Life Musings....

Four inch stilettos and Extra Dirrrrrty Ketel One Vodka Martini's is how I roll. My weekly knitting and yoga sessions help me to balance my fashionista alter ego- because let's face it...... being fabulous is hard ass work.....

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

The List...

alright folks...here it is.....

The List.


It took me seven days to come up with 101 things to complete in 1001 days. I'm really happy with the things I have chosen and look forward to embarking on the adventure of crossing them off one by one.

I just think it's funny that the 1001 day is Wonka's birthday (in 2011). Karma has a way of making me laugh sometimes.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Let's get started.....


bowl of nuts 2/365
Originally uploaded by sophistaknit
I'm hoping to post my 101 things to Do in 1001 days sometime today but in the meanwhile I thought I would just post some tidbits that were on the list.

First: I am definitley going to complete the Counch to 5K programme that I put on hold last year. Today I started Day 1 Week 1 and everything went off without a hitch, though i really didn't start feeling comfortable until about the fifth or six running interval. I have to look at my class schedule for this upcoming term but I'm thinking that my routine will fall on Wed, Fri and Sunday.

Second: I am participating in the Daily 365 Picture a day for 2009. Basically you just take a photo (everyday) of things around you. It's actually kinda fun carrying my little camera everywhere I go (eventhough I wish I was a better photographer). But anyhoo- this picture in my post is actually my first entry into the project (since technically I cheated and used a photo from 2008 as my 1/365). I'm really proud of it (I know it looks simple but it really was a labor of love since I took the same shot like 100 times to get it "just right"). I have a very basic photo editing program on my laptop but I am looking forward to trying my hand at some editing in the near future.

This year is already starting off at a good pace...hope I can stay this motivated all year....now back to my list.....

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Aftermath of Boxing Day

I was going through the pics on my camera this evening and came across this one from the Boxing Day festivities that William and I hosted at the house. Good times, Good Friends, Great Wine....What makes it funny is that this is only a small portion of the aftermath that was left behind. I was literally too embarassed to take photos of the kitchen and other common areas, and dont get me started on the recycle bin, but really with 30 people having holiday cheer what can you expect. I was over the moon that Will's parents and sister's family spent the holidays with us in the States and was too depressed to see them off to the airport (especially the nieces). Hopefully their visit has sparked William's interest in purchasing a flat in the UK (trust me my bags are always packed...)
I'm glad I was able to spend this holiday with my closest friends and family because it was quite an awesome way to finish out the year. Looking forward to all the blessings that 2009 has to offer....