100 novel things for 2024

[Christmas]

U all learned rollerblading this fast!??

[Del Murder]

48. Joined an actuary writing subgroup. (5/16)

I've slowed down a bit on this, but luckily I set a good pace early on.

As for rollerblading, it doesn't take much to learn how to do it but it takes a long time to be good at it. I would not say I am good at it by any means. I haven't been out to do it in a while due to weather, timing, and some knee problems.

[Del Murder]

49. Tried a lavender vanilla cold brew. (5/20)
50. Started a course on R programming. (5/20)

Halfway there!

[Shoeberto]

50. Started a course on R programming. (5/20)

Halfway there!

NO DON'T DO IT IT'S A TRAP!!!!!!

[Del Murder]

51. Got a Marvel Unlimited subscription to blitz through the Chris Claremont X-Men run. I have only read it in bits and pieces before. (5/23)

[Del Murder]

Been away for a couple weeks so a few things to update here:

52. Did a laser maze. (5/28)
53. Tried pistachio coffee. (5/29)
54. Drove on a dock. (5/30)
55. Tried watermelon bingsoo. (6/1)
56. Went to a Dodgers game. (6/2)
57. Did an evening beer run. (6/2)
58. Visited Joshua Tree National Park and did star gazing. (6/6)
59. Visited a random little town called Tehachapi and had sandwiches and a blended latte. (6/7)
60. Tried Thai ramen curry. (6/11)

[theundeadhero]

What is a laser maze?

[Del Murder]

Like in a bank heist movie where the hallway is filled with laser trip wires that will set off the alarm. Or in Metal Gear Solid where you need to equip the cigarettes so Snake can crawl under the right spot. Just those everywhere in a dark room with some “loot” at the end.

I did it because my youngest kid didn’t want to take his turn and I already paid.

[Del Murder]

61. Went to a meat carnival. (6/15)
62. Tried tempura corn. (6/18)
63. Tried uni pasta. (6/19)
64. Started building a garden arbor. (6/21)
65. Started a new yoga routine to take care of love handles. (6/25)
66. Took the kids to an SF Giants game. (6/26)

[sharkythesharkdogg]

2/3 of the way there, you're doing great!

[theundeadhero]

Gonna have to slow down if you're only allowed 100 novel things a year.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

He's saving the difficult, time-consuming ones for last.


It's like eating rocks for desert.

[Del Murder]

There is one I have been saving. It is walk up the 17 flights of stairs to work. I need someone to let me in at the top.

[Del Murder]

67. Got the kids a puppy then slept on the couch to keep it company. (7/12)
68. Built an arbor swing in the yard which included using a material lifter for the beams. (7/14)
69. Tried an intense leg workout with lots of squats. (7/21)
70. Tried kimchi hot sauce. (7/22)
71. Went to a puppy social meetup. (7/31)
72. Built a hammock oasis in my yard. (8/1)
73. Put up a sun sail for shade in the yard. (8/1)
74. Did a class to become a soccer referee. (8/3)
75. Took the ferry into SF. (8/8)
76. Met up with an EoFF muse in the city for coffee and lunch. (8/8)
77. Tried a "snowy plover" coffee drink that had soda water. (8/8)
78. Tried a tiramisu latte. (8/9)

[Del Murder]

79. Tried yogurt flavored soju. Actually dangerously yummy. (8/17)
80. Tried a strawberry cold brew coffee. Better than it sounds. (8/20)
81. Tried pho. (8/24)
82. Went to an Oakland Ballers baseball game. (8/31)