#64

I went to Six Flags today!! Ana and her two kids (Katy and Tyler), Jason, Michelle, Shafer, and I all carpooled down, and I can honestly say that was the most fun I've had at Six Flags! We rode the Cyclone, Acrophobia, Mine Train, Splashwater Falls, Goliath, Log Jamboree, Scorcher, Mind Bender (twice for Katy!), Batman, Monster Mansion (hee hee), and Thunder River. It was definitely a HOT day, but the lines weren't long at ALL, and we had a blast!

Ana's daughter, Katy, and I were big time buddies! Katy latched onto me walking from the car to the gate, holding my hand and wanting to ride all the rides with me, and I loved every minute of it. She is a sweet girl- both of Ana's kids are so well-behaved! It was a GREAT day, truly.

This was the second time ever I had gone on Acrophobia- it is a HUGE thrill, but totally takes your breath away on the drop. As you can tell by the pic, I was still recovering. haha! Man, it was fun though. :)

Oh man, I just love these last 2 pics. Ana's list included riding Goliath, which was why it was so important for her to come to Six Flags today! I decided I wanted to sneak my camera onto the ride to get pics of her ON Goliath. Mission Accomplished! Wahoooooo!

#64- Go to an amusement park, completed!!

#63

Last night, I got to watch my French film- Le Pacte Des Loups. It was actually pretty entertaining, and even though there were English subtitles, I could understand a lot of what they were saying! I was proud of myself for being able to put my five years of French to use.

#63, completed!

#43

There is something about napping outdoors that is so peaceful to me. One of my absolute favorite things is to fall asleep on the beach (waves crashing, breeze blowing *sigh*)... second would be taking a nap on my screened-in backporch.

This, of course, was easily crossed off the list today because I got up early this morning to wait for the cable guy. I tutored for an hour this afternoon, and the whole drive home, I was yawning and in turn, thinking of the fabulous futon on the back porch that was just calling my name! So, I grabbed my camera to document my task, and quickly fell asleep with my dog Zoey to the sound of the birds chirping and the squirrels chattering! :-P

(ok so we know this was staged... but it really was the start of a great nap!!)

Task #43, completed!

#73

Went to Suwanee Town Center Park with Kelso and Wojo last night. I sat with them and with Richie in front of Rita's Italian Ice for hours (after having my luscious blend of Island Fruits ice treat of course...), just laughing and cutting up with each other. I really needed a night of laughter... had a bit of a rough afternoon. We were going to sit with everyone and watch the movie on the lawn, but we never made it back over there, which was okay since #73 was completed because of it! I compiled a video of the night's highlights- take a look. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kULf3_N17CI

I am so blessed to have such amazing, hilarious (amazingly hilarious?) friends in my life! My mom and I were talking about the list, and how many people have already given input on what they want to help out with. I absolutely love that I am surrounded by people that truly love me and want to be a part of something that I will never forget!

My 100 Things

Two of my friends, Christina and Ana, created brilliant lists of things to do this year. Well, it just looked too stinkin' fun, and I've decided I'm going to copy them and join in on the fun! I'm giving myself from now until June 30, 2010 to finish this list. I want to keep a blog about my adventures (here), as well as documenting in photos for a scrapbook later. I'm hoping some of my friends will pull through and help me cross some of these things off! They don't have to be done in order, and even though some of these things sound totally silly to you, they are all important to me. I'm excited about starting on this adventure!! :)


1. Go camping. For real. 7/24/09
2. Go to a home UGA game.
3. Go to an away UGA game.
4. FINISH a scrapbook for myself. 6/30/10
5. Make a scrapbook for someone else. 12/24/09
6. Go see Brandi. 7/10/09
7. Go on a road trip to a state I have never visited. 7/10/09
8. Go to the Sundial. 7/18/09
9. Have a garage sale. 8/1/09
10. Go on a picnic. 7/11/09

11. Learn the names of the flowers in my yard (thanks Mom). began 6/14/09
12. Do a Bible Study on one of the gospels.
13. Take Juleah to the movies. 7/6/09
14. Drive down to Mema’s for a surprise visit. 11/27/09
15. Visit my Papa. 6/2/10
16. Write my biological father a letter. 11/22/09
17. Write myself a letter to open in 5 years. 1/30/10
18. Keep a journal/blog that is updated weekly. began 6/13/09
19. Eat ethnic food that I’ve never tried. 8/8/09
20. Stay off of Facebook for a week. 5/2/10-5/9/10

21. Pay for a stranger’s dinner. 12/7/09
22. Read a classic novel that I was supposed to read in high school (and never did). 7/3/09
23. Open a savings account and put money in it every month. (opened) 7/1/09
24. Have a snowball fight. 2/12/10
25. Build a new friendship. 10/13/09
26. Go to a concert of a singer/band I know. 9/4/09 Britney
27. Go to a concert of a singer/band I’ve never heard. 9/11/09 Son Volt
28. Go to a drive-in movie. 6/25/10
29. Organize my classroom. began 7/27/09
30. Get a massage. 12/3/09

31. Tell my parents the truth about something I lied about when I was younger. 9/26/09
32. Plant and grow a flower from a seed. planted 7/5/09, first flower 9/12/09!! :)
33. Jump in a pool with all my clothes on. 6/25/10
34. Spend the night at someone else’s house (not a relative). 7/10/09
35. Cook a HUGE breakfast. 7/12/09
36. Cook a full dinner by myself. 7/2/09
37. Relax in a bubble bath. 7/2/09
38. Take Zoey to a dog park. 5/15/10
39. Take a dance class. 6/29/10
40. Go for a moonlit walk. 7/4/09

41. Watch the sunrise. 7/24/09
42. Stay up all night. 7/23-24/09
43. Take a nap on the porch. 6/15/09
44. Go tubing at the lake. 6/21/09
45. Do a “photo-shoot” of someone. 7/11/09
46. Spend an afternoon reading on a blanket in the park. 7/3/09
47. Run a mile outside. 6/25/10
48. Go to a Braves game. 6/22/10
49. Dance in the rain. 7/7/09
50. Learn to play a song on an instrument.

51. Talk to a non-believer about my faith.
52. Learn to play a “gambling” card game, like Poker. 12/19/09
53. Go to a casino. 3/22/10
54. Be in two places at once. 7/10/09
55. Chase/catch lightning bugs. 7/1/09
56. Buy ice cream from the ice cream truck. 6/30/10
57. Walk barefoot in the grass. 7/11/09
58. Lay in the grass with no towel/blanket. 7/11/09
59. Sing a song at karaoke someone picks for me- but it has to be one that I know! 7/8/09
60. REALLY clean my car. 7/9/09

61. Eat at The Varsity. 4/21/10
62. Learn the 50 States song.
63. Watch a French film. 6/17/09
64. Go to an amusement park. 6/23/09
65. Further my education. 8 Saturdays this school year!
66. Go on a date. 11/24/09
67. Stay in my PJ’s all day. 9/21/09
68. Go out in public with no make-up on. 1/3/10
69. Pay off one credit card. 2/9/10
70. Throw a party. 6/27/09

71. Fly a kite. 6/8/10
72. Go fishing. 6/9/10
73. Make a video and post it on YouTube. 6/14/09
74. Go to a real farm. 5/31/10
75. Tell ******* I want a truce.
76. Visit the Atlanta History Center.
77. Visit a winery. 7/11/09
78. Spend the afternoon and evening at Stone Mountain. 6/28/10
79. Have a game night. 12/14/09
80. Go to the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville. 6/24/10

81. Have a pillow fight. 6/10/10
82. Take a sick day when I’m not really sick. 12/7/09
83. Play in the mud. 8/23/09
84. Fast.
85. Enjoy a drink outside on a patio/porch. 7/11/09
86. Write a letter of apology to someone I’ve hurt. 9/26/09
87. Learn to tie fancy bows on packages. 12/15/09
88. Cook a turkey. 11/26/09
89. Buy a piece of artwork. 10/17/09
90. Have a bubble-blowing contest with bubble gum. 7/12/09

91. Learn how to “drive” a golf ball. 6/18/10
92. Shoot a gun. 8/23/09
93. Make jewelry. 12/19/09
94. Hit 100 on my speedometer. 7/10/09
95. Admit that I’m wrong. 6/10/10 -saw seaweed, not OIL, in the ocean. :-P
96. Smoke a cigar. 6/20/09 (Congrats Scott and Linds!)
97. Have a conversation with a homeless person.
98. Write a letter to someone overseas. 6/29/10
99. Thank someone for a compliment and mean it. 1/23/10
100. Relax in front of the fireplace with a fire burning that I made. 11/23/09