Read the Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe

This one seems easily do-able; I already own them. Remember when Border's used to sell huge tomes for $4.99 a pop? Well, if I horde one thing, it's books, and those deals were too good to pass up. The only problem was I never got around to reading them all.

Anyway, I have a Facebook friend who has committed to reading one chapter of the Bible each day. In fact, several friends have undertaken this feat. As weird as I sometimes feel having in this Judeo-Christian society having never actually read the Bible (aside from occasionally being a lector at Mass (yeah, I'm very familiar with "reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah")), it just doesn't appeal. I decided that since October is coming up, reading something Halloween-y would be an appropriate plan.

I can become more well-read and take a book off the unread pile. Killing two ravens with one stone?

Find My Mark Antony

No, not as far as love interests go; Mark Antony committed adultery and slept around a lot. Rather, I've always wanted to be Cleopatra for Halloween, and it seems like more of a couples idea. I have a penchant for kohl-rimmed eyes and brilliant leadership. I also like the idea of bewitching men with mysticism and intellect. If only I could pull it off...

On a side note, it's said Cleopatra - to show off her wealth - dissolved a huge pearl in vinegar and drank it. Cool party trick...

Be Thrown a Surprise Party

Next week is my 28th birthday, but I don't think I will be doing anything to celebrate. Now that we're no longer in school, my friends are spread far and wide. Even those who live in the same state need to get up the next morning for work. So, no festivities this year. I'm just too hesitant to invite people, as I hate making them feel obligated. A surprise party circumvents these problems. ;-)

Get 101 Subscribers to this Blog

I apologize for writing so infrequently this month, but I am admittedly discouraged that no one has commented or subscribed.  I understand that good content and consistency are important for readership, but it's so discouraging to have no feedback whatsoever.  Anyway, say hi.  Tell me about your dream activities (and by that, I don't mean activities that take place in your dreams...).

Spend a Week at Namale

The other day, Shallow Hal was on TV, and given that not much else was, I decided to watch it.  As soon as I saw the Tony Robbins cameo, I was reminded of how my friend Karen and I used to talk about going to Namale.  Why did I need to be reminded?  When I saw that there were no prices listed on the website, I knew it was clearly out of our price range.

Namale is this luxury resort in Fiji, with rooms opening right on the water.  The food looks delish, and there's a cocktail hour.  Apparently the spa is also great, but the idea of a massage freaks me out so I doubt I'd be hanging out much there.

Anyway, the closest I've been to the Pacific was LA; I'd love to actually get to swim in it.  Namale's location on the bay probably means waters calm enough not to capsize me.  They even offer an excursion to see dolphins!

I'd want to take my old friend of twenty years, Karen, who I haven't seen in at least five.  We met in 1993 at a camp for kids on respiratory support (i.e., ventilators and/or traches) and really hit it off.  For a few years, we've been wanting to do some sort of reunion, and where better than the island paradise owned by Karen's favorite inspirational guru?

Have a Skype Concert with Tom Chapin

I'm sure you know his brother, Harry Chapin, but Tom Chapin is better known to kids.  In my youth, road trips between Indiana and New York were spent belting out songs like Billy the Squid and Johnny Glockenspiel.  When we found out Tom Chapin played each year at the Children's Museum, we went... each year.  Eventually, we owned every tape.

Except one, which was a recording for adults.  It was called Join the Jubilee.  We never played it, frustrated Chapin had sold out to the adult crowd.  But, a decade or so later, on a trip to Tennessee, we decided to give the tape a go.  It was amazing.  From Dueling Banjos played on different instruments to Seven Daffodils, I love the tape.  I tried to but it on iTunes to no avail.

After searching for more of Tom Chapin's adult recordings, I discovered he offers private Skype concerts.  How cool is that?!

Write a Song with Ryan Seiler

My sister is obsessed with YouTube, and is a loyal fan of Luke Conard and his friends.  Although I'm not exactly into wizard rock, the Ministry of Magic has some pretty darn catchy songs.  My favorite Ravenclaw would have to be Ryan Seiler.  His music is really good, especially the song July.  I suspect now that it's the eponymous month, I'll be listening to it a lot more.

Anyway, I like to write, and I think it would be cool to write a song.  The problem is that while I can write lyrics out the wazoo, I know nothing about music.  I bet if I could collaborate with Ryan, the result would be an awesome ear worm.