1. Make the perfect roast chicken.
I've decided to make at least one roast chicken every month. In January I tried Pam Anderson's recipe for Perfect Roast Chicken. (Not that Pam Anderson. Dummies.) The skin turned out very nice, but I overcooked the bird. It's a genetic thing, my need to overcook meat. My next effort will include putting the chicken in the fridge for longer and taking it out of the oven sooner.2. Win something.
I did not win anything in January... yet. I am currently entered in three giveaways.
3. Host Thanksgiving and set the most perfect table anyone has ever seen.
Obviously I cannot host Thanksgiving until November, but I have started a collection. Each month I will get one of each of the following:
A five-piece place setting of Reed & Barton's Berkshire Matte flatware. (Bonus that Dillard's is apparently having a going-out-of-business sale and I was able to buy three sets for $18.50each.)
Queen Anne pewter plate by Carson States Metal. I get a coupon every month for Scrooge & Marley's, where I purchased this plate.
American Atelier At Home Athena Ironstone Bowl.
I couldn't find a few things, but I'm hoping to find screaming deals in the next few months. If you haven't looked at Once Upon a Plate, do it. That blog makes me want to sit down to a lovely table and take my sweet time eating.
4. Do the Yuba Triathlon in September.
I am failing almost miserably at this one so far. I'm just not in the mood to work out yet.
5. No more drinking carbonation.
I have not had any sodas at all since last year. I find myself waking up earlier, I don't feel run down ever. I'm free! You should all try going off carbonation for a month. Angie.
6. A ban on Miley Cyrus
I accidentally read a story about Joaquin Phoenix that turned into a story about Miley Cyrus. I was tricked! Who knew in a million years they would have anything to do with each other?! Not me.
7. No eating at Carl's Jr.
Duh - I can not eat at Carl's Jr. for my whole life. Give me something hard to do.
8. A ban on The Real Housewives of Anywhere U.S.A.
I watched it for five minutes. COME ON! That raisin, Lynn, was getting plastic surgery and her daughter was getting a nose job at the same time! And they had to move out of their house because they have no money! Who are these people?! I couldn't look away. Shame.
4. Do the Yuba Triathlon in September.
I am failing almost miserably at this one so far. I'm just not in the mood to work out yet.
5. No more drinking carbonation.
I have not had any sodas at all since last year. I find myself waking up earlier, I don't feel run down ever. I'm free! You should all try going off carbonation for a month. Angie.
6. A ban on Miley Cyrus
I accidentally read a story about Joaquin Phoenix that turned into a story about Miley Cyrus. I was tricked! Who knew in a million years they would have anything to do with each other?! Not me.7. No eating at Carl's Jr.
Duh - I can not eat at Carl's Jr. for my whole life. Give me something hard to do.
8. A ban on The Real Housewives of Anywhere U.S.A.
I watched it for five minutes. COME ON! That raisin, Lynn, was getting plastic surgery and her daughter was getting a nose job at the same time! And they had to move out of their house because they have no money! Who are these people?! I couldn't look away. Shame.
4 comments:
I like this. Just taking those goals one step at a time.
Thank you, thank you for sharing the "Once Upon a Plate" blog. I've got this new thing for table scapes. It's like a sickness. I can't believe I haven't seen this blog before! I can't wait to see your Thanksgiving table.
Just curious about one thing...what have you got against Carl's Jr? I never eat there either, but you seem to have a reason?
Those all seem like fabulous goals, but I just can't get behind the no carbonation thing. I'm not addicted to the Diet Dr. Pepper -- I'm just madly in love with it. It is a special and passionate affair that mere mortals cannot understand. Luckily DH isn't a jealous man by nature, or we'd have problems.
Which Dillards is going out of business? Are all of them going out? I can't stand this - we need department stores! I bought some cute plates with red snowflakes on them today for 69 cents and two cute white and black bowls for $1.49. I figure if we have to have soup for Sunday dinner, it might as well be in style.:) Love your choice of flatware!
No way, man, no way.
How funny, I was recently wondering what's up with Joaquin Phoenix. Apparently he's hanging out with Miley Cyrus. Who knew?
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