100 Things ... (only 29 at the moment)

This is a constantly evolving list of things i would like to see, experience, and accomplish. These are listed in no particular order.

1. stay true to myself
2. never lose my optimism & hope
3. repay my parents for all that they've given me
4. visit every continent (North America, Europe, Australia - check)
5. record my family history
6. overcome my fear of heights by going paragliding
7. run a marathon (half-marathon run in 2:06)
8. finish my PhD
9. go wine tasting to learn about wine (not just to drink!)
10. go on a multi-day bike tour of a European country
11. visit every state in the US
12. stop biting my fingernails
13. learn to cook a couple of signature dishes
14. feel more confident in my abilities as a teacher, writer, and friend
15. become more organized
16. meet strangers who read my blog
17. write (and publish) a book
18. enjoy the heck out of the little things in life
19. invest some money in the stock market
20. continuously work to improve my web design skills
21. learn to iron
22. buy a car (already learned to drive stick)
23. become more of a morning person
24. accept confrontation as a part of life
25. learn to communicate appropriately
26. let go of the past & live in the present
27. hand write a letter once a week
28. become French (naturalization paperwork has already been handed in)
29. procrastinate less