One Year & 20 Things To Do!

After a full week of completely neglecting my blog, I am finally back (at least for now) and ready for some normal posting! Woohoo! 

Today, I wanted to update you on a post that I did back in November, about the 20 things I want to accomplish during my first year in Boone. Now, five months later, and halfway through April, I thought it was a great time to check-in on what I've been up to!

20 Things to do by August 1st, 2013:

Go to the gym every day for a full week
I can't remember for sure if I've gone to the gym 7 days in a row, but I've been following my 10K training plan for 7 weeks now, so I'd say that counts!

Learn the names of everyone in my office

Watch 10 movies that I've never seen

Though I haven't seen 10 new movies, I did buy the entire Sex and the City series. It was amazing! Definitely worth the investment!

Make friends with a neighbor

Yes! I met a girl named Katie through my friend Tara at work. Though she doesn't live in my apartment now, she'll be moving in come July! I can't wait to hangout with her!

Take Paisley to the Greenway

Even though Paisley lives with my family now, while she was in Boone, we made a trip to the Greenway, and she loved it. She was barking and sniffing everything in sight!

Spend a day in downtown Blowing Rock

My sweet friend Marcia and I spent the day downtown a couple of weeks before Christmas. There were so many fun shops to go into and explore!

Do something fun for New Years Eve

This year for New Year's Eve, I went to my friend Gwyn's apartment. I was also with her for NYE 2012, so it was fun to reminisce about the year that had passed.

Personalize my new desk

Attend an Appalachian basketball game

Do something that benefits my whole office (bring breakfast, write birthday cards, something!)

Eat at 5 restaurants that I've never tried

Make my new apartment warm, inviting and like home

As soon as I walk in the door, I immediately feel relaxed and at ease. Mission accomplished!

Make time to grab coffee before going to work (or buy a Keurig!)

Though I haven't bought coffee before going to work, I have made time to pick up breakfast, even better in my book!

Visit a new church

As soon as I'm able to stay in Boone for a full weekend, I definitely want to do this! Lately, I've had a commitment at home every weekend, so I attend the church that I'm a member of at home.

Go hiking on the parkway

The weather just warmed up in Boone, so I'm looking forward to doing this super soon!

Read 10 new books

Cook dinner for a group of friends

Go skiing 

Buy an outfit from a local boutique

Throw a super fun housewarming party
I haven't done this yet, but I've decided that I'm staying in the same apartment for another year, so maybe with a little added TLC, my place will be ready to show off by then!

Not too shabby for it only being April! I've still got four months to go!

The items that are crossed out are ones that I have completed.

Any item that is underlined is currently in the works!

As always, Have a Sweet Day!