I have now moved to new jersey. Internet and cable is hooked up, clothes are put away and I'm amazed at how less stressed I am this time around than last year at this time. I am so excited to see what the future holds. I know its silly, but I am super excited to see Clinton during the week. Being able to just lounge, watch tv and make dinner together will be so wonderful and such a change of pace. I know I am going to miss my family and girl friends, but I'm hoping to see them as often as I can. I couldn't be more excited to be kim's maid of honor... I am SO excited that she asked me. Its funny to think of all my friends transitions. Sarah and Jen and their new house and career adventures, Kimmy getting hitched, Erin's new beautiful home, Danielle's first year of marriage. So many great things to be thankful for.

In other news I want to get a puppy or dog. Badly. I know my parents think its a bad idea... and I definetly can understand. The responsibility for a dog is huge, and my job has me gone all day. This is something I've wanted to do for so long though, I'm hoping it works out. Clinton and I went to look at puppies on the way back from celebrating kim's engagement on LI. I think Clinton melted, so he is excited to get one : ) I'm glad he likes them too, because normally he is a cat person. I have three breeds I like a lot: a yorkie, a maltese or a maltipoo.

I am really excited for my new job teaching 4th and 5th grade band. I have new teacher orientation starting Monday and I hope it all goes well... and I hope everyone is easy to talk to! I'm such a tool and those type things because I seem to lack any of the little social skill I have haha.

I'm leaving tomorrow for Cape Cod with Clinton and his parents. I'm really excited. I haven't been to the Cape since I was super little... so little I don't remember it! I am pumped for the beach, whale watching and getting some good sea food. I hope we all have a nice time! The McConnells have more energy then me. Sometimes I think I'm 80 years old because I'm happy going to bed by 11 haha. Hope all is well in journal land: )

101 goals to do in 1001 days

I've seen this link in a few friend's profiles and journals and thought I would attempt this as well. We all know how I enjoy making lists. Here's the link: http://triplux.stilljournal.com/dayzero/

The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: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).


Why 1001 Days? 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.

Start: March 28th 2008
End: December 24nd, 2010

I will bold and italicize the ones I complete as I go...

1. Have professional musicians work with my students (April 3, 2008)

2. Give a memorable shower/party for Dani's wedding : ) (June 14th, 2008)

3. Get a new laptop

4. Give up on coffee for a week

5. Don't drink soda for a week

6. Run a mile without stopping

7. Play "I'm as asshole" on guitar

8. Play an OAR song on guitar

9. Eat as a vegetarian for a week

10. Take a bar tending class with Kimmy

11. See a DCI show (again)

12. Go see Muse for a second time

13. See the NY Phil

14. Adopt a dog or kitten (August 08, Annabelle the Yorkie:)

15. Take a dancing class

16. Go kayaking (week of July 14th)

17. Try a new recipe (many...but fav. is beef strogonoff Oct 08)


18. Submit a secret I have to postsecret (postsecret.com)

19. Sell something on Ebay

20. Donate clothes I am not using to charity (June 28th)

21. Try yoga

22. Go horseback riding

23. Write a letter to myself to read when I turn 35 (ten years)

24. Go Skiing

25. Read the Bible... and understand it

26. Observe reputable teachers, and learn from their techniques

27. Visit Texas to see the McConnell's (April 2008)

28. Read 5 books (0/5) -excluding my books on tape (5/5 as of November 08)

29. Go Camping

30. Go to a vineyard

31. visit Jen and Sarah in Philly : ) (November 08)

32. Go to NYC with my mom (May 2008)

33. Have a sleep-over with my girl friends

34. Take a bubble bath with candles and a good book/good music

35. Mail Christmas cards (December 08)

36. Learn how to replace my windshield wipers

37. Add more memory to my laptop so it runs faster 3/30 added 1 gig and it worked wonders!

38. Have a food log/journal for one month

39.Take a day off from work

40. Pay for some one's toll behind my car

41. Go to the beach

42. Go golfing with my Dad

43. Play my trumpet in a group/ensemble (Auditioned and play in the Ridgewood Concert Band Fall 08)

44. Organize all my photos- burn to disk

45. Take a cooking class

46. Get a massage

47. Get a pedicure (July 2008)

48. Get a manicure (July 2008)

49. Go rollerblading

50. Compliment a stranger

51. Don't say anything negative for a week

52. Cancel my Myspace account

53. Go to the gym every day for one week

54. Make my parents dinner

55. Give up facebook for a month

56. Drive a boat/jetski (July 2008)

57. Have dinner in Manhattan (Clints bday 08)

58. Go on a picnic

59. Don't raise my voice to Clinton, friends or family for a week

60. Go to the farmers market

61. Make a list of 100 things that make me happy

62. Keep a plant alive for this entire project

63. Put $50 into my savings account a month. More when possible

64. Grow my hair down below my shoulder blades... while keeping it healthy

65. Go to a casino (June 2008)

66. Go to a baseball game (July 19th, 2008)

67. Send a letter or care package to a soldier

68. Go to a museum in NYC

69. Go to the eye doc (August 08)

70. Get new glasses frames (October 08)

71. Get a Wii (May 2008)

72. Go ice skating

73. Go on a trip with Clinton (DC summer 08)

74. Thank a custodial worker (June 2008)

75. 25 crunches a day for a month

76. Go to a bar/pub in Cuse I have never been to

77. Spend a weekend without TV

78. Leave a 50% tip

79. Move out of Cortland (July 08)

80. Go hiking

81. Eat breakfast every day for a month

82. See a chick-flick in the theatre (June 2008...SATC : ))

83. Get something pierced

84. Back up the music on itunes I have

85. Take my Vitamin every day for a month

86. Take my calcium supplement every day for a month

87. Go to a comedy club/see a comedian

88. Buy a wedding gift for Danielle and Mike (July 2008)

89. Play basketball in my driveway

90. Try something new at a restaurant (June 2008..BBQ Calamari, yum)

91. Buy a dress and wear it (September 08)

92. Go bowling (May 2008, Dad's bday haha)

93. Take pictures in a photo booth with a friend/clinton

94. Make hummus from scratch

95. Go to the Fair, and enjoy a wine slushy : )

96. Make a pizza from scratch (June 2008, Laverossi's)

97. Go for an evening walk with someone I care about

98. Go to a taping of a TV show

99. Have a professional picture taken of my family (Jan 08)

100. Do something that makes me uncomfortable

101. Every task not completed will be 1 hour of volunteering/service

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Any ideas you come up with to add or exchange for, let me know! : )