On Wednesday night Junior, Kelly, Jimmy and I headed up to the Blue Hills Bank Pavillion in Boston to see the Counting Crows. I haven't been to a concert since 2006 (Here's looking at you Buble) and these guys did not disappoint. Toad and the Wet Sprocket opened and it was so great to hear them live. The acoustics in the pavillion were spot on. Of course, we paid an arm and a leg on beer. But it was so worth it!
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One of my 101 goals is to go on a brewery tour. Great, right? It's something I've never done but I know I'll be just fabulous at it. So, I'm upping the goal ante a little bit. Work was slow yesterday so I did some researching and a little planning and I came up with the 2014 New England Brewery Tour. Here's the breweries that made the top 10 list.
1. Maine Shipyard Brewery Portland, Maine
2. Magic Hat Brewing Company South Burlington, Vermont
3. Harpoon Brewery Boston, Massachusetts 08/16/14
4. Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery North Woodstock, New Hampshire
5. Samuel Adams Brewery & Craft Boston, Massachusetts 08/16/14
6. Cape Cod Beer Hyannis, Massachusetts
7. Sea Dog Brewing Company Bangor, Maine
8. John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House Providence, Rhode Island
9. Coddington Brewing Company Middletown, Rhode Island
10. Flying Goose Brew Pub New London, New Hampshire
Also on the list are the Cape Cod Brewfest and the Rhode Island Brewfest. Technically not a brewery, but fun nonetheless.
Anyone else partaking in any tours this summer? Cause I'm totally feeling like a lush :)
One of my goals from the 101 Project is to watch 100 movies that I've never seen. Here's my list so far. I'll be updating this main post and will also include the link in the original 101 Project post. Anyone have any movie suggestions for me?
1. Karla (06/02/14)
2. Inside: Chipotle (06/03/14)
3. The Lesser Blessed (06/03/14)
4. Mile, Mile & A Half (06/04/14)
5. Maleficent (06/17/14)
6. Devil's Knot (07/13/14)
7. The Woman Who Wasn't There (7/13/14)
8. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (07/16/14)
9. Drinking Buddies (07/18/14)
10. Tiger Eyes (07/19/14)
11. World War Z (07/22/14)
12. Transformers: Age of Extinction (07/27/14)
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
Start Date: May 30, 2014
End Date: February 24, 2017
Number of Items Completed: 0/101
1. Try stand up paddle boarding
2. Watch the sun rise
3. Make homemade popcicles (alcohol optional)
4. Have a day-long Netflix marathon
5. Hike the Wonderland Trail (or at least a good stretch of it)
6. Take a glass blowing class.
7. Eat no sweets for a week.
8. Visit 5 national parks.
9. Go to a drive-in.
10. Watch 100 movies I've never seen.
11. Go camping.
12. Complete a 30-day yoga challenge
13. Take a dance class
14. Move into my own apartment.
15. Get a massage
16. Design/get another tattoo
17. Go electronic-free for a weekend.
18. Visit Niagra Falls
19. Make another quilt.
20. Donate blood.
1. Go to a concert. Completed 07/02/14
22. Learn to make granny squares.
23. Fill a sketchbook.
24. Go horseback riding.
25. Take a hike in the woods.
26. Go skinnydipping.
27. Adopt a dog.
28. Wear a 'free hugs' sign for a day.
29. Go to a Red Sox game. Completed 06/16/14
30. Participate in a polar plunge.
31. Build a gingerbread house.
32. Visit Times Square for New Year's Eve.
33. Redesign my blog.
34. Go to Bonnaroo.
35. Visit Mystic Aquarium.
36. Explore Nantucket.
37. See a play on Broadway
38. Go on a brewery tour. (See 2014 New England Brewery Tour post here)
39. Organize my iTunes collection.
40. Attend the Boston Marathon.
41. Go see The Black Keys in concert.
42. Find the perfect little black dress.
43. Blog at least once a week.
44. Spend a night stargazing.
45. Achieve a healthy BMI.
46. Create an emergency fund.
47. Swim with sharks.
48. Take a belly dance lesson.
49. Go to a planetarium.
50. Volunteer at a shelter.
51. Visit a lighthouse.
52. Buy a DSLR.
53. Hike to the top of a mountain.
54. Visit 3 new cities.
55. Go snorkeling.
56. Explore the Outer Banks
57. Go to a wine festival.
58. Spend a day relaxing at the beach.
59. Go tubing down a river.
60. Fly first class.
61. Complete the 30 day squat challenge
62. Read 15 new books.
63. Have breakfast in bed.
64. Get my concealed carry permit.
65. Find (and join) a Jeep club on the Cape.
66. Renew my EMT-IV certification.
67. Get a stamp on my passport.
68. Buy a stranger coffee.
69. Take a shot with a bartender.
70. Ride in a limo.
71. Buy Cards Against Humanity sets
72. Create a memory box.
73. Visit an orchard.
74. Start a business.
75. Pay off my debt.
76. Go to a costume party.
77. Visit a dermatologist.
78. Go meatless for one month.
79. Make an Alaska Blurb book (Seriously, it's been three years.)
80. Eat breakfast every day for one month.
81. Find a smoothie recipe I actually enjoy.
82. Go paintballing.
83. Complete five 5K races (walk, jog, run, meander, saunter, skip, whatever. Just do it.)
84. Take a cooking class.
85. Log 15 miles a week (walk/jog/run)
86. Hike the Appalacian Trail (or parts of it)
87. Get through all SOA seasons on DVD.
88. Complete the MURPH Challenge.
89. Visit the grand canyon.
90. Take a self defense course.
91. Go sledding.
92. Fly in a helicopter.
93. Spend a day at the spa.
94. Hang out in Newport, RI for a weekend.
95. Go on a whale watch.
96. Make homemade pickles.
97. Stand in a waterfall.
98. Go sailing.
99. Complete another Color Run.
100. Fall in love. (Cause it's gotta happen some day, right?)
After a leisurly breakfast with mom at the hotel we ventured out to Hurrican Ridge. First let me start by saying that everything here is so green. It's amazing. We stopped off at the visitor center and the ranger there said that there was still six to seven FEET of snow at the top. Feet people. Snow. I couldn't wait. The road up there is very curvy and there's pretty much no guard rails anywhere. I was trying to look at everything and still prevent us from driving off a cliff into oblivion. It is straight down. We came across three deer on the way up and two on the way down. They weren't even a little bit scared but I guess that's because there's so much traffic. About half way up, it started snowing. I wanted to get out and dance in the middle of the road but mom wouldn't let me. (Sad face) Once we hit the top it was pretty much a white out. Visibility was at about 30 feet so we didn't get to see much except a really friendly raven who came over looking for food. On the way down it started raining again but when we got back to Port Angeles it had cleared up. Mom and I took a trip to the downtown port area for a coffee and to take a look at the cruise ship that had come into the harbor. I'm ready to pack my shit and move to a spot on the side of a hill. Seriously.
Up next, Sol Duc Falls
{good vibes only print by sweetpeonypress, neon edition 10 vegan soap favors by prunellasoap, set of three metal frame coin purses by octopurse, custom eat sign by oldnewagain}
I love that soap crafters have started offering favors or samples so you can try out different scents without having to buy a whole bar! Might have to order those soon :)
Hope you guys have a great weekend!
I'll have lots of photo heavy posts this upcoming week from my trip to Seattle/Portland AND my trip out to Montana!
Currently:
I am on vacation and 2000+ miles from my laptop. So here's some links to the places were are visiting/staying/eating at:
Hope you guys have an awesome week! I know I am :)
{hey y'all sign by slippinsouthern, digital wedding announcement by southernbellavita, daisy cut mason jar lids by paperandpresent}
Keepin' it Southern this week, y'all while I'm out exploring the PNW!
Hope you all have a lovely weekend and a big Happy Mother's Day to all the mommas out there.
Currently:
{sterling silver lampwork bracelet by craftylikemom, colorful serving spoons by charityelise, lampwork earrings by glassriverjewelry, multicolor unicorn necklace by tunicbotik}
Happy Weekend Y'all! I've got 5 days left to pack for Washington/Montana. Gah! So I'll be stepping away from the computer and getting a big cup of get shit done. And maybe sneak a Derby party or two in this weekend ;)
Also, Happy National Scrapbook Day!