Sara in California

Well, Sara and Brett moved back to Chicago, so I won't be able to complete this one...who owns a house for only a year?!

Handwritten note

I've been better at writing an handwritten note to people once per month.  At first, it was hard to think of someone to write to, but as with many things, the more you do it, the easier it gets!

Blood Donation #2 & #3

I completed this item!  January 31st and March 28th. I did go through lifesource this time as I could schedule my appointments online.  After the second one, I was already scheduled to donate again.  But they never asked me to donate after my third time.  Maybe they knew my goal was 3 times, I don't know.  Since the donation center was in the same complex as where we hold my book club, I went before book club.  I even tried to get some moms to go with me, but no takers.  Either way, I did something good.

Date #16

I just remembered we did a date for Jared's birthday!  We tried to go to Top Golf since he had gotten a gift certificate, but the line was 3 hours, so instead we went to Dave n Busters.  We went with Lori & Andy and we must have gone to dinner too, though since I am writing this in August, I don't remember.

Massage

Since we joined a new gym that has a mini-spa, and I had this item on my list, I decided to take advantage of their special Massage day.  Unfortunately, the masseuse talked the whole time so it wasn't as relaxing as I had hoped.  But I did buy a bunch more minutes to get more massages in the future.

Date Night #11 and Restaurant #7

Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen

made a reservation on open table and the reviews on yelp were good.
we arrived a little early and they apologized for having a wait.  But we were seated practically right at our reservation time.  Lots of people had arrived before us and were still waiting as we sat down.  All through dinner people were waiting for tables.  Good thing we had a reservation.

Flirtini and seasonal beer to drink
wild mushroom soup and market salad to start, were delicious
i ordered chicken crepes and Jared the shrimp special.  We loved both.  I also had the seasonal spaghetti squash for my side (with raisins and pistachios) and Jared ordered the carrots.  I though they were too sweet, steamed carrots are delicious!
Bourbon sliders for dessert.  Too bourbon-y

Chicago Indoor Racing for fun
we had found this on a groupon, otherwise we never would have known it was there!  but we only got one groupon, so we had to pay the extra.  But Jared loved it.  20 laps.  raced around a track.  best lap.  I was always the last!

Massage #1

I finally redeemed the gift certificate I received from my in-laws from my birthday for a massage.  I felt bad, I think I was supposed to leave a gratuity for her.  I guess I learned a lesson.  It was very relaxing though.