Bits & Pieces

Food and Health
40. Try a new recipe and/or food every month (9/143)

This month, we tried caramel cinnamon rolls... which were okay, but I like plain old cinnamon rolls better. We also tried caramel cookies, which were pretty yummy.


Outdoors
57. Plant flowers in a flowerbed and/or in hanging flower pots from the porch

Larry and I have been researching online as to what works well in our "zone," what works in our flowerbed area, and what won't kill my goats should they break loose and eat my plants. We've also asked Nana what she thinks. :-) Hopefully, we'll get some stuff planted this week or next.


Also, I wanted to note that I will most likely be changing goal #98 from "visit Connie and Catie in Cincinnati" to "visit Connie wherever she is residing at the time." At this point in time, I think any visits with Catie are to be considered not possible. This might change later on, since there's still lots of time left in my goals, but for now, there you have it.

Kickoff for 101 in 1001!

I tried to book Hannah Montana to sing the national anthem and the Jonas *cough*emo*cough* Brothers for the halftime show, but alas... no luck. So my 101 in 1001 kickoff will have to begin with a simple tossing of confetti.

*tosses confetti*

I've began making small progress on my list today. Here's what's gone on so far:

101 in 1001
1) Made my weekly blog! I know... easy one.

Do Unto Others
22) Began plotting Christmas gifts for people. I have three scarves and a shawl planned so far.
23) Still growing my hair for Locks of Love. I have not spontaneously decided to wack it off again. Again, easy one.
26) Spoke to Gina via email about art commission. She refuses to charge me, but I'll make a donation anyway... 'cause artists need paid. :-D

Food and Health
40) Began confidence building by creating my own recipe last night. I had broccoli and cheddar rice with diced tomatoes and ranch dressing. Very yummy! Next time, I'll use either less ranch or substitute in sour cream.

Friends
48) Already scouted out potential item(s) for care packages for friends. Yay!

Outdoors
57) Scouted out awesome pots for flowers! I plan on buying them soon.

Pets
67) Jack and Jasper began leash training today. It's going to be a long road, lol.

I think I'm off on the right foot. :-D

Oh Such Luck!

Lion Brand is doing their first Crochet Along with a sampler blanket, which is a pattern Haley has already given me! :-D This makes me very, very happy.

I also got a packet of flower seeds in the mail, so I now have more than enough seeds to begin my flower garden. Wal-Mart also has lots of adorable pots on sale. They look like buckets in various pastel colors, and I went nuts for them. I generally reserve my "please please can I get it" for yarn, but this once, I will let it slip for a non-yarn item. ^_^

There was also an awesome PSA on the radio the other day with tips for items to have in your car's emergency kit. This particular tip was for some canned good that re-inflates the tire and temporarily seals it long enough to find a gas station. I thought this was a very nifty idea and have made a mental note to get those for our kits.

My official start date is September 1, 2008 and my ending date will be May 30, 2011. I am very, very excited!