#112: Read a short story I've never read

Three short stories down, two to go.

Kurt Vonnegut, The No Talent Kid. Found in his collection of short stories, "Bagombo Snuff Box".

#173: Update Resume

I do this about every year, so I didn't have to do too much. I don't plan on leaving my school anytime soon, but I do believe in always keeping your resume nice and clean!

#232, #168 + Blog Revamp

As my friend Joe was going to come over today, but then canceled, I have found a lot of time to update this mother, especially things I have already done and forgot to update about. Most importantly, on the side you can see "The List' under pages, which shows the revamped list with what I've done and not done. Pretty sweet.

Here's what I forgot:

 #232: Do a jigsaw puzzle. They always do them at school and I forgot how much I like them! I'm also freakishly good at them. This was 1000 pieces and it was like that pictures making up a big picture thing:

Sometimes I wonder why I'm not dating anyone. I think puzzles and cats have something to do with it.

Also, completed #168: try a new kind of sushi. Patrick and I got a "Plymouth" roll at Thai Smile. It was fried and had a lot of stuff going on. I didn't love it, but didn't dislike it either. It was odd.

Lastly, here's a picture of the complete HRC pin board. Thanks to those who made contributions--namely Jessica, Melanie, my mom and NOT Jill.

#170: Delete 100 Facebook Friends!

Eat it facebook! Just deleted 100+ of my "friends"!

Starting number: 709
Ending Number: 598

I just deleted a few more because my real ending number was 601...not nearly as dramatic! By the way, everyone who I have talked to who has deleted a massive number has loved the experience. Not everyone should see everything you do. Lock up your facebook and delete the people you haven't talked to in years or will never see again--especially if you have had your facebook for a while. I've had mine since freshman year of college (when it was college only) in 2005 and accumulated a lot of friends that I've only talked to once or twice. Of course, this is not my first purge, but it might be my largest.

#145: Get a Haircut

Oh yeah! Did this too!

Hooray!

#41: Arrange a Piece for Band

This was hilarious. I decided I'm going to make every Tuesday, "Name That Tune -- The Mr. C Mystery" I'm psyched. Everyone was mad at me because the first song I picked was a song that no one knew except for two kids--but it was worth it.

There is an amazing video game called Portal and if you haven't played it, buy an xbox and do it. Anyway, Portal 2 just came out so I decided to arrange it's closing song, "Still Alive".

They loved it! They being the two kids who knew the song. Everyone else was pissed that I didn't do this instead.

#64: Buy a New Phone

Missed one! I've had my iPhone for a while now. I love it more than any phone I've ever had. Sadly, I have lately been watching Intervention on it late at night. This is a terrible idea, as I was very tired all week. Friends: if you care about me, please schedule my Intervention intervention immediately. Anyway, my new phone is amazing, and about two months old. Yay!

#231: Take All My Personal Days!

Check.

#111: Read a Short Story I've Never Read

This is my second of five short stories, and really I read like three of them, but all from the same collection and by the same author. It was David Sedaris, in his new(ish) book, "Squirrel Seek Chipmunk". My favorite, by far, was "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck". I laughed out loud. While on a plane.

#35: Direct a Musical

Seussical Jr. was a lot of time spent working with my students, and a LOT of stress, but it's all worth it in the end when the kids have a great show and are thankful. I still don't like directing, but for the purposes of this blog I still have at least one more in me.

#21, #25, #35, #156, #233

Maybe my next goal should be to become a better blogger. Here's what's happened lately, in numerical order to the list, not necessarily chronologically:

#21: Watch a Community Theater/College Musical
I saw Chicago at PSU. I've seen the show on Broadway and have heard the songs a lot, but it was wonderful seeing a lot of my friends from ETC (and one from Master Chorale) perform. I went with Will, Pat and Angela rather spur of the moment, but it was worth it.

#25: Perform the Saint-Saens Sonata
Performed with Will at a Mu Phi Epsilon meeting.

#34: Start a Benefit Concert for the Eighth Grade Class
This went even better than expected: a casual night of music that raised $500+. It was probably the least polished performance I've had at Campton, but probably the one most liked by the parents as it was casual, fun...and pop music.

#156: Find a White Wine that I Like
Riesling! Specifically the Pacific Rim Riesling that I had with Angela at the Comman Man in Ashland.

#233: Complete the HRC Pinboard
Oh yeah! Picture to come...maybe. Probably not, but just come over to the house and I'll show you!

On a side note...
I am totally counting seeing Melanie at a Voce concert as seeing her at a Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus Concert...hopefully that's the last time I have to type that annoyingly long name. I am listening to Voce recording of "Sure On this Shining Night" right now!

Also, I'm not counting Red Cat as a red wine that I like, even though I do like it. It was a day before I started the list and as you serve it chilled I feel like I would be cheating.

Lastly, although I was nominated by Lambda to become a VP, the position I was interested in is one that I am not eligible for, so I'm passing on that one. Maybe it should be changed to: Present at the conference. I could deal with that.