100 50 37 Things to do in 2009

Not so much resolutions, but more of a wish list. A wish list of things I have been wanting to do, but just never "got around to it" in 2008.

I have to admit, this list started as a 100 things to do list. But I got stuck. And since I didn't want to put stupid stuff down for the sake of having a nice round list, I decided to leave it at 37. A wonky list to go with a wonky blogger.

1. Make my own marshmallows
2. Experiment with different flavors of said marshmallows
3. Hang shelves above my desk
4. Put craft supplies in matching boxes on shelves
5. Sew a piece of clothing for myself
6. Knit a pair of socks (and not stop after one sock is done)
7. Make chicken stock Done: 1/5/09
8. Use stock to make chicken soup
9. Make Grandma's noodles for soup
10. Get all our boxes unpacked
11. Sort old clothes and donate some (or all) to goodwill
12. Decorate our guest room
13. Paint my hall bathroom
14. Put up tin backsplash in kitchen
15. Paint kitchen cabinets
16. Make headboard for our bed
17. Send 5 letters, hand written, physically mailed
18. Participate in one of those "365 days of" photo challenges
19. Blog every day for 30 days
20. Reduce our garbage output
21. Replace kitchen sink faucet
22. Make some art for the house
23. Visit the Phoenix Zoo
24. Take the dogs to Flagstaff while there is snow on the ground They LOVED it!
    
25. Get a library card
26. Read one book per month from library
27. Get garage door fixed
28. Grow my hair out (I will NOT get it cut, other than trims to even it out as it grows)
29. Learn to use my Canon Digital Rebel thoroughly
30. Walk for at least 10 minutes a day
31. Eat a vegetable or fruit at every meal
32. Eliminate soda for one month
33. Update address book
    
34. Send Christmas cards
35. Host a party
36. Twitter at least once a day
37. Make pierogies from scratch

The Triumphant Return

So you've probably wondered where I went. Truth is, I didn't really go anywhere but I was very busy. April was kind of a crazy month for me, and May isn't shaping up to be any better. I have been away so much, due to visiting family and funerals and work conferences. Most of the time, I just want to curl up with my kitties and take a long nap. Lucy would be happier running around at the dog park, but my kitties like to snuggle.

A few weeks ago, I went to visit mom and dad, for the first time in quite a few months. I took Lucy, of course, and a few of my dollies. Oh, and a mega-fuckton of laundry, mostly comforters that wouldn't fit in our washer/dryer at home. Mom has really done a lot of work in her backyard, and it is turning out to be a gorgeous little oasis. Lucy loves it, especially because it is fenced and she can run around off leash. We let her run around off leash outside of the yard too, but here it's much easier to keep tabs on her. She usually settles down on mom's big round lounger for an afternoon nap.

Then, I had to jet to Phoenix because my husband's grandmother passed away. It was a sad trip, but she had cancer and we were all expecting it. So I guess in a way, it was good because it wasn't a shock or a surprise. Still, she was a neat lady and I'm glad I got to know her for the short time I did.

Then, the week after returning from Phoenix, I had to go down AGAIN to attend a conference for work. The conference was really rather boring, but at least I got to stay in a swanky hotel with the worlds most comfortable bed ever! It was one of those individual spring mattresses where you can jump up and down and not disturb a glass of wine. On top of that, it had a feather mattress pad, and the covers were all down.

I brought my new Sooni Dal (who sadly is still nameless) to the conference with me, and she was so bored. I had told her to pack some books and puzzles to play with during mom's long boring seminars, but even then she ended up calling friends and chatting about how boring mom's job is.

So finally I am back home. I am looking forward to having a whole weekend where I don't have to travel somewhere. Seems like I've been out of town every weekend in the last month, and that is probably correct. Also, bonus, this weekend is a 3 day weekend. Hooray for Memorial Day. I intend to sleep, sew, and clean up my dirty-ass house. I also want to do more cooking. Last night I made some Shepherd's Pie for dinner, and it was scrumptious!