Sunday, October 19, 2008

#7 See a world's largest something

This is the Daibatsu-den (Hall of the Great Buddha) in Nara, Japan, the world's largest wooden structure. The current Dabatsu-den was restored in 1709 and is two-thirds its original size. It's 157 feet tall and 187 feet wide.


The Buddha inside is 53-feet tall. If you can crawl through the hole below (the same size as Buddha's nostril), you'll have a fast-track to enlightenment.


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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

#11. Go to a cultural event (one you normally don't...)


Any cultural event these days is one that I would not normally go to thanks to the economy. We just gave up going to plays, musicals, concerts, etc. when we had to cut back on our spending. I was hoping to make it to a monster truck pull for this goal, but I guess it will have to wait until next year. Curtis and I could not justify paying that money which could go to groceries. You know, things always have a way of working out. A coworker came to me and asked if I wanted to take Cora to the Renaissance Festival for free! They had an extra ticket and asked if I would go. I was pumped. Cora had a pretty good time. She got stung by a bee and I spilled frozen lemonade all over her. BUT other than that she said she had LOTS of fun. Here we are riding a giant rocking horse...definitely not something I would normally do. And anyone who thinks the Renaissance Festival isn't cultural hasn't really experienced it. There are kings, queens, walking trees, jousts, and peasants juggling fire.

Monday, October 6, 2008

#29. Go to a live radio show


I would love to say that I was able to see "Wait, wait don't tell me" live. It is one of my favorite radio shows on NPR. However, money prohibits me from taking an adventure to Chicago. So, I had to look close to home to meet this goal. I am happy to say that this radio show did not disappoint. It was no witty review of the week's news, but it was a relaxing way to get in some good music. Plus, it was low key enough that Cora could dance (and sleep) in the aisle with no problems. If anyone gets a chance to visit Mt. Airy, make your way to the old cinema downtown and check it out. It is a great way to spend a Saturday morning.