I felt weird hiring a professional cleaning service [descendants of blue collar folks like myself just don't do this type of thing], but I'm really excited I went through with this. I went with LMC Cleaning and absolutely loved them. So thorough! As it turns out, the glass items in my house that I thought … Continue reading Get House professionally cleaned
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Lyssa’s Photo of the Day: 1/1/13
Future juice. Working onĀ #4: Take one picture a day
2013 Goals
After reflecting over our 2012 memorable moments, we shared our goals with each other for the first time last night. Here they are! Lyssa's Goals: Finish writing the book I've had in mind Go to a storage auction Go to work one day without makeup Take one picture a day Go to one of the … Continue reading 2013 Goals
2012 Highlights
We've had one eventful year! Here's a look back at some of our 2012 highlights -- a few completed goals are in there, but mostly these are just random things we experienced over the past year, from a monster truck show to Jon Hamm buying Kris a drink (yes, that Jon Hamm and yes, that … Continue reading 2012 Highlights
Goals That I’ve Kinda, Sorta Completed
Tracking my goals publicly for the last year has made me realize I need to make the language around my goals clearer for years to come. Instead of "do fill-in-the-blank more," I need to quantify it, otherwise it gets murky. For example: Completed, sort of: Kayak on a regular basis I didn't kayak on a … Continue reading Goals That I’ve Kinda, Sorta Completed
Go to Bartending School
Completed: #20: Take a bartender class The Professional Bartending School in Arlington is a serious school for people who want to learn the tips, tricks, and techniques of bartending in order to become paid bartenders. I do not have any desire to go into this profession, so I was excited to see that the school … Continue reading Go to Bartending School
Volunteer at Transitional Housing BARN
Completed: #3: Volunteer at BARN. I've been itching to get involved in this organization for about a year. I filled out the volunteer form in May 2011, but it sat on my computer until this past summer. Note: this is what happens until I make something a goal -- procrastination central. I really want to … Continue reading Volunteer at Transitional Housing BARN
Orange, Cinnamon, and Sugar Coated Tilapia – Gluten Free
A trip to an olive oil and balsamic vinegar store in Middleburg, Virginia inspired November's new food dish: tilapia dipped in blood orange extra virgin olive oil and coated in rice crumbs (like bread crumbs, but gluten free), cinnamon, and raw sugar with a agave nectar/tangerine sauce. This was delicious and super easy. I didn't … Continue reading Orange, Cinnamon, and Sugar Coated Tilapia – Gluten Free
Run a race: Nearly Naked Mile
Completed:Ā 18:Ā Complete some type of marathon/5K/race There is only one thing I hate more than running and that is exposing my body. So, what did I do? IĀ signed up to run half nakedĀ -- really pushing myself to overcome some body issues in addition to athletic limitations. Why was this race nearly naked? Well, money raised from … Continue reading Run a race: Nearly Naked Mile
Enter a chili cook-off
Iām happy to announce the completion of #28: Enter a chili competition with or against Kris. Who: 9 Fierce Competitors What: Harris Pavilion Chili Cook-off Where: Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas When: September, 22, 2012 from 10-1. Judging at 1. Announcement of winners at 2. Categories: Best Chili With Beans, Best Chili Without Beans, Best … Continue reading Enter a chili cook-off