#3 Play in a Texas Holdem Tournament COMPLETE 21 September 2012

While vacationing in Las Vegas I entered into a Texas Holdem Tournament at the Flamingo casino. At first a received quite a few bad hands and even bet on a few that I shouldn't have. This made some of the older gentlemen snicker and believe that I would soon be off the table. But after letting a few rounds pass by without betting I got my hand, and then another, and another. Next thing I knew those gentlemen were fewer and fewer until it was just me and two others.

Unfortunately my final hand (and most hated hand Ace deuce) brought me to an end. The man next to me beat me with an ace seven. All in all a good day though. I placed third in my first ever Vegas Texas Holdem Tournament.

#63 Go to a Drive in movie Theater COMPLETE 9 June 2012

Nothing like cramming three people into a convertible coupe on a crisp Washington summer night to go to the drive in. It actually was a lot of fun but the wind was kicking. Dave, Matt and I went to the Skyline Drive-in theatre to see Snow White and the Huntsmen and Prometheus in Dave’s new convertible.  We tried to watch with the top off but ended up getting too cold, so we put the top up and worked with the tiny backseat.  

#6 Build a cover for my patio COMPLETE 15 May 2012

 It only took a year for me to finally get a patio cover. There were many debates as to how I was going to do this. I had one company come out and do an estimate but their bid came in at 20K, a little too expensive for my taste. Then I thought about building it myself, but that seemed like a lot of work and I don't have the proper tools for the job. One fine day a man left a flyer on my door for patio covers at a great price and they would build it in one day. So, I called, they came out, gave me an estimate that I could live with, went to work one morning and when I came home from work I had a new patio cover. I LOVE IT. Sitting on the back patio is so lovely now.

#91 Get my Motorcycle License

It took all summer but I got the bumblebee fixed. She is back in perfect condition and on the road. Oh and I am licensed to it is legal now!!!!(Sorry for the secrecy and black lines, but I don't need all my information readily available on the net)

#17. Buy a house COMPLETE 13 April 201

Finally after months of designing a house and signing contracts over email and phone calls I am finally home in Olympia. It is hard to believe that I am grown-up enough to own a house. 3,100sqft of house is all mine. Now all I have to do is turn these white walls non decorated walls into a home. That is going to take a while. But for now, I have have at least something to call my mine.

My very first time opening the front door and walking into my new home.

My first attempt at decorating. And yes, this is my living room not a picture of a magazine.

#100 Participate in an MS Awareness Walk COMPLETE 19 March 2011

On a gorgeous Saturday three of my classmates and I participated in the Augusta Georgia 2011 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Walk.  It was a great experience and something I will totally be doing again. The next MS walk I want to participate in is one that stretches over three days and 60 miles.

#47 Send 5 Cards to Friends Just Because COMPLETE 8 Feb 2011

I know that today most people don’t use snail mail anymore. There is Facebook, email, text message and so many faster ways to let someone know that you are thinking about them. But I still believe that one of the best ways to share a smile is to send a card to let a friend know they are special and on my mind. It is a nice surprise to go out to your post box and have something cheerful in the mail. Not just bills and junk. This is why I made this one of my 101 things to do. Have it be I send out cards are random throughout the year, but this was a reminder to me to let 5 friends know just how special they are.

Responses I got from friends I sent cards too

Donna McLeod:
I was finding it hard to get up and get motivated today but when I finally did I went and checked to see if the postman had been and now I can't stop smiling. Thank you so much for your lovely card, it brought back memories of the day and your visit and you know what? It is so nice to receive something like that in the post!

I hope ...you are having a fab time in Tampa x

Hopefully our house will be sorted soon and you are always welcome to come back for another visit. Hope to see you soon x

Thank you Rene x x x x :)


Cora Gibbons:
Hey lady! Fab profile pic, hot hot hot! Thank you so much for your beautiful card. Just got home and got it in the post, can't remember the last time I got such a lovely surprise in my letterbox. Hope you are doing good and not so sad.....keep having fun in Tampa, let the good times roll...:-) and when you feel home sick again, just book a flight and come over asap! The house looks fab by the way...miss you loads too and thank you for being such a groovy chica and friend. Love you lots! Xxx


Deanna Hoops:
I just finished a 65 hour week, I am so tired but it was very nice to come home and have a card waiting for me from my sister! Thank you, I love you!

****I think it was mission success. I love all of you.