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I think I've found a good local charity where I know the money will be well spent. I'm about to set up a direct debit and I've also emailed to volunteer my time - K9 Crusaders...(more)
5 months agoPicked some to get me started, in no particular order:Put together some care packages for the homelessContribute to a food bankSend handmade cards to friends & family outside ...(more)
5 months agoNote added to De-clutter the apartment:
Started so many times, keep it nice for a bit, then back to old habits! Trying hard this year. We've already managed to keep the breakfast bar free a few days in a row and act...(more)
5 months agoNote added to Buy fresh flowers every month:
Mixed colour tulips for Jan 12Also bought flowers for a friend :)Well, I started well but was a bit haphazard, definitely not every month but I did it more often than I used t...(more)
5 months agoNote added to Sort music out and upload online:
Having to start from scratch which is painful but I ordered a new fancy pants phone so it's motivating me to get it all uploaded so I can finally listen to my own collection a...(more)
5 months agoNote added to Go to Manchester to visit family:
So, I went twice in 2012, once for Mimi's birthday, and most recently at end of December for grandma and grandad's 60th wedding anniversary. Was lovely to see all the family.....(more)
5 months agoNote added to Make my own Sloe gin for christmas 2012:
Ugh, well, I bought some, didn't make it, and didn't like it so gave away the bottle. Tasted a bit too medicinal. Ah well, I'm glad I tried it!
5 months agoNote added to Take a proper holiday abroad this year - at least 1 week in the sun somewhere in Europe:
We went to Barcelona for a week in September 2012. Was brilliant break. Stayed at the W, fancy pants hotel! Was absolutely great. Got to practice spanish (badly), did most of...(more)
5 months agoNote added to Make my own mojitos:
Got all my cocktail stuff and made mojito's, kir royales, margaritas. Mojito's were the best but definitely will be making more this year!
5 months agoHad 3 lovely meals at Seafood Cafe with lovely people. Twice I ordered the seafood kebab, the 3rd time I ordered monkfish, I chose the mango and kaffir lime sauce and mustard ...(more)
one year agoNote added to Complete the 100 push-up challenge:
I figured this would be harder for me than the 200 squat challenge, my upper body strength is pretty rubbish :)
Managed 7 on initial test but that was using knees, not full p...(more)
one year agoNote added to Complete the 200 squats challenge:
Did surprisingly well on the initial test - managed 50 and could have done more.
Currently on day 2 of week 1 (25.1.12)
one year agoNote added to See at least 5 stand up comedians (0/5):
Got tickets to see Simon Amstell in May
one year agoNote added to See at least 10 live gigs (0/10):
Got tickets for Band of Skulls in March, yay!
one year agoNote added to Get exercise & fitness sorted - lose 14-18 lbs & tone up:
Well, it's begun, slowly, but considering not much exercise and only marginally healthy eating, I'm already 2lbs closer. 9 weeks to go to get to target & then maintain.
one year agoStarted with the easy ones that I can keep up most days:
#105,31,21,9,122+58
one year agoNote added to Keep a journal for 1001 days:
Not planning to write in it every day, don't want that pressure but I bought the journal at least!
one year agoNote added to Save £5 for every one of the 101 things I achieve:
Well, that's £10 transferred to my savings account for the first 2 things ticked off the list! Won't update each one but just excited to be able to tick a couple of things off...(more)
one year agoNote added to Finish thinking of 101 things in 1001 days:
So, I've left a space for number 101. I have it in my head and that's where it's staying, for now! So, I have my list complete, just got to do it all now!
one year agoNote added to Write a letter to myself to open at the end of the 1001 days:
ooo, the first thing I can tick off the list. Also one of the scariest in some respects. I've been pretty honest about the peripheral things I want from this whole project in ...(more)
one year agoNote added to Send at least 12 postcards in 2012 via Postcrossing (0/12):
4.1.11 Signed up & got first 5 addresses
one year agoNote added to Finish thinking of 101 things in 1001 days:
Wow, this is actually really hard to get done, but I've added another 30+ today at least!
one year agoNote added to Take Baxter (the pup) to puppy classes:
He's signed up and we start Monday 9th Jan
one year agoNote added to Take a proper holiday abroad this year - at least 1 week in the sun somewhere in Europe:
Am thinking somewhere in the Greek Islands or Barcelona - just 1 week at least of a cheap and cheerful package break to recharge away from home!
one year agoNote added to Keep up a skincare / beauty regime:
Linked to finding my style, putting aside some 'me time' for some quality personal grooming so I feel & look fresher than I did in 2011!!! Nails, body buff, plucking, cleanse ...(more)
one year agoI'm really excited to be taking part in this for 2012, I already play what I call 'Car Karma' - it might be letting someone out in front of me while driving, someone always do...(more)
one year agoNote added to Find my style!:
I've never really had what i'd call my own 'style', something recognisable or signature that makes people think 'That's so Ria!' so, I'm going to revamp my hair, make up & clo...(more)
one year agoNote added to Send at least 12 postcards in 2012 via Postcrossing:
So, I signed myself up today (3.1.12) and have 5 names & addresses, just need to go and buy some postcards. Really excited to give this a go!
one year ago