101 in 1001... Do it.

I've been neglecting this blog, but after last summer that's an awesome thing. That means I haven't been spending as much time strapped to a chair pounding out post like before. That means, that I've been taking advantage of a healthier life and have been getting out and living it up. Which is what brings me here today.

A buddy of mine was talking to me about his list and how he's been mentally checking items off, I can't say the same for myself. I know I've done some of the things on my list but now-a-day's it seems I'm more stoked about killing a task rather than putting it on blast. I think I've gotten to the point to where I can accomplish some things so fast that I'm mentally on to the next one already.

Example: As of my last accomplished post, nearly 4 months ago, where I took out three tasks, I have now accomplished ELEVEN more. Some even more than once. Woo Hoo!

Here's a brief look at what I've been up to...

18. Cook/Make something from my Pinterest. 
- In June I got all crafty and shit. Yeah, that's what I call it cause I'm a man. Haha. So I set out to Hobby Lobby, like a BOSS bought some supplies and created some custom ink for my Disc Golf discs.

21. Create short movies with videos (Clips) I've taken.
- So yeah, I've been making it a habit to capture more video. I've got a son who changes everyday and I want to remember that in a way still pictures can't capture. If this wasn't a lame blog, I'd actually have a video loaded for you to watch but... Well, I don't. My bad, next time.

39. Go Skinny Dipping.
- Done. And Done.

47. Go to the track and play the horses. 
- I wanna say we went twice this season. Nothing exciting happened, I didn't win big but I did win enough to keep playing and drinking and that's good enough for me. The next season starts soon so I'll be out placing bets this fall.

48. Go Tubing.
- Last summer was a long and slow burning summer, spending most of it injured had me determined to make the most of the sun season after rahab. And this video is just a snippet of that.


75. Record more video.
- Uhh... I guess this one goes hand in hand with #21.

80. Score within 5 strokes to par.
- Damn, I've been doing this for a while now. Granted it's at my "home course" where I have to opportunity to play at least once a week. But, I'm not taking anything away from this accomplishment, especially when my first score at the course (January 2012) was PLUS 26. Since January 19th, 2012 I have been scoring consistently anywhere from 0 to +4 and learning the game more and more each time.

88. Train More. Train Harder.
- After my injury I've realized more than ever than I need to get back to focuses on my health and fitness. I can proudly say that since January I've spent more time working out outside and lifting weights than I have been in recent years past. I've seen changes in my strength, in the way clothes fit and I feel better about myself. It doesn't stop here though... Next year I want to look at pictures of myself from this time and be exciting about how much better I look and feel.

93. Vacation at the beach.
- I can't believe I hadn't blogged about this already. Especially since I went twice and each time was a great trip. In fact we had such a great time that The Wife and I are hoping to make the trips an annual event. Our first trip was with a couple of friends in April, we enjoyed a childless, stree-free no rules vacation in beautiful South Padre Island, Texas. Can't wait 'till next year. Our second vacation was just as much fun with the family in Galveston, Texas with a stop in Brenham for a tour and taste of Blue Bell Ice Cream.

97. Win a Super Saturday (Disc Golf).
- This one's is almost out of my control. By that I mean, I have to actually play people to win. And since I've gotten better  I haven't had very many opportunities to throw with my crew. Summer is a busy time and as adults we've all got schedules and plans, family events and shopping at Home Depot or Bed Bath & Beyond. But in June I finally played the and beat the guys in my regular crew, for those counting, that's only 6 months after my very first round. #DiscountDoubleCheck

MY LIST

Again! - 101 Things to do in 1001 Days.

Before injuring my Achilles I was actively blogging, averaging about 18 posts a month. That all ended when my active life slowed to a complete halt, there’s nothing interesting about an adult American male’s monotonous life of recovery. Although, while holding the couch to the floor I did catch too many TV shows about nothing really… You collect miscellaneous garbage and dead cat’s, sign up for hoarders. Do you enjoy casual sex, drugs and alcohol and maybe have a kid because of it, that’s MTV. I’ve got hundreds of channels of high definition rot your brain, time suck “entertainment”. I’m glad I’m feeling much better, indoor life isn’t for me.

With that said, I’ve decided to embark on another 1001 day journey to accomplish and yes, maybe even fail 101 goals. This will be my second go-round with this project and since this is the reason I first started blogging in 2007, I figured it would help get me out of this (lack of) blogging funk of 2012. Check out my list below, check back often and let me know if you’re doing something similar or plan on it. 

My 101 in 1001 Days ends December 9th, 2014.

1 A day with my brothers. 2 Attend a Notre Dame football game. 3 Backyard camp out. 4 Build a raised flower-bed/garden. 5 Build deck in backyard. 6 Build up savings account. 7 Buy and wear more bowties. 8 Buy and Xbox 360 or PS3. 9 Buy heavier dumbbells. 10 Buy more (Vinyl) albums. 11 Buy resistance bands. 12 Clean house daily. 13 Clean out closets and drawers. 14 Clean out garage. 15 Compete in a Disc Golf tournament. 16 Compile a soundtrack of my life. 17 Compost more. 03/14/12 18

Cook/Make something from my Pinterest.

19

Create a budget.

20

Create a photo-journal.

21

Create short movies with videos (Clips) I've taken.

22

Do something I've never done before.

23

Donate clothes I no longer wear.

24

Eat at new (to me) local restaurants.

25

Eat healthier.

26

Eat something I haven't before.

27

Enjoy Epoch responsibly.

28

Eye exam + new contacts.

29

Family picnic.

30

Find a new swimming hole.

31

For each goal completed, award self with $5 to save. [$45]

32

Get a bike (and ride it).

33

Get a Hole in one (Disc Golf)

34

Get a new (larger) vehicle.

35

Get a new tattoo.

36

Get paid more or get a new job.

37

Go Camping.

38

Go Fishing.

39

Go skinny dipping.

40

Go to a concert.

41

Go to a Texas tailgate party.

42

Go to a theme night at Alamo Drafthouse.

43

Go to bed at a decent time for a whole week.

44

Go to Schitterbahn.

45

Go to Six Flags (Fright Fest).

46

Go to the drive-in.

47

Go to the track and play the horses.

48

Go Tubing.

49

Grill Baby Back Ribs (more than once).

50

Hand write and send letters.

51

Have another "Super Saturday".

52

Have clothes tailored.

53

Have house sale-ready.

54

Host a Halloween party.

55

Host an Outdoor Movie Night.

56

Inspire. - 03/14/12

57

Keep records of yard work.

58

Lay a dry creek bed in backyard.

59

Learn a full song on the guitar.

60

Maintain Up-To-Date resume.

61

Make a damn good Pomarita.

62

Make my own beer.

63

Make my own wine.

64

Massage (at least ONCE).

65

Monthly outings with The Cohens.

66

New dentist + dental work.

67

No fast food for a month (Including breakfast).

68

Open separate savings account.

69

Pay off credit card.

70

Pedicure/Manicure (at least) twice a year.

71

Play and beat LIMBO.

72

Play the lottery.

73

Raise chickens.

74

Read books that are on my shelf looking much smarter than me.

75

Record more video.

76

Reverse pick-pocket someone.

77

Ride a train anywhere.

78

Run a 5k.

79

Say yes more.

80

Score within 5 strokes of par.

81

Sew my own shirt.

82

Skydive.

83

Take a Yoga class.

84

Take family photos.

85

Take son to a sporting event.

86

Take son to Blues on the Green.

87

Take son to Shady Grove Unplugged.

88

Train more, train harder.

89

Transition to Apple (iCal, Notes, Reminders, etc) exclusively.

90

Try rock climbing.

91

Update blog tags.

92

Update iTunes content.

93

Vacation at the beach.

94

Vacation to a place I have never been before.

95

Visit a cave.

96

Visit a winery.

97

Win a "Super Saturday" (Disc Golf).

98

Write & send DG course proposal to city council.

99

Write a letter to myself to open in 10 years.

100

Write a letter to myself to open in 5 years.

101

Write in Journal. 

The Drew Rome

So some of my family are lucky to be traveling to the East to visit my sister during the Thanksgiving holiday. Although I was able to go for the first time this past spring, I wouldn't argue going back. I hope the family enjoys the vacation and the holiday.

For this post I decided to go back to putting kits together and hooking my brother up with a couple of looks that would be good for sight-seeing, family pictures and relaxing around the house, all the while looking top notch. Look N°1 is more casual and comfortable which is perfect for the long-walking sight seeing tours and also durable enough in case he has to catch a diving fade in the end zone. Look N°2, while still casual and comfortable is more of a cleaner look, so make sure to get yer-hur-did, cause pictures will be had. The looks are great for my brother because they're true his laid back casual style but still separate him from the other folks on holiday in their stretchy pants and favorite team sweaters.

N°1

N°2

Washington Nationals

Woo hoo, I like free stuff & gifts.

As you may or may not know The Wife and I along with Young Money took a trip to the East Coast in April. We hit up Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and finally New York.

While in D.C. area I spent some time looking for a Washington Nationals shirt, you know as “souvenir” of my trip. My search was unsuccessful, not that I didn’t see a lot of National’s tees, I did I just didn’t like the styles that much. I had an image in my head of what I wanted it to look like but didn’t really know if I’d actually find something that looked like it. I never did find that tee, boo.

We left for New York shirtless (well, not completely shirtless, just Washington Nationals shirtless). Now that I’m thinking of it, I should have gotten a Yankees Tee shirt, doh! Yeah, that’s a good idea, I should get a baseball Tee from every City/State that I visit, I’m not much for souvenir shops or trinkets so that would be more fitting. [Note to self, look online and order an Orioles and Yankees Tee. It still counts].

So we finally got home and “settled”. I talked to my sister (who we visited in VA) and she told me she found a shirt for me. Awesome! After that what did I do? Like a kid snooping around the house for hidden birthday and Christmas gifts I checked the mail daily. And just like an anxious child I even checked it the day after she told me she got the shirt… Even after she said that she needed to find a box to send it in. Day after day I checked the mail, only to be upset by bills and junk mail addressed to The Wife. Where is my package, I’m too excited to have to wait to find out what my new shirt looks like?

Yesterday The Wife met me at work as usual for the ol switcheroo of Young Money from her “shift” to mine. What’s that you’re carrying? Is that a package? Is it addressed to me? Woo hoo! I was so excited, I even tried to open it in the car, but my sister used some sort of industrial super sticky adhesive tape and rip proof paper. I still had to wait. I finally got home left the kid in the car took the package in an emptied it’s contents onto the floor… Kidding, I didn’t empty it on the floor, oh wait, I was kidding about leaving the kid in the car. Haha.

So I now have an awesome new Tee, it’s not what I had in mind but it’s as cooler than the other side of the pillow. The fit's great and the design is pretty cool. Oh and she even included some Aviator shades, I can always use those and some shaving cream… I think she’s trying to give me a hint (more on that in another post).

Thank you very much to my sister, Nes and her husband.

The AWESOME shirt my sister got me.

I just started looking but so far I think I like these two...

 

This one is pretty cool too.

Thank You - Better Late Than Never

I don’t know what the F went wrong but my post on my family’s recent vacation is lost and looks as though it was never posted, very disappointing. I’m not gonna go too much into it again but I do want and need to extend some thanks.

First: To The Wife, thank so very much for setting up this holiday. You went above and beyond with your efforts to make my durtieth burfday a memorable one. I’ve never been much for birthday’s and never really expect anything much from it so this was amazing. I know I wasn’t always on my best behavior (I was a bit of an asshole at times, I blame exhaustion) but it was an awesome experience that I will never forget. You are appreciated. Thank you and I love you.

Second: Young Money, thank you for being so f*ckin awesome. Other than your lack of sleep which took it’s toll on me and your mom, you were pretty good. You couldn’t stay still on the plane, who can blame you, but you didn’t cry or scream, who can beat that? Thank you and I love you.

Third: To my sister, Nes and her husband, you’re ability to make us feel at home is second to none. From the moment you picked us up from the airport you made us feel comfortable. You drove us around, let us borrow your car, cooked and cleaned for us, celebrated my birthday with a damn good cake (I wish I had some now) and celebrated Easter with the taste of Texas (BBQ and beer). Thank you and I love you both.

This is a trip that I will never forget, I learned a lot from the places visited and about myself and family. The Wife and I plan on taking an annual trip with an Air then Road theme from here on out… I’m already looking forward to next year’s Road-trip and wonder what trips await us. Bon Voyage.

-Day 2 - Monumental
-Day 4 - Birthday
-Day 5 - Easter
-Day 6 - New York
-Day 7 - New York

1000 Words: Day 7 - New York

1000 Words: Day 6 - New York

1000 Words: Day 4 - Birthday