Well, the truth is, I don't have a very good answer for that. Perhaps because I thought it would be neat to slowly and dramatically reveal what each task was per post. However, as I look at the looming September 26, 2011 deadline, I know I must dive in and that slowly revealing each task post by post is no longer an option.
Perhaps I also feared that many of these tasks would be seen as goofy, vain, or just plain ridiculous. But if I've learned anything this past week, it's that I can't be defined by other people's perceptions of me. I can control what I do and what I feel, but not if acquaintances and loved ones think this project and how it affects me is silly.. Lucky for me, a lot of them DON'T feel that way, so why should I hesitate on making my list public?
So without further ado, here is a list of numbers that I have YET to accomplish. Some are artistic, some are challenging, some are social - all are for personal growth. Maybe you'll read them and have information on the best means of accomplishing them. Maybe you would even like to accomplish them with me! Here goes:
STILL TO DO:
5. Write 3 more plays and 3 screenplays, including the film adaptation for my play, "Ad".
6. Adopt an animal from a shelter.
8. Complete Tony Horton's P90X from beginning to end, properly.
12. Let my eyebrows and eyelashes STAY in.
13. Learn to skate.
16. Go camping.
17. Plant a tree.
18. Go to Disneyworld.
23. Take a creative writing workshop.
25. Learn to make all the recipes my mom makes.
28. Go to TIFF.
29. Write a manuscript.
33. Dedicate 20 minutes every morning to stretching or yoga.
35. Have a summer picnic.
39. Go on a road trip with friends.
40. Dye my hair a crazy colour.
41. Take responsibility for my own taxes.
42. Become a better debater.
44. Improve my French.
45. Have an educated, well-researched opinion on current issues.
46. Gather enough courage and do karaoke sober.
47. Host a fancy, formal dinner party for my friends.
48. Treat myself to a day at the spa.
51. Make a Cawthra-esque "Doctor Who" musical.
52. Make out in the rain.
57. Take a self-defense course.
58. Send a postcard to Post Secret.
60. Ride a horse. Save a cowboy.
61. See a Broadway show.
63. Start up a Youtube comedy show.
64. Skinny-dip. (sorry, mom!)
65. Volunteer at an animal shelter.
68. Get henna-ed up.
70. Go to Niagara Falls for the weekend with friends.
72. Stay up all night to watch the sunrise.
73. MORE LASER QUEST.
74. Go to a meditation class.
75. DANCE BATTLE (I have no idea what this means, but it was written in caps on my list, so it must be intense.)
77. Start and complete a memory scrapbook.
79. Go back to Scooter's Roller Palace!
83. Become a stronger singer and be involved in a musical.
84. Do a touring theatre show.
85. Aim to raise $10,000 for Fly By Night Theatre.
86. Stay out all night dancing.
87. Learn a new word everyday.
90. Donate blood.
92. Identify 25 things I like about myself.
94. Play Harper in a production of Angels in America.
97. Have a proper Valentine.
98. Get published.
99. Volunteer or intern at Nightwood.
100. Go to the Pride parade.
101. Learn to ride a FREAKIN BIKE! (Ah yes, I know many who'd like to help with this feat...but I wonder who is TRULY brave enough?)
You'll see there are a bunch of numbers missing as I've already accomplished them OR I'm in the progress of accomplishing them. (I have 6 numbers on the go at the moment!).
There are also three numbers I am hoping to revise as I feel they have no relevance to who I am anymore:
24. Take an on-camera intensive workshop. - I love performing still, as evidence by a few numbers that remain on my list. I've discovered my love for performing is strictly for leisure and specifically, for theatre. When it comes to film and TV, I much prefer to stay behind the scenes; I l enjoy being on the crew side of this industry, much more than I'd ever expect!
59. Try a chocolate-dipped insect.- I think I was just waving my freak flag here. I have no real interest in doing this and I don't think accomplishing this will teach me anything about myself. Although there are a handful of "ridiculous" and light tasks on my list, no insect was harmed in the making of them!
78. Get a proper demo reel. -See my explanation for number 24.
So in the spirit of updating my list to work alongside my updated sense of self, I've revised the numbers in question (as I did last time in order to have my Honesty Week Blitz):
24. Have a private workshop reading of one of my plays.
59. Throw a charity Christmas party.
78. Have a cute boy serenade me. (I can grow as a person and be flirty, right? Right.)
So, there you go! That is a whoooole heckuva a lot, but I promise to do my best.
And now you know.
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What an extraordinarily list! I'd be glad to help you with ANY of those. Though the ones I actually have skills in.. 13, 44, 57, 75, 86. Just you say the word and I'm on it. :)
ReplyDeleteAh! Ah! You have a blog! Magnifique! I think I spelled that wrong...but maybe you can tell me that since you speak French?! And you can teach me self-defence/recommend a self-defence course?
ReplyDeleteThat'd be truly amazing! *happy dance*
Magnifique! Spelled entirely correct! And yes, I do know a great self-defense instructor. Occasionally he holds seminars and some are especially for women, sometimes I assist. I will absolutely let you know when the next one comes up.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do have a blog.. well more of a journal that I supplement my actual book with... Though I'm not as good about sharing it as you are. ;)
OR, if you want I could serenade you in French while ice skating. 3 for 1 deal, si vous le désirez. :D
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