast marshmallows
86. Play putt putt
87. Go to the Texas State Fair
88. Learn how to decorate a cake
89. Make horseshoes (the food)
90. Go parasailing
91. Go star gazing
92. Visit an Austin museum
93. No TV for a week
94. Swim every day for a week
95. Scan and print wedding photos
96. Have breakfast in bed
97. Write a love letter to hubby
98. Visit a cave
99. Go to the beach
100. Make a new list of 101 things
101. Blog about all 101

The list thus far

1. Finish this list by Nov. 1st
   
2. Change Drivers License to TX
   
3. Get a passport
   
4. Go to Las Vegas
   
5. Make a coffee table
6. Go to Costa Rica
7. Pay off credit cards
8. Take a hot air balloon ride
9. Buy a digital SLR camera
10. Make a wedding album
11. Organize photos
12. Lose 25 pounds
13. Learn to scuba
14. Try 20 new restaurants
15. Make a new friend
16. Buy a dresser
17. Buy/Make a headboard
18. Finish love seat project
19. Go to Yellowstone
20. Start house hunting
21. Buy a house
22. Take photos to hang in bathroom
23. Buy a car
24. Get a couples massage with the hubby
25. Go camping
26. Finish degree
27. Make a list of 100+ things that make me happy
28. Find a new church
29. Start an herb garden
30. See Pilobolus
31. Compile favorite recipes
32. Get back into yoga
33. Buy expensive lingerie
34. Go vegetarian for a month
35. Make/buy curtains for Study
36. Find a job I love
37. Buy a china cabinet
38. Finish buying china
39. Go to the Zilker Park kite festival
40. Get wedding dress cleaned
41. Go to the Austin Celtic Festival
42. [Private]
43. Learn how to make Creme Brulee
44. Help SMD get a new job and relocate
45. vote in the 2008 election
46. Send flowers to a friend
47. Find a Christmas tree topper we both love
48. Change voters registration to Austin
49. Find a fabulous swimsuit
50. Splurge on a pair of shoes
51. Find the perfect black dress
52. Read 50 books (0/50)
53. Make a painting for my sister
54. Have a romantic night by the fireplace
55. Buy a designer purse
56. Make a fountain for the patio
57. Hang picture over the fireplace
58. Go kayaking
59. Take a cooking class
60. Learn about investments (401k, ira, etc)
61. File taxes by the end of January
62. Go on a picnic
63. Get a pedicure with SMD
64. Pick strawberries in the spring
65. Find a new dentist
66. Find a new optometrist
67. Visit a Texas winery
68. Go to Big Bend Park
69. Make a new piece of stained glass
70. Finish dining room chair project
71. Take an art class
72. Buy a grow light
73. Go to a local concert
    

The start of something big

So I have decided to participate in the 101 things in 1001 days challenge. I love to make lists (some would say I live by them) and I love to tackle new things. Lately it seems as though some of the bigger or more personal tasks may never get done. This list is the perfect thing. Hopefully I can come up with 101 things and start my list in the next week.

Wish me luck!