Or Frisbee Golf – whatever you want to call it.

Thanks to Ben for introducing Adam and I to this game – and the fact that there is actually frisbee golf courses in town (in existence even). Back when I was in elementary school we’d play a version of it during P.E.; pick an object (goal post, tetherball post, etc) and try to hit it with a frisbee in the least amount of throws.

It’s pretty much the same concept – just now there is an official basket to hit. I’ve been to the local course (Hellyer Park) twice now. What’s pretty cool is that the course changes. The baskets are moved periodically so you can play the course differently each time. It’s a lot of fun and hopefully we can squeeze in a few more weekends of fun before it gets too chilly!

I can’t remember this little guy’s name.. but he looks grumpy, no?
“Hey lady, I’m trying to sleep here.. ”

Taken at Monsieur Beans in Willow Glen

It’s almost the end of 2010 and I think it’s time to see how far I’ve gotten through my Goals for 2010 list:

• Learn to ski: 2/26
  Accomplished! – In February a bunch of us went up to Tahoe and I learned to ski. It was tough, but I got through as much as I could. It was my first really big goal for myself after surgery and I walked away feeling quite proud of what I did. It was certainly a ton of fun. I’m not sure we’ll be doing it again this year since we’re saving money, but it’s something I look forward to doing again one day. Maybe I’ll even try snowboarding out.

• Run/Walk a 5k: 4/17
  Accomplished! – Shannon and I ran our our bums off at a 10k/5k. It was another proud moment for me. I continued to run on the treadmill since then but haven’t dove back into the official run/marathons. But Shannon has done several since!

• Learn to kayak: 8/21
  Accomplished! – Totally random, but something that had always been on my mind to do. Thanks to an awesome Groupon, I was able to accomplish this goal at a discount! Adam and my friend Jodi and I went to Santa Cruz and kayaked around the bay. It was SO FUN and something I want to do again in warmer weather.

• Snorkle or scuba dive
  BZZZZT! – Have not accomplished. Going to have to move this into next year’s goals- which is totally fine because Adam and I plan to go on a honeymoon and my goal is that honeymoon will be somewhere with clear blue water, umbrellas, and sand.

• Learn to surf
  BZZZZT! – Another one I didn’t get to even though I did some research for lessons in the SF and Santa Cruz areas. Just never got around to it. Again – putting this one off until the honeymoon.

• Get to goal weight
  Accomplished! – I’m there baby! Sure I need to still tweak things, tone, etc.. but as far as my doc is concerned, I’m at goal weight. I feel soooooo good about this goal. It’s quite the life-changing one, for sure.

• Create a photo book of college pics
  BZZZZT! – Haven’t made time for this. But it’s just a random creative one – maybe next year!

• Submit a photo to a contest: 8/12
  Accomplished/ing! – There are a few sites I’ve been submitting stuff too.. I will post more about it later, but here’s hoping I can win! *crosses fingers*

• Finish scanning and archiving family photos
  BZZZT! – I’m a lame-o and haven’t been doing much of this. Biggest problem is the space on my computer, but I can use my external harddrive. There’s a chance I can finish this before the first of the year. We’ll see!

• Have a photo displayed publicly (work pieces don’t count)
  BZZZT! – So far, I failed. I haven’t pursued this goal of mine at all. I’m not liking the endless BZZZTs I see… but honestly I haven’t made the time for a lot of creative projects I have wanted to do. Now that budget-crunch is happening, we’ll probably be going out less and spending more of the colder weekends indoors – perfect for crafty time!

• Photo trip/project each month
  Bzz..ish. I’ve done a bunch of random stuff, but not enough to claim this one I think. I will have to work on ideas for next year.

• Use my holga!
  BZZZT! – But – 2010 isn’t over yet and the holidays are coming up. I have an idea…

• Create a photo book of lensbaby photos
  BZZZT! – I need to go on a lensbaby photoshoot – (psst Jessica – we talked about this, let’s plan it yo!)

• Fill in giant collage frame
  BZZZT! – Sigh. Well I’ve been collecting the photos I want to put in it.. does that count? Maybe one less Z in the BZZZT?

• Finish WLS scrapbook
  Fail.

• Finish Adam’s 30th scrapbook
  FailFail.

• Costume party for my 30th birthday: 3/27
  Accomplished! – For my 30th I had an Alice in Wonderland themed party!

• Attend a Halloween party dressed up!
  Accomplished! – Twice! Two costumes, one holiday. Much fun was had!

• Go to the Hearst Castle
  BZZZT! – Random vacation never happened. It was gonna… but then it didn’t. No worries, maybe next year or the year after.

• Re-decorate office
  BZZZT! – And an added “Bwa ha ha!” Our “office/spare room” is a glorified closet. I need to go through it and get rid of stuff. Someday we hope to put in a spare bed or neato futon so people don’t have to sleep on the floor anymore. I think I could alter this one for 2010 to say “Clean and organize spare room” and get that done before the first of the year.

• Attend 12 San Jose events
  BZz.. wait.. I don’t know. Maybe?
  OVO! Roller Derby! Conan in San Jose, Bike PartyParty! (Where I was introduced to new obsessions, Treatbot and singlebarrel), SubZero Festival, Sebastian at the Improv!, Car show in July, Lady Gaga!, 01SJ, AbsoluteZERO, Psycho Donuts grand opening (yes it counts!), Tyler Florence meet & greet!, singlebarrel Halloween parties!, ArtRage!

  So that’s 14.. BUT if you take away Conan/Sebastian/Gaga/Florence it’s only 10. So let’s say two more for sure and I’m good right? Christmas in the Park is just around the corner! Just need one more and I’m good to go!

• Read 5 books (at least!)
  BZZZT! – I read RSS feeds and I buy about a million books. Buying books is easy and fun. It’s a sensory thing – I love the way books feel and smell. An added bonus is awesome cover design. Do I crack ‘em open? Yes.. I read a few pages.. I think I’m getting sucked into it then BAM.. book goes bye-bye. 2011 – the year of book reading!

• Re-design website
  BZZZT! – While I have a few WP designs I could use, I haven’t devoted the time to update it. Mostly because I spent most of this year designing my job’s company website and a client site. I’ve changed the top image, but there’s more I’d like to play with. Will I do it in 2011? Maybe? I have another website in the works (one that involves people and a special date! Ooh la la!) So that will take up much of my webby-crafty time.

• Swimming! Summer!
  Accomplished! – That is until I would freeze in the pool. But swam as much as I could! More next year for sure!

So there’s some stuff to attempt before the year is up, some more to toss over to 2011, and … some new items to add to the list! I have a bunch of ideas.. but that’ll be saved for another post.