I started a running a list of things I wanted to do in 2010 and kept it updated in my sidebar throughout the year. I've moved it here to make room for my 2011 list but will still be trying to finish this one up, even if it took me longer than expected!
1. Throw a mimosa brunch for my friends. (Photos here.)
2. Edited: Spend a night in College Station with Mike.
3. Take a few steps in the right direction of starting an organization that provides resources, encouragement and support to new moms.
4. Put together a book of memories I've been meaning to make for a special someone.
5. Run a 5K (Austin's Zooma Relay, Rahr's Oktoberfest 5K, The Vineyard Run), then a 10K (Arbor Day Run), then a half-marathon.
6. Host a holiday ornament exchange and cookie decorating party.
7. Make great strides in being the kind of friend who remembers and acknowledges birthdays better.
8. Edited: Introduce Kyle to family he hasn't gotten to meet yet. (my grandma; Mike's grandparents)
9. Own a great pair of investment jeans.
10. Take a vacation, no matter to where or when, with just my husband. We've earned it. (Boston & Maine)
11. Read at least 20 books. (1. The Help 2. The Brightest Star in the Sky 3. Her Fearful Symmetry 4. This is Where I Leave You 5. Little Bee 6. Living Dead in Dallas 7. One Day 8. The Hunger Games 9. Catching Fire 10. Mockingjay 11. Paper Towns)
12. Write all my addresses into my file box.
13. Buy nightstands for our bedroom.
14. Let only good, genuine things motivate me more often.
15. Throw Kyle a kick-ass birthday party (making the invitations and a banner by hand) (Also made: a crown and his thank-you cards.)
16. Make fitness and health a priority.
17. Buy a pretty dress and wear it out on the town, with my husband on my arm. (I bought this dress from Modcloth and can be seen wearing it here.)
18. Continue creating awesome, fun and inspiring content on Style Lush. (With the help of the incredible writers.) Also, host a Style Lush edited: happy hour at BlogHer 2010.
19. Make a dentist appointment.
20. Make crab cakes, chicken masala and cinnamon buns (from scratch).
21. Look fabulous at my 10-year high school reunion.
22. Buy some art for our walls.
23. Take Kyle to an A&M football game. (Pictures here.)
24. Learn to drive a stick.
Added:
26. Make (with my own hands) an advent calendar for Christmas 2010.
27. Start planning a 2011 family reunion.
28. Buy a wall map and fill it with map pins. (Photos & post.)
29. Spend time volunteering at Jonathan's Place.
31. Go to the movies alone. ("It's Complicated")
32. Make Kyle's baby blanket (from his old clothes.)
33. Stick to a budget better than years past.
34. Learn to properly pronounce the word Worcestershire
35. See all the nominees for Best Picture (Oscars): 1. Avatar 2. The Blind Side 3. District 9 4. An Education 5. The Hurt Locker 6. Inglorious Basterds 7. Precious 8. A Serious Man 9. Up 10. Up in the Air
36. Discover a new artist/band once a month.
(January: Eric Hutchinson
February: Denison Witmer
March: Tristan Prettyman
April: Patrick Park
May: Boyce Avenue
June: The New Amsterdams
July: Leona Naess
August: Mumford & Sons
September: Bon Iver
October: Johnny Flynn
November: The Shins
December: Band of Horses)
37. Eat at 10 new restaurants this year. (1. Brio, 2. Jack's Porch 3. La Duni 4. Classic Cafe 5. Manuel's 6. South Congress Cafe 7. Wild Sushi 8. MoMo's 9. Gerhard's 10. Taverna 11. Craft 12. Cowtown Sushi 13. Mercer Kitchen 14. Les Halles 15. All Star Sandwich Bar 16. La Peep 17. Farina's Winery 18. Ten 01 19. The Farm Cafe 20. Fenouil 21. The Field 22. C Level 23. Cafe Coyote 24. Casellula 25. Mercury Chophouse 26. Hully & Mo 27. Ferre 28. Barking Crab 29. Legal Seafoods 30. Cantina Italiana 31. Federal Jack's 32. Maple & Motor 33. Dutch's.)
38. Get a bikini wax.
40. Take Kyle to the Fort Worth zoo.
41. Read one classic book and watch one classic movie.
42. Take a cooking class at Central Market (Sushi Class, June 30, 2010)
43. Go to a concert. (Greenday)
44. Take Kyle to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens.
45. Make 10 items from Food Network shows I watch. (1. Caesar spaghetti from 30 Minute Meals 2. Grilled cheese sandwich with red onion jam from What Would Brian Boitano Make? 3. Florentine mac and cheese with chicken meatballs from 30 Minute Meals 4. Corn and Mascarpone Mini Lasagnas from Giada at Home. 5. Braised Paprika Chicken from Ask Aida 6. Pizzagna from 30 Minute Meals 7. Pork Milanese with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce from Everyday Italian 8. Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Cream from Mexican Made Easy 9. Blue Cheese Souffle from Tyler's Ultimate 10. Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes from Giada at Home.)
46. Take a dance class.
47. Visit one new state. (Massachusetts)
48. Count to ten more often before speaking when frustrated/upset/angry.
49. Go a month without: meat, alcohol and shopping (March)
50. Learn some calligraphy.
51. Run 25 miles (total) in one month. (June)
52. Go 5 days without checking my personal email. (October 19-24)
53. Start a recipe collection.
54. Learn how to poach an egg.
55. Make one new friend in the neighborhood.
56. Host a play date at our house.
57. Make the perfect Bloody Mary.
58. Participate in DFW's Restaurant Week. (Mercury Chophouse)
Post-additions
58. Take Kyle to Sea World
59. Eat dinner in a restaurant alone.
60. Attend Comic-Con
61.Go to a jazz club.