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I saw a really great list on someone’s blog that inspired me to work on mine. In a not-too-aggressive time frame, she has a list of 101 things she wanted to get done in 1001 days which for me is May 21, 2010. I too would like to give it a go. The first thing on the list would be to finish the list!

We’ll at least start with a few that I’d like to add to the list:
1- Think of 101 things that I’d like to do
2- Try scuba diving
3- Read all of Jane Austen’s books
4- Finish the afghan in my closet
5- Buy an original piece of art
6- Go to an outdoor movie (drive in or the kind they do in the park)
7- Try speed dating
8- Buy a home
9- Learn to drive a stick shift
10- Run a half marathon
11- Clean out my email inbox

Well, that’s 11 for now. I’ll continue to add more. If you think of anything, let me know!

To anyone out there who still periodically checks in with this blog, I am both proud and heartbroken to report that Erin will be leaving the fine state of New Jersey to explore the greener pastures of our nation’s capitol. I would like to publically state (or as widely as this blog is read) that I will dearly miss my friend Erin and hope that this blog is a vehicle that will keep us together so that she can keep us apprised of her adventures below the Mason-Dixon line.

Cheers to Erin for all of the friends and memories that she has in NJ and to all of the good times that lay ahead in DC! We’ll miss you and always love you!

I know its been ages since we’ve added a post and Erin and I are really busy with work right now, but in just a few weeks we promise there is good stuff to come! Just be patient! Thank you!

When I was in college and often the only Jewish person in a conversation, I became the resource for all things Jewish. Often I would answer questions about holidays, traditions, manners, etc. This evening marks the beginning of Purim- one of the most festive Jewish holidays. There are two important things I like to note about this holiday. The first is that it is based on the book of Esther. When women look for inspiration in the Bible, they should try Esther- its the story of a pro-active woman who takes fate in her own hands to make things happen. The second note is on the traditional Purim snack of Hamentashen. The name has historical reference, but this treat was best described by a friend as a “Jewish Poptart.” I suppose this summarizes my effectiveness in explaining Judaism to others. Oh well, if not effective, at least my friends get to share the good snack food.

Greetings all! Sorry its been a while since the last blog. I had to share a great word that Erin taught me. The word is CONFABULATION and it describes so many of my situations…both the schmooze-factor and the fact that sometimes I need to fill in the blanks with more amusing details than might have really happened. Feel free to use it in your daily life!

Noun
1.
confabulation - an informal conversation chat, confab, schmooze

2.
confabulation - (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered memory - something that is remembered