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12. Attend at least one Mathematics conference

I went to the SAMSI conference back in March that was (conveniently) held at NCSU. Not only did I get to fulfill my goal of getting off of my butt and going to a conference, but I also got to see my mentor of sorts give a talk. It was rather...interesting. I also got to see just how bad most talks are. UGH.


30. Regain my passion for Mathematics.

This one is pretty hard to verify whether or not I did it, but I'm pretty sure that I did, so...

I spent a LOT of time in both March and April, working around the clock. We're talking about sitting down to do a problem and not having any awareness of the outside world for a good 8 hours. I haven't been that into my work since I was an undergrad, and I definitely enjoyed the long, painful process of doing problems that way. Hopefully, things will continue this upcoming semester with me really wanting to work hard AND actually working hard.


62. Go to a Pilobolus performance.

I saw Pilobolus perform at ADF this year. It was quite the experience.



72. Visit the local farmer's market.

I have actually done this a few times now--all of which were in the early spring months. I definitely need to keep going back--if nothing else, there's a German baker with "bee sting cake" for sale, which is to DIE for. I also bought more than my fair share of pink lady apples last spring. And there's some homemade lemonade at one of the vendors that's pretty damn good.

10 Years promo video!!!

So, it's a bit off of my usual topic, but I thought I'd share...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgsnhijhOho

Promo video for "Shoot It Out" by 10 Years!! Must watch!!!

16. Go to a major event (concert, sporting event, or something like it) completely on my own.

I went to see 30 Seconds to Mars at the Electric Factory in Philly. Although it would have been way cooler with my concert buddy with me, I had an amazing time.

90. Earn a free ticket from Southwest in Rapid Rewards.

I received my free ticket award on March 11, 2009. In July, I used it to fly roundtrip to Philly for the wedding of a very good friend from college.

81. See 5 rock concerts.

1. No Doubt/Paramore at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC (June 2009)
2. Rise Against at The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC (December 2009)
3. The Dollyrots at Cats Cradle, Chapel Hill, NC (March 2010)
4. 30 Seconds to Mars at The Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (April 24, 2010)
5. 10 Years with Fair to Midland and Flyleaf at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC (May 25, 2010)

44. 44. Settle the damned car accident case and be DONE WITH IT.

The case was settled sometime in the summer of 2009. I received a check. Done deal.

32. Meet Bret Hart another more time

Saw Bret before the September 26, 2009 ROH show in New York. I stood there and grinned like an idiot; my friends both actually got to have conversations with him. We weren't allowed to take any pictures.