Aaaaand....go!
6. Try a food I've never tried before - I'm a pretty picky eater, so I was moderately worried about this one. I also had to decide what qualified as "a new food," like, something I'd never ordered before at a restaurant wouldn't count. I had my mind set on trying guacamole (nope, never tried it), but then when I was presented with the opportunity to have a hot dog with some sauerkraut, I went for that instead.
Verdict: I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. It wasn't nearly as flavorful as I had always thought it would be. I don't know what I was expecting, considering the main ingredient is cabbage (fun fact), but I found that it added more texture than taste. And I didn't love the texture. But hey, I've tried it now. I still kinda want to try guacamole.
7. Create a meal plan - at least one week every month - yep yep.
12. Bake a new cookie every month - In honor of St. Patrick's Day/Girl Scout cookie season, I made some homemade thin mints. I really liked them! Recipe found here.
**Side note: Oh, and for the love, please don't use super dark chocolate. I dipped a few cookies in 85% cocoa content chocolate and whoa. Too much. Sometimes I just don't think things through. Of course it's going to be bitter, Katie! Sheesh. Side note over.**
25. Read 30 books - added three more books this month, bringing my grand total up to 10.
-The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls: This book pretty much gave me the creeps. I just wrote a pretty long paragraph as to why, and I just deleted it, because you probably don't want to read it. If I decide it needs to be said, I'll make it its own post. Deal? Okay. So, the creeps. 3 stars (good writing and fascinating (but creeps-inspiring) story).
-Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale: This was a quick read that had a lot of good things about it. Writing was a little juvenile in my opinion, but the main character was young and it's told from her point of view, so I can't really dock points for that. I liked it! 4 stars.
-The Princess Bride by William Goldman: I don't give 5 star reviews lightly, but wow, did I love this book. I can't believe it took me so long to read it, because so many people have been recommending it to me for so long. But I really enjoyed it. Don't be like me. Read it now. 5 stars.
35. Complete an act of service every month: done.
So, this month was mostly just keeping up with the stuff I do every month. I'm going to have to change that if I want to make it through this list! But with my student teaching in full swing, it's going to be tough. Stay tuned.
congrats on the goal keeping. you inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI'm a picky eater too but you've gotta try guacamole--it's delish! I'd be too scared to try the sauerkraut.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised you have never had guacamole before..especially being Amy's best friend growing up and all. haha. You have to try it! So yummy :)
ReplyDeleteSERIOUS? You've never tried guacamole? and you call yourself an Arizona girl? hahahha
ReplyDeleteI loved Glass Castles and I can't figure out why it was creepy to you. I could so relate with her. I can't tell you how many times we had to "skedattle" growing up, my parents didn't end up staying together like hers did nor were they homeless but close enough. I was in awe the kids turned out so well, inspiring to me I guess.