Thursday, July 22, 2010
#13- Visit Science Museum Oklahoma.
Chris & I took Jackson & Austin to Science Museum Oklahoma (formerly known as the Omniplex). We will probably become regulars around there, that place is SO cool. If you have kids, take them!
101 in 1001
I came across this idea a few months ago (okay, more like a year ago). People were making lists of 101 things they'd like to do in 1001 days. 1001 days is 2.75 years. A lot can happen in that time. When I think about what my life was like 2.75 years ago it's almost surreal. It would have been October of 2007. Since then I've bought a house, gotten married, had 2 children and earned and Associates degree from OCCC. Wow. I just repeated that sentence to myself and I'm not sure I could feel more proud of where I am today.
Lately I've mentioned my "101 in 1001" list to friends and family and people have been curious to find out what types of things are on my list. I've decided to blog about it since that's something I can cross off my list.
Here is my list, in full:
1. Complete my Associates degree and have my diploma framed.
2. Read 4 novels.
3. Enroll in a fun class at Francis Tuttle or Metro Tech.
4. Take dance lessons.
5. Start a scrapbook for 101 in 1001.
6. Vote for something.
7. Volunteer for something.
8. Build a sandcastle.
9. Save $2000 for an emergency fund.
10. Put together an address list for mailing cards and pictures.
11. Go to that museum Chris keeps talking about.
12. Enroll in a Bachelor's Degree program.
13. Visit Science Museum Oklahoma.
14. Go to a concert.
15. Make a "100 reasons" book for Chris complete with all sorts of pictures.
16. Have a garage sale and use the money for something FUN.
17. Learn about and actually START recycling.
18. Go roller-blading at the park.
19. Get a bike.
20. Light a firecracker.
21. Go on a weekend vacation out of state somewhere with the kids.
22. Put the boys' footprints in concrete in the backyard.
23. Sign up to be in a sports league.
24. Start marble bowls for the kids.
25. Start a FAMILY VACATION fund.
26. Have an authentic picnic with my family.
27. Grow something and use it to cook.
28. Watch Shakespeare in the park. Extra points if Chris comes!
29. Pay off all debt (except house).
30. Plan a big surprise for someone special and actually keep it a surprise!
31. Fly somewhere with Chris.
32. Get a sewing machine and learn to sew.
33. Mow & weed-eat the entire yard by myself.
34. Fix the laundry room door.
35. Decorate my office at work. Afterall, I am there 40 hours/week.
36. Build a really cool snowman.
37. Make a will & POA.
38. Paint a canvas and use it as wall art in the house.
39. Get a really sassy haircut.
40. Take homemade vegan food to a family holiday.
41. Make a family cookbook complete with pictures.
42. Go ice skating.
43. Make a really cool scrapbook of the kids.
44. Get a meaningful tattoo.
45. Sew a baby blanket for you-know-who.
46. Start an at-home workout routine. Chart the progress.
47. Grill veggies by myself.
48. Organize the hall closet, take before & after photos.
49. Help Chris hang all the Christmas lights.
50. Host a pumpkin carving party.
51. Dress up for Halloween.
52. Visit St. Louis and go to a Cardinal's game.
53. Have family photos taken.
54. Stay at a bed & breakfast.
55. Go to the midnight showing of a new movie.
56. Go camping.
57. See a 3D movie.
58. Go fishing.
59. Take the day off to do something really fun!
60. Take silly pictures in a photo booth.
61. Go to a gun range & learn how to shoot.
62. Enroll the boys in something fun.
63. Wear cowboy boots to an OSU football game.
64. Delete my Facebook account.
65. Learn to tie a tie.
66. Make a vegan recipe book.
67. Go on a cruise.
68. See a play.
69. Go to a Redhawks game.
70. Go to a Barons game.
71. Go to a Yard Dawgz game.
72. Go to a Thunder game.
73. Dress the boys up really cute for Halloween.
74. Host a family costume party.
75. Ride a roller coaster.
76. Get our Christmas stockings embroidered.
77. Host a New Year's Eve slumber party!
78. Kiss Chris at Midnight. (This means you have to stay awake that late.)
79. Sew something really fabulous.
80. Make the very first Body Bibb with my sewing machine.
81. Paint our bedroom furniture and decorate our room/bathroom.
82. Fly a kite.
83. Pick a destination and start saving for our 10-year-honeymoon.
84. Make quilt squares from the boys' special clothes.
85. Make a quilt from my old t-shirts.
86. Submit The Body Bibb to an invention company, or start our own company.
87. Go to a drive-in movie.
88. Donate maternity clothes to someone in need.
89. Have the car detailed inside and out.
90. Drive a go-kart or bumper cars.
91. Go to Las Vegas.
92. Eat a salad. It's not going to hurt you.
93. Go play putt-putt.
94. Go golfing with Chris (real golf).
95. Start an Echalk family tradition.
96. Start a blog.
97. Decorate the mantle. (picture, artwork, candles...something).
98. Sort out my veganism, I mean REALLY come up with a plan for that.
99. Try and get Chris to read a book.
100. Inspire someone else to start the 101 in 1001 challenge.
101. Give $5 to someone in need (anonymously) for each unfinished item.
Lately I've mentioned my "101 in 1001" list to friends and family and people have been curious to find out what types of things are on my list. I've decided to blog about it since that's something I can cross off my list.
Here is my list, in full:
1. Complete my Associates degree and have my diploma framed.
2. Read 4 novels.
3. Enroll in a fun class at Francis Tuttle or Metro Tech.
4. Take dance lessons.
5. Start a scrapbook for 101 in 1001.
6. Vote for something.
7. Volunteer for something.
8. Build a sandcastle.
9. Save $2000 for an emergency fund.
10. Put together an address list for mailing cards and pictures.
11. Go to that museum Chris keeps talking about.
12. Enroll in a Bachelor's Degree program.
13. Visit Science Museum Oklahoma.
14. Go to a concert.
15. Make a "100 reasons" book for Chris complete with all sorts of pictures.
16. Have a garage sale and use the money for something FUN.
17. Learn about and actually START recycling.
18. Go roller-blading at the park.
19. Get a bike.
20. Light a firecracker.
21. Go on a weekend vacation out of state somewhere with the kids.
22. Put the boys' footprints in concrete in the backyard.
23. Sign up to be in a sports league.
24. Start marble bowls for the kids.
25. Start a FAMILY VACATION fund.
26. Have an authentic picnic with my family.
27. Grow something and use it to cook.
28. Watch Shakespeare in the park. Extra points if Chris comes!
29. Pay off all debt (except house).
30. Plan a big surprise for someone special and actually keep it a surprise!
31. Fly somewhere with Chris.
32. Get a sewing machine and learn to sew.
33. Mow & weed-eat the entire yard by myself.
34. Fix the laundry room door.
35. Decorate my office at work. Afterall, I am there 40 hours/week.
36. Build a really cool snowman.
37. Make a will & POA.
38. Paint a canvas and use it as wall art in the house.
39. Get a really sassy haircut.
40. Take homemade vegan food to a family holiday.
41. Make a family cookbook complete with pictures.
42. Go ice skating.
43. Make a really cool scrapbook of the kids.
44. Get a meaningful tattoo.
45. Sew a baby blanket for you-know-who.
46. Start an at-home workout routine. Chart the progress.
47. Grill veggies by myself.
48. Organize the hall closet, take before & after photos.
49. Help Chris hang all the Christmas lights.
50. Host a pumpkin carving party.
51. Dress up for Halloween.
52. Visit St. Louis and go to a Cardinal's game.
53. Have family photos taken.
54. Stay at a bed & breakfast.
55. Go to the midnight showing of a new movie.
56. Go camping.
57. See a 3D movie.
58. Go fishing.
59. Take the day off to do something really fun!
60. Take silly pictures in a photo booth.
61. Go to a gun range & learn how to shoot.
62. Enroll the boys in something fun.
63. Wear cowboy boots to an OSU football game.
64. Delete my Facebook account.
65. Learn to tie a tie.
66. Make a vegan recipe book.
67. Go on a cruise.
68. See a play.
69. Go to a Redhawks game.
70. Go to a Barons game.
71. Go to a Yard Dawgz game.
72. Go to a Thunder game.
73. Dress the boys up really cute for Halloween.
74. Host a family costume party.
75. Ride a roller coaster.
76. Get our Christmas stockings embroidered.
77. Host a New Year's Eve slumber party!
78. Kiss Chris at Midnight. (This means you have to stay awake that late.)
79. Sew something really fabulous.
80. Make the very first Body Bibb with my sewing machine.
81. Paint our bedroom furniture and decorate our room/bathroom.
82. Fly a kite.
83. Pick a destination and start saving for our 10-year-honeymoon.
84. Make quilt squares from the boys' special clothes.
85. Make a quilt from my old t-shirts.
86. Submit The Body Bibb to an invention company, or start our own company.
87. Go to a drive-in movie.
88. Donate maternity clothes to someone in need.
89. Have the car detailed inside and out.
90. Drive a go-kart or bumper cars.
91. Go to Las Vegas.
92. Eat a salad. It's not going to hurt you.
93. Go play putt-putt.
94. Go golfing with Chris (real golf).
95. Start an Echalk family tradition.
96. Start a blog.
97. Decorate the mantle. (picture, artwork, candles...something).
98. Sort out my veganism, I mean REALLY come up with a plan for that.
99. Try and get Chris to read a book.
100. Inspire someone else to start the 101 in 1001 challenge.
101. Give $5 to someone in need (anonymously) for each unfinished item.
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