14. Lose 30 pounds - completed

When I initially made my very 1st 101 List, I didn't have as much weight to lose. So my weight loss goals are smaller than they should be. Even when I lose my next 20lbs, I'll still be 20lbs away from my goal. But 30lbs is a huge deal. I am so proud of myself! I wish I had some progress photos, but sadly I do not.

Monthly 101 List Progress

"The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" List
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" List

*Barton Fink (1991) - 09.01.13
*The Big Parade (1925) - 09.02.13
*Nanook of the North (1922) - 09.14.13
*Way Down East (1920) - 09.19.13
*The Lodger (1927) - 09.22.13
*La Jette (1962) - 09.24.13

Hey! I'm finally at 60% on the Guardian list.
I have some movies coming up on TCM soon,
so I know I'll be able to knock a few more movies off the list in October.

I also finished another Stephen King book, Joyland
I really liked this book. I'm going to reread The Shining before reading Doctor Sleep.
I also need to reread The Talisman before I can read the sequel The Black House.

Monthly 101 List Progress

"The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" List
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" List

*Once Upon a Time in America (1984) - 08.04.13
*Funny Games (1997) – 08.09.13
*Con Air (1997) - 08.14.13
*The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) - 08.17.13
*Belle de Jour (1967) - 08.23.13

I didn't watch as many movies from my lists this month as I did last month.
Partly because I watched several non-list movies.
But also because I binge watched a few television series.
I'm still only at 59% on the Guardian list.
It is a list of 1000 films, so it will take some to complete.
If I can ever complete it, seeing that some of the films that are listed I can't get my hands on.

Monthly 101 List Progress Report - for the last 7 months!

Again, I've been slacking on updating my progress with these lists:
"The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" List
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" List

*Million Dollar Baby (2004) - 03.09.13
*A Raisin In The Sun (1961) - 03.14.13
*A Man For All Seasons (1966) - 03.23.13
*Days of Wine and Roses (1962) - 03.26.13
*The Monkees: Head (1968) - 03.31.13
*Chariots of Fire (1981) - 04.07.13
*Gloria (1980) - 06.15.13
*Tirez sur le pianiste (Shoot the Piano Player) (1960) - 06.18.13
*Rocky (1976) - 07.11.13
*Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai () - 07.14.13
*Cinema Paradiso (1988) - 07.26.13
*The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) - 07.27.13
*Purple Rain (1984) - 07.31.13

Of course, I have no idea where I was percentage-wise at the beginning of the year.
But right now I am at 59%
I really slacked on my movie list watching earlier this year, but I've been doing a lot better lately.
(Mostly because I have plenty of time)

I haven't read any Jane Austen this year.
Earlier in the year, I read Stephen King's Under the Dome and The Dead Zone.
I only have 8 more King books to read and that includes a book that's not available yet.
(Doctor Sleep won't be available until next month)

86. get an iPad - Completed

I finally got my iPad! I decided on the mini instead of the regular size for a couple of reasons.
First of all the cost. Why spend more for a larger size of something I don't really need in the first place?
Plus, I know that I'll be using it mostly as an e-reader.
That and playing some games and maybe watch some Netflix.
Like I said, I don't really need an iPad. I just wanted one.

Anyway, I got the 16GB, again because it was the cheapest one.
I could've gone with the 32GB (and I probably should have) but I didn't want to wait.
I had $90 worth of Best Buy gift cards and a $10 Best Buy Rewardzone certificate.

I went through a bit of an ordeal to get it, but things finally worked out.
I was able to pick up on Saturday evening, after I got off work.

I'm in love with it already.
Even though I had access to my Dad's e-reader, it's nice to have my own.
It makes stealth reading at the pharmacy office so much easier!
Plus, I can do stuff on my iPad that I can't do on Dad's e-reader.

I've been slacking on working on my 101 List.
And updating my progress as well.