Fulfillment

I saw this list on someone else's blog and decided that I had to post it on mine. You're supposed to bold the things that you've done in your life. After reading through this list, I realized what an incredibly full life I've had. I never really realized it before, but it was kind of exhilarating to be able to bold so many of these. So here it is:
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band at school
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland /world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelos David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

Comedy / Vino / More Paint

Hi all,
Just a quick weekend update!

Another fantastic weekend had by all. Friday night I had a ball at Karaoke Night with the girls -- I'm not a good singer but it was fun to be with great friends. We belted out "YMCA" and "Fly Me to the Moon" (Mona and I's new theme song). We shared some pizza, pasta and spinach salad along with Mona's magic potent drink (which made us all much better).

Saturday was a day of some work: painting window sills and the kitchen. We still managed to squeeze in some more fun a wine tasting event at Hannah Nicole Winery. They gave us the VIP tour of their new event center/tasting room which will hopefully be the future location of Mona and Peanut's wedding. It's going to be a beautiful venue. The event center will hold up to 250 people; they have a large tasting room and wine chiller; they even have an observation deck. Everyone enjoyed the wine and spirits -- looking forward to many more events at our local winery along with the upcoming June wedding. The evening didn't end there --
we went to a Bob and Tom Comedy All-Star Show which was extremely funny. It was a sold-out show! My ribs were hurting by the time we left! Laughter is such great medicine. The night was not complete without a little night cap at Anthony and Mona's -- we enjoyed some dancing, pool playing and yep, you guessed it -- more vino! Our times with friends are truly valuable to me and I am grateful I'm surrounded with such fun, loving friends. Thanks buddies!

I'm glad it's a short week -- looking forward to some good food, another comedy show, a trip to Napa Valley, fun times with my girls, a good movie, and yes, more painting!
Enjoy this day!
V

43/25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!
Today is my dear friend Renee's birthday -- she is only 43! We have been friends for 25 years! We've had a friendship filled with laughter, sadness, thrills, experiences, traveling, music, children, pets and many, many adventures. We go back a long way and there are countless stories to be told.
I dearly appreciate your friendship Renee and am blessed to have you in my life. You are truly special to me and I'm ready for another 25 years of stories and fun.
Love and hugs,
Veronique

Song and Celebration

Hi all,
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Yes - of course I did.

Friday night we ventured off to see the new James Bond 007 movie at our "new" movie theater (which is super nice). Hadn't been to the movies for a long while so it was very enjoyable.

Saturday we concentrated on chores around the house followed by some fun. We took my buddy, Renee, out to dinner for her birthday and treated her to the Carrie Underwood Concert (which was fantastic). She sure has grown up and puts on a wonderful, energetic show -- lots of glitz, glamour, and song. Not only is she beautiful, she has a wonderful voice to go along with the beauty. Little Big Town opened the show -- very talented group of four. We all loved the show and can't wait to do it again next year.

Sunday was another day of work and play. We painted an accent wall in our living room (not too much fun with 24 ft. walls); still need to do a second coat. After some work, we joined our friends at a local winery for some tasting, sun and snacks. We continued the fun at their home for a potluck dinner. We provided the steaks, tuscan bean soup, wine, and a chocolate satin pie for dessert. It was a great time!

Hope you all had a relaxing weekend. I'm very sorry it's Monday.
V

BBQ and 2 Left Feet

Had a fun weekend with friends as we watched Shawna Lynn Band perform -- we danced the night away to her tunes on a crowded dance floor.

Nutty November

Hi gang,

Can you believe it's already NOVEMBER? Neither can I!!! This year has passed so quickly -- I know I'm getting older but this is ridiculous.

NOVERMBER is going to bring the following to my world:

- Tons of yummy holiday foods

- The girls

- Paint

- Christmas cards

- Wrapping Christmas gifts

- Recipe planning

- Holiday shopping

- Decorating

- Rain

- Birthdays - can't wait to share my buddy's birthday with her (25+ years of friendship)

- Finishing/starting scrapbooks

- New shutters

- Fun times with friends

- Giving thanks

Hope you all have something to look forward to this NOVEMBER! Enjoy the season.

V