I was blog hopping this morning when I got into this
site and oh I was inspired! I have been feeling bored lately and I know I just have to inject something new in my life once in a while to avoid exhaustion. I have been trying to accomplish a list of my TO DOs for this year and I don't know but I can't seem to focus and finish it--including ALL things I want to try. So when I was browsing her site, I stumbled upon her list of To Dos and thought I could use it too. I blocked the things I commit to do before this year ends and added some items I personally and wholeheartedly challenge myself to accomplish as well.
1.Discover a new cuisine, or eat something you've never tried before.
> I am not sure why I am highlighting this item but I yes, I will try my best to do this. FYI: I am such a picky eater and trying something new (i.e. ewwiii foodies) is one of the greatest challenges I have to face (lol on that).
2. Invest in a business or idea that you believe in.
(I already have one in mind but that would still take years. Gotta save!)
3. Expose yourself to a different kind of religion or belief.
> Just to widen my perspective in life.
4. Make a new friend.
5. Make peace with someone who has hurt you in the past and let go of all negativity.
(I guess I'm not ready to forgive yet but sure I have lost all negativity I had.)
6. Smile at all the street kids and beggars you see.
> Don't judge me. I don't feel like doing this just because some (if not all) I encounter are the type who abuses when shown with even the littlest kindness. Sorry, I just don't like to entertain. I'm such a coward, especially when I'm alone someplace.
7. Say yes to all invitations.
>This is scary, lol. but no, seriously, I have a kid and I would rather spend my free time with her than go out. Unless it's that irresistible.
8. Shut off your phone for one weekend.
> Well, only if I'm with Jay and the rest of my family, yes of course.
9. Fight for a cause.
> Still have to see what cause would it be, but I am most happy to be part of something meaningful.
10. Have a date with yourself: eat out and watch a movie in the cinema alone.
> I tried eating out a couple of times already but not watch a movie in the cinema alone. Challenge.
11. Sit down and have your portrait sketched.
> I imagine this to be on one of the streets of Europe but I don't think that's possible this year, so maybe I'll include in this list to 12. find a place here in Manila where I can have my fez sketched (mall not counted).
13. Learn a new sport.
>Boxing? I'm thinking of what sport to learn. I have tried table tennis, softball, soccer, basketball and I know volleyball, swimming and badminton. What can you suggest?
14. Plan a fun day together and ask your crush out on a date.
> How can I get to John Lloyd Cruz, anyone?LOL
15. Donate half of your income this month to charity.
> Half is a number. I will, but maybe on a different way.
16. Take art lessons.
> I have always wanted to! Imma get back to painting, or sketching Or maybe I finally get into that workshop I have always dreamed of joining into.
17. Have your fortune read.
18. Hop on a provincial bus and go on a random day-trip adventure!
> YES please!
19. Do a juice or fruit cleanse.
20. Purchase an artwork.
> I'll purchase my own house first so I can hang them all.
21. Write a letter to the teacher who changed your life in high school or college.
22. Write a book.
> I still have that unfinished story I have written back in High school. I aim to finish it before this year ends.
23. Get an Organ Donor Card.
24. Get a tattoo.
> I badly want to get my first tattoo on my birthday next year that I already have pegs, but this is still under major thinking. hurrrr~
25. Go 100% organic.
26. Say what you think and feel, and don't lie or sugarcoat.
> I will. One of these days, I'll make another entry for just laying all out on the table.
27. Invent a 30-day challenge for yourself and see it to completion.
28. Collaborate on a project with a stranger.
29. Open a bank account specifically for your travel fund.
30. Compilation of Amber's pictures
> No scrapbooks please. I want it to look like a coffee table book~for kids.lol
31. Watch a theater play
32. Make an art piece at least once a week.
> Yes, once a week. I should start being strict on this or else I'll get rusty all the way.
33. Visit at least three beaches I have never been to
> I'm eyeing Anawangin, Pagudpod and Coron!
34. Finish at least three books you can add to your collection
>Game of Thrones please!
35. Make another list and start from the top! :)
These are the things I have thought of challenging myself to do for the rest of the year. I hope to add more to this list soon!
Bisou xx,
Raine
