A Quick 101 Update

I really must do better about writing a post every week or two.  I think of things to write about, but never sit down and do it.  So when I was in DC a couple of things were checked off my 101 List.  Woot!

11.  Watch Deer Hunter.
Halfway through this movie when the Russian roulette scene began I was pretty sure I'd seen it before.  Then when the second Russian roulette scene began I was DEFINITELY sure I'd seen it before.  I will say I watched it more intently this time because the movie seemed to make more sense to me than in the past.  I can also see why it's such a big movie to some people. 

50.  Buy a vegetarian cookbook.
Well, I haven't purchased it, but I have selected the cookbook I want to purchase so we'll call In Progress.  When I was house sitting they had several vegetarian cookbooks that I perused and I fell in love this one:  Moosewood Restaurant: Simple Suppers.  I'm waiting until I have a new home to buy it for myself.

69.  Visit the Air and Space museum. DC and VA parts
Partially complete.  I spent one afternoon visiting the Air & Space Museum in DC along with a visit to the National Art Gallery.  I'm being lazy right now, but will post photos later.  I didn't go over to the MLK, Jr Memorial that day because it was freezing and raining and I was not feeling that committed. 

100.  Convince at least one new person to join in on the 101 Fun.
My cousin, Dawn, decided to join in on the fun over at her blog, The Lens View.  Woot!  I haven't convinced Michelle yet, but she wants to do an Ab Challenge with me, so I'll take it! 

Roses and Thorns

Last summer I worked for a super fun family.  Each day at dinner they did something called "Roses and Thorns" where each person told a highlight/good thing (rose) and a low or tough moment (thorn) that happened.  I believe they got this tradition from the First Family.  I'm going to share my Rose and Thorn for the week.

Let's start with the Thorn.  On Thursday, I found out the job I'd been interviewing for was offered to the other candidate.  A bummer for sure, but I'd started to get that feeling when I hadn't heard any thing by Monday.  The search continues!

My Rose this week definitely has to be hanging out with two of the snuggliest cats ever in DC.  

I'm house/cat sitting for a friend's neighbor and am really enjoying my time here so far.  I get to see one of my besties pretty often and it feels like I'm in college as I go downstairs in my pajamas and flip flops to get something from his apartment or use his microwave.  I am also planning to check a couple things off my 101 List!  Stay tuned!