1, 2, 3. It’s been so long since I wrote anything for this series, that I think I’ve probably repeated myself. Oops!
61. I’m getting married in May 2011 to my partner of 6 years and it’s going to be the best day ever (not to mention the most amazing party!)
62. I hate everything that N-Dubz stand for, but love their music at the moment! Such a guilty pleasure.
63. I can’t remember the last time I went to the cinema. Literally.
64. I’m really good at 10-pin bowling, for some reason. I have no technique, but I’ve won every game I’ve played in the last year or so! I’m shit hot at bowling on the Wii too. And to think, my teacher once said I had no ball skills— that’ll show you…!
65. I suck at gymnastics. I can’t cartwheel or do a handstand or anything. I’m not even sure I could do a forward roll these days without fear of breaking my neck! Teddy bear rolls are as about as good as it gets.
66. My favourite font is either Helvetica or Verdana. I hate Comic Sans and don’t understand why it is still readily available, unless you’re a primary school teacher!
67. I can guess how many beers my fiance has had just by the way he smells(!) He might have had just one, 5hrs previously, but I always know. I think I must have been a police dog in a previous life!
68. I can’t burp. Not because I don’t want to, but the noise just won’t come out. Zilch. It can be quite uncomfortable sometimes!
69. The thought of being involved in a natural disaster terrifies me. My parents house flooding due to torrential rain, while I was home alone & they were in another country, was bad enough thankyouverymuch!
70. Ashley makes me laugh every single day, without fail. Love.
71. I lovelovelove my beauty sleep. I’m currently workings 12hours a day, 5 days a week and it slowly but surely killing me.
72. Sometimes I think I might have OCD— but then I realise I’m messy 80% of the time! That 20% of time that I tidy up though, I tidy up good & hate it if someone doesn’t put something back in the correct place. Until I mess it up again that is.
73. I’m not allergic to anything, except pollen. And possibly something in Banana Boat Sun Oil that makes me feel like my back is being stung by a thousand bees!
74. Chocolate is the best when it’s been chilled for a while, to it’s hard and crunchy. Yum.
75. I love the Welsh accent! Gavin and Stacey is even better because of this fact.
76. I loved being a redhead, but it’s so hard to keep up— the dye stained my shower more than it did my hair!
77. I really dislike black and white photography. What is the point? Colour, all the way.
78. I was (apparently) scared of grass when I was a baby— I’d scream my head off if you put me down on it, but I’d be as right a rain when my dad picked me up again. Actually, thinking about it, I’m not exactly at one with nature now!
79. My dad’s side of the family are South African. My nan used to make the BEST South African pumpkin fritters— I found her recipe and tried to make them, but they were rank. Very disappointed!
80. I’ve been driving for three years, but haven’t driven on the motorway (yet.)
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Life has been absolutely hectic, and not in a good way either! A typical day involves waking up at 4am to get ready for work and be there at 6am, ask to go home at around 5pm (yeah, asking to go home when I’ve already been there 11hrs with just a 30 minute break, thankyouverymuch!), get home at around 6pm and make dinner and tidy up a little for when my fiance comes home at around 7:30pm, eat and then fall asleep on the sofa at around 9pm, before mustering the energy to climb into bed shortly after. There’s simply been no time for blogging, seeing friends or family, housework, photography, reading, or anything fun! This does not a happy Aimee make. 6pm isn’t exactly late to be getting home, but it is when you’ve been up for 14hrs, and have to get up in another 10! This job is killing me, both physically and mentally. I’ve applied for exactly 34 jobs since 6th May and I’ve heard zilch, and I’m starting to lose the will to live.
In happier news, our wedding plans are going swimmingly! The thought of it has been keeping me going, when sometimes I’ve been so tired, bored and irritated (at work) that I just want to cry. I’ve been talking dresses, cupcakes and colour schemes to any ear that will listen. I love it. I think I might be turning into one of those mothers with newborn babies that can’t talk about anything else but their offspring. This wedding is like my little sprog! We’ve got so many great, unique ideas! I just want to plan it all now— and while that’s a GREAT idea— some of it is just not feasible to be doing this far ahead. We have been designing our Save The Date cards though, and they’re going to be awesome.
I’ve also been working on my 101 in 1001 list, which I haven’t even managed to finish writing yet!
Do you have a 101 in 1001 list? What’s on it? I need some inspiration! What do you want to accomplish in life?
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Catch-up with parts one & two, here & here.
41. I love love love the smell of coconut toiletries— body scrubs, shampoo, anything! Yum.
42. Not many people know about my ‘online life’, despite the fact it’s hugely publicly accessible!
43. I love me a good notebook. Mmm, notebookey / agenda / diary goodness! It probably comes from my organised side, although I’m a bit of a perfectionist & hate making that first mark / note on a fresh new page, & end up scrapping it because it didn’t look quite right! Ah. Moleskine, anyone?!
44. I didn’t go to university, despite friends & teachers expecting me to. It’s just not me for me & I hate the way people are shocked if you don’t go, nowadays! There are other things to do in life, you know! Grrr.
45. Growing my hair is one of the hardest things ever, even though I haven’t actually got to do anything… I’m just so used to having shorter, manageable hair that I love, but I’ve set myself a challenge & I shall complete it! Long, naturally wavy hair, you will be mine!
46. I’m the least sporty & athletic person I know, but I plan to get a lot more active in the new year, without paying stupid amounts for a gym membership— jogging, all the way!
47. I have a really good memory, particularly for the smallest, insignificant details!
48. The first band I saw live was Lifehouse.
49. I did work experience at two big teen / young adult magazines in their fashion cupboard.
50. I rode into a washing line when I was younger, on my cute little pink bike & then fell into a rosebush. It hurt & I still have the scars to prove it!
51. I can’t click my thumb / finger together on my right hand. It just won’t work. There’s no sound. What’s up with that?!
52. I learnt to play the recorder when I was younger, like most 5yr old girls! Me & my gal pals did it, because we loved our teacher & her gorgeous, curly ginger hair! We thought she was amazingly cool & I even used to write to her when she left our school. Aww.
53. I get a little bit of secret road rage with other drivers sometimes, but for all the right reasons— if they cut me up, drive right up my arse or they’re on their phone. I hate people who use their phone while driving. Why are there never any police around?!
54. I’m a bit skeptical of horoscopes & star signs, because I think you can apply the vague attributes to most people. However, as a Cancerian, I’m meant to be emotional, moody, imaginative, cautious & protective— & I definitely am!
55. My fav TV show is probably Eastenders. You can’t beat a bit of unrealistic, over-the-top London life!
56. I passed my driving test the second time around. Apparently the first time, I didn’t observe on my manoeuvres— no, no Mr Examiner, clearly you weren’t the observant one, because I did!
57. I’m agnostic— there might be something out there, but none of this building the world in 7 days jibber jabber.
58. I hate bad grammar. The odd mistake is totally forgiveable, but I despise the way some people seem to communicate these days, by doubling letters in a sentence eg. ‘I lovee myy family andd frieendss. Ur gr8″ (Taken from an actual Facebook status.) The fact that this bothers me so much, make me feel old!
59. I always have my toenails painted, no matter what the season.
60. My boyfriend proposed to me on December 12th 2009 in front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris. The best.
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Organisation. Planning. Focus. Positive-mental-attitude. Photography. Writing. Simple. Happiness. Fun. Holidays. Friends. These are just some of the buzzwords flitting around my head like a butterfly, to make 2010 just as good (if not, better) than 2009!
My Moleskine is at the ready, with my 101 in 1001 list at the back, so it’s never out of my mind & dates, goals & events scrawled across each page. I’ve simplified the blog, so I can focus on my writing, again. I’m tidying up my living & working space, so I can get stuck into my photography & not get distracted. The Wii fit is set up & ready to go! I’ve started collecting pictures, colours & leaflets to plan my wedding. The beginning of a new year is fantastic. I love it. So refreshing!
Plan your 2010 with Gala’s guide to getting organised
Create your own 101 in 1001 list
Read the Definitive Guide To Sticking To Your New Years Resolutions at zenhabits
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & you’re going to celebrating the New Year, in style!
I am ready for you 2010.
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+++ You can read part one, here!
21. If I had to choose one cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, it would definitely be Chinese. I just love chicken chow mein, singapore noodles, crispy duck & pancakes, spring rolls, prawn toast… mmm-mmm! (Obviously not all in one sitting though…)
22. I’m a very organised person— I like to know what’s happening & when, folders with different divided sections, labelled items & putting things in alphabetical or chronological order. My brain just doesn’t work, otherwise! Despite the way my flat might sometimes look, I can’t actually work in a messy environment.
23. I’ve never had a pet (besides two goldfish when I was younger, that died after a few days & got flushed away— RIP fishies with no name!) & find it hard to have sympathy for people, when the death of a pet hits them hard, like the death of a family member. Sorry if that’s you!
24. I loved dancing & acting on stage at school & auditioned for every production. Bit of Guys & Dolls, anyone? Maybe you’d like to see me dancing in a blue wig to a medley or awful music, with my pals? Yeah, there’s video evidence that’s yet to be destroyed!
25. I don’t actually drink alcohol that often, but when I do vodka & OJ is the way forward!
26. I have a love/hate relationship with my retail / customer service job, on a day-to-day basis! On the whole though, I like it. You can slag retail off as much as you like, but I get to meet so many people, from all walks of life. Plus, I find enjoyment in knowing that I’m often right & the customer’s wrong— it can be a great stress-reliever!
27. I used to be so shy. Like, really shy— even though I loved to be on stage. I can still be quiet in some situations now, but that’s because I’m an observational person & I’m taking everything in. Photographers need to be almost invisible sometimes y’know!
28. I’d choose chocolate & biscuits over savoury snacks, any day! Biscuits & tea is the best combination, after a long day at work (or shopping. Those bags are heavy!)
29. I don’t actually own many clothes— I’m all about the accessories! I can’t even begin to count how many rings, necklaces, bracelets & bangles, belts & scarves I have.
30. I’ve worn glasses since I was 5 years old. Little speccy-baby! I can’t see much without my specs or lenses at all.
31. My pet peeve is noisy eaters. I manage to eat without looking like a camel & smacking my lips, so why can’t you?
32. My first car (Renault Clio) was a free gift from a neighbour & family-friend, who didn’t need it anymore, because she was going travelling. Bargain!
33. I was a big fan of Funeral For A Friend back in the day & saw them approximately five times with Kate, as well as all the other bands at the time, that sounded pretty much the same. Ah, sweet nostalgia.
34. I became an aunt for the first time on 2nd August 2008, to my little niece (well, she’s actually my boyfriends niece, but that’s a mere technicality!) Katie. I’m currently trying to teach her to say my name!
35. I won a raffle when I was around 8 years old at a fair for London Cab Drivers that I was at with my cab driver Dad (something that when I was this age, seemed so exciting— free crap like pens, paper & plastic hats? Yes please!) & got my hands on a massive hi-fi! Plus, because I was wearing the free neon yellow baseball cap at the time, I got a free camera as well (perhaps this is where my career began?) I might also add that I didn’t know that if you were the winner & wearing said cap, you’d get a bonus prize— I was simply wearing it, ‘cos that’s how the 8 year old Aimee Marie rolled. Smooth.
36. I’m a big meat-eater! Myself and Ashley gave it up for a month once & it was hellish. I’ve often declared “I need MEAT” after an alcohol-fuelled night out & my friends won’t let me forget it.
37. I hate talking on the phone, if I don’t know someone to well. Awkward silences!
38. I guess you could say I’m half South-African, as my Dad’s side of the family descend from there & my dad was born & bred in Cape Town until he was around 10 years old. …exotic, eh?!
39. I wholeheartedly believe Ricky Gervais is a complete genius.
40. I got a grass-seed in my eye when I was at Brownie’s, by running through a field that I shouldn’t have. My eye blew up & my sister renamed me ‘Quasimodo’.
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You might remember that one of my goals, was to develop my French and German speaking. Well it’s hard, despite having the basics embedded in my memory somewhere, from my school days. If you’re lucky enough to be able to read French or German, good luck making any sense of this! And if you can’t read either, well, then I guess it looks pretty impressive to you!
Ah, bonjour mon amis! C’est un poteau de blog pour Aimee Marie’s “101 dans 1001″ liste! J’ai décidé d’écrire un poteau en français et allemand, car je n’ai pas parlé l’un ou l’autre langage depuis que j’ai terminé mes GCSE et je les aime tous les deux! Tous que nous avions l’habitude jamais d’apprendre, étions comment dire ce que nous avons dans nos trousses d’écolier, ainsi il est très difficile d’écrire ce! Si vous êtes assez impressionnant pour pouvoir lire et écrire en français, alors si tout va bien ceci semble raisonnable (bien que, je doute de lui.) Le gadget de traduction sur mon ordinateur est venu à ma délivrance beaucoup, dans tous ceci. Je ne peux me rappeler rien au sujet des verbes ou de la grammaire! “J’ai une soeur plus âgée, avec de longs, bruns cheveux et yeux bleus” ne vous obtient pas qui loin quand vous êtes en France, la fait? C’est terrible! Je fais des excuses à toutes les personnes françaises.
Ah, hallo meine Freunde! Dieses ist ein Blogposten für Aimee Marie’s “101 in 1001″ Liste! Ich entschied mich, einen Posten auf französisches und deutsch zu schreiben, da ich nicht jede Sprache seit dem Abschluss von meinem GCSEs gesprochen habe und ich mag alle! alle, die wir überhaupt lernen mussten, war, wie man sagt, was wir in unseren Bleistiftkästen hatten, so ist dieses schwierig! Wenn Sie genug ehrfürchtig sind, in der Lage zu sein, auf Deutsch zu lesen und zu schreiben, dann hoffe ich, dass dieses sinnvoll ist (obgleich, ich es bezweifele) der transation Widget auf meinem Computer ist zu meiner Rettung viel, während dieses gekommen! ch kann mich an nichts über Verben oder Grammatik nicht erinnern! “Ich habe eine grosse schwester mit lange, braune, glatte haare und blau augen”, erhält Sie nicht, das weit, wenn Sie in Deutschland sind, es tut? Dieses ist schrecklich! Ich entschuldige mich bei allen deutschen Leuten.
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Have you ever felt like you’re just waiting for your life to start? Like right now, you’re just existing & looking forward to the future of love, careers & family, but the ball just hasn’t started to roll, yet? Me too!
But, remember when I said I had some life-changing events happening for me? Well now that it’s all confirmed, I can reveal that my ball is rolling. Infact, it’s excitedly tumbling & bouncing down the big, pink, glittery hill of life, into complete euphoria! Yes, I’m completing number one on my 101 in 1001 list & moving out with my boyfriend! You might be lucky enough to already be in the place that we’ve dreamed our lives would be, for years— so hopefully you’ll know how exciting this is. It’s a big step! A big deal. It’s not like flying the nest as a student who’s off to university— this is about us & the future. I can’t wait!
On Saturday, we’re picking up the keys to our new life. No more ‘what-ifs’, no more ‘when’, no more dreaming— just living!
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One of my 101 goals, was to write & publish 100 facts about me & a lot of you that completed the survey, wanted to know more personal things about the lady behind the lens & blog, so here is part one!
1. By now, you’ll know that bright & vibrant colours run right through my life, from my photographic work, to my wardrobe to my make-up. High saturation ticks all the right boxes for me & I’m not afraid to be bold & get noticed.
2. Given my love for pink, sequins, celeb culture & general good-girly-times, it probably wouldn’t surprise you that I like chart music— but I’m also partial to (death) metal. Bit of The Black Dahlia Murder, anyone?
3. I love cosmetics & own 12 glitter eyeliners, plus a ludicrous amount of eyeshadows & pigments, as well as numerous bronzers, blushers, nail polishes & hair products. And a £100 trolley to whip it all around in!
4. I’m addicted to Spearmint Trebor Extra Strong Mints & minty things in general: softmints; toothpaste; mint choc chip ice-cream; After Eight mints; gum; lip balm— nom nom nom! Fresh.
5. I like the fruity smell of unlit tobacco, but hate smoking, not only because of the health risks, but that skanky, stale smell of old smoke that clings to your hair, clothes, curtains & any available fabric! Stank.
6. I’m a complete foodie & eat / cook for pleasure, not survival. I could never be a fussy eater! The only things I’ve tried & don’t like are brussel sprouts, pure dark chocolate & pies full of rich gravy.
7. I visit the Procrastination Station regularly. (Hello? I could be doing something productive right now, but instead I’m being really quite narcissistic.) I can always think of something I ‘must’ do, when I should be doing housework!
8. My blood type is O+.
9. I love that my name’s not just spelt a-m-y (despite the frustration of most people getting it wrong & spelling it Amiee!)
10. I’m very visually indecisive, which is why I constantly change layouts & could probably never get a tattoo. I’m always looking back through my photographs & thinking of new ways to re-invent them.
11. I met my partner at work– it wasn’t love at first sight, as we didn’t start talking for almost a year! But a mutual love of some bands brought us together & within a week of our first date, we were official! And still together over 4 years later.
12. I can’t judge the length of car journeys & usually end up being late! This is probably one of my worst traits.
13. I love long train journeys (providing I have a seat) & listening to my iPod & writing notes & generally being quite romanticised about the whole thing– although rubbing sweaty shoulders with the person next to me, while crammed in like sardines during a delay, is usually the situation!
14. I rarely sing in front of people (so there’s always that chance I could have an amazing hidden talent & be the next Mariah, without even knowing, eh?!)
15. I have a beauty spot on my stomach that I used to call my “chocolate chip” when I was younger.
16. I do most of my thinking & plan out my day, when in the bath/shower. It’s the one place I can be alone, with no distractions!
17. I own close to 70 handbags. And that’s after a major clear-out!
18. I have a few very close friends, rather than a big group of acquaintances, which is the way I prefer it. I recently whittled down my Facebook friends & deleted 200 people from my life! It felt good.
19. I’d rather be boiling hot, than freezing cold— I’d choose Summer over Winter, any day! Summer is so much more exciting than any other season— beaches, holidays, ice-creams, sunshine, long days. Good times!
20. I love lists: shopping; to do; wishlists; photography ideas; happy things; this!; anything & everything! Actually ticking things off of them however, is a whole new problem.
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If you’re doing 101 in 1001, how’s it going? I think I’m progressing, albeit at a slow speed! I’ve revised my goals, by re-writing, deleting the odd one or two that I’m either no longer interested in completing, or aren’t really goals or objectives, but something that will inevitably happen in my life, anyway! I’ve also re-organised them, which I suggest everyone does, if you haven’t already!
Fail-safe Resources!
If you’re struggling to remember your goals on a daily basis, Lesson In Life gives some great tips on how you can be reminded
Maybe we shouldn’t be writing down our to-do lists at all…
Need some motivation? Get off your butt!
Inspiring lists; Sparkly To Single; Collage Diva; Secret Wish Jar; Lick My Cupcakes; Eleanor’s Trousers; Cusp of Normal.
My List!
(Points that are crossed out have been completed, items in italics are in progress & goals in red are brand new!)
PERSONAL & SOCIAL
001 Move out of the family home & in somewhere with Ashley
002 Take part in a charity run in 2009 — I’m running for the BHF in June. If you haven’t already sponsored me, please do!
003 Give blood– I’m booked in for March 18th!
004 Re-use tote shoppers & stop using plastic bags completely, by the end of March — [Completed 28/02/09] — I’ve got totes in my handbag & car, permanently!
005 Do some fundraising for Red Nose Day 2009 — [Completed 02/03/09] — I’ve donated money, bought my Stella McCartney for RND t-shirt, suggested fundraising ideas at work & I’m offering my creative services on the Red Nose Day weekend, by face-painting & photographing the event!
006 Enroll on a Make-Up For Theatre course
007 Develop my French / German speaking — I’ve decided against spending money on DS games & I’m downloading podcasts instead!
008 Get out of my current retail job
009 Procrastinate less & complete at least 75% of the things on my daily to-do lists for a month [0/31]
010 Get new business cards from Moo
011 Be on time to work for 6 months [0/6 months]
FINANCE
012 Be less frivolous with money & think about purchases before acting impulsively — this is an ongoing thing, but so far I’d say I’ve pretty much done this. I’ve curbed my addiction to shopping & haven’t bought much at all, as my savings will tell you.
013 Save at least £50 a month for a year — [3/12]
014 Buy a new car
APPEARANCE & HEALTH
015 Drop a dress size; get in shape through exercise & healthy eating by my birthday (22 June)
016 Lose at least a stone & maintain that weight (give or take 4 pounds), for at least 6 months [0/14lbs]
017 Give up chocolate & biscuits for Lent 2009 [6/46 days]
018 Attend 10 dance aerobics classes [0/10]
019 Learn to hoop
020 Do sit-ups every morning for a month [0/31]
TRAVEL & LEISURE
021 Re-visit Paris with Ashley
022 Visit the Caribbean
023 Visit the Maldives
024 Re-visit New York
025 Read the rest of the books in the series ‘Confessions of Georgia Nicolson’ [1/9]
026 Watch classic films that I’ve either not seen, or watched & not taken any notice of [Requiem for a Dream / Scarface / Trainspotting / The Matrix / Dogma / The Terminator 1 & 2 / Apocalypse Now / Donnie Darko / Edward Scissorhands / Pan's Labyrinth / Monty Python & The Holy Grail / Rocky Horror Picture Show / Snatch / Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels / Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas / American Beauty / Clockwork Orange / Pulp Fiction]
027 Watch all 6 series of Sex & The City [0/6]
028 Watch all 10 series of Friends [4/10]
029 Learn to knit & make a scarf for Autumn/Winter 2009
030 Have a professional massage
031 Re-visit The Science Museum, London
032 Go Strawberry picking
CREATIVITY
033 Commit to a 365 project for the full 365 days — After my MacBook died, I lost a lot of photos, so there’s going to be a big gap in my life, which I’m not digging! I’m going to sort out the photos that I do have, but I might have to give up for this year and start in 2010. [39/365]
034 Receive regular paid/voluntary photography and/or writing work for at least 6 months [Regular = at least one job / article every month] [1/6 months]
035 Publish a photobook
036 Photograph for “What I Wore” at least twice a week for 6 months [0/52 posts]
037 Expand my printed portfolio
038 Make a Friday Feeling post every week for 6 months [2/22 posts]
039 Blog frequently. Frequently = at least 10 posts a week — I’ve just managed to complete this in January, but it’s definitely something I’m going to continue for as long as I have this blog!
040 Start a regular, monthly blog feature with Beauty Tutorials
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Do you remember when I made this post at the very end of last year? Along with lots of other people, I’m trying to complete 101 things in 1001 days, so lets see what I’ve completed so far in 35 days. I’ve altered some of them slightly to make them more defined, achievable goals, that will be obvious once completed, rather than being vague & ongoing.
(Points that are crossed out have been completed & items in italics are in progress.)
1 Move out of the family home & in somewhere with Ashley
2 Get out of my current retail job
3 Be less frivolous with money & think about purchases before acting impulsively — this is an ongoing thing, but so far I’d say I’ve pretty much done this. I’ve curbed my addiction to shopping & haven’t bought much at all, as my savings will tell you.
4 Re-visit Paris with Ashley
5 Buy a new car (& attempt to drive on the motorway :> )
6 Commit to a 365 project for the full 365 days — still going strong with this & uploading photos at the moment
7 Drop a dress size; get in shape through exercise & healthy eating by my birthday (22 June)
8 Receive regular paid photography and/or writing work. Regular = at least one job / article per month — work is beginning to roll in, so I have high hopes!
9 Publish a photobook — this is a big project I’m undergoing at the moment & selecting photographs & I can’t wait until it’s finished. Out of interest, who would want to buy a published book of my work?
10 Develop my French / German speaking — I’m ordering French & German coaching games for my DS as we speak, & that’s all I really meant by develop– I have the basics from GCSE French & German & just wanted to re-learn the things that are buried deep within my brain somewhere. This will be completed when I write an entire post in either French or German!
11 Enroll on a Make-Up For Theatre course
12 Go on holiday in the Caribbean
13 Expand my printed portfolio
14 Take part in the Race For Life 2009 — I’m going to enter this within the next week, once I know which race to attend. My local one is on a Sunday, so I’m going to have to try & get it off work!
15 Get engaged
16 Attend 10 dance aerobics classes
17 Visit the Maldives
18 Re-visit New York
19 Blog frequently. Frequently = at least 10 posts a week — I’ve just managed to complete this in January, but it’s definitely something I’m going to continue for as long as I have this blog!
20 Procrastinate less & complete at least 75% of the things on my daily to-do lists for a month
21 Lose at least a stone & maintain that weight (give or take 4 pounds), for at least 6 months
22 Photograph for “What I Wore” at least twice a week for 6 months
23 Watch every single episode of Sex & The City
24 Re-use tote shoppers at the supermarket etc & stop using plastic bags, completely by the end of March
25 Save at least £50 a month for a year — I have saved 4 times this amount for a few months already (!)
So, the vast majority of my goals haven’t been completed yet. Not through laziness, but because a lot of them are long-term projects that won’t be completed for at least 6 months yet! Here are some newly added objectives, that are achievable in a shorter amount of time:
26 Watch classic films that I’ve either not seen, or watched & not taken any notice of (Requiem for a Dream / Scarface / Trainspotting / The Matrix / Dogma / The Terminator 1 & 2 / Apocalypse Now / Donnie Darko / Edward Scissorhands / Pan’s Labyrinth / Monty Python & The Holy Grail / Rocky Horror Picture Show / Snatch / Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels / Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas / American Beauty / Clockwork Orange / Pulp Fiction)
27 Make a Friday Feeling post every week for 6 months
28 Learn to hoop
29 Give blood
30 Do at least 15 sit-ups every morning for a month
31 Read the rest of the books in the series Confessions of Georgia Nicolson (“Angus, Thongs & Full-Frontal Snogging” is the first one, by Louise Rennison)
32 Get new business cards from Moo
33 Do some fundraising for Red Nose Day 2009
If you want to take part in 101 in 1001, it’s not too late. For inspiration, see these lovely lists: Kat, Natasha, Melissa Jill, Magic Cookie, Tina & Stinkerpants.
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