February Wrap-up and on to March

Since we last met, I:

• Continued with my 365 photo challenge: February
• #80 Leave a 100% Tip
• Made Creme Brûlée
• Continued reading the Bible in a year. Read Leviticus, started Numbers.
• Started reading The Help. 

Continuing on with my "Drink List", this month I tried: 

Nothing new - This month I went back to a few favorites.

About 65% of the list is complete!

My goals for March: 

• #11 Watch the entire Lord of the Rings series in one day
• #53 Visit a Museum 
• # 100 Take a picture for every letter of the alphabet
• Continue to read the Bible
• Continue with my drink list

Thanks for following along!

#80 Leave a 100% Tip

I know, I know - way to go out on a limb Miranda and leave a huge 100% tip! Well, I had to start somewhere, and it wasn't going to be on a $50 check. Not now anyways. But I thought this was the perfect time to accomplish this goal. It made me feel good though, because it was just me and my daughter in the middle of the afternoon at On the Border and since I still had to head home to cook dinner, I wasn't going to get anything. I ordered her a kids meal, and the guy was so nice and gave us free chips and salsa to take home. 

I figured since most of the lunch tickets fall in the $20 range, this is the tip you'd get in that price range anyways. So, he was probably not expecting it and I am sure it started off his dinner service right. Paying it forward really does feel good! Maybe next time I'll work up to the $20 100% tip? 

#80. Done. 

#88 365 Photo Challenge: January

What a better time to start a 365 Photo Project than at the beginning of the year? Also, let's face it, I don't have much time left if I want to include it in this challenge. So, January 2012 - new year, new challenge! At the beginning of each month, I will post my photos for the previous month. Enjoy!

January 2012

Read: 'Heaven is for Real'

Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo, lands at number 3 on the book list. That means it was a top seller for 2011. This book was a very easy read - I finished it in 2 days. Grant it, I had a round trip flight across the country to do it in, but all the same. If you have not heard of this book, it is the story of a 4 year old boy who had surgery and went to Heaven and back. I know. Believe in God or not, this is an amazing story. If you have a strong faith, this will solidify it. If you are wavering a bit, then this will just make you think more about the possibilities. Either way, I think it is a great read, and the story is well told - by his father, Todd Burpo. 

#3 on the book list. Done. 

January Wrap-up and on to February

Since we last met, I:

• Started my 365 photo challenge
• #66 Send 10 Postcards via Postcrossing.com
• #99 Write a Letter to Myself via Futureme.org
• Read #3 on The Book List, "Heaven is for Real"
• #79 Read 2 Political books (Liberty Defined, by Ron Paul & No Apology, by Mitt Romney)
• Re-started reading the Bible in a year. Read Genesis and Exodus. Started Leviticus.

Continuing on with my "Drink List", this month I tried: 

Cafe Mocha - Terrible. Like undrinkable. I added 2 Splendas and it became bearable. Never again. 1 star

Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino - I really liked this drink. Not sickeningly sweet like some of the others. 3 stars

Blonde Roast Coffee - This is the kind of coffee I like, mild and not strong at all. Great job SB. 3 stars

Green Tea Frappuccino - Just okay, had it with soy milk and it pretty much tasted like grass flavored soy. I would try this again with the regular milk. 2 stars
About 65% of the list is complete!

My goals for February: 

• #11 Watch the entire Lord of the Rings series in one day
• #98 Answer the "50 Questions that will free your mind" 
• # 100 Take a picture for every letter of the alphabet
• Continue to read the Bible
• Continue with my drink list

Thanks for following along!