it begins tomorrow

AGAIN, taking inspiration from mary i thought it would be fun to come up with a list of 45 things to do before i turn 45. also a big thank you to mary for designing my "logo" above.  so here's my list, in no particular order of importance, i approaching this list as a way to see some things i'd really like to accomplish, some things i NEED to really do.  i'm sure there will be a few things that will get scratched, and there may be some changes throughout the year, and that's OKAY! so here ya' go.

1  1. Read all the books currently on my nightstand and piano bench

2  2. Establish a Thursday night knitting routine

3  3. Commit to at least 2 long rides each week (15+ miles each)

4  4. Try 12 new restaurants

5  5. Make 12 items  to give away (knitting, sewing or baking)

6  6. Get a bone density test

7  7. Ride the full length of the Silver Comet Trail

8  8. Lean how to repair a bike tire

9    9. Take a cycling accident avoidance class

1 10. Learn French well enough o write a letter or hold a simple conversation

1 11.   Join a cycling group

1 12.   Teach Sophie 2 new tricks

1 13.   Participate in a charity cycling event

1 14.   Find a volunteer opportunity that is “Me”

1 15.   Learn the rules of football

1 16.   Play a round of golf

1 17.   Take a fencing lesson

1 18.   Bake croissants

1 19.   Bake pretzels

2 20.   Visit 2 new cities

221.   Learn the long tail cast on

222.   Deplete stashed yarn (fingering and lace weight are exempt)

223.   Commit to only buying sweater yarn when I’m ready to cast on

224.   Get a role as an extra (movie or tv show)

225.   Get completely caught up on my photo projects

226.   Drink more herbal tea

227.   Commit to taking a daily calcium supplement

228.   Try 2 new fruits and 2 new vegetables

229.   Make ravioli

330.   Have a “real” vegetable and herb garden

331.   Maintain designated areas of the yard with seasonal plants

332.   Make caramels

333.   Drink coffee black for 1 week

334.   Do a blog post twice a week, even if it’s just a picture

335.   Clear out all drawers in my desk of “junk”-seriously de-clutter

336.   Try 2 new recipes per month

337.   Make a cheese souffle

338.   Read the local paper once a week

339.   Learn to journal

440.   Keep my plate clean and commitments minimal

441.   Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

442.   Visit a winery

443.   Establish a once a month “dinner date” with Steve

444.   Get involved in the Roswell Historical Society

445.   Teach someone else to knit