Accomplishments and Upcoming Events

Recently checked off the list:
Learn to drive stick shift.  Katie has taught me to drive a manual.  While I couldn't survive if I had to drive in San Francisco, I can still get by here in Sacramento.  I learned to drive in Charlie, Katie's cute little bug.

Next, I have been training the last 7 weeks for the Run For Your Lives Zombie 5K and obstacle course in Southern California.  I have until October 20th!  I've been going out to jog 3 days a week and see improvements with each day.  So far, the most I have jogged, without stopping, is 2 miles in 22 minutes.  My goal is to be able to run 10 minute miles, so I am close!  This week, I will be challenging myself with a 2.5 mile run in 25 minutes (hopefully).  I am excited for the challenge, although I know it will be tough.
My ultimate hope is to get through the entire 5k without stopping - and to survive being eaten by zombies.

Finally, last month, I added wanted to hear from readers on what they feel I should add to my list, as I do have a few more spots open.  I ended up with 2 suggestions - both of which were added to my list:

1.  Skydiving
2.  Adopt a family for Christmas from one of the "Dear Santa" letters at the post office

I absolutely loved both of these ideas!

First, skydiving is one of those things I have always wanted to do but been too scared to accomplish.  I even considered adding it to my list, but then decided I wouldn't be able to do it, so it never made the cut.  This list is all about conquering my fears, and heights is the biggest one.  I am doing it.

Second, Adopt a family for Christmas from one of the "Dear Santa" letters at the post office.Fund the project with solicited donations.  I was unaware that this was even a thing.  I love to help people, so this is perfect!  I have also decided to pair this challenge with my college group - this way, we can make an even greater impact.

In other news:
"The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had."
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-jennilea

What Are Your Ideas?

Another goal to check off my list:  Although it is not exciting, it is a goal nonetheless!  I made butter!  It was pretty easy.  I  used heavy whipping cream and a wee bit of salt.  Shake it up until the butter separates from the milk.  BAM! You have butter and buttermilk!    Spread the butter on some wheat bread, and it is perfection!

I am pretty sure I will be using the buttermilk to make soda bread for my next fry.
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If you are following my Day Zero Project, you know that, today, I have officially completed my 40th goal, with 49 to go, and 4 in progress.  The numbers don't exactly add up, right?  This is 101 things to do in 1001 days;  I have 8 things more to add.  This is where you all come in:  I need suggestions!
Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think I should add to my list! Keep in mind that I don't have all the money in the world.  Haha.  Also, this is about having adventures, experiencing new things, and conquering my fears - so think outside the box!

You will have one week to share your ideas (8.31.12).  After I get all of your answers, I will be making a poll and adding it to my next post.  The goal with most votes will be added to my list!  Make it exciting!

I can't wait to read your suggestions!

772 Days Left!  I am confident that I will finish this off!


In other news, "at birth, a baby panda is smaller than a full grown mouse."
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-jennilea