http://liveuponatime.com/101things Our journey to accomplish 101 things...and more Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:29:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'll admit - I am not an art snob.  During my first trip to the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, I almost ran to the front desk to report an old television that was only playing static until a dear friend kindly informed me that the artist might have ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=77 Surprise! At least it was for us :) http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=76 There usually is a great deal of planning surrounding the accomplishment of Richard Horne's 101 Things; however, getting married unusually just seemed to happen "naturally".  My (now) husband and I were planning on getting married in a quiet beach ceremony in September 2004.  Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest storms ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=73 It's pretty hard to describe how amazing it is to see a space shuttle launch.  You really have to see for yourself.  There are only five launches remaining, so quickly write your Congressman or Senator to request a VIP invitation.  Here are some resources to get you started: http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/letterscongress.htm https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml I wrote our ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=72   Playing on a lava-sand beach in Costa RicaThe first time I went skinny dipping was in high-school in my best friend's pool (sorry Mr. and Mrs. Weldon).  It was the middle of the night, the moon was full (no pun intended), and we were too innocent to care about getting ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=69  *Notice how I'm standing as close to the barricades as possible? Read on to find out why :) There are few places that conjure visions of protests and demonstrations like New York City. When we began planning our Macy's Thanksgiving trip, I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to accomplish #98, ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=68 Have you ever splattered tomatoes across Spain in The Tomatina, flashed your ta-tas during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, rocked out to the best bands at Oktoberfest in Germany, or soiled your undies as a ginormous clown barely misses the light pole above you at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=63 I guess it’s time to start planning our coast-to-coast road trip (Thing 53), even though it’s still a couple years away.  I’d hate to miss a once in a lifetime opportunity in a state in the middle of nowhere and have to buy a plane ticket to re-visit.  My husband ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=61 Do you know someone that is difficult to shop for? Meet my husband, Matt! After 6 1/2 years together, I still haven't managed to find a gift that he didn't return or claim he could find cheaper on eBay.  So this year, I really stressed about what to get him for our ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=60 I've always wondered why people don't keep their blogs updated...that is, until I fell into the black hole of life's other responsibilities. A friend suggested that I make my own to-do list rather than conforming to a list that was created by someone else.  I want to assure all of you ... http://liveuponatime.com/101things/?p=53