Again, I am the world’s worst blogger. Perhaps one of my additional goals should be to follow a blogging schedule. Here is another mega-blog about the progress of my project.
36. Listen only to NPR for one week. [Completed 04/11/11]
I found myself traveling to Hartford almost every day for one week, and NPR is the only radio station that won’t go out of service between here and there. I was also spending a lot of time in the car, so I decided that was as good a week as any to complete item. Unfortunately, I picked the week where NPR was kicking off its membership campaign. Overall, though, it was a great experience. I am still listening to NPR quite regularly.
38. Learn Italian salutations and pleasantries. [Completed 04/03/11]
Ciao! Mi chiamo Mela. Voglio caminare en Mystic con Antony. I think I asked him this eighteen times on our Italian day. I need to get back in the habit of learning and practicing more often.
47-56. Visit at least ten museums.
I took my students to Boston for a few days, and we were able to visit the Boston Museum of Science [04/16/11]. The kids loved it. We also got to see a baby chick hatch! It was amazing. After I got home, I turned around and joined my family on vacation in Washington D.C. We traveled to the Museum of the American Indian [04/18/11], the Museum of Natural History [04/19/11], the Air and Space Museum [04/18/11], the Museum of American History [04/19/11], and Ford’s Theatre [04/20/11]. We had a great time.
68-72. Go to five restaurants I have never been to.
Steak Loft [05/17/11] To be fair, my mother says I have been to this restaurant, but I have no recollection of this event. My amazingly wonderful boyfriend took me here for our anniversary dinner. I had a steak and stuffed sole combo, and he had crab cakes and barbequed ribs. Everything was quite delicious. Afterwards we had cookies and milk while we watched Jeopardy. A perfect anniversary :-)
Anthony’s Pier 4 [05/22/11] I was lucky enough to join the Cometa family in celebrating Anna’s graduation from law school. Her parents treated us to a delicious lunch at this historic restaurant. The food just kept coming! My favorites included the fried oysters, the clam chowder, and the popovers. Even more impressive, though, was the amazing life that the owner had led. I think he had met every important and influential person ever. He even had a Congressional Medal of Honor AND a blessing from the Pope!
75-93. Complete the Connecticut Wine Trail in one year.
Bishop’s Orchards [05/21/11] Cara and I spontaneously visited Bishop’s Orchards after a trip to the Renaissance Faire. I LOVED this shop/orchard/winery. It was so fun. I also spend way too much money on wine and specialty pastas, but it was a wonderful day :-)
103-112. Try ten new recipes by ten different chefs.
Butternut Squash Lasagna [04/22/11] I’m pretty sure that this lasagna will soon replace currency. It is so delicious. I made it for a little dinner party Anthony and I had with our friends Josh and Emily. Great fun was had by all. Here is a link to the recipe and a tutorial with the chef!
127. Get a pedicure with a friend or relative. [Completed 05/13/11]
My friend Sheila from work introduced me to a great place for pedicures. Nails Spa II in Waterford has the most bang for your buck! I also still have an amazing pedicure waiting for me at Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door Spa, but that will be a solo-Melanie day. :-)
178. Buy a car. [Completed 04/30/11]
Meet Cecilia, my 2011 Honda Fit. I’m in love.
184. Buy and use a case for my iPhone. [Completed 05/23/11]
This is a little intense for me, but my phone is currently sporting a purple zebra print case. I really like it, but I’m not sure it’s me. I’ll give it a couple weeks before I change it…
That makes 34 items completed in 145 days. I’m a little behind, but can catch up quickly. If I complete 26 items by the end of June, I will be on track. Here we go!
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