Up to 7

So as February is halway through, another 3 topple off my list. First and probably the most pleasing onw, is that after a number of attempts I have finally managed to pass my driving test, not going to lie, it was a hassle, a pain at times and frankly, I'm so glad it's now off the list.

Secondly, I rented the film Avatar and sat down to watch it, can't say I got the hype, but it was a good enough watch, certainly worth another watch, can't help but think it would have been a lot better in 3D, shame I was too lazy to see it several years ago. The 3rd task, 7th overall, was that I helped a charity organisation. Now I only just realised I had done this, but on a Friday, I occasionally help out with the local scouting group. Having been a Scout for a long time, I actually felt it was time to maybe repay the leaders who run it, I also only found out that the Scouts are a registered charity, so in a roundabout sort of way, I inadvertantly helped a charity organisation and actually enjoyed doing it.

3 More completed, it's been a fun month.

So with January came the start of normal life again, back to uni, grafting away, so time was limited. That said, I managed to complete 3 more tasks and begin several others. The first to be done, was, when I got a free weekend, nothing to do, I sat down, dusted off the old extended boxset, drinks on standby and watched all the LOTR movies back to back. Only took me 11 and a half hours, but after 2 litres worth of soft drinks, 2 bags of winegums, a very tasty steak and kidney pie for team and 4 trips to the toilet, I finished it.

But of course every thing needed to be perfect, so I took it upon myself to create a wonderful  throne of comfort.



Of course for some reason, I forgot to switch all means of communications and had to briefly leave my seat, 'fool of a took indeed'.

As for the other 2, easy ones, took it upon myslef in the pub one day to try a pint of Guiness, I regret to say I won't be trying it again, not for my tastes, I'll stick to the lager. The other, was simply done by mistake, feeling ill one day, I fell asleep really early in bed, I forgot about that challenge, so whilst looking at my list, I was surprised to see I'd acheived another one. Liek I also said, there are seeveraly others underway, jigswaw, etc.

Oh yes, and I have my driving test in a couple of days, be good to get that out the way.

Number 1 complete

Well, the first of the 50 tumbles, if I;m honest it was an easy one, subscribe to a magazine. Well I'm a football fan, I've never been one to buy a magazine every time on comes out, but for the purposes of this I have subscribed to Four Four Two for the year, hopefully it is well worth the read.



It's just a shame the first issues arrived with fergie's ugly mug on it. Oh well, I am currently at 1/50 if I keep up at this rate, I'll manage it. :D  I also have several others underway.

The start of something new, who knows where this will go

Right, I'll start by explaining how this is going to work. New year started approximately 19 hours ago (well in sunny Scotland it did), with that signalled a new start, so I have set myself a list of 50 achievable things to do and through this blog will keep up to date, hopefully with pictures as proof.



Now a bit about me, firstly as the picture possibly tells you, I live in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. I have lived and no study in Edinburgh all my 19 years and I couldn't imagine anything else. Hopefully through this experience I will get to see new places and try new things . As for the list itself, it is below, all 50 of them, as I complete one I'll update with how, where and when it happened and like I said hopefully with pictures aas evidence.

1. Achieve a merit pass in all uni subjects
2. Pass my driving test
3. Go interailling
4. Play a game if squash
5. Go see the pandas at Edinburgh zoo
6. Continue to play men's tennis doubles
7. Watch Avatar
8. Buy and watch the complete Star Wars bluray set
9. Watch all LOTR ( extended version) back to back
10. Complete the Football Manager pentagon challenge (all 5 continental champions leagues)
11. Collect all FIFA 12 trophies
12. Watch St Johnstone play in Europe ( may not be possible)
13. Read The girl with the dragon tattoo
14. Down a pint in 10 seconds
15. See a wonder of the world
16. Visit 3 new countries
17. Have a pint of guiness
18. Buy a pair of adidas sambas
19. Cook a 3 course meal
20. Catch all 640+ pokemon on black version (sad I know)
21. Go to a Scotland match
22. Help a charity organisation
23. Go to a live music gig
24. Give clubbing another go
25. Buy a Christmas jumper
26. Read the hobbit again
27. Go kayaking
28. Go for a long cycle
29. Give blood
30. Go iceskating
31. Watch all films nominated for besfilm at the oscars
32. Swim over 50 lengths in one go
33. Climb all 7 Edinburgh hills (Calton hill, Edinburgh castle, Costorphine hill, Craiglockhart hill east, Braid hill, Blackford hill, Arthur's seat)
34. Try a times crossword (disclaimer, I will never manage it)
35. Visit a new football ground (can be anywhere)
36. Win a betting coupon (4+ teams at least)
37. Buy something costing more than £50
38. Eat an apple everyday for a week
39. Build an airfix model
40. Complete a jigsaw
41. Watch a comedian live
42. Subscribe to a magazine for the year (don't already)
43. Apply for a real world football managers job and get a response
44. Go to a themepark
45. Attempt to grow a beard (note I can't grow facial hair :D)
46. Take a photo of something truley breathtaking
47. Get a photo off a native person in every country I visit
48. Go to bed before 11pm one night
49. Eat a whole tub of ice-cream in one go
50. Finally enjoy 2012, last year wasn't the best, but I'm determined to make this one count,

So there it is my 50 things to do for the year, I should achieve most of them  and hopefully anyone who reads this might be encouraged to do the same, I would like to think if I even inspire one person to try something new then it will have been a success. Also it will be a laugh, which is the first steps to achieving number 50 on the list.

Hope you enjoy reading.

Widge