101 in 1001 Days Update

September 2014// 101 in 1001 Days Update

As I update my list I am recognizing a few of things: 1. Since June of this year I have been busy.  I am grateful for the opportunities I have had.  2. I am reminded of how short life is & living a full life is the ultimate goal of the list. & 3. I feel like I am cruising right along… I still have about 3.5 years to complete the list.  I’m feeling confident.  Here’s to 11 more updates to the list!

#31: Officially become members at Browns Bridge.//

We are officially members of a long-term married couples group!! We both are SO excited!

#46: Visit 10 states and document through pictures.//

July & August 2014 // Florida

September 2014// California

#48: Visit 10 new cities with Josh. (3/10)//

Savannah, GA 7.4.14

San Francisco, CA 9.4.14

Sausalito, CA 9.5.14

Santa Cruz, CA 9.7.14

{See Savannah pics here & California pics here}

#58: Discover 10 new favorite restaurants (3/10)

Copita {Sausalito, CA}

#60: Make 10 recipes off of Pinterest. (5/10)

Our favorite lunch// BLTA Wraps

{no mayo for me, we sub ranch for mayo}

Carrot Fail// Healthy Carrot Fries

{turned out squishy and gross. Sad face.}

The Hub’s favorite// Southwest Burgers

{I make them with grass fed beef rather than turkey}

Easy Peasy //  Veggie Chicken Dinner

The best salad// Pizza Salad

{seriously amazing for pizza lovers! We do add chicken because, well, we like meat}

#68: Pay for the car behind me at Starbucks.//August 2014

{Confession – I got pulled over for speeding but the cop let me off with a warning (thank you!) so I stopped at StarB to spread the good karma love… I will def do this again!}

#70: Collect a Starbucks mug from every state or city we visit.

Florida// July 2014

California// September 2014

#74: Go on a date day with my brother (paid for by me)//

I obviously cannot do this, but He & I had a Starbucks date the week before he passed so although it isn’t an entire date day like I had hoped, I will forever remember that morning.  #74 will always remind me to never take moments, people, and life for granted. Life is just too short!

#77: Read 20 new books. (2/20)//

The Chance {Karen Kingsbury}// June 2014

The Best of Me {Nicholas Sparks}// July 2014 – btw they are making this into a movie! Cannot wait!

#88: Try 10 new things. (3/10)//

April 2014// We joined a wine club at Talk of the Table.

July 2014// Priceline.com {Booked Savannah hotel, $100 cheaper /night and VERY pleased!}

Sept 2014// Mint Mojito Iced Coffee {Philz Coffee in Palo Alto AMAZEBALLS!!}

Sept 2014// Rented a car! Perks of being 25 I guess.

#96: Buy 3 new board games and play them! (1/3)//

Bananagrams // July 2014 {It’s not a board game per say but it is super fun if you like Scrabble, I totally recommend it!}

As always, I would love to check out your 101 in 1001 list.  Please share in the comments below! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Happy Friday!

-xoxo-

Danielle 

Thoughts: 101 in 1001 Days

I am a goal setter and list maker so naturally, when I found out about the 101 things in 1001 days it was the perfect bucket list for me for 2 major reasons:  a.It limits me to only 101 things (yes, I have probably another 101 things I could add, thats the over achiever in me ;) & b. It gives me a solid timeline - win, win! I will update my list under the tab above as I check items off and I will most definitely be blogging about each item as well.  

101 in 1,001 days

Start Date: June 16, 2014 // End Date:  March 14, 2017

Bloggy

1.     Attend NYFW.

2.     Launch my own blog – grow, cultivate, and brand it.

3.     Create a Facebook Page for SCD.

4.     Actually meet some of the lovely ladies behind the blogs I follow.

5.     Buy Photoshop and learn how to effectively use it!

6.     Blog about each completed item on this list.

7.     Attend 3 blogger conferences. (0/3)

8.     Update blog with a professionally created design.

9.     Host my first giveaway on SCD.

Marriage/ Family

10.  Switch EVERYTHING over to my married name. (License, SS Card, Passport, CC’s, etc..)

11.  Write a love/thank you letter to Josh.

12.  Send a family Christmas card.

13.  Go on a picnic date.

14.  Plan a surprise trip for Josh – and actually keep it a secret!

15.  Kiss under the mistletoe.

16.  Start a family with the love of my life J

17.  Go Ice-skating with Josh.

18.  Stay at a bed and breakfast.

19.  Plan 10 date nights.

20.  Go on a honeymoon!

21.  Take a family trip to the beach {Score if we can make it an annual thing}

Faith

22.  Go on a mission trip.

23.  Attend a PASSION conference.

24.  Pray through my calendar.

25.  Make promise cards with verses of promises from God.

26.  Find an organization/ business that gives back and support 1/month for a year (0/12)

27.  Lead a women’s bible study.

28.  Memorize 10 Bible verses. (0/10)

29.  Complete 5 bible studies and blog about them along the way. (0/5)

30. Figure out the right place for me to volunteer at church.

31.  Officially become members at Browns Bridge.

Fitness

32.  Do 10 FULL pull-ups.

33. Learn Krav Maga.

34.  Take a sunrise run on the beach.

35. Run and complete the Disney Half marathon.

36. Complete 3 obstacle courses.

37.  Join a legit Pilates studio (by that I mean complete with a Pilates reformer)

38.  Workout a minimum of 4Xweek for 3 months

39. Run a 5k under 30 min.

40.  Run a color run with a friend.

41.  Learn to snowboard.

42.  Learn to paddleboard.

43.  Try 3 new fitness classes (At least one that is out of my comfort zone). (0/3)

44.  Go Rollerblading.

45.  Participate in an athletic competition

Travel

46.  Visit 10 states and document through pictures.

47.  Go see a broadway play in NY.

48.  Visit 10 new cities with Josh. (0/10)

49.  Go on winery tours through NorCal.

50. Go on a carriage ride through central park.

51.  Visit 3+ countries.

52.  Have a staycation weekend with Josh in Atlanta.

Finances

53. Put $10 in savings for every item checked off the bucket list $$

54.  Eat out only 1/week for 3 months straight.

55. Pay off all debt (CC & student loans)

Food

56. Make and perfect a homemade Sangria recipe.

57.  Take a cooking class with Josh.

58.  Discover 10 new favorite restaurants (2/10)

v  Zoe’s Kitchen {Mediterranean amazingness}

v  SIP Wine and Tapas {wine tasting vending machines = pure awesomeness}

59. Go 2 weeks without Starbucks. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!

60. Make 10 recipes off of Pinterest.

61.  Have a homemade holiday feast completely gluten-free.

62.  Food Lovers Date Night {Enjoy Pre- dinner Drinks, appetizer, main course, & dessert all separately at a different restaurant in 1 night}

For Fun J

63. Go Dancing in the rain.

64.  See the Rocketts in NYC during Christmas

65. Swim with dolphins

66. Buy a pair of Louboutons.

67.  Take a photo everyday for one year.

68.  Pay for the car behind me at Starbucks.

69. Buy a hammock and enjoy.

70.  Collect a Starbucks mug from every new city we visit.

71.  Design and style my home – worthy of a style magazine. (well, at least a blog post lol) Complete with before and after photos.

72.  Collect 5 coffee table books that interest me (and Josh).

73.  Buy something monogrammed.

74.  Go on a date day with my brother (paid for by me)

75.  Go explore and buy something at a flea market. Bonus points if I can repurpose and fix it up!

76.  Make 10 crafts off of Pinterest. (0/10)

77.  Read 20 new books. (1/20)

v  The Chance By: Karen Kingsbury (June 2014)

78.  See JT in concert.

79.  Repurpose 5 old pieces of furniture. (0/5)

80.  Throw a surprise party for a friend.

81.  Find the PERFECT LBD.

82.  Decide on a new hairstyle (complete with color) and GO FOR IT!!

83.  Create a style book full of outfit inspirations by season.

84.  Send 10 gifts out of the blue. (0/10)

85.  Go to a drive-in movie.

86.  Walk down Rodeo Drive (what I really mean is shop down, obviously)

87.  Buy a fancy schmancy camera and actually learn how to use it!

88.  Try 10 new things. (0/10)

89.  Enjoy a complete spa day.

90. Leave a $20 tip for a meal or drink that costs less than $20

91.  Visit 5 amusement parks. (0/5)

92.  1.     Get a blow out at DryBar.

93. Dress up as a famous duo for Halloween with Josh.

94.  Get a facial.

95. Get a tattoo.

96. Buy 3 new board games. (0/3)

97.  Go to the airport ask for the cheapest round trip ticket and just go!

98.  Try StitchFix.

99. Go to a Cirque du Soleil performance.

100.                Invest in a classic handbag.

101.                 Finish the #100happydays challenge.

Whew! You made it! And if you didn't notice I was really excited about starting so I actually began the challenge on the 16th.  I'm very impatient that way. 

I would LOVE to know if you have a 101 in 1001 Days or another type of bucket list! It's always so fun to see everyones goals and dreams! Share your link in the comments below!

-xoxo-

Danielle