101 in 1,001....time is running out!

Back in 2009, I posted a list of 101 things I wanted to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. My 1,001 days will be up in less than a week.  Looking back on my list, I realized there was a lot on there that I never accomplished.  I'm currently standing at 61/101 accomplished tasks, however with almost a week left, I plan on knocking a few more things off my list.  Allow me to comment on what I have left:

• Visit my grandparents - I was lucky enough to get to see both my grandparents on the Taylor side before my grandma passed away.  However, having this on my list helped me to realize that I haven't seen my Grandma Thornhill once in the last 1,001 days.  That deeply saddens me and makes me realize that I need to make a trip out to Hillsboro to see her.
• Get a brother or sister for the pup - I don't feel bad about this one.  If we were to get another dog, it would be for selfish reasons, and not for her to have a companion.  The truth is, she hates other dogs and would not appreciate a canine sibling.
• Stay at a Bed & Breakfast - I wish we could have done this, but it's something we can aim for in the future.
• Sing karaoke with my husband - Perhaps someday...if he's really drunk!
• Make out in the rain - We should have done this on the float trip! 
• Go on a walk with my husband and dog every month - This was a good goal, but was hard to do when weather got bad.  And the truth is...we got busy.  And lazy. 
• Make a baby/Do a weekly photo documentation of pregancy - This one makes me really sad, but it turns out I did everything in my power to make it happen.  Hopefully someday...
• Go to the dentist twice a year - I ALMOST made this one.  I haven't been yet this year.  Whoops!
• Run 10K/Marathon relay - I would LOVE to get back into running and do both of these.
• Be able to do 50 push ups - I didn't ever really try to do this one.  But I should!
• Try on wedding dress every anniversary - This was a fun thought, but honestly, I just never remembered to do it.  Also, I'm now about 15 lbs heavier than I was the day we got married.  Whoops...sorry James!
• Volunteer at food drive or homeless shelter - My friend Lisa and I had actually scheduled to do this this summer with the kids we nanny.  Sadly, the only day that would work was the day my kiddos were on vacation (and I had to teach summer school).  I'd still like to do it sometime.  Perhaps next summer with the girls!
• Travel outside of US - We actually got to do a bit of traveling, but didn't get to leave the country.  Maybe for our 5 year anniversary we can take a big trip?
• Visit cousins in Florida - I SO need to do this!!!
• Go on a trip over Spring Break - Didn't happen, but NEXT Spring Break, I will be going to Chicago for my friend Diane's bachelorette party!
• Visit a National Park - Well maybe if my parents would have invited me to go to Yellowstone with them....
• Go through stuff at old house - Ugh, this is something I know I need to do, but I seriously dread it!
• Go on a strenuous hike - Hopefully we can get out to Colorado soon and hike up a mountain!
• Blog once a month - I'm SO mad at myself for this one.  I blogged every single month, except for the month of June 2012.  I actually started a blog that month, but never finished it.  Grr...so close!
• Ride a horse - I still really want to do this.  It's been way too long...
• Go skiing - Perhaps we can knock this one off the list along with the "strenuous hike".
• Go snorkeling - Gotta do it!
• Finish Harry Potter series - Perhaps next summer...
• Read all David Sedaris' books - I blame 50 Shades of Gray for this not happening.
• Bake an apple pie from scratch - Yum...but I have to wait for this fall or winter.

The following are items that I didn't do, but I'm going to try to accomplish a few of them within the next week.  Wish me luck!

• Go to Gate's BBQ
• Write a letter to an old friend
• Cook something on the grill
• Clean out my inbox
• Share a recipe with at least 10 people
• Write something and share it with someone
• Write a song
• Go fishing
• Go on a bike ride
• Win big at the casino
• Go to the shooting range
• Buy khakis that actually fit
• Put together a puzzle every year
• Donate $5 to a charity for every item not accomplished

I've decided, I AM going to do the donation thing.  I'd like to donate some to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of my grandma who passed away earlier this summer.  I also have a few girlfriends that work for non-profit organizations that I would love to contribute to.

In addition, I would like to extend my deadline on this list another 1,001 days and see what else I can cross off.  So, on May 14, 2015, we'll see where we're at on everything!  Until then...

A Note to the General Public:

A Note to the General Public:  It is rude to ask someone when they are going to have kids.  Chances are, it's none of your business.  So, don't do it.

That is all.