#11: See Chicago Live

I saw Chicago, and I loved it as much as I thought I would! I especially loved how they integrated the orchestra into the show by having them on stage and interacting with the characters. I went with some friends and family, and it was such a lovely night. The story line is a little depressing, but the way it was interpreted by  creative team was fantastic.

I probably should see the movie now. After all, it did win the Oscar for best picture. If it is half as good as the musical, I'd be very pleased!


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Challenge Within a Challenge AKA My Brain and My Wallet Hurt

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This Saturday, I will be embarking on two challenges with in a challenge. The overarching challenge is my effort to do 101 new things in 365 days. Most of those things are one time events, but a few are challenges that require some long term self control and motivation.
The ones I will be starting are #62 (no new clothes for 6 months) and #72 (save all change for 6 months). I thought it would be great to start them both at the same time, because that way it is harder for me to mess up the start and end dates.
These would seem like fairly passive challenges, but they pose a specific challenge for me. Mostly because I lose change like its my job (I think it's with all my missing socks?) and I love clothing. I don't just "dress to impress," but as someone who loves to sew, I'm obsessed with fabric, cuts, perfectly turned seams and well placed darts. Alas, a six month break from that might do my wallet good. (I'm not starting until Saturday because I have some clothing shipments coming in Friday. Okay, I admitted it!)
I recognize that these challenges wouldn't be great for everyone. They really play on my personal weaknesses that I want to improve on in a fun way. What kind of six month fast would you do in the name of self improvement?
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#44: Making a Time Capsule

I decided to make a time capsule for myself to open in ten years. I thought it would be a good way to start off the 101 in 365 challenge, since I'm not getting any younger. And also, I was feeling nostalgic for elementary school.



It included a set of decorative keys, a little book of tips, a clipping of my favorite phrase, and a letter to my future self, sealed with a glitter sticker kiss.

I wrapped it all up with some tissue paper and sprayed it with my current scent:

I wonder if I will be able to smell the perfume in ten years.

Then I got really pragmatic and packaged it in all sorts of manila atrocities so it would actually make it to ten years.

It's weird to think that the year 2022 is going to exist, and that I'll be a real adult who has real life responsibilities by then. I can't even put too much thought into it; my brain will explode.

Have you ever made a time capsule? Would you like to make one? What would you put in it?

101 in 365 Challenge

Hi everyone! I have some goals to accomplish. I've decided that I've been a little lackluster lately. So I'm giving myself a brand new challenge: one hundred and one new things in three hundred and sixty five days. I'm going to do exactly what it sounds like: one hundred and one completely new things in a year.

I love having new experiences, and I don't think there is a better way for me to spend my senior year of high school than trying to accumulate them. I like challenges that can be quantified, so this is perfect for me. I'm going to record and post about each item that I complete. Some are big, some are small, but they are all things I want to experience. So you guys are keeping me accountable!

I've always wanted to do a big challenge like this. I'm very proud to say that I am starting! It works out to about two challenges per week, so I can do it in small pieces.

Here is the list of one hundred and one new things that I am going to do (the challenges that I complete will be linked):