tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45708451184028560292024-02-19T06:05:35.885-06:00rachel·jo... a day in the lifeThis blog was initially created to discuss my wedding planning, but with a sprinkle of randomness.rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-83466841017648975892011-03-05T08:56:00.000-06:002011-03-05T08:56:43.152-06:00101 List Updates<span style="font-size: small;">Today, I am SO excied as the two canvases I ordered of our wedding photos came in so I'm going to pick them up! Squeeeeeal! I am one set closer to creating a gallery wall (#28). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://rachel-jo.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-101-in-1001.html"><b>So here are my 101 list updates:</b></a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">#7 <span></span><span>- Bring treats to work (not for birthday)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span> I can't believe I didn't take photos, but I made about 54 mini cupcakes for Valentines Day</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>#42 -</span> Help Dad find a full-time job</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span>I updated my Dad's resume for the 2010's and he was able to find a job... probably just a coincidence.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>#49 - </span><span></span><span>Send a care package to my brother</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Today, I wrote my brother a letter, sent him a Chicago Bears door mat for his new place, some charcoal pencils and candy... let me tell you how fun that was fun to wrap!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>#60 - Take a workout class</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span>I'm in the middle of "Cardio Surge!" right now, and it is kicking my ass... but I love it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>#72 - </span><span></span><span>Clean out closets and donate clothes to charity every 6 month </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Andy and I took about 2 hours sorting through our drawers and closets and ended up donating 3 garbage bags worth of clothes to Goodwill. We also found some towels to take to the animal shelter :)</span></span>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-3574200994248354972011-01-30T18:48:00.000-06:002011-01-30T18:48:44.965-06:00i like to sing like a coffee maker.if you needed a laugh:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="youtube-player" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ipt9EO8lJ2Q" title="YouTube video player" type="text/html" width="640"></iframe>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-71036970683431982272011-01-09T16:52:00.004-06:002011-01-09T17:08:40.242-06:00#40 Spend a day with my brotherMy brother, Steve, took his girlfriend, Jordan, to Chicago on Friday to show her around and visit the museums. After sitting in traffic for 2 1/2 hours (Friday + rush hour + flurries), they made it to our place to spend the weekend! Side note: I find that having guests is the perfect motivator for getting the house clean... and to bust out the waffle iron ;)<br />
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On Friday night, we took them for Chicago-style pizza at Lou Malnati's and walked around downtown Naperville.<br />
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</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>On Saturday, we enjoyed homemade sticky buns (recipe 1/25)...<br />
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</tbody></table>Ate our weight in sushi... and enjoyed free smells from Penzey's Spices<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love that they sat us in a private room!</td></tr>
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Went to Goodwill and saw True Grit...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unread and only $2!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Then, today, ate waffles and posed for pictures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Candids are much better than portraits, sometimes.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I'm so happy they were able to come visit before heading back to Colorado. Despite having colds, Andy and I had a great time entertaining and getting caught up with my little bro. In addition, I'm glad this was the first item I crossed off my <a href="http://rachel-jo.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-101-in-1001.html">101 list</a>. Not only did I spend "a day" with Steven, it was more like 48 hilariously adventurous hours!<br />
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<a href="http://rachel-jo.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-101-in-1001.html">#40 - Spend a day with my brother - Complete </a>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-52973350653462969732011-01-03T17:50:00.011-06:002011-03-05T09:01:20.047-06:00My 101 in 1001<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">As of today: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="78" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_JE19xGUEEaWDaEIMAFcWlBa6mb6klVA5VkTBhpJw8fr_b909p42mIgRfh9iBM94c5p3kb4Y5mYg1-WEtASzFLzuVoEkI3aEjpbDcoa3oqq5GFhilcFdmKu56hKLh6G0JH9lF8DZhww/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-03+at+5.46.18+PM.png" width="400" /></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Ever since <a href="http://www.claremontroad.com/2009/my-101-in-1001/">Brooke</a> started her list, I've been putting ideas into my little notebook and waiting for today to arrive to kick off my list. Coincidentally, there are also 1001 days until my 30th birthday! Wow, that hurts to type...anyway. Here goes:</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mission:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Criteria:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why 1001 Days?</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as New Year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Start Date: January 3, 2011</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">End Date: September 30, 2013</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Bold/Italicized - completed</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cooking</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cook 25 recipes from cookbooks I own (0/25)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make 5 dishes that get 5 stars (0/5)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">3. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Find a *signature* dish</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">4. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take a cooking class</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">5. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Organize my recipe folder</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">6. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cook at home for entire week (0/7)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">7. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bring treats to work (not for birthday)</span></b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Crafty</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">8. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Set up an Etsy store</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">9. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sell Grandma’s hankies on Etsy</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">10. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Enter a photography contest</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">11. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create wedding album for wedding weekend events</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">12. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create a shadowbox of wedding mementos</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">13. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Finish sewing pillows </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">14. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take photos that spell out our name or wedding date</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Finish wedding recaps on blog</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take a Photoshop or Illustrator class/seminar</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">17. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make our t-shirt quilt</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Finish organizing scrapbook box 2002-2010</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Culture</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">19. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Read 5 non-fiction books (0/5)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Read Martha Stewart craft book and do project</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">21. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Organize or participate in a book group</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">22. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Go to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">23. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit a new to me museum</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">24. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Write 15 letters (0/15)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">25. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Play a song on the piano</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Decorating</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">26. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Decorate the office</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">27. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hang up pictures in kitchen</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">28. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create a photo gallery wall</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">29. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Figure out an organizing solution for coat closet</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">30. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Declutter the family room & maintain</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">31. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make the bedroom more relaxing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Faith</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">32. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Find a new church</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">33. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Attend all advent services (0/4)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">34. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Volunteer for a service activity</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">35. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bring someone to church</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Family & Friends</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">36. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Have a dinner party</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">37. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Reconnect with an old friend</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">38. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Mail someone a surprise anonymously</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">39. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Babysit for free</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">40. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Spend a day with my brother</span></b></i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">41. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit Missouri (0/2)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">42. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Help Dad find a full-time job</span></b></i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">43. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Throw a surprise party</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">44. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Help someone plan & organize a party</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">45. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make plans with a new friend</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">46. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create a visual family tree</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">47. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Throw a themed party</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">48. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take family portraits and put into an album</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">49. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Send a care package to my brother </span></b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Financial</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">50. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sell wedding dress</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">51. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sell ebay pile</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">52. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Spend $0 for 1 week</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">53. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pay off credit card</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">54. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sell extra wedding supplies</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">55. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">File bills once a month</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">56. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Save 3 month’s salary for an emergency fund</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Health</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">57. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Eat as a vegan for one week (0/7)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">58. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Start allergy shots</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">59. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Schedule a physical</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">60. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take a workout class</span></b></i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">61. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Run a charity race/walk</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">62. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Floss every day for a month (0/30)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">63. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lose 10 lbs and keep it off (0/10)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">64. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Work out three times a week, two weeks in a row (0/6)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">65. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Touch my toes!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Home</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">66. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">New flooring</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">67. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Finish painting</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">68. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Eliminate chemical cleaners</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">69. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Find rocks for the boot tray</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">70. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Buy a grownup bed</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">71. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sell home or refinance</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">72. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Clean out closets and donate clothes to charity every 6 months <i style="color: #0b5394;"><b>(1/3)</b></i></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">73. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;">Finish changing all light bulbs to CFL/most energy efficient for their use</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Marriage</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">74. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">See results of pastoral pre-marriage assessment</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">75. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Have professional photos printed</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">76. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take a spontaneous adventure</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">77. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Volunteer together</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">78. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Have a date night once a month (0/21)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">79. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit local walking paths and bring dog</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">80. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Do something nice as a surprise</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Personal Growth</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">81. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Unplugged weekend – no internet</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">82. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">See a movie alone</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">83. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Get a tattoo</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">84. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Write a will</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">85. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Donate blood</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">86. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Write a letter to myself to open in 10 years</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">87. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Volunteer or join a committee at work</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">88. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Don’t watch TV for a week </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">89. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Don’t swear for a week </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">90. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Don’t eat fast food for a month</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">91. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Whistle with my fingers</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">92. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;">Leave notes in library books</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">93. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Volunteer my services for free</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">94. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Write 101 blog posts <i style="color: #0b5394;"><b>(4/101)</b></i></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Travel</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">95. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit 3 new states (0/3)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">96. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Get a new passport</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">97. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Take a transatlantic flight</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;">98. Go to a taping of Oprah</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;">99. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Stand outside of the Today show on a weekday morning</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.1pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;">100. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: small;">Have a drink on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Building</span></div>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-43394125687320211372011-01-01T10:37:00.000-06:002011-01-01T10:37:02.894-06:00new year, clean slateI'm starting the New Year with a clean <strike>slate</strike> floors. Yesterday, after struggling with our textured laminate tiles that always appear dirty, Andy bought me a Shark on clearance for $20 at Target.<br />
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PS - Andy is sick, so of course this is how I'm going to spend my morning - yay!rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-72114791008801456072010-12-25T15:39:00.001-06:002010-12-26T15:41:49.336-06:00merry christmas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qSpJDyBWNVY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qSpJDyBWNVY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-72672335655886447552010-11-28T16:13:00.000-06:002010-11-28T16:13:56.326-06:00good advice<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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poodle letter & pen holder - a must, no?rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-7263539282539680082010-11-16T19:45:00.000-06:002010-11-16T19:45:14.464-06:00oh, happy day!<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EfwJkeabsCfK-5zJ5VMQ9hwd8keS3i9L9jq_0OS1pQD4YvEu-MCTWQhm2dzsZGCSDP1JSlW6_G_0f1LLE8YtumRxhyphenhyphenWS2yA9sCjBU-L3F5_uWZ4zDNnxksacG3U9dmfYoRSsryDUwbE/s1600/Picture+1-730446.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540194837593591330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EfwJkeabsCfK-5zJ5VMQ9hwd8keS3i9L9jq_0OS1pQD4YvEu-MCTWQhm2dzsZGCSDP1JSlW6_G_0f1LLE8YtumRxhyphenhyphenWS2yA9sCjBU-L3F5_uWZ4zDNnxksacG3U9dmfYoRSsryDUwbE/s640/Picture+1-730446.jpg" width="601" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKPTX5SlECCsTMsMFj43vlwJ7E__tzVEMOGvomFghAeF4D8v6e_2GxYpy38WYOOhuBNvFaRhzDNQTuAiqvfm0b9Nb4k2KLSa_v3TUDZeNguxIKMIAYzZQaF_hgcuIEVeU8RnlI8EMaVU/s1600/Picture+3-719894.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="388" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540194802034279554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKPTX5SlECCsTMsMFj43vlwJ7E__tzVEMOGvomFghAeF4D8v6e_2GxYpy38WYOOhuBNvFaRhzDNQTuAiqvfm0b9Nb4k2KLSa_v3TUDZeNguxIKMIAYzZQaF_hgcuIEVeU8RnlI8EMaVU/s400/Picture+3-719894.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IZHzyyPzBDp-nCMnLGIsYvfiGo-fepEwFdzUiKbQP4nK0Jx-JrB3sdEE8cDq3BSp5o_R7QQlVQxJGgURe3BA_apNzBJ3WkChyphenhyphen3kVhnWUe4g7zuLGrTqvWLyBFhKaFE63pG9M_Wd-pU4/s1600/Picture+2-729126.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="361" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540194836935381538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IZHzyyPzBDp-nCMnLGIsYvfiGo-fepEwFdzUiKbQP4nK0Jx-JrB3sdEE8cDq3BSp5o_R7QQlVQxJGgURe3BA_apNzBJ3WkChyphenhyphen3kVhnWUe4g7zuLGrTqvWLyBFhKaFE63pG9M_Wd-pU4/s400/Picture+2-729126.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><br />
yes!</div>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-53785044511750846202010-11-14T14:31:00.000-06:002010-11-14T14:31:34.336-06:00true storySometimes I pretend that I just found out that Oprah's coming to our house in order to get it clean as fast as possible.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.madebygirl.com/images/product/PR-6701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-51199837747668643902010-10-31T19:37:00.003-05:002010-10-31T19:42:40.197-05:00Happy Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5134049490_8670b6e5ac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5134049490_8670b6e5ac.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/5134058802_2f6f9b4816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/5134058802_2f6f9b4816.jpg" width="265" /></a><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1086/5134059090_77ca4cfa75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1086/5134059090_77ca4cfa75.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-70628119303296633232010-10-31T10:39:00.000-05:002010-10-31T10:39:36.941-05:00Elephant RocksLast weekend we visited <a href="http://www.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places-go/natural-areas/elephant-rocks">Elephant Rocks</a> with Andy's family:<br />
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Thus, the lack of posts. It's a good thing.rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-33352272024773012072010-10-18T19:28:00.003-05:002010-10-31T10:42:55.505-05:00Pumpkin Spice Latte<span style="display: inline;"><img alt="wildolive_pumpkinspice.jpg" height="422" src="http://blog.craftzine.com/wildolive_pumpkinspice.jpg" width="600" /></span><br />
Graphic Designer Mollie Johanson of <a href="http://wildolive.blogspot.com/">Wild Olive</a> has a special embroidery post up over at <a href="http://whipup.net/2010/10/16/2010-guest-blogger-series-mollie-and-her-pumpkin-latte-embroidery-pattern/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WhipUp+%28whip+up%29">WhipUp</a> - "I heart pumpkin spice latte." <br />
Via <a href="http://robot-heart.tumblr.com/">Robot Heart</a>rachel♥johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282976414525566362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570845118402856029.post-54874103570147904512010-10-17T22:43:00.001-05:002010-10-31T10:48:10.852-05:00Little Miss NOne week old baby <a href="http://rachel-jo.blogspot.com/2010/10/birth-day.html">Natalie</a>, photos by me :)<br />
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Of course, Happy 70th Birthday to the late John Lennon.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32cu-V_bWnJrN4dNU6zdie-1KVor0l3QFe7raVhzpS1yLJ6eJRAzo34CREOfTdv4aQPcSi7BPWiBrVR-0b6-nD6kB6G1cpYkiRMq3Y1JZsEiluE89X8UO_zDpd-mk9K5f3Fl1QQRvMZk/s1600/Beatle+buggy+Jellow+Submarine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Oh, and talk about accessories (For when the "Rain" comes, of course!)<br />
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Damn, babies are expensive and NOT happening any time soon. Although, I kinda want to buy it and convert it into a dog buggy... a very expensive, socially unacceptable dog buggy. <br />
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