27 things
I have stolen this idea from Andrea of Hula Seventy, but this is a list of 27 things I would like to do before I turn 28. It was hard coming up with 27 things, and a couple things are already things in the works, which may constitute cheating, but it's good to have a list of things you can cross off. It gives one a sense of accomplishment. Kathleen suggested at some age you start going backwards, so at like 50 you have a list of 49 years, in the hopes that you make it to 100, and would have one item left. I like that idea.
1. Visit my sister.
2. Host a music/cd swap on my blog.
3. Collaborate with a friend on a photo project.
4. Collaborate with a blog friend on a project of some sort.
5. Complete a knitted project.
6. Stop using plastic/paper bags at stores.
7. Read an urban planning/design book for fun.
8. Go camping.
9. Go on a trip with a friend.
10. Visit a place I have never been.
11. Make a blurb book some of my polaroids.
12. Redesign my blog.
13. Sew something.
14. Take more photos of people.
15. Meet another blog friend in person.
16. Do something for my brother.
17. Write more for newcritics.
18. Eat something I might not normally eat.
19. Have a photo shoot with some of my friends.
20. Bake a pie from scratch.
21. Learn to meditate.
22. Go to an OSU football game.
23. Refinish two chairs that I bought last summer.
24. Visit some place in Ohio I've never been.
25. Attend a permaculture seminar.
26. Take a yoga class.
27. Get a job for after I graduate.
Notes on my list: 2, 3, 6 and 10 are already planned (hi Anne-Lise, I can't wait for #3!).
#4, Blue, Jennifer, whoever, anyone interested in cooking up something fun?
#6, I'm looking at you Amanda, let's chat about this.
#11 is stolen from abbytrysagain.
#16 is vague, but there you go.
#22 is a bit of a surprise to me.
#23 has been on my to-do list since last July.
#25 was inspired by my sustainability class last night.
#27 is a little out of scope for this list, since I graduate after my birthday next year, but it's always good to remember that I'll need a real job again soon. Eek.
In case you're yearning to see another list o'me, I was tagged for a meme by Kathleen and Blue. My response is at Kathleen's here.
Claire, you are the only person I've ever gotten the least bit near that I don't think needs to meditate.
People meditate to tamp down anxiety or to take a break from thinking about themselves nonstop.
Or maybe that's just me. I suppose some people do practice meditation as a form of prayer. And for that it's good: praying without asking for anything.
Posted by: Kathleen M. | May 01, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Claire, I'm sorry I double tagged you. I *even* went back and looked at Kathleen's list to make sure I wasn't duplicating before I posted. Guess what? Didn't work. :)
Here's an idea where you would be able to wipe a few things off that list above in one fell swoop.
I've always wanted to go the the National First Ladies' Library in Canton. Would you be into that? We could meet, go to the library, browse and then go to lunch. Think about it. It would be fun!
Posted by: blue girl | May 01, 2008 at 08:37 PM
And it would be extra cool to go in an election year, I'll bet.
Posted by: blue girl | May 01, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Kathleen - I love that I don't seem anxious. It's a facade. Trust me. :)
BG - You were who I was thinking about because we live in the same state. I love that idea! My friend lives nearish there and I need to visit her too. Three birds with one stone! I love that too! :) Let's discuss via email.
Posted by: Claire | May 01, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Claire, my rhubarb is coming up and my oven is fixed! I wish you lived closer and we could bake endless pies from scratch.
Aside from that, I'm game for fun. Let me think... I know I had you on my mind the other day and I believe it involved Polaroids... let me see if I can remember. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | May 01, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Claire, I think I can help with at least 4 items. I like how I am the first thing on your list...but does it have anything to do with the fact that I have two cute puppies that you want to meet? You should look into coming out some time this summer. PS- You probably do things that are a form of Meditation already: photography, reading, and blogging perhaps. You have always liked doing quiet things on your own, probably because you needed a little form of Meditation.
Posted by: Alix | May 02, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Alix - I love your comment, esp. your postscript. Thanks. And I'm thinking of September for a visit.
And it's not just 'cause you have puppies, though that helps! :)
Posted by: Claire | May 04, 2008 at 10:52 AM
You could go over to BG's manse and kill two birds with one stone.
:)
Posted by: Adorable Girlfriend | May 05, 2008 at 02:42 PM