Tina's 101 in 1001

I’ve moved!

tina101 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:25:26 +0000

WordPress has been great, but alas I’m sad that it can not support java script.
Therefore I am going to test out a new site – if I don’t like it I’ll come back to WP.

I have moved my blog from WordPress to Blogger. Please update your links!
http://typicaltina.blogspot.com/

Time’s up! – the 101 recap

tina101 — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:30:32 +0000

Over all I think I did a pretty good job completing my 101 items.

My time expired Aug 13th, 2010.

Finished 80/101 + 8 from supplemental list = That’s over 80%!

Unfinished 101 list:
15. Cook at least one home meal(s) a week [i.e. eat out less] (103/143)

16. Actually use my bathtub and soak in a warm bath at least once a quarter. (2/11) - definitely should have done this more!
22. Go downhill snow skiing
23. Go camping at least once a year (2/3) - oh so close!
27. Buy a new bike
31. Go snowboarding for the first time
32. Ride in a hot air balloon
35. Hit golf balls at a driving range (practice practice practice)
38. Move all my pictures from Webshots to a better online digital service website (snapfish?).
42. Actually use the teeth whitening kit I got 3 yrs ago - I did this for a short time before the wedding….and haven’t touched it since.
45. Keep weight under (private) lbs – my goal weight fluctuates ~5-7lbs
46. Learn to change a tire and basic car maintenance – ha, didn’t even try this one…
53. Stay at a B&B in Fredericksburg
56. Drive a motorcycle
57. Do more things with my hair besides a ponytail
59. Floss more
63. Attend Oktoberfest in TX
69. Take a sewing machine class
86. Play Frisbee golf again
93. Attend a sing a long at the Alamo
98. Watch some movies off the AFI Greatest Movies list - I have seen movies off this list..just not any during my 101 time frame.

Unfinished Supplemental List

102. Use the raclette my parents bought me 3 yrs ago – fail…maybe this xmas??
103. Start a bi-monthly rotating dinner club (home cooked meals)
107. Send a random gift to a friend

Completed!:
1. Become a homeowner! (Closed 12/14/07)
2. Supervise my parents and help paint my new bedroom and bathroom (Done! 12/18/07)
3. Play paintball (Done! 11/16/2007)
4. Decorate my new house (Done! 12/30/07)
5. Buy new wine glasses (Done! Dec 2007)
6. Plant trees in back yard (Crape myrtles) (April 2010, planted 2 in backyard 5/20/2010)
7. Pack up all my stuff in the apt for the move (100% 12/18/07)
8. Unpack my stuff in the new house (Done! 12/24/07)
9. Buy Christmas lights for the house (Done! 11/29/09)
10. Use my stand mixer (Done! Dec 2008)
11. Buy energy efficient light bulbs (Done! 12/17/07)
12. Buy a lawnmower (Done! 3/17/2008)
13. Buy a weed wacker / edger (Done! 6/27/09)
14. Meet my new neighbors (12/19/07, IP)
17. Use my hot tub at the new house (Done! 3/24/08)
18. Have a house warming party (Done! 4/18/08) – had 2 during this time frame!
19. Clean out my pantry (Done! Dec 2007)
20. Set up a recycling system in my home (Enrolled! 12/6/2007)
21. Use my fireplace (Done! 3/6/2008)
24. Run a 5 miler (I’ve run the Cap 10K which is 6.2 miles)
25. Join a co-ed sports team (Done! 1/30/08)
26. Try a yoga class / tape (Done! 2/17/09)
28. Compete in a Triathlon. Changed to join a Boot Camp (Done! 12/1/2009-1/28/2010)
29. Get back into a cardio step class (started 12/12/07)
30. Beat my Capitol 10K PR [57:39] (Done! 3/30/2008 [55:34])
33. Fire a gun at a shooting range (Done! 2/10/08)
34. Put my golf lessons to work and actually play 9 or 18 holes (Done! 5/15/09)
36. Go to the Circus! (Done! 8/22/09)
37. Join Dictionary.com Word of the Day Mailing List to help build up my vocabulary (Done! 11/20/07)
39. Print off a photo book of my online pictures. Use Webshots or blurb or picaboo?? (created and ordered our engagement books from shutterfly 12/15/09)

40. Read more than just fiction novels/books, or read in general! (IP) – ongoing success!
41. Clean out closets and donate clothes to charity at least once a year (4/3) (Done! 1/11/2010)
43. Make a new friend outside of my normal circles (ongoing)

44. Work out at least 3x’s a week [IP] (holidays and vacations permitting) – ongoing success!
47. Finish this list! (Done! 11/20/07)
48. Take a vacation to Hawaii or somewhere outside the US (Done! Alaska July 2009)
49. Go to a winery in TX or do a wine tour (Done! 11/14/09, Mandola Winery)
50. Take a girls trip (Done! 11/14/09, Wimberly ziplines, winery, road trip)
51. Visit JK in Houston (Done! 12/6/2008)
52. Take a road trip (Done! – Trip to IN/MI from 6/5-6/12/2010
54. Go to the beach (Done! Beach in Mazatlan MX 3/29-4/3/2010)
55. Go somewhere new in the US (Done! – My Alaska trip counts!
58. Get an electric tooth brush (advised by my dentist) (Done! Dec 2007)
60. Volunteer for a good cause (Done! 12/4/2007)
61. Spend more time outside (Done! 4/14/08 and ongoing)
62. Attend Wurstfest in TX (Done! 11/8/2008)
64. Start using anti-aging creams [ongoing]
65. Eat out somewhere new (a nice restaurant like Jazz, Truluck’s, etc) [IP] (Boiling Pot 4/28/08, Truluck’s 2/16/09, NoRTH 6/8/09, Louie’s 106 9/4/09, Fogo de Chao 12/9/09, Roaring Fork 1/22/10)
66. Set up my new computer and figure out how to transfer all the files (Done! Dec 2007)
67. Set up the monkey speakers for my computer that I bought 4 months ago! (Done! Dec 2007)
68. Update the music on my mp3 player (Done! 6/11/2008)
70. Buy a sewing machine (My mom gave me her sewing machine in March 2010)
71. Wear more dresses / skirts (34/?) (Going strong!)
72. Get new sleepwear (Dec 2007)
73. Make time for another professional massage (Done! 3/30/2010)
74. Find a new job/role at work (Jan/Feb 2009)
75. Achieve the next level at work (Success! March/April 2010)
76. Go to a concert in town (Done! 4/28/2008)
77. Go see a band in town (Done! 11/20/07)
78. See an orchestra (Done! 12/26/07)
79. See a play (Done! 8/25/09) – Wicked!
80. Encourage someone else to do 101 in 1001 (Done! 6/27/2008)
81. Donate blood at least 3x’s a year (9/9) (Received points for trying on my last donation 6/23/2010, Done!)

82. Go on a picnic (Done! 8/15/2010)
83. Enjoy a candlelit dinner (Done! Dec 2008)

84. Swim in Barton Spring Pool (Done! 8/15/2010)

85. Ascend all 99 steps to the top of Mt. Bonnell (Done! 12/13/09)
87. Run around Town Lake again on the weekend (Done! as of March 2008, IP)
88. Go horseback riding again (haven’t been in over 6 yrs) (Done! At Pokagon 6/7/2010)
89. Have a stein-full of brew from Scholz Garten-Texas’ oldest German Bier garten. (Done! 8/30/2008)
90. Have a beignet from Crescent City Beignets (The bakery closed down in 2008, unable to complete 12/13/09)
91. Buy a new belt buckle (Done! 11/18/2008)
92. Buy a new pair of black everyday sandals (Done! 6/1/2008)
94. Work with Guinness on his SA (N/A) – RIP Guinness, you were a great dog! I love you and miss you.
95. Buy a dog run for the backyard or put in a dog trolley (N/A)
96. Take Sarah on a run with me (IP, Jan 2009)
97. Adventures/exercise for Sarah (ongoing)
99. Send out Christmas cards at least once during this time period (Done! Ordered 11/19/09)
100. [PRIVATE] changed to Attend an MSU basketball game (planned for Dec 2009) (Done! 12/22/09)
101. Blog about this list! – definitely on top of this!

Completed Supplemental List
104. Write a Will (Done! 5/14/2010)
105. Take a painting class ** changed (from photography) ** (Done! 2/12/2010, Painting with a Twist)
106. Have a girls weekend (just realized this is pretty much the same as #50..so scratching it off the list)
108. Go to a rodeo (Done! 3/3/2008)
109. Buy a new vacuum (Done! 7/26/2008)
110. Buy a grill (Done! 8/7/08)
111. Home Theater System (Done! Dec 2008)
112. Challenge myself – Go to the movies by myself (Done! 10/2/2008)
113. Have a cookie from Austin Cookie Lounge (replaces #90, another one bites the dust…apparently it closed)

Barton Springs (84) and Picnic (82)!

tina101 — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:46:42 +0000

Even though my 101 ended 2 days ago, I managed to complete 2 more items!

We decided to take the kids and the dogs to a park today. First we went to Barton Creek Greenbelt, hiked all the way to where the water should have been…only to discover everything was bone dry! Bummer! So from there we decided to hit up Barton Springs, plus I’ve been wanting to go there all summer. We found out when we arrived that pets and food are not allowed in the pool area, so we went to the creek right next to the pool and played there with all the other families and doggies. We had an awesome time! The dogs even had a blast playing in the water. We also fit in a mini picnic of fruits and sandwiches. Great way to spend a 100 degree Sunday – in the water and with family. Love Austin!

the last supper

tina101 — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:50:35 +0000

I managed to make one more meal before my 101 ends.

Lasagna! And it was oh so good. I tell yah, adding cream cheese makes everything better.

#15 – Cook at least one home meal(s) a week [i.e. eat out less] (103/143)

T-1 day

tina101 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:32:49 +0000

Since the housewarming party 2 weekend ago, we’ve done NOTHING. And it’s been great! We’ve been so busy with projects for the house that now we just want to sit back and relax.

We decided to take the day off from work today and hang out with the kids. We plan on going to lunch, ice skating..and maybe a movie!

So much for my list, I doubt we could fit the rest of my 101 items in before tomorrow.

House Unveiling Party

tina101 — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:03:51 +0000

We did it! 3 months after moving into our new house, 2 months of projects, 1 month Evite notice and what seemed like a gazillion purchases….we finally had the big unveiling of our home. For the party I had a snack menu prepared of my favorite food staples, but after relentless teasing from 2 of my closest friends (who shall remain nameless - A&J!), I switched it up. We prepared a wonderful spread of Tex-Mex themed apps including a nacho bar with all the fixin’s, queso, taquitos, 7 layer bean dip (that I made myself) and home-made Mexican Wedding cookies. And to really top it off we rented a MARGARITA machine! Everything went off without a hitch and we had a great time sharing our home with all our friends, family and co-workers. Surprisingly I only took 5 pictures during the party. I know!…so unlike me! I was having too good a time to mess with the camera. ;-)

I must say all our hard work really paid off! We received numerous compliments on our home. HUGE kudos to my friend Jennifer R for all her decorating advice and to my awesome husband for all the manual labor he had to endure. LUV you guys! I had the easy job of shopping for everything and supervising.

Here’s a list of all the home projects we completed before the party:

raised vanity in the master bath and a cabinet installed over the ‘throne’
raised vanity in the kids bath, added double sinks, and cabinet over the commode
installed a cabinet above the powder bath commode as well
new curtains and hardware for the living, dining and breakfast nook areas
new curtains and hardware for both kids rooms
new bedding (comforters/sheets/pillows) for both kids rooms (Thanks Nana!)
new 55″ flat screen TV for the living room (AWESOME!)
hired professional painters to paint the living room/hallways/entry in Sand Nile (khaki/green), kitchen/breakfast nook in Cherry Cobbler (red), and the dining room in Aster (light purple). There was NO WAY we were painting those 2 story high walls in the living room ourselves.
laid down edging for the front flowerbed
planted 6 new trees in the backyard
hung rope lights on the back porch (mood lighting!)
sealed the tile in the bathrooms (still need to seal the kitchen/entry/living rm areas)
stained the fence (this was actually done the day after the housewarming party)
new rug for breakfast nook
several new wall decor pieces, decorative couch pillows and various other items throughout the house
new his and her L-desks for the study and matching bookcase
several new frames for all our engagement/wedding/family pictures
installed new fans for the study & kids room and bought a nicer fan for the living room (which we still need to install, old fan will go to the guest room)

And of course what you’ve all been waiting for - the pictures of our home!

by cfreund

Eating In!

tina101 — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:15:02 +0000

#15 – home cooked meal(s) (102/143)

I baked/cooked/fried/sautéed several home-made foods this week:
Thursday – Evan and I cooked my favorite chicken w/ wine dinner, accompanied with rice
Saturday – Made homemade Mexican Wedding cookies and a 7 layer bean dip for the housewarming party.
Sunday – Grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. Yes, I know it’s just a simple grilled cheese…but I still made them vs going out to eat! Of course we did end up ordering Pizza for dinner.

#16 – Jacuzzi bubble bath time!

tina101 — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:03:38 +0000

# 16. Soak in the tub (2/11)

Started the weekend off right! First we joined the Cox’s at their home for dinner and socializing, and when we came home Malek suggested we celebrate our upcoming housewarming party by christening our jacuzzi bath tub with a relaxing bubble bath! This gave me the opportunity to finally use the ‘Cosmopolitan Bath Ice Cream Fizzy‘ that Monica had given me almost 2 years ago! Thx Moni! It was a great way to unwind from the week; sipping on champagne (same kind from our wedding), sensational bubbles and fizziness, and silky smooth skin that smelled delicious! My little rubber ducky (which I have displayed on the tub) partook in the rolling bubbles as well, and turned out to be a mighty fine spray toy too! It took several tries but I was finally able to squirt Malek between the eyes.

It’s Italian!

tina101 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:48:21 +0000

Last night I made Macaroni Grill’s creamy basil parmesan pasta with sun-dried tomatoes. I was impressed by how good it actually was, especially since it came from a box, and it was easy to make. Yum!

#15 – home cooked meal(s) (99/143)

Odds & Ends

tina101 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:46:08 +0000

#15 – Home cooked meals (98/143). I made breakfast on Sunday (sausage patties, biscuits, coffee) and spinach ravioli last night. Granted these are 2 very easy things to make..and all I really had to do was defrost them…but darn it I’m still claiming them because we ate at home and stove top flames were involved.

Malek and I have been spending A LOT of time (and $$) on our house in preparation for our house-warming party. I must say I’m super excited on the progress we’ve made. My wonderful friend Jenn R sent me free decorating ideas and let me use her designer discounts (she’s an interior decorator), and I MUST say she’s EXCELLENT! I LOVE everything she’s suggested and the 1st floor of our home looks spectacular! I can’t wait to show it off to our friends and family. I don’t want to spill the beans yet on everything we’ve done (I’ll blog about all our house projects after the party), but I must say it’s been extremely entertaining listening to Malek hang curtains. We have yet to tackle the game room…right now it’s a hodgepodge of all our miscellaneous furniture. Unfortunately that project will have to wait until next year.

#44 – Work out 3x’s a week (IP). Still going strong! I run 2x’s a week in the mornings, and have been going to the gym on the other days for weights and elliptical. Plus I’m still playing volleyball. Softball has been put on the back burner since I took a nice line drive to the chin. Ouch!

#45 – Weight management (IP). I managed to lose ~10 lbs for the wedding and have since been maintaining. It fluctuates a little, but I’m happy where my weight has come to rest. I feel GREAT! I’m happy with my body and my life.

#16 – Bathtub time. Major FAILURE. I guess I’m just a shower girl. We have this great jacuzzi tub in the new house and we still haven’t touched it! I did chill some of our wedding champagne so we could enjoy the bubbly while taking a bubble bath…alas the champagne is still sitting there forlorn in the fridge.

Can you tell I had fun with the smiley faces today?