I've been keeping an eye on fashion trends lately, and it's looking like long and lean (twiggy) is slowly sneaking back into the ready-to-wear consciousness. Lately, the spring preview has been showing a lot of drop-waist dresses, horizontal stripes, and shift dresses. Typically, these styles are meant for tall, leggy, straight up and down type of chicks. Well, I guess they were tired of being left out of the fashion-forward trends. Welcome to the party our curve-challenged sisters!
Now, as for the rest of the trends, spring preview is also showing a lot of wedges. And they are craaaaazy. Bold prints and colors aren't just for shirts anymore. And while I'm on the subject, bold colors are everywhere! Similar to a few years ago when I'd officially reached my fed up point with neutral-toned pants (circa 2003-2004), colorful pants are moving into spring. Mostly, I've seen them in skinny jeans only. I find this puzzling, since it will be way too hot to wear tall boots to go with them. I think this may be a skinny girl only trend, but I have been proven wrong on this point before. Let's just leave this in the TBD column.
All of the colors and trends are looking fabulous. Some of the staples that we loved over the past couple years are staying in: flirty dresses, maxi dresses, and color blocking. Sweet!
Sadly, I'm on a self-imposed shopping hiatus. It was torture living through clearance sale season. And now, awesome fashion trends that I'm itching to try are going to go right past me. Sonuva!! Listen, somebody head out and do some shopping so I can live vicariously through you, ok? Kthxbye!!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
An update
Here's the latest scoop on what's been happening with the boys on my island.
The gym rat: no word yet. Checked in with the Titan to ask him if he had turned over my number. He said he hadn't -- yet. His plan was to try to run into the guy at the gym and try to find out if he was interested, and to pass on my number. So, I told the Titan to go ahead, but to not be weird about it. Even though this conversation was by text, I could totally feel him giving me side eye, because his response was "I know how to do this, pheebs. ;)". Well -- don't let me stop you, cuz that boy was fiiiiiiiiiiiine*.
The Titan: While I'm on the subject of the Titan, there's nothing going on there. He is not my man, we are not dating, we are not going to revisit (for the third time!!!) a relationship. Yes, he still calls me nearly everyday. Yes, he is seeing someone else. Yes, that is very strange. No, I'm not going to do anything about it....if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
The round guy: Never called. YAY!**
The hot cop: I can't say that my social experiment has been going all that wonderfully. For one thing, I don't have the patience to play games with the phone. I don't like to not answer a text message, and if something is on my mind, I want to be able to send a text. That said, I did break a cardinal rule and institute a "talk." But, it was just a baby, pint-sized talk. Basically, I just noted that I'm way too awesome to just be a jump-off, so he should actually put forth some effort if he wanted to hook up ever again. But, I couched it on either side with funny and snarky comments. This is his first week off work in something like 6 weeks -- I haven't been asked out yet. My guess? My original hunch that he was hoping to be a day tripper on the island only, and isn't looking to take up any kind of residency or visit schedule was right. I do think we'll always have some sort of snarky text exchange -- our humor is too similar not to :). Other than that, I'm just hanging out, waiting to see what happens next.
The young blood: We have been spending an awful lot of time together lately. He invites himself over to my house, and I instruct him to take me out to dinner. Although, he's stopped paying. He is definitely making sure he stays top of mind, but he hasn't made any romantic overtures. I'm not sure what the deal is, but I figure I might as well ride it out (if for no other reason than it's nice to have male companionship every once in a while -- even if it is missing a romantic element.)
*Which reminds me. The night we were out, the Titan took one look at the gym rat, and said "yeah, he's kinda like me. If I'm Plan A, he's Plan B." HAHAHAHA. The awesome part about that? He was dead serious.
**I'm headed out to throw salt over my shoulder now, to avoid jinxing myself.
The gym rat: no word yet. Checked in with the Titan to ask him if he had turned over my number. He said he hadn't -- yet. His plan was to try to run into the guy at the gym and try to find out if he was interested, and to pass on my number. So, I told the Titan to go ahead, but to not be weird about it. Even though this conversation was by text, I could totally feel him giving me side eye, because his response was "I know how to do this, pheebs. ;)". Well -- don't let me stop you, cuz that boy was fiiiiiiiiiiiine*.
The Titan: While I'm on the subject of the Titan, there's nothing going on there. He is not my man, we are not dating, we are not going to revisit (for the third time!!!) a relationship. Yes, he still calls me nearly everyday. Yes, he is seeing someone else. Yes, that is very strange. No, I'm not going to do anything about it....if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
The round guy: Never called. YAY!**
The hot cop: I can't say that my social experiment has been going all that wonderfully. For one thing, I don't have the patience to play games with the phone. I don't like to not answer a text message, and if something is on my mind, I want to be able to send a text. That said, I did break a cardinal rule and institute a "talk." But, it was just a baby, pint-sized talk. Basically, I just noted that I'm way too awesome to just be a jump-off, so he should actually put forth some effort if he wanted to hook up ever again. But, I couched it on either side with funny and snarky comments. This is his first week off work in something like 6 weeks -- I haven't been asked out yet. My guess? My original hunch that he was hoping to be a day tripper on the island only, and isn't looking to take up any kind of residency or visit schedule was right. I do think we'll always have some sort of snarky text exchange -- our humor is too similar not to :). Other than that, I'm just hanging out, waiting to see what happens next.
The young blood: We have been spending an awful lot of time together lately. He invites himself over to my house, and I instruct him to take me out to dinner. Although, he's stopped paying. He is definitely making sure he stays top of mind, but he hasn't made any romantic overtures. I'm not sure what the deal is, but I figure I might as well ride it out (if for no other reason than it's nice to have male companionship every once in a while -- even if it is missing a romantic element.)
*Which reminds me. The night we were out, the Titan took one look at the gym rat, and said "yeah, he's kinda like me. If I'm Plan A, he's Plan B." HAHAHAHA. The awesome part about that? He was dead serious.
**I'm headed out to throw salt over my shoulder now, to avoid jinxing myself.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Roommate Switch?
Last week, the Titan and I planned a night out. Originally, it was going to be the two of us and our sets of friends. But, ultimately, our friends bowed out so it was just us. We were both out because we wanted to see if we still had it.
To remind everyone, the Titan played basketball in college. 6'5", 245, caramel mocha colored, with kind of light eyes. He rocks a goatee, and a low fade. In a word, tall, dark, and handsome. Turns out, the Titan still has it. I watched him seduce the bartender and get more than half his drinks for free. Then, I saw him get 2 girl's phone numbers, plus a girl gave me her number to give to him. All in all, pretty impressive. Meanwhile, I was charged for all of my drinks (a grand total of two, since they weren't free), and there was no one I was really willing to put forth any effort into meeting.* It was getting near the end of the night, and I was growing tired of sitting by myself at the bar. At one point, I did get hit on by a girl, so that was pretty hilarious. Especially after she hit on the Titan a short while later. But other than that quick blip of hilariousness, I was starting to feel like I'd need a do-over.
Well, around 1 o'clock in the morning, things started getting interesting. I was sitting at the bar, nursing a water, when I saw a tall chocolate-y brother walk up on my right side. He was clearly a gym rat, shaved head, and wearing my favorite color. Then he left, and I was sad. At the time, the Titan was across the room talking to some chick, so I was trying coming up with reasons to leave. Fortunately, the gym rat came back, and he had a shorter, rounder friend in tow. Hooray! Let the flirting commence. When I turned to do a double take (and start the flirting), I made eye contact with the short round guy. Nuts!
The short round guy decided to strike up a conversation. (Darn my flirty eyes!!) Asking me who I was with, how long I'd been there, and whatnot. Typical bar talk. He introduced himself and the gym rat, who by then was on the other side of me. Then, they judged me for my water. I pointed out that I didn't like buying drinks, so I was drinking water. The round guy proceeded to buy my drink of choice and a shot. And he continued the conversation. He was nice enough, and the conversation was good, as far as bar conversation goes. He even pulled in his gym rat friend, so he wouldn't feel left out. I tried to focus as much as I could on the gym rat, and send him brain waves letting him know that he was the one I was interested in. Sadly, he was not psychic and walked away. Noooooo!!!!!
Eventually, the Titan made his way back to me, so I introduced him. The round guy actually bought a round of shots for ALL of us (impressive, I have to say). Shortly thereafter, I had to run to the washroom. While there, I texted the Titan to tell him that the wrong guy was interested. And this is when things got even more interesting. At some point between my run to the washroom and my return, the Titan had managed to make friends with a group of guys out celebrating their friend's birthday. The birthday boy had asked that I come by, to say that he thought I was cute (yay!) but he was married (boo!) and would I like a glass of Moet (hell yeah!). They didn't even ask me to hang out over there. So I just took my champagne and left. HA! When I made my way back to the gym rat and the round guy, the Titan had gotten friendly with the gym rat. Evidently, they both worked out at the same gym** and recognized each other.
The Titan, trying to do me a solid for getting that one girl's number, got the gym rat's phone number. And did a little research. Apparently, the gym rat thought I was cute, but didn't want to pull a robbery from the round guy. (Darn you guy code!!!). So, the Titan is planning to circle back to the gym rat the next time they see each other at the gym. Meanwhile, the round guy asked for my number. While I gave him the real digits, I sent up a little prayer to the dating gods hoping that he wouldn't call. (So far, so good. He hasn't!).
I guess, at the end of the day, I still got it too! And, I may even get a decent date out of the shenanigans. I doubt that -- but if I do, it'd be the greatest roommate switch ever, right? Totally worth it!
*There was one guy who was cute from afar, but when I got up to him, he was far from cute. HA.
**Also known as the gym where I work out. Yay!
To remind everyone, the Titan played basketball in college. 6'5", 245, caramel mocha colored, with kind of light eyes. He rocks a goatee, and a low fade. In a word, tall, dark, and handsome. Turns out, the Titan still has it. I watched him seduce the bartender and get more than half his drinks for free. Then, I saw him get 2 girl's phone numbers, plus a girl gave me her number to give to him. All in all, pretty impressive. Meanwhile, I was charged for all of my drinks (a grand total of two, since they weren't free), and there was no one I was really willing to put forth any effort into meeting.* It was getting near the end of the night, and I was growing tired of sitting by myself at the bar. At one point, I did get hit on by a girl, so that was pretty hilarious. Especially after she hit on the Titan a short while later. But other than that quick blip of hilariousness, I was starting to feel like I'd need a do-over.
Well, around 1 o'clock in the morning, things started getting interesting. I was sitting at the bar, nursing a water, when I saw a tall chocolate-y brother walk up on my right side. He was clearly a gym rat, shaved head, and wearing my favorite color. Then he left, and I was sad. At the time, the Titan was across the room talking to some chick, so I was trying coming up with reasons to leave. Fortunately, the gym rat came back, and he had a shorter, rounder friend in tow. Hooray! Let the flirting commence. When I turned to do a double take (and start the flirting), I made eye contact with the short round guy. Nuts!
The short round guy decided to strike up a conversation. (Darn my flirty eyes!!) Asking me who I was with, how long I'd been there, and whatnot. Typical bar talk. He introduced himself and the gym rat, who by then was on the other side of me. Then, they judged me for my water. I pointed out that I didn't like buying drinks, so I was drinking water. The round guy proceeded to buy my drink of choice and a shot. And he continued the conversation. He was nice enough, and the conversation was good, as far as bar conversation goes. He even pulled in his gym rat friend, so he wouldn't feel left out. I tried to focus as much as I could on the gym rat, and send him brain waves letting him know that he was the one I was interested in. Sadly, he was not psychic and walked away. Noooooo!!!!!
Eventually, the Titan made his way back to me, so I introduced him. The round guy actually bought a round of shots for ALL of us (impressive, I have to say). Shortly thereafter, I had to run to the washroom. While there, I texted the Titan to tell him that the wrong guy was interested. And this is when things got even more interesting. At some point between my run to the washroom and my return, the Titan had managed to make friends with a group of guys out celebrating their friend's birthday. The birthday boy had asked that I come by, to say that he thought I was cute (yay!) but he was married (boo!) and would I like a glass of Moet (hell yeah!). They didn't even ask me to hang out over there. So I just took my champagne and left. HA! When I made my way back to the gym rat and the round guy, the Titan had gotten friendly with the gym rat. Evidently, they both worked out at the same gym** and recognized each other.
The Titan, trying to do me a solid for getting that one girl's number, got the gym rat's phone number. And did a little research. Apparently, the gym rat thought I was cute, but didn't want to pull a robbery from the round guy. (Darn you guy code!!!). So, the Titan is planning to circle back to the gym rat the next time they see each other at the gym. Meanwhile, the round guy asked for my number. While I gave him the real digits, I sent up a little prayer to the dating gods hoping that he wouldn't call. (So far, so good. He hasn't!).
I guess, at the end of the day, I still got it too! And, I may even get a decent date out of the shenanigans. I doubt that -- but if I do, it'd be the greatest roommate switch ever, right? Totally worth it!
*There was one guy who was cute from afar, but when I got up to him, he was far from cute. HA.
**Also known as the gym where I work out. Yay!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
2 items down :)
As they say, it feels good to cross things off the list. Allow me to check off a couple items:
37. Go to new restaurants during Restaurant Week
38. Send myself flowers on Valentines Day
What's next?? :)
38. Send myself flowers on Valentines Day
What's next?? :)
Experiment, First Observation
So, it went 3 days without contact. Even though it's my nature to respond to texts and phone calls instantly, I didn't this time. It took every ounce of restraint I had to wait 8 hours to get back to him. Actually, since I was annoyed that it took 3 days for him to bother contacting me, it wasn't as difficult as it would normally be.
Now, the last time I waited so long to respond, I ended up with 5 text messages and a phone call in the middle. This time, only 3 text messages -- but they were rapid-fire. Less frantic this time. Anyway, I didn't get several texts and calls this time. But I certainly got a comment. Something to the effect of "wow...nice response times." Later on in the conversation, he asked "so who's the new male interest?" I didn't respond. Honestly, what would be the point? At the moment, there are no other suitors (unless you count the youngblood's psuedo attempt at a comeback); but I don't see what good it does to tell him that. Frankly, I am a little confused as to why he asked me in the first place.
After I was done talking to him, I cut it off. I was out getting my boogey on with the Titan at a local joint...testing the waters to see if I still got it (I do). Hot cop had been working for something like 24 hours, and I suspect was using me as entertainment to keep himself awake. Humph. Not my job. So, when I was done, I cut it off.
No increased chasing yet. I did get more proof that he's just not that into me, though. So far, the self-help-y book writers have a point. Let the experiment continue... :)
Now, the last time I waited so long to respond, I ended up with 5 text messages and a phone call in the middle. This time, only 3 text messages -- but they were rapid-fire. Less frantic this time. Anyway, I didn't get several texts and calls this time. But I certainly got a comment. Something to the effect of "wow...nice response times." Later on in the conversation, he asked "so who's the new male interest?" I didn't respond. Honestly, what would be the point? At the moment, there are no other suitors (unless you count the youngblood's psuedo attempt at a comeback); but I don't see what good it does to tell him that. Frankly, I am a little confused as to why he asked me in the first place.
After I was done talking to him, I cut it off. I was out getting my boogey on with the Titan at a local joint...testing the waters to see if I still got it (I do). Hot cop had been working for something like 24 hours, and I suspect was using me as entertainment to keep himself awake. Humph. Not my job. So, when I was done, I cut it off.
No increased chasing yet. I did get more proof that he's just not that into me, though. So far, the self-help-y book writers have a point. Let the experiment continue... :)
Social Experiment 2/17/2012
I forgot to hit the publish button on Friday...but better late than never, right?
So, the hot cop has been more or less opposed to being more than a day tripper on the island. Despite grand overtures in the first couple weeks, it has since fizzled to little more than a random text exchanges here and there.
I first suspected something was up when I left for New Orleans, and the Titan asked me to text him when I got there safely, and the hot cop didn’t really know when I was leaving or when I was supposed to arrive in NOLA. When I finally did hear from him, he was pretty nonchalant about what I was doing and who I was with – even though I tried to get a rise out of him. Given his indifference, I assume that his time on my island was up and that would be that. Of course, nothing is ever that simple with me, is it?
Without getting into too many details, let’s just say that it’s been over a month since we’ve been out, and communication has gone from everyday all day, to 2-3 days with no contact. When there is contact, it’s filled with sweet words and random proclamations (“I miss you.”). But, as I told this dude, actions speak louder than words. And his current actions scream “it’s been real. But I’m just not into you. Kthxbye!”
As my friends and family know, I wasn’t that into this guy in the early days. He just didn’t trip my trigger. Then, something happened and we seemed to click. That only lasted a couple weeks though, so it could easily be swept under the rug and just added to the list of dates I went on just for the stories. Why take it any further, right? Well, two reasons. First, when we were getting along for those 5 minutes, we got along quite well. And during one of the phone-blowing-up periods, he said that he was switching back to the day shift, which he hopes will allow more time for us to get together. Second, I decided I wanted to try a little social experiment.
I’ve read exactly 3 self-help-y relationship books in my lifetime: He’s Just Not that Into You, by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo; Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, by Steve Harvey; and Why Men Love Bitches, by Sherry Argov. Each of these were pretty good for a laugh. The first was written by writers for a TV show, the second by an awesome comedian, and the third was recommended to me – and ended up being pretty funny. They all have more or less the same general themes. One of these is “don’t be so accessible…he’ll run to come find you.” As a general rule, I don’t take advice from pop-psychology books. I’m always a little cynical about books written by people about clearly individualized situations. But, since they all say essentially the same thing, I thought I’d give it a shot.
So here are the general rules. (With each specific situation to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis).
1. Do not respond to every contact right away. Do not always be available.
2. Turn down some of his offers for a date. Don't be easy to catch.
3. When you do go out, don't be clingy.
4. Don't be all mother-hen-ish. Seriously, no man wants to date his mother.
5. Don't accept shenanigans. If he's not treating you the way you want to be treated, bounce.
6. Don't show all your cards right away.
7. Do not, ever, feel the need to "talk". It's too early for this.
Let's see where this little adventure takes us...shall we?
So, the hot cop has been more or less opposed to being more than a day tripper on the island. Despite grand overtures in the first couple weeks, it has since fizzled to little more than a random text exchanges here and there.
I first suspected something was up when I left for New Orleans, and the Titan asked me to text him when I got there safely, and the hot cop didn’t really know when I was leaving or when I was supposed to arrive in NOLA. When I finally did hear from him, he was pretty nonchalant about what I was doing and who I was with – even though I tried to get a rise out of him. Given his indifference, I assume that his time on my island was up and that would be that. Of course, nothing is ever that simple with me, is it?
Without getting into too many details, let’s just say that it’s been over a month since we’ve been out, and communication has gone from everyday all day, to 2-3 days with no contact. When there is contact, it’s filled with sweet words and random proclamations (“I miss you.”). But, as I told this dude, actions speak louder than words. And his current actions scream “it’s been real. But I’m just not into you. Kthxbye!”
As my friends and family know, I wasn’t that into this guy in the early days. He just didn’t trip my trigger. Then, something happened and we seemed to click. That only lasted a couple weeks though, so it could easily be swept under the rug and just added to the list of dates I went on just for the stories. Why take it any further, right? Well, two reasons. First, when we were getting along for those 5 minutes, we got along quite well. And during one of the phone-blowing-up periods, he said that he was switching back to the day shift, which he hopes will allow more time for us to get together. Second, I decided I wanted to try a little social experiment.
I’ve read exactly 3 self-help-y relationship books in my lifetime: He’s Just Not that Into You, by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo; Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, by Steve Harvey; and Why Men Love Bitches, by Sherry Argov. Each of these were pretty good for a laugh. The first was written by writers for a TV show, the second by an awesome comedian, and the third was recommended to me – and ended up being pretty funny. They all have more or less the same general themes. One of these is “don’t be so accessible…he’ll run to come find you.” As a general rule, I don’t take advice from pop-psychology books. I’m always a little cynical about books written by people about clearly individualized situations. But, since they all say essentially the same thing, I thought I’d give it a shot.
So here are the general rules. (With each specific situation to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis).
1. Do not respond to every contact right away. Do not always be available.
2. Turn down some of his offers for a date. Don't be easy to catch.
3. When you do go out, don't be clingy.
4. Don't be all mother-hen-ish. Seriously, no man wants to date his mother.
5. Don't accept shenanigans. If he's not treating you the way you want to be treated, bounce.
6. Don't show all your cards right away.
7. Do not, ever, feel the need to "talk". It's too early for this.
Let's see where this little adventure takes us...shall we?
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Day One
Today is the first day of my 101 things to do in 1001 days. And, I am SO excited! It's my chance to set multiple goals for myself, and give me something to strive for. And so, without any ado, behold, my list!
1. Go to South Beach
2. Save $10,000
3. Complete kitchen
4. Complete bathroom
5. Become a fitness instructor
6. Chase happy rather than money
7. Leave the country
8. Do something drastic to my hair
9. Return to working out
10. Organize paperwork
11. Have palm read
12. Go to Tampa
13. Go to DC
14. Re-start saving for retirement
15. Get a massage
16. Send pics in to a modeling agency
17. Pay off credit cards
18. Buy new car
19. Buy fur lined gloves
20. Buy new rainboots
21. Fire a gun
22. Zip line in Vegas
23. Join a charity board
24. Volunteer 3 times each year
25. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo
26. Eat at Conoce mi Panama
27. Make 3 presentations as a panelist
28. Get certified as a group fitness instructor
29. Go back to Lambeau field
30. Attend 3 cultural events per year
31. Eat a candelit dinner at my dining table
32. Go to a psychologist
33. Have a healthy relationship
34. Bring in 3 new clients
35. Go on a vacation as a couple
36. Ski or snowboard
37. Go to new restaurants during Restaurant Week
38. Send myself flowers on Valentines Day
39. Go to Park 52
40. Go to a Bulls game
41. Visit the Shedd Aquarium
42. Visit the DuSable Museum
43. Visit the Museum of History & Sue
44. Picnic at Millenium Park
45. Attend gospel brunch
46. Complete physical therapy
47. Play tennis
48. Buy Starbucks for a stranger
49. Begin scrapbooking or otherwise organizing pictures
50. Re-frame pics from Arkansas
51. Re-do scrapbook from home
52. Find daily devotional and study
53. Play the slots at a casino
54. Make a sportsbook bet with the Titan
55. Get alarm for condo
56. Eat lobster
57. Play fantasy football in a buy-in league
58. Plant a flower box
59. Take Hip Hop Hustle certification
60. Return to July 2011 weight or better
61. Go salsa dancing
62. Go to family reunion
63. Sell Columbia coat on eBay
64. Attend a concert
65. Attend a jazz concert
66. Attend blues fest
67. See Too White Crew
68. Invent oatmeal recipes
69. Attempt a new seafood recipe
70. Send greeting cards for any reason other than Christmas
71. Bake a cake
72. Send Christmas cards
73. Send written notes to friends and family
74. Reduce sugar intake
75. Have tea at the Drake Hotel
76. Have tea at the Russian Tea Room
77. Learn to drive a stick
78. Get a physical
79. Have a wine tasting party
80. Bake bread
81. Ride a horse
82. Have a brunch party
83. Go to the botanic gardens
84. Visit the Domes (if they're still open)
85. Take Miller Brewery tour
86. Get a bicycle
87. Ride a bike to the gym on a regular basis
88. Donate blood
89. Create a list of 10 movies I must watch, based on friend recommendations and then watch them
90. Donate clothes to Goodwill
91. Organize recipes
92. Spend a day at the beach
93. Don't complain about anything for a week
94. Create 5 new playlists in iTunes
95. Make someone breakfast in bed
96. Have a cocktail in the Signature Room
97. Go to Skydeck at the Sears Tower
98. Learn to jump start a car
99. Ride a motorcycle
100. Read 10 books on a list of 100 books everyone should read
101. Learn to tie a tie
And, I can officially cross off #38. I sent myself flowers for this very Valentine's Day. As established last year, I am soooooo awesome!!
1. Go to South Beach
2. Save $10,000
3. Complete kitchen
4. Complete bathroom
5. Become a fitness instructor
6. Chase happy rather than money
7. Leave the country
8. Do something drastic to my hair
9. Return to working out
10. Organize paperwork
11. Have palm read
12. Go to Tampa
13. Go to DC
14. Re-start saving for retirement
15. Get a massage
16. Send pics in to a modeling agency
17. Pay off credit cards
18. Buy new car
19. Buy fur lined gloves
20. Buy new rainboots
21. Fire a gun
22. Zip line in Vegas
23. Join a charity board
24. Volunteer 3 times each year
25. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo
26. Eat at Conoce mi Panama
27. Make 3 presentations as a panelist
28. Get certified as a group fitness instructor
29. Go back to Lambeau field
30. Attend 3 cultural events per year
31. Eat a candelit dinner at my dining table
32. Go to a psychologist
33. Have a healthy relationship
34. Bring in 3 new clients
35. Go on a vacation as a couple
36. Ski or snowboard
37. Go to new restaurants during Restaurant Week
38. Send myself flowers on Valentines Day
39. Go to Park 52
40. Go to a Bulls game
41. Visit the Shedd Aquarium
42. Visit the DuSable Museum
43. Visit the Museum of History & Sue
44. Picnic at Millenium Park
45. Attend gospel brunch
46. Complete physical therapy
47. Play tennis
48. Buy Starbucks for a stranger
49. Begin scrapbooking or otherwise organizing pictures
50. Re-frame pics from Arkansas
51. Re-do scrapbook from home
52. Find daily devotional and study
53. Play the slots at a casino
54. Make a sportsbook bet with the Titan
55. Get alarm for condo
56. Eat lobster
57. Play fantasy football in a buy-in league
58. Plant a flower box
59. Take Hip Hop Hustle certification
60. Return to July 2011 weight or better
61. Go salsa dancing
62. Go to family reunion
63. Sell Columbia coat on eBay
64. Attend a concert
65. Attend a jazz concert
66. Attend blues fest
67. See Too White Crew
68. Invent oatmeal recipes
69. Attempt a new seafood recipe
70. Send greeting cards for any reason other than Christmas
71. Bake a cake
72. Send Christmas cards
73. Send written notes to friends and family
74. Reduce sugar intake
75. Have tea at the Drake Hotel
76. Have tea at the Russian Tea Room
77. Learn to drive a stick
78. Get a physical
79. Have a wine tasting party
80. Bake bread
81. Ride a horse
82. Have a brunch party
83. Go to the botanic gardens
84. Visit the Domes (if they're still open)
85. Take Miller Brewery tour
86. Get a bicycle
87. Ride a bike to the gym on a regular basis
88. Donate blood
89. Create a list of 10 movies I must watch, based on friend recommendations and then watch them
90. Donate clothes to Goodwill
91. Organize recipes
92. Spend a day at the beach
93. Don't complain about anything for a week
94. Create 5 new playlists in iTunes
95. Make someone breakfast in bed
96. Have a cocktail in the Signature Room
97. Go to Skydeck at the Sears Tower
98. Learn to jump start a car
99. Ride a motorcycle
100. Read 10 books on a list of 100 books everyone should read
101. Learn to tie a tie
And, I can officially cross off #38. I sent myself flowers for this very Valentine's Day. As established last year, I am soooooo awesome!!
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