Tuesday 8 May 2012

Updated list

One of the things I've learned so far in this Challenge is that some of the things on my list were over- ambitious.  I have had to be a bit more realistic of what I can do, mostly due to financial constraints.  Also, a realisation I have had, not just in terms of my Challenge & Blog, but in other aspects of my life, is that just because I can do something, it does not mean that I have to do it.  This applies mostly to all the ideas I have for making things; Steampunk creations, jewellery, clothing, whatever.

I also realised that some of the items on my list were things that I didn't really want to do; they were there because I thought I should do them; for instance, having colourful flowers in the garden.  I know that my Mum would like it if I had a nicer garden, but I'm simply not green fingered.  I tried to plant some things, but I don't think they're flourishing.  I have tried it, but since it wasn't really there for me, I have removed it.

Anyway, here is my re-arranged list, with items completed at the top, then remaining things below, so that I can see how far along my Challenge I am.


Done:
1   Thames river cruise (18th April 2012)
2   Visit Stonehenge (17th April 2012)
3   See the Northern Lights (2nd March 2012)

4   Visit Thackray museum in Leeds (12th November 2011)

5   Have a Belly dancing lesson (8th January 2012)
6   Do a day of Falconry (24th April 2012)
7   Handbell ringing (16th December 2011)

8   1:1 Barre class (3rd November 2011)
9   Hold a tarantula(!) (25/02/12)
10 Try at least 5 new foods (Finished March 2012)*
11 Do something completely spontaneous (26th October 2011)

In Progress:
12 Read at least 3 classics**
13 Make a corset (K.)
14 Wear more colours, at least half the time! (Steampunk colours, admittedly!)


Definite:
15 Edinburgh: Spend a night in the Library room at the Witchery, take a tour of St Mary's Close (Edinburgh under-city) and visit Jekyll & Hyde pub!
16 Tour the Victoria Tunnels (Newcastle)
17 Visit Lindisfarne (when Mum comes to visit me)
18 Make a leather masquerade mask (Jo)
19 Have a 4-hand massage
20 Horse-ride along a beach, in the surf :)
21 Rock climbing (indoor!)
22 Take a course in Bookbinding & bind a book. (applying for course starting Sept.)

23 Learn to use a Spinning Wheel (K.)
24 Money-diet for a month (July?)
25 Watch at least 5 'must-see' classic films****
26 Try at least 3 new (possibly SteamPunk) bands***
27 Return to my idea weight (8st7lbs ish)
28 Break myself of the habit of picking at my skin

The following are money/opportunity dependent.

29 Carriage Driving
30 Side-saddle riding
31 Hang-gliding or similar
32 Ride in a hot air balloon
33 Upholstery or Stained Glass making
34 Take a Millinery course & make a hat
35 Have a Capoeira lesson
36 Take a Fan Dancing class

37 Perform at a Burlesque show!
38 Box Brownie photography (J)
39 Make Ginger Beer
40 Make a Dragon sculpture, since it is Chinese Year of the Dragon!



*Bilberries (what blueberries aspire to being!)
  Figs (nice)
  Turkish sweets (too sweet!)
  Samphire (too salty)
  Kiwi Berries (just like a mini kiwi fruit)
  Dragon Fruit (like a cross between a melon & a kiwi fruit)
  Avocado (not overly keen!)
  Lychee (nice but odd texture)

**Old - Beowulf
   Classic - Frankenstein
   Modern - Brave New World, Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

*** Vernian Process, Abney Park, TMWWNBBFN etc.

**** ???? Suggestions welcome!

2 comments:

  1. Look at how much stuff you have done! I completely agree that just because you can do something doesn't mean you have to. There's a line in The Happiness Project 'you can choose what you do, you cannot choose what you like to do' which I think applies too. It's important to give yourself lots of opportunities to step back and make changes to what you're doing. After all, although it's your challenge, its also your life, and you need to enjoy it! If you fancy indoor climbing on a trip to Leeds, we could try and do a beginners session at The Leeds Wall? I did a course there a really long time ago and it was fun. Also - is there anything on the list that we can all club together for and get you for your birthday? I'm thinking four handed massage, but then that's just cos it sounds incredible...

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  2. I like that quote. Very true.

    I might take you up on the indoor climbing :)

    I've got the four handed massage booked for a couple of weeks' time but if you wanted to get it for me as a retro-active birthday present, that would be fabulous! Thanks :D

    And now, since you've replied to loads of my posts, I think it's about time I actually got on & wrote some more! ;)

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