START: DECEMBER 18, 2015
END DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Completed items in bold: 64/101
last updated: september 18, 2018

1. Try at least 100 new-to-me restaurants or eateries in Toronto - 86/100.

   • Antler - Dec 18/15 - revisit? yes.

   • Parlor Foods & Co - Dec 19/15 - revisit? yes.

   • Fabbrica - Jan 2/16 - revisit? yes, for the pizza. 

   • Hard Rock Cafe - Jan 5/15 - revisit? yes, for the spicy fries. 

   • Pizza Libretto - Jan 9/15 - revisit? probably not.

   • Diwan - Jan 31/15 - revisit? yes. 

   • Kupfert & Kim - Mar 8/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Miku - Mar 13/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Playa Cabana Hacienda - Mar 16/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Trattoria Nervosa - Mar 21/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Parcae - Mar 25/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Sushi Couture - Apr 2/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Roti Cuisine of India - Apr 3/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Dandylion - Apr 9/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Indian Roti House - Apr 16/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Song Cook's - Apr 23/16 - revisit? yes. 

   • Chipotle Mexican Grill - Apr 24/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Fring's - Apr 26/16 - revisit? yes. 

   • Furlough - Apr 30/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Los Colibris - May 28/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Pho Ai My - Jun 11/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Pho Hung - Jun 12/16 - revisit? yes.

   • The Chickery - Jun 15/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Chabrol - Jun 25/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Pho Xe Lua (Spadina) - Jun 26/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Holts Cafe - Jul 3/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Le Baratin - Jul 9/16 - revisit? yes!

   • Bang Bang - Jul 9/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Nando's - Jul 22/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Sushitto on the Road (food truck) - Jul 23/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Seven Lives - Aug 7/16 - revisit? probably not.

   • Arctic Bites - Aug 7/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Ryus Noodle Bar - Aug 14/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Momofuku Shoto - Aug 21/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Roma 1090 - Sep 2/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Shawarma Guys - Aug 28/16 - revisit? no.

   • Gyugyuya - Sep 3/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Carver - Sep 11/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Portland Variety - Sep 18/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Tofu Village - Sep 18/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Alo - Sep 22/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • FD Pantry - Sep 23/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Kanga Meat Pies - Oct 1/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Barsa Taberna - Oct 15/16 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Bar Reyna - Oct 24/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Stelvio - Dec 5/16 - revisit? yes.

   • Rock'n'Horse - Dec 7/16 - revisit? perhaps (to ride the mechanical bull).

   • Leña - Dec 17/16 - revisit? yes.

   • OMAW - Jan 14/17 - revisit? yes!

   • Sotto Sotto - Jan 18/17 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Pearl King - Mar 2/17 - revisit? perhaps. 

   • Canis - Apr 1/17 - revisit? yes!

   • Brothers Food & Wine - Apr 24/17 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Planta - Apr 27/17 - revisit? perhaps.

   • La Banane - Apr 29/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Kibo Sushi - May 24/17 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Thoroughbred Food & Drink - revisit? yes!

   • Porchetta & Co. - Jun 25/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Ricarda's - Aug 22/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Nodo - Aug 26/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Kiin - Sep 2/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Actinolite - Sep 21/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Lake Inez - Sep 23/17 - revisit? yes!

   • Do Not Disturb - Sep 26/17 - revisit? yes!

   • Pita & Grill - Sep 29/17 - revisit? perhaps. 

   • Mayura - Oct 14/17 - revisit? yes.

   • k.dinners - Dec 4/17 - revisit? yes.

   • Bacchanal - Dec 9/17 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Bazille - Dec 16/17 - revisit? yes.

   • General Assembly Pizza - Feb 14/18 - revisit? yes. 

   • Labora - Feb 27/18 - revisit? most likely.

   • Akira Back - Mar 2/18 - revisit? yes.

   • Aloette - Mar 3/18 - revisit? no.

   • Ramen Isshin at Assembly Chef's Hall - Apr 21/18 - revisit? yes! 

   • Short & Sweet at Assembly Chef's Hall - Apr 21/18 - revisit? yes.

   • Cafe Cancan - Apr 28/18 - revisit? yes!

   • Anne Boleyn - May 18/18 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Constantine - Jun 9/18 - revisit? yes.

   • Laduree (Yorkdale) - Jun 23/18 - revisit? yes!

   • Sansotei (CityPlace) - Jun 23/18 - revisit? yes!

   • Pi Co on Adelaide - Jun 27/18 - revisit? yes.

   • Kiro Sushi - Jul 23/18 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Skyview Fusion Cuisine - Jul 26/18 - revisit? perhaps.

   • Tabule - Jul 30/18 - revisit? yes.

   • Raw Bar at Harbour Eats by Mercantino - Aug 2/18 - revisit? yes.

   • King Taps - Sep 9/18 - revisit? yes.

2. Try at least 3 Michelin 3-star restaurants - 4/3.

   • The Eight (Macau) - Feb 18/16

   • Lung King Heen (Hong Kong) - Feb 25/16

   • Ca Sento (Kobe) - Jul 9/17 

   • Le Cinq (Paris) - Oct 26/17

3. Watch at least 3 Munk Debates.

4. Go strawberry, cherry, or apple picking.

5. Try dog sledding - Jan 28/18.

6. Train my tastebuds to tolerate coriander/cilantro - I can tolerate it now but still can't eat a lot of it.

7. Eat at home every day for one month - no restaurants or takeaway - Nov/16 & Mar/17.

8. Cook at least one recipe from each of my cookbooks - 5/11.

   • Jamie Oliver's Everyday Super Food

     • Awesome Granola Dust

     • Sizzling Moroccan Shrimp with Fluffy Couscous & Rainbow Salsa

     • Smoothie Pancakes

     • Earl Grey Banana Bread

     • Asian Crispy Beef

   • Alastair Hendy's Food and Travels Asia

     • Railway Station Chicken

   • Nigella Lawson's Nigella Bites

     • Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding

     • Gingery-Hot Duck Salad

     • Italian Sausages with Lentils

   • Nigella Lawson's How to Eat

     • Prawns with Garlic and Chilli

   • Nigella Lawson's Kitchen

     • Minestrone

9. Compile a digital collection of my favourite recipes.

10. Take a wine class (a self-directed class is acceptable) - Jul 6/16 to Jul 27/16.

11. Train myself to do the splits all three ways (in progress).

12. Celebrate 7th anniversary with a wool or copper gift for hubby - Aug 8/16.

13. Celebrate 8th anniversary with a bronze or pottery gift for hubby - Aug 8/17.

14. Celebrate 9th anniversary with a pottery or willow gift for hubby - Aug 8/18.

15. Have date night with hubby at least once a month - 34/34. Dec 26/16. Jan 28/16. Feb 2/16. Mar 7/16. Apr 2/16. May 20/16. Jun 24/16. Jul 30/16. Aug 8/16. Sep 18/16. Oct 3/16. Nov 12/16. Dec 4/16. Jan 21/17. Feb 14/17. Mar 25/17. Apr 14/17. May 20/17. Jun 12/17. Jul 9/17. Aug 8/17. Sep 2/17. Sep 30/17. Nov 11/17. Dec 23/17. Jan 31/18. Feb 14/18. Mar 3/18. Apr 21/18. May 22/18. Jun 14/18. Jul 15/18. Aug 4/18. Sep 1/18.

16. Get anniversary photos taken of hubby and me.

17. Go to 3 concerts - 16/3.

    • Brian Wilson at Massey Hall - Jul 4/16 

    • Calum Graham at Toronto Music Garden - Aug 4/16

    • OneRepublic at Budweiser Stage - Aug 12/17

    • Coldplay at Rogers Centre - Aug 22/17

    • Bernice at Live on the Patio at Roy Thompson Hall - Sep 1/17

    • Lady Gaga at ACC - Sep 6/17

    • Lady Gaga at ACC - Sep 7/17 

    • Tori Amos at Massey Hall - Oct 30/17

    • Arcade Fire at ACC - Nov 4/17 

    • RAIN: Beatles Tribute at Princess of Wales Theatre - Mar 14/18

    • Justin Timberlake at ACC - Mar 15/18

    • The Secret Chord at Soulpepper - Jul 21/18

    • ISKWE at Roy Thompson Hall Patio - Jul 25/18

    • The 27 Club at Soulpepper - Jul 28/18

    • Nagata Shachu at Toronto Music Garden - Aug 2/18

    • OKAN at Roy Thompson Hall Patio - Aug 28/18

18. Go to a beatbox or b-boy battle.

19. Ride a two person bike or one of those car things on Centre Island - Oct 6/16 (two person bike in Versailles).

20. Go on at least 3 photo walks or complete at least 3 photo projects. 1/3. Nov 19/16.

21. Visit a corn maze.

22. Go trampolining.

23. Watch a drive-in movie.

24. Go cross country skiing - Jan 29/18.

25. Go snowshoeing - Jan 30/18.

26. Ride a hot air balloon.

27. Visit the Toronto Aquarium - Dec 23/16.

28. Learn the basic strategy rules for Blackjack - Sep 13/18.

29. Play at least 10 escape games - 10/10.

    • Mysterious Study at Omescape - Jan 2/16 - escaped? yes! 

    • King of the Bootleggers - Jan 31/16 - escaped? yes! 

    • The Trial of the Mad Fox Society - Mar 19/16 - escaped? no.

    • Butcher's Basement at Roundabout - Mar 19/16 - escaped? yes!

    • Station M at Casa Loma - Apr 3/16 - escaped? yes!

    • Crossroads at Escape Games Canada - Apr 23/16 - escaped? yes! we were actually a couple seconds late but we are counting it as having escaped :)

    • Kingdom of Cats at Omescape - Jul 23/16 - escaped? yes!

    • Dracula's Library at Captive - Nov 20/16 - escaped? yes!

    • FLAT - Aug 26/17 - escaped? yes!

    • The Ninja - Apr 7/18 - escaped? yes!

30. Go to a Toronto Rock game - Mar 3/18.

31. Take a week off to do the Hot Docs Festival (Apr/May) or TIFF (Sep) - didn't take a week off but bought a 5 film pass for Hot Docs 2018.

32. Go on a picnic.

33. Throw an axe at BATL.

34. Attempt to see the northern lights - attempted during AB trip but weather conditions weren't right (will still consider this complete since weather is beyond my control but this item will likely appear again on a future 101 in 1001).

35. Renew my library card - Dec/17.

36. Buy a small daypack for hiking - Mar 18/16.

37. Go on 3 hikes in Toronto - 1/3. Hike from Castle Frank Subway Station to Toronto Brickworks.

38. Spend a minimum of 10 minutes a day for 30/31 days learning Japanese.

39. Read or listen to at least 35 books (does not include coffee table books) - 36/35.

    • A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (audiobook) 

    • Spark Joy by Marie Kondo

    • A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin (audiobook) 

    • A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin (audiobook) 

    • A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin (audiobook) 

    • On Writing by Stephen King

    • A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin (audiobook) 

    • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (reread)

    • Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott

    • The Cozy Life by Pia Edberg

    • The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Condo (reread)

    • Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang 

    • The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron 

    • David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

    • Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant

    • Reverse Wine Snob by Jon Thorson

    • Secrets of the Sommeliers by Rajat Parr & Jordan Mackay

    • My Beer Year by Lucy Burningham

    • Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

    • Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 

    • The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil

    • Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker

    • The Wine Pocket Bible by Andrew Smith

    • Wine in Words by Lettie Teague

    • How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine by Jancis Robinson

    • Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

    • Jar City by Arnaldur Indridason

    • Manga for the Beginner Kawaii by Christopher Hart 

    • The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (reread)

    • The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer

40. Go through my 3 unopened coffee table books - 1/3.

    • Lecons de Choses by Deyrolles

41. Watch at least 35 documentaries - 45/35.

    • Noma: My Perfect Storm

    • Iris

    • A Faster Horse

    • The Barkley Marathons

    • City of Gold

    • Inspired to Ride

    • Ants on a Shrimp

    • Iverson

    • The Short Game

    • Tiny

    • KidPoker

    • Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

    • Where to Invade Next  

    • Citizenfour

    • Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

    • Finding Traction

    • The White Helmets 

    • Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

    • I Am Not Your Guru 

    • First Monday in May 

    • Magnus  

    • Ukiyo-e Heroes

    • Ryuichi Hirokawa: Human Battlefield

    • Ramen Heads

    • Living the Game

    • The Birth of Sake

    • Bee Nation

    • Kokoyakyu

    • Gaga: Five Foot Two

    • The Gospel According to Andre

    • The Carter Effect

    • Under an Arctic Sky 

    • Icarus

    • Michelin Stars: Tales from the Kitchen

    • Yayoi Kusama: I Adore Myself

    • The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution

    • Chef Flynn

    • Constructing Albert

    • Yellow is Forbidden

    • McQueen

    • Kusama - Infinity

    • The Quest of Alain Ducasse

    • Doing Time, Doing Vipassana

    • Top Spin

    • Kevin Pillar: Fearless

    • When Arabs Danced 

42. Watch at least 35 TED Talks online - 14/35.

    • Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life*

    • Josh Luber: Why sneakers are a great investment

    • Malcolm Gladwell: Choice, happiness and spaghetti sauce (rewatch)

    • Susan Cain: The power of introverts

    • Cameron Russell: Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model.

    • Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work*

    • Pamela Meyer: How to spot a liar

    • Malene Rydahl: Planting Seeds Of Happiness The Danish Way

    • Caroline Goyder: The surprising secret to speaking with confidence

    • Malavika Varadan: 7 Ways to Make a Conversation With Anyone

    • Luis Vargas: Travel More & Buy Less

    • Dr. Cal Newport: Quit Soical Media

    • The Minimalists: A rich life with less stuff  

    • Eilona Ariel: Vipassana Meditation and Body Sensation

43. Watch all the Oscar Best Picture nominated movies from 2016, 2017, or 2018.

44. Watch at least one season of 3 new-to-me TV series on Netflix - 3/3.

    • The Killing (season 1 complete, now watching season 2)

    • Stranger Things (in progress) 

    • Abstract: The Art of Design (in progress) 

    • Tales by Light (in progress) 

    • Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (in progress) 

    • The Seven Deadly Sins (in progress) 

    • Trapped (complete) 

    • Fear the Walking Dead (on Prime Video, season 1 complete, now watching season 2)

45. Learn how to whistle - the loud and obnoxious way.

46. Do at least 3 puzzles.

47. Colour at least 35 pages in my colouring book from Italy or postcard set - 4/35.  

48. Go to a PaintNite event - Jan 5/16.

49. Complete the Duolingo French course - Oct/17.

50. Complete the Duolingo Japanese course - cannot complete due to lack of Japanese language keyboard but I'm continuing with Mondly's daily Japanese lesson.

51. Reach my ideal makeup inventory numbers (in progress).

52. Reach my ideal clothing inventory numbers.

53. Go through Nina Garcia's 100 list and decide which items are appropriate in my ideal wardrobe.

54. Buy an outdoor dining set so we can eat on the terrace more frequently - Jul/18.

55. Revisit credit cards - cancel unused cards, change from Air Miles program, etc. - Feb/17. 

56. Add a camel coat to my wardrobe - Dec 26/15.

57. Listen to at least 15 new-to-me podcasts - 31/15.

    • The Tim Ferriss Show

    • Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

    • The James Altucher Show

    • Missing Richard Simmons

    • The Tofugu Podcast

    • Learn Japanese Pod

    • Japanese - SurvivalPhrases

    • Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Audio)

    • Learn Japanese with YesJapan!

    • News in Slow Japanese

    • The Ultimate Health Podcast 

    • DK Pittsburgh Sports 

    • StartUp Podcast

    • The Minimalists Podcast

    • Revisionist History

    • Reply All

    • Free Cookies 

    • Hidden Brain

    • The Emma Guns Show

    • Happier with Gretchen Rubin

    • Jenna & Julian Podcast 

    • Steve Dangle Podcast

    • One Minute Icelandic

    • I'll Drink to That! Talking Wine with Levi Dalton

    • In the Drink

    • The Leafs Geek Podcast

    • Leafs Nation

    • Guild of Sommeliers Podcast

    • Wine Enthusiast Podcast

    • Wine Scholar Guild Podcasts

    • Keeper Sweeper

58. Sell or donate my unwanted wardrobe pieces and ensure that everything I am keeping is stored properly (in progress).

59. Dye my cowboy boots black - Dec 28/15.

60. Hike the Inca trail - May 16/16 to May 19/16.

61. Hike the Grand Canyon and spend a couple of nights at Phantom Ranch.

62. Visit Hong Kong again - Feb 14/16 to Feb 26/16.

63. Watch a baseball game in Japan - Jul 1/17 & Jul 12/17.

64. Watch live sumo in Japan again but on the cushions this time - Jul 10/17.

65. Visit Rabbit Island in Japan - Jul 7/17.

66. Take at least 1 trip within Canada - ultimate goal of eventually visiting all provinces & territories (so far, I have been to BC, AB, QC, ON, NS and hubby has been to QC, ON). AB & BC - Jan 27/18 to Feb 4/18

67. Drive an ATV - Feb 13/17.

68. Plan a special trip for hubby's milestone birthday - Costa Rica - Feb 7/17 to Feb 17/17.

69. Plan a special trip for my milestone birthday - Iceland - May 21/18 to Jun 1/18.

70. Blog photos from France 2013 trip (in progress).

71. Try a high intensity interval training class (HIIT) - Mar 25/17.

72. Complete the 5 Love Languages quiz with hubby - May/17.

73. Make sangria.

74. Make duck confit - Mar 26/17.

75. Make a time lapse or stop motion video - completed (I regularly incorporate these into my vlogs now).

76. Film the 50 random facts tag - Jul 29/16.

77. Change all my online passwords.

78. Go to Trader Joe's - Dec 23/17.

79. Find a way to display or store my travel postcards (in progress).

80. Book a float to try a zero gravity/sensory deprivation experience.

81. Follow through with a secret item, which will be revealed when complete - if you know what this is, please remain silent. :) - Jun 26/18.

82. Buy a new bed.

83. Buy a new couch - Dec 28/15.

84. Rearrange and reorganize the condo.

85. Get a blowout.

86. Find out my blood type (I think I know from a 10th grade science experiment but would like it confirmed).

87. Complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test with hubby - May/17.

88. Answer the 50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind at the end of 2018 and see if my responses have changed - Sep 14/18.

89. Get Invisalign - started Mar 29/17.

90. Get our wills drawn up.

91. Renew my passport in fall 2016 - Dec/16.

92. Ride a mechanical bull - Dec 7/16.

93. Write and maintain an ongoing favourites blog post (in progress).

94. Try meditation every day for a month - Mar/17.

95. Complete a 30/31 day no-calories-from-drinks challenge - Mar/17.

96. Complete the 30 day plank challenge (in progress).

97. Go parasailing - Jan 9/17.

98. Make French onion soup - Nov 10/17.

99. Take a ballet class - Sep 11/16 & Sep 18/16.

100. Complete a 30/31 day yoga series on YouTube - Jan/17.

101. Make mulled wine - Jan 9/17.